Information Behavior in Everyday Contexts

IMLS, in a cooperative agreement with the University of Washington, is conducting a national study on the social, economic, personal, and professional value of free access to computers at public libraries.

IMLS, in a cooperative agreement with the University of Washington, is conducting a national study on the social, economic, personal, and professional value of free access to computers at public libraries.

2008 Shera Award Winner!

Eric Meyers, Karen Fisher & Betty Marcoux won the 2008 ALA Jesse H. Shera Award for their LISR article, "Studying the Everyday Information Behavior of Tweens: Notes from the field."

Where's Your Information Ground?

Do you go to a place for a particular reason but wind up sharing information?

Dr. Fisher on evaluation panel at ICTD 2009 in Doha

This panel will created a global dialogue around pivotal evaluation issues spurred by a moderated, spirited debate among experts representing practice, technology, academia, and funders, and with community participation via a Wiki prior to and after Doha.

Dr. Reijo Savolainen publishes information grounds paper

This paper compares IG with Elfreda Chatman's small world concept focusing on spatial and social factors that make up these two frameworks.

IBEC and Communities Connect

The IBEC team is a part of the Communities Connect effort supporting and advancing the use of technology to support communities.