Lisa M Given
RMIT University, Research and Innovation, Faculty Member
- Charles Sturt University, School of Information Studies, Faculty MemberSwinburne University of Technology, Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Department Memberadd
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Introduction. This paper presents a qualitative exploration of university students' experience of searching an online public access catalogue. The study investigated how students conceptualise their searching process, as well as how... more
Introduction. This paper presents a qualitative exploration of university students' experience of searching an online public access catalogue. The study investigated how students conceptualise their searching process, as well as how students understand themselves as seekers of information. Method. Following a search task, thirty-eight university students were interviewed using a qualitative, semistructured interview design. The interviews explored students' experience of searching, conceptualised aspects of their searches, their information seeking strategies, confidence in searching, and any difficulties encountered. Analysis. The interviews were analysed using a grounded theory approach. The analysis involved iterative review and constant comparison of the transcripts, including line-by-line open coding followed by a second round of focused coding. Results. The results of the project present an emergent theory that explores a set of conceptual patterns in students' sea...
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INTRODUCTIONIn enterprises of all sizes, the organisation of online information and other aspects of website design are critical activities in creating an effective website. Designing and implementing optimal Web information structures... more
INTRODUCTIONIn enterprises of all sizes, the organisation of online information and other aspects of website design are critical activities in creating an effective website. Designing and implementing optimal Web information structures support various enterprise goals and contribute to organisational success. Scholars such as Carree, van Stel, Thurik and Wennekers (2002) and Howcroft (2001) suggest that the development of the Internet and its pervasiveness in society provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to flourish and to overcome, to some extent, the economies of scale that favour the larger enterprise. SMEs accommodate 69% of the Australian workforce and are situated in an ever-expanding digital economy (Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2014). The attitudes and the capabilities of SMEs for online participation are crucial to a robust Australian economy.However, the size and structure of an organisation can make website design, develop...
EDITOR'S SUMMARY Special Interest Group/Information Needs, Seeking and Use (SIG/USE) convened at the 2015 ASIST adults with limited literacy and health information; mobile information workers; forming a community of practice; and... more
EDITOR'S SUMMARY Special Interest Group/Information Needs, Seeking and Use (SIG/USE) convened at the 2015 ASIST adults with limited literacy and health information; mobile information workers; forming a community of practice; and information sharing practices among online communities. A key takeaway was that research should actively involve communities and their members rather than simply being about them. Safiya Noble's keynote highlighted hidden biases in automated search engine returns with encouragement to design algorithms enabling users to opt in or out of filtered returns. Attendees explored the topics raised further during a mixer chat and table talks. The symposium ended with presentations for the best paper, poster and research proposal and awards for student and international conference travel.
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This paper presents results of a nation-wide online survey of Canadian Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) on their knowledge sharing approaches when engaging with the general public, including volunteers and other community stakeholders. The... more
This paper presents results of a nation-wide online survey of Canadian Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) on their knowledge sharing approaches when engaging with the general public, including volunteers and other community stakeholders. The findings presented in this paper are based on qualitative and quantitative data analyses of over 1200 responses received. The findings reveal that NPOs use different approaches such as emails, text-messaging, formal and informal in-person interactions and social media to share knowledge with various community stakeholders. Cet article présente les résultats d'une enquête en ligne à l'échelle nationale auprès d’organismes canadiens sans but lucratif (OSBL) sur leurs approches concernant le partage des connaissances lors de leurs rapports avec le grand public, y compris les bénévoles et d'autres intervenants de la collectivité. Les résultats présentés dans le présent article sont fondés sur l’analyse de données qualitatives et quantitativ...
This paper explores results of a survey that documented tools and technologies used to manage knowledge in Canadian non-profit organizations (NPOs). Findings demonstrate that NPOs, across various types of organizations, use both... more
This paper explores results of a survey that documented tools and technologies used to manage knowledge in Canadian non-profit organizations (NPOs). Findings demonstrate that NPOs, across various types of organizations, use both non-computer (e.g., print documents) and computer-based solutions to manage knowledge. Examples of tools/technologies used include donor management software, email-based systems for communication and marketing, and some specific tools relevant to their areas of operations. Cet article explore les résultats d'une enquête qui a documenté les outils et les technologies utilisés pour gérer les connaissances dans les organisations canadiennes sans but lucratif (OSBL). Les résultats démontrent que les différents types d’OSBL utilisent à la fois des solutions informatiques et non-informatiques (par exemple, des documents imprimés) pour gérer les connaissances. Les outils / technologies utilisées comprennent des logiciels de gestion des donateurs, des systèmes b...
