Adventures of an instructional librarian
Back in 2015, I stumbled upon a research paper that would significantly change the trajectory of my career. Little did I know that this seemingly ordinary moment would have such a lasting impact on my approach to instruction. The paper, titled “Everyday Life Information Seeking: Approaching Information Seeking in the … Read more
This is the introductory video for the Everyday Life Information Seeking (ELIS) series that attempts to help users understand their role in the online information environment. This is the first video in the Everyday Life Information Seeking Series. Link to video transcript. Discussion Take a moment to reflect on the quote … Read more
When I started designing the Everyday Life Information Seeking (ELIS) model, I wasn’t thinking about the literature. The idea was to construct something intended solely to be fun and engaging with students. I drew on my experience as a master’s student at San Jose State University in a course called … Read more