Libraries Meet Research 2.0

2017 ◽  
pp. 32-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tibor Koltay ◽  
Sonja Špiranec
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Data Literacy ◽  
Data Intensive ◽  
Data Citation ◽  
Management Plans

This chapter is intended mainly for the researcher. Its main goal is to identify what services are already provided or could be planned by academic libraries, identified as important stakeholders in facilitating Research 2.0. Indicating the changing contexts of literacies, the focus is on research-related literacies, such as information literacy, academic literacy and data literacy, which pertain to the advisory and educational roles of the academic library. The ways of counterbalancing information overload, partially by personal information management are also described. After outlining the importance of data-intensive research, services facilitating research data management, (including the preparation of data-management plans) are portrayed. Issues of data curation, data quality and data citation, as well as the ways to identify professionals, who provide services to researchers, are outlined.

scholarly journals Data literacy for researchers and data librarians

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tibor Koltay
Keyword(s):  
Data Quality ◽  
Data Management ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Data Literacy ◽  
Data Intensive ◽  
Research Data Management ◽  
Data Citation

This paper describes data literacy and emphasizes its importance. Data literacy is vital for researchers who need to become data literate science workers and also for (potential) data management professionals. Its important characteristic is a close connection and similarity to information literacy. To support this argument, a review of literature was undertaken on the importance of data, and the data-intensive paradigm of scientific research, researchers’ expected and real behaviour, the nature of research data management, the possible roles of the academic library, data quality and data citation, Besides describing the nature of data literacy and enumerating the related skills, the application of phenomenographic approaches to data literacy and its relationship to the digital humanities have been identified as subjects for further investigation.

Borderline Fields of Information Architecture

2017 ◽  
pp. 1983-2002
Author(s):  
Tibor Koltay
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Information Architecture ◽  
Personal Information Management ◽  
Data Literacy ◽  
Information Professional ◽  
Extended Length ◽  
Complex Relationships

This chapter addresses the complex relationships between information architecture and information overload from the viewpoint of the information professional. It is discussed in the light of information literacy, which cannot be considered without a discussion of other related literacies. Special attention and extended length will be given to data literacy, which is relatively new, but is on the way of gaining particular weight with the growing importance of data-related issues. As borderline fields of information architecture, information overload, the different literacies and personal information management play dissimilar roles. Information overload is the symptom, while well-known approaches and tools of information architecture, information literacy and other literacies, as well as personal information management offer different tools to alleviate these symptoms. Notwithstanding, there is undeniable connection between them, which should be made subject to further research.

Information Overload

2021 ◽  
pp. 1805-1816
Author(s):  
Tibor Koltay
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Information Behavior ◽  
Critical Assessment ◽  
Information Architecture ◽  
Personal Information Management ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Data Literacy

Information overload (IO) appears in varied information-intensive spheres and everyday environments. This chapter defines its nature and types, outlines its history and names its diverse sources. It is underlined that IO is caused by a mix of factors. Measures and tools of preventing the occurrence of information overload and mitigating its symptoms can be technological by using the capabilities of information architecture. The repertoire of social approaches is much broader, because it includes practicing information literacy, engaging in data literacy, applying critical assessment, slow information behavior and Personal Information Management tools.

Data literacy: in search of a name and identity

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 401-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tibor Koltay
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
The Body ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Data Literacy ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Data Citation ◽  
Close Relationship

Purpose – The role of data literacy is discussed in the light of such activities as data a quality, data management, data curation, and data citation. The differing terms and their relationship to the most important literacies are examined. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – By stressing the importance of data literacy in fulfilling the mission of the contemporary academic library, the paper centres on information literacy, while the characteristics of other relevant literacies are also examined. The content of data literacy education is explained in the context of data-related activities. Findings – It can be concluded that there is a need for data literacy and it is advantageous to have a unified terminology. Data literacy can be offered both to researchers, who need to become data literate science workers and have the goal to educate data management professionals. Several lists of competencies contain important skills and abilities, many of them indicating the close relationship between data literacy and information literacy. It is vital to take a critical stance on hopes and fears, related to the promises of widespread ability of (big) data. Originality/value – The paper intends to be an add-on to the body of knowledge about information literacy and other literacies in the light of research data and data literacy.

Borderline Fields of Information Architecture

2016 ◽  
pp. 111-129
Author(s):  
Tibor Koltay
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Information Architecture ◽  
Personal Information Management ◽  
Data Literacy ◽  
Information Professional ◽  
Extended Length ◽  
Complex Relationships

This chapter addresses the complex relationships between information architecture and information overload from the viewpoint of the information professional. It is discussed in the light of information literacy, which cannot be considered without a discussion of other related literacies. Special attention and extended length will be given to data literacy, which is relatively new, but is on the way of gaining particular weight with the growing importance of data-related issues. As borderline fields of information architecture, information overload, the different literacies and personal information management play dissimilar roles. Information overload is the symptom, while well-known approaches and tools of information architecture, information literacy and other literacies, as well as personal information management offer different tools to alleviate these symptoms. Notwithstanding, there is undeniable connection between them, which should be made subject to further research.

scholarly journals “You made it, you take care of it”: Data Management as Personal Information Management

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Fear
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Central Research ◽  
Personal Information Management ◽  
Midwestern University ◽  
Quantitative Results

This study explores how researchers at a major Midwestern university are managing their data, as well as the factors that have shaped their practices and those that motivate or inhibit changes to that practice. A combination of survey (n=363) and interview data (n=15) yielded both qualitative and quantitative results bearing on my central research question: In what types of data management activities do researchers at this institution engage? Corollary to that, I also explored the following questions: What do researchers feel could be improved about their data management practices? Which services might be of interest to them? How do they feel those services could most effectively be implemented?In this paper, I situate researchers’ data management practices within a theory of personal information management. I present a view of data management and preservation needs from researchers’ perspectives across a range of domains. Additionally, I discuss the implications that understanding research data management as personal information management has for introducing services to support and improve data management practice.

scholarly journals A Study of Personal Information Management Strategies for Online Faculty

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorna R. Kearns ◽  
Barbara A. Frey ◽  
Christinger Tomer ◽  
Susan Alman
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Online Faculty ◽  
Personal Information Management ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Teaching Online

The literature suggests that personal information management is a serious challenge for many computer users. Online faculty are especially challenged because of the large number of electronic files necessitated by teaching online. Those who have experience in this environment may offer valuable insights regarding information management challenges and practices. Faculty who teach online courses as part of the WISE (Web-based Information Science Education) Consortium responded to a survey that questioned the ways they manage email, computer desktop, Web-based information and learning management systems. The authors concluded that “filter failure” rather than information overload is the key issue in information management. The study concludes with a list of recommendations for faculty to manage their personal information.

Technostress

2021 ◽  
pp. 239-261
Author(s):  
Kemal Elciyar
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Information Age ◽  
Excessive Amount ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects

Information is a vital concept today. However, the beginning of the information age can be traced back to the periods when clay tablets were used. Information has impact on individual and corporate success. However, information overload occurs when information, whose positive characteristics are highlighted, reaches an excessive amount. Besides, information overload may cause negative consequences. Technostress and information overload, which have negative effects, need to be managed. Information management is useful to reduce the effects of information overload. It will also be possible to deal with information overload through information literacy, which can be taught to individuals. Useful information can only be obtained when these factors are taken into account.

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