Developing activity theory in information studies (DATIS)

Allen, David Kelvin; Simeonova, Boyka; Norman, Alistair; Karanasios, Stan; Forsgren, Emma

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Title

Developing activity theory in information studies (DATIS)

Author(s)

• Allen, David Kelvin
• Simeonova, Boyka
• Norman, Alistair
• Karanasios, Stan
• Forsgren, Emma

Issue Date

2016-03-15

Keyword(s)

• Activity Theory
• Human Information Behaviour
• Information Systems
• Information Studies

Abstract

Over the last two decades the use of Activity Theory has grown within the field of information studies. However, while there is a budding community, the use and development of Activity Theory in information studies remains underdeveloped and fragmented. This community building workshop provides an opportunity to: (1) introduce information scholars to the basic conceptual premises of Activity Theory focusing on the use, development and contribution of Activity Theory; (2) provide a forum to extend the development of Activity Theory; and (3) It will also provide a networking opportunity for scholars already utilizing activity theory and an opportunity to discuss the contributions iSchool scholars can make to the wider Activity Theory community. The aim of the afternoon session is to both stimulate discourse and advance the use of the theory. A 500-word position paper is due 4th of March.

Publisher

iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

IConference 2016 Proceedings

Type of Resource

text

Language

eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/89461

DOI

https://doi.org/10.9776/16371

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