Re-Thinking Our Concept of Users

Olsson, MR

Re-Thinking Our Concept of Users

Olsson, MR

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Citation:: Australian Academic and Research Libraries, 2009, 40 (1), pp. 22 - 35
Issue Date:: 2009-03-01

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dc.contributor.author	Olsson, MR https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2814-0876	en_US
dc.date.issued	2009-03-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Australian Academic and Research Libraries, 2009, 40 (1), pp. 22 - 35	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0004-8623	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/9082
dc.description.abstract	This article provides a critical analysis of some of the key theories and assumptions that underpin prevailing approaches to the concept of ‘information user’ in contemporary information research and professional practice, suggesting that they continue to reflect a tacitly systems-oriented focus. The author draws on the Sense-Making theories of Brenda Dervin and the discourse analytic work of Michel Foucault, as well as his own research, to outline a more holistic approach to understanding the complex relationship between people, information, and their social context. This recommendation includes a greater focus on context, on long-term relationships, and the complex role of emotion and embodiment in people’s sense-making. © 2009 Australian Academic and Research Libraries.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Australian Academic and Research Libraries	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/00048623.2009.10721376	en_US
dc.title	Re-Thinking Our Concept of Users	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	1	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	40	en_US
utslib.for	0807 Library and Information Studies	en_US
utslib.for	1301 Education Systems	en_US
dc.location.activity	ISI:000268479800003	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/e-Press
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences/IKM and Digital Studies Program
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Abstract:

This article provides a critical analysis of some of the key theories and assumptions that underpin prevailing approaches to the concept of ‘information user’ in contemporary information research and professional practice, suggesting that they continue to reflect a tacitly systems-oriented focus. The author draws on the Sense-Making theories of Brenda Dervin and the discourse analytic work of Michel Foucault, as well as his own research, to outline a more holistic approach to understanding the complex relationship between people, information, and their social context. This recommendation includes a greater focus on context, on long-term relationships, and the complex role of emotion and embodiment in people’s sense-making. © 2009 Australian Academic and Research Libraries.

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