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Investigating barriers to “using information” in electronic resources: A study with e‐book users
Authors: Potnis Devendra , Deosthali Kanchan , Pino Janine 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTStudents' ability to use information plays a key role in influencing their adoption and continued usage of e‐books. This pilot study investigates the barriers to using (i.e., searching, managing, processing and applying) information in e‐books experienced by 25 library and information science graduate students (LISGS) at a land‐grant university in the United States. The analysis of study participants' in‐depth qualitative responses using grounded theory principles reveals 60 barriers that affect their ability to use information. These barriers are related to (a) e‐readers, (b) features of e‐books, (c) psychological, somatic, and cognitive status of the respondents, (d) cost and (e) policies. We present the adverse effects of these barriers on the respondents' ability to search, manage, process and apply information in e‐books. For instance, the psychological, somatic and cognitive statuses of respondents affect their ability to process information the most. Barriers related to e‐readers and e‐books have collectively the most damaging effect on the respondent's ability to search, manage, process and apply information. Due to a series of unavoidable barriers, respondents who originally intend to use e‐books for utilitarian purposes end up using this electronic resource mostly for hedonistic reasons. Implications are discussed at the end.
An exploration of reasons for query reformulations
Authors: Rha Eun Youp , Shi Wei , Belkin Nicholas J. 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTQuery reformulation is the major method by which information seekers can communicate their information searching intentions to information retrieval systems. Despite a good deal of significant research on types of query reformulations, we still know little about why people reformulate their queries in various ways. We report on a study which elicited people's reasons for query reformulation and investigated the relationships between those reasons and types of query reformulations, and to the searchers' previous information search intentions. Based on these data, we propose a faceted classification of reasons for query reformulation; we find that the frequency of reasons for query reformulation is highly skewed to one type; we find that multiple reformulation types are used for multiple reasons; and, we both confirm and expand upon Xie's (2002) inventory of interactive search intentions. Implications of these results for further work and information retrieval system design are discussed.
Computational content analysis of negative tweets for obesity, diet, diabetes, and exercise
Authors: Shaw George , Karami Amir 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTSocial media based digital epidemiology has the potential to support faster response and deeper understanding of public health related threats. This study proposes a new framework to analyze unstructured health related textual data via Twitter users' post (tweets) to characterize the negative health sentiments and nonhealth related concerns in relations to the corpus of negative sentiments regarding diet, diabetes, exercise and obesity (DDEO). Through the collection of six million Tweets for one month, this study identified the prominent topics of users as it relates to the negative sentiments. Our proposed framework uses two text mining methods, sentiment analysis and topic modeling, to discover negative topics. The negative sentiments of Twitter users support the literature narratives and the many morbidity issues that are associated with DDEO and the linkage between obesity and diabetes. The framework offers a potential method to understand the publics' opinions and sentiments regarding DDEO. More importantly, this research provides new opportunities for computational social scientists, medical experts and public health professionals to collectively address DDEOrelated issues.
Patient portals and human values
Authors: Simons Rachel N. , Fleischman Kenneth R. , Zhan Yan , Gao Jin , Xi Bo 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTThis paper reports quantitative and qualitative findings from a systematic literature review of user studies of patient portals. A deductive content analysis was performed using six human values identified in a prior study: privacy, confidentiality, security, trust, transparency and agency. Each of the 52 articles in the corpus included invocations of at least one of these human values, supporting their salience for understanding the user experience of patient portals. The paper concludes with a discussion of the implications of this analysis for value‐sensitive design of patient portals, including indicating potential future research directions.
Does it matter which search engine is used? A user study using post‐task relevance judgments
Authors: Sünkler Sebastian , Lewandowski Dirk 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTThe objective of this research was to find out how the two search engines, Google and Bing, perform when users work freely on pre‐defined tasks, and judge the relevance of the results immediately after finishing their search session. In a user study, 64 participants conducted two search tasks each, and then judged the results on the following: (1) the quality of the results they selected in their search sessions, (2) the quality of the results they were presented with in their search sessions (but which they did not click on), (3) the quality of the results from the competing search engine for their queries (which they did not see in their search session). We found that users heavily relied on Google, that Google produced more relevant results than Bing, that users were well able to select relevant results from the results lists and that users judged the relevance of results lower when they regarded a task as difficult and did not find the correct information.