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This article proposes that indexing concepts relating to relevance, precision, recall, coextensiveness, exhaustivity, specificity and consistency offer a ready-made model that can be applied to the organization of research data. This... more
This article proposes that indexing concepts relating to relevance, precision, recall, coextensiveness, exhaustivity, specificity and consistency offer a ready-made model that can be applied to the organization of research data. This knowledge organization model contributes significantly to the ability of researchers to collect and organize data in a manner most likely to shed light on the research problems they address.
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Global conservation is increasingly reliant on young people forming meaningful connections with urban nature. However, interactions with nearby nature do not inspire all children and adolescents living in cities to act... more
Global conservation is increasingly reliant on young people forming meaningful connections with urban nature. However, interactions with nearby nature do not inspire all children and adolescents living in cities to act pro-environmentally. Our survey of over 1,000 school students from Sydney, Australia, revealed that 28% of respondents maintained strong nature connections. Younger students (aged 8–11) were more strongly connected with nature than their older peers (aged 12–14), and environmental behaviors were negatively associated with increasing age. Differences between boys and girls were less consistent, resulting in part from differential functioning of questionnaire items. Regardless, girls were more willing than boys to volunteer for conservation. Our findings suggest that policies designed to strengthen urban children’s nature connections will be most effective if they explicitly address the “adolescent dip” and other emerging demographic patterns, thereby ensuring all young...
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Welcome from the CAIS/ACSI & LRI/IRB Conference Co-Chairs
This poster presents key emerging findings from theonline survey which was conducted with a largenumber of Australian non-profit sector units to getinsight into the use of knowledge management (KM)practices as well as the use of social... more
This poster presents key emerging findings from theonline survey which was conducted with a largenumber of Australian non-profit sector units to getinsight into the use of knowledge management (KM)practices as well as the use of social media such asFacebook, YouTube and Twitter, particularly in KMpractices. The findings from the data collected duringthe first month of opening of survey will be presentedin the poster. These findings will provide us withbetter understanding KM, NPO and social medialandscape which will have implications and learningfor NPOs operating in Canada and other countries.Cette affiche présente les principaux résultats issusde l’enquête en ligne qui a été menée auprès d’ungrand nombre d’unités australiennes du secteur à butnon lucratif afin d’obtenir une perspective surl’utilisation et les pratiques en gestion desconnaissances (GC) ainsi que l’utilisation des médiassociaux tels que Facebook, YouTube et Twitter, enparticulier dans les pratiques de gestion descon...
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The majority of children requiring emergency care are treated in general emergency departments (EDs) with variable levels of pediatric care expertise. The goal of the Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) initiative is to... more
The majority of children requiring emergency care are treated in general emergency departments (EDs) with variable levels of pediatric care expertise. The goal of the Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) initiative is to implement the latest research in pediatric emergency medicine in general EDs to reduce clinical variation. To determine national pediatric information needs, seeking behaviours, and preferences of health care professionals working in general EDs. An electronic cross-sectional survey was conducted with health care professionals in 32 Canadian general EDs. Data were collected in the EDs using the iPad and in-person data collectors. Total of 1,471 surveys were completed (57.1% response rate). Health care professionals sought information on children's health care by talking to colleagues (n=1,208, 82.1%), visiting specific medical/health websites (n=994, 67.7%), and professional development opportunities (n=941, 64.4%). Preferred child health resources i...
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This paper reports on the findings of a study that explores the ways in which civil society organizations use new media to engage in campaigns of political action. Focusing on campaigning by the environmental movement in Tasmania around... more
This paper reports on the findings of a study that explores the ways in which civil society organizations use new media to engage in campaigns of political action. Focusing on campaigning by the environmental movement in Tasmania around the protection of native forest, the study investigates how stakeholders on this issue utilize the functionality of digital media to mobilize public engagement and, ultimately, influence the formulation of policy. Analysis of the study’s network data suggests that central positioning within social movement online network structures arises from strategic linking practices. These strategic communications practices enhance not only movement cohesion but also the visibility of those actors best placed to influence public debate and the formulation of policy.
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Market Research 2.0: An Inclusive Approach to Understanding Customers' Needs (9781609607654): Lisa M. Given, Dinesh Rathi: Book Chapters.
The content and views expressed in this document are those of members of this committee, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Interagency Advisory Panel or Secretariat on Research Ethics. ... Following our assessment of ethics in... more
The content and views expressed in this document are those of members of this committee, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Interagency Advisory Panel or Secretariat on Research Ethics. ... Following our assessment of ethics in Internet-based research, we propose that ...
... Rhiannon Gainor*, Lisa Given*, Stan Ruecker*, Andrea Ruskin**, Elisabeth (Bess) Sadler*** Heather Simpson* *University of Alberta, Canada; **Mount Royal College, Canada; ***University of Virginia, USA. Research problem. ... Further,... more
... Rhiannon Gