School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Source Publication (e.g., journal title)
Journal of Documentation
Author ORCID Identifier
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Summer 5-30-2022
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1108/JD-05-2021-0106
Abstract
Structured Abstract
- Purpose: The lack of access to accurate, affordable, complete, relevant, and timely information or the inability to use such information, can place individuals, communities, or society at disadvantage or hurt them, which we refer to as “information vulnerability.” This literature review aims to identify conscious, intentional, repetitive, and transferrable information-related decisions and activities (i.e., information practices) for individuals to alleviate their information vulnerability.
- Design/methodology/approach: Conceptual literature review
- Findings: This review presents rich descriptions of the views, processes, and experiences of diverse populations, which served as the foundation for identifying seven conscious, intentional, repetitive, and transferrable information practices to alleviate information vulnerability. Due to the transferability potential of these information practices, diverse populations in varied contexts could refer to, adapt, and benefit from appropriate combinations of information practices and their manifestations.
- Originality: We propose (a) a parsimonious, episodic framework for alleviating information vulnerability, and (b) a three-dimensional plot with information access, use, and value as three axes to map the manifestation and outcome of alleviating information vulnerability.
- Practical implications: Four out of the seven information practices could help individuals strengthen their information literacy, which supports the role of information literacy in alleviating information vulnerability. The framework prescribed for alleviating information vulnerability responds to the call for conducting action-driven research in information science for addressing real-world problems. Information professionals can help individuals select and implement appropriate combinations of information practices and their manifestations for alleviating information vulnerability.
Recommended Citation
Potnis, D. and Winberry, J. (2022), "Seven information practices for alleviating information vulnerability", Journal of Documentation, Vol. 78 No. 4, pp. 835-852. https://doi.org/10.1108/JD-05-2021-0106.
Submission Type
Pre-print
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