Evaluating metadata schema for murals and stone cave temples: Towards digitizing cultural heritage
Authors: Hu Xiao , Ng Jeremy , Xia Shengping , Fu Yonnie King Yiu 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTDespite efforts and attempts on preserving cultural heritages around the world, few studies have been conducted on metadata schema of murals and stone cave temples which are often high value heritages dating from ancient times. The literature is also scarce in user‐centered evaluation of metadata schema of this kind. This study therefore aims to offer insights on developing and evaluating a drafted metadata schema for digitizing and preserving historic murals and stone cave temples. In‐depth interviews were conducted with 15 scholars and professionals whose work was related to murals and stone cave temples. A coding framework was designed to analyze the interview transcripts. Initial findings show that users' seeking behaviors for cultural heritage information corroborated with their perceived importance of specific metadata elements. The coding schema developed in this study can serve as a framework for follow‐up evaluations of metadata schemas of this kind, contributing to the ongoing development of cultural heritage metadata.
Tribute to eugene garfield
Authors: Bar‐Ilan Judit , White Howard D. , McCain Katherine W. , Wolfram Dietmar , Small Henry , Wouters Paul 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTThis panel pays tribute to Dr. Eugene Garfield, one of the “fathers” of bibliometrics, former president of ASIS (1999–2000) and the founder of the ISI citation databases. Dr. Garfield passed away on February 25, 2017. In this panel, we will highlight his contributions to information science. The panelists are all well‐known researchers who have known and worked with r. Garfield. Each panelist will highlight an aspect of Dr. Garfield's contributions that has transformed science and scholarship and how, in turn, their own work has been influenced by his contributions. The panel will be moderated by Judit Bar‐Ilan and Dietmar Wolfram.
Digital literacy in the era of fake news: Key roles for information professionals
Authors: Connaway Lynn Silipigni , Julien Heidi , Seadle Michael , Kasprak Alex 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTFake news has itself become a prominent news topic in recent years. This ASIST President's Invited Panel will focus on the need for and roles filled by information professionals in preparing the public to become more critical consumers of information products and services, as well as discuss research around the development of tools and algorithmic solutions that filter, detect and flag fake stories.Noted educators, researchers and practicing professionals will discuss how and in which contexts information professionals can provide needed literacy education. Following the invited panelists' presentations and a time for group discussion and questions, attendees will form discussion groups, address questions and document their discussions. The small group members will share their discussion topics with all session attendees. The notes from the discussions will be documented and used to develop a continued discussion of the topic at a session at the ALISE 2018 meeting.
Evolving traditions: From ‘documentation’ to ‘information science & technology’
Authors: La Barre Kathryn , Burke Colin , Ibekwe‐SanJuan Fidelia , Montoya Robert D. 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTThis invited panel session will engage the audience through presentation and discussion of the work of three scholars representing a broad trajectory of career accomplishments. The work of these three individuals has been selected in order to showcase the breadth, depth, and richness of Information History in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Association for Information Science and Technology.
Seeking balance: Professional development needs of tenured information science faculty
Authors: Lopatovska Irene , O'Brien Heather , Rorissa Abebe , Ivanović Martina Dragija , Julien Heidi 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTThere is minimal, mainly anecdotal, evidence of discourse about the professional development of information science (IS) academics. In an effort to initiate discussion on professional development and encourage information sharing among IS faculty and administrators, we organized a panel at the 2016 Annual Meeting of ASIS&T (Lopatovska et al., ). The panel brought attention to the professional development resources and strategies available to mid‐career faculty and uncovered the need to continue the discussion. This proposed interactive panel aims to identify tenured IS faculty members' needs related to their scholarly, teaching and service pursuits, explore professional wellbeing and work climate, share best practices and brainstorm potential solutions for some of the identified issues. The issues and solutions uncovered during the panel discussion will be shared with the broader community with the hope that recommendations can be adopted and acted upon by individuals, academic institutions and professional associations. The panel will be of interest to faculty, doctoral students and academic administrators.
Learnsourcing: Is it working or failing, and where to go from here?
Authors: Rath Manasa , Zakharchuk Oleksandr , Shah Chirag , Oh Sanghee , Gazan Rich , Subramaniam Mega 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTOnline learning has taken great leaps forward with the emergence of Web 2.0 and has paved the path for learning technologies that can be conveniently accessed by users provided they are connected to the Internet. One of the most profitable learning techniques, “Learning from the crowd,” or augmenting “collective intelligence,” has attracted the attention of several learners who seek information in terms of knowledge access. This provides an admirable environment for learning with peers rather than learning alone. However, having access to these online learning technologies does not simply give the users the chance to optimize learning. In addition, researchers have expressed ethical concerns related to issues like accessibility, quality, authenticity, and reliability of content. Taking into consideration the pluses and minuses of “crowdsourced learning,” each of the panelists in this program will shed light on how to use the “wisdom of crowds” or “collective intelligence” to better articulate the process of learning in context of such ethical issues. Each of the panelists comes from a different field of expertise (Information Science, Library Science, e‐Learning, Learning Analytics, and Education). This diversity of experience will be reflected in the different perspectives presented in the area of crowdsourcing in education. The session will conclude with the panelists' presentation of significant comments that would emerge in the discussion.
Organizational and institutional work in data infrastructures
Authors: Shankar Kalpana , Eschenfelder Kristin 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTThe long‐term sustainability of data archives and other research information infrastructures is a growing concern as stakeholders seek to ensure that resources invested in infrastructure development endure beyond the original project funding period. For this reason, data infrastructure research has gone beyond the technical work of data management, standardization and digital preservation. There is also a growing body of research that looks at the organizational practices and structures of data repositories and infrastructures for the long term and how they shape and reflect technologies, policies, stakeholder needs and priorities, professions and business models.We intend to use this panel to engage the audience in an ongoing conversation about organizational studies, sustainability planning and infrastructure. Panel members will present their research on these topics in different case sites and explore how governance, policies and organizational structures and practices are involved in the maintenance and repair of data infrastructures. We want to know more from the audience about how they are examining policies, business models, governance structures and artifacts in other sites; gaps and needs in research and practice; and next steps for researchers. Some questions of interest: How do repositories define success? How do they make their case for long‐term funding and institutional homes? What scalar issues will arise in the context of even bigger data sources? How do data projects end? We will engage each other and the audience in discussing these questions and concerns.
In between data sharing and reuse: Shareability, availability and reusability in diverse contexts
Authors: Yoon Ayoung , Jeng Wei , Curty Renata , Murillo Angela 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTAlthough data availability cannot be considered the sole predictor of effective reuse, because only accessible and well‐managed data can make reuse possible, data reuse is contingent on the availability of data. It is critical to understand the nature of shareability, availability and reusability, and their synergy and relationships, to further understand the dynamics of data reuse practices in multiple environments and contexts.This panel aims to closely examine aspects related to data shareability, availability and reusability, based on the assumption that each condition poses a cumulative effect on each other and impacts the efficiency and efficacy of the research data reuse process. The panelists will present their findings and perspectives regarding data availability, between academic and non‐academic; data shareability and data reusability, social sciences and earth science, researchers' and journal publishers' perspectives. Presentations will be followed by an interactive session taking the team‐based approach, with the expectation to engage participants in discussion and experience‐sharing, and to contribute in terms of practice and research with the current knowledge and applications.
Data play: Participatory visualisation to make sense of data
Authors: Anderson Theresa Dirndorfer , Knight Simon , Tall Kelly 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTThis visual presentation invites conference participants to use data play to tap into the creative capacity of visual ideation for individual and collaborative learning about (their) data. The authors discuss the application of a hand‐drawn self‐visualisation approach to data understanding to draw attention to the space of representational possibilities, the power of representation interactions and the performativity of information representation. The visual presentation takes an interactive and emergent approach to exploring tactile, visual modes of self‐expression, sense‐making and communication, inviting conference participants to dabble and doodle and think visually about the conference. Over time, the visual artefact will be transformed by and through this community input. Through this collective visual practice, we heed Lupi's call to bring data to life as we make sense of our data traces.
Visual research methods with children and youth: Opportunities & challenges
Authors: Barriage Sarah , Li Xiaofeng , Lopatovska Irene , Mabbott Cass 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTVisual research methods involve the incorporation of visual material such as photographs, artwork and video into the research process. This approach to research is particularly well suited for use with children and youth as it complements verbal and written data collection methods, which some children and youth may find challenging. This video presentation includes a brief overview of three specific types of visual research methods used in recent library and information science research studies with children and youth. An overview of each visual research method is provided, as well as a discussion of the advantages and challenges associated with each method. The video includes examples of the types of research questions for which the surveyed visual research methods might be best suited, as well as associated ethical issues.
An open health data engagement ecosystem model: Are facilitators the key to open data success?
Authors: Begany Grace M. , Martin Erika G. 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTOver the last decade, a rapidly growing open data movement has resulted in government agencies quickly publishing a large volume of data, and the data's subsequent use among a variety of open data consumers. Understanding the activities, actors, technologies and factors enabling open data publication and use has been the subject of discussion among academic researchers and practitioners. However, research is limited, with few empirical studies on open data collecting primary research data from the health domain. To address this gap, we conducted 53 semi‐structured key informant interviews with participants in the open health data ecosystem in a variety of roles. Interview data were analyzed using a grounded theory approach to identify common themes and develop insights into the objectives, activities and desired outcomes of the open health data ecosystem. We found that data facilitators – data advocates, typically external to government agencies – are critical to this process by facilitating open data awareness and successful use. We applied activity theory to examine the facilitator theme and develop a preliminary model of the open health data ecosystem, including the roles, responsibilities and activities of different participants and the role of these facilitators. Our findings suggest that consumers' successful engagement with open health data is fostered by, and perhaps dependent upon, facilitators' activities. These empirically based insights into the structure and workings of the open health data engagement ecosystem can inform jurisdictions' development of open health data engagement strategies thereby improving the success of their open health data initiatives.
Collaborative syllabus design for studying information work
Authors: Buchanan Sarah A. , Bullard Julia , Aspray William , Bailey Diane , Barker Lecia , Carter Daniel , Clement Tanya , Gottschlich Nicholas , Howison James , McLaughlin Stephen , Ocepek Melissa , Sholler Daniel , Trace Ciaran B. 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTRecognizing that current curricula address but a sliver of the wide range of careers pursued by information studies graduates, a team worked collaboratively to design a syllabus for a graduate course dedicated to exploring the societal frames and characteristics of information work. Ultimately comprising 10 modules, the syllabus centers students' awareness of an expanded occupational landscape and evaluation of policies and labor structures impacting information workers. Created over the course of a semester, the syllabus complements an earlier set of empirical studies that revealed areas in which information educators might focus future teaching efforts. This paper articulates the role for iterative and collaborative processes in curriculum development and doctoral study around information work – a research arena requiring macroscopic and future‐oriented thinking. We present the topical and pedagogical organization of the new syllabus and suggest paths forward for integrating its key concepts at other graduate and undergraduate levels of information studies coursework.
Information world mapping to explicate the information‐care relationship in dementia care
Authors: Dalmer Nicole 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTInformation world mapping is a helpful data elicitation technique to make visible the hidden work of finding, using and making sense of information. This methods‐based paper explores the utility of a mapping exercise both within an institutional ethnographic study and in eliciting informants' understandings and descriptions of their care‐related information work. Eleven family caregivers of community‐dwelling older adults living with dementia drew maps of their information worlds. Each map depicts a unique combination of information resources (people, agencies, texts and websites) accessed, relationships that shape the information work in addition to key locations frequented to access information. Given the difficulty in delineating the boundaries of information, the mapping exercise served as a helpful tool for caregivers to make visible the intricacies of their information work, including the barriers encountered and inventive strategies created to access, use and translate information needed to guide and support their care work.
Blogging as recovery: The use of blogs by survivors of military sexual trauma
Authors: Dobreski Brian , Semaan Bryan 
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACTMilitary sexual trauma (MST) is a significant concern in the United States military and poses distinct challenges to survivors in seeking traditional means of support. While research has shown blogs to be an effective means of working through crises and seeking support, little work has focused on MST survivors and their use of blogs. In this study, we drew on Herman's stages of recovery in an analysis of 659 posts from five blogs written by MST survivors to understand their blogging behavior. We found that bloggers frequently use their blogs to perform what may be thought of as traditional recovery work. In particular, MST survivors blogged as a means of reconstructing their personal narratives and identities, as well as reaching out and reconnecting with others. In contrast, recovery work focused on establishing safety was underrepresented. Overall, findings suggest blogs to be a useful tool in recovering from sexual trauma and warrant further examination of other online spaces for recovery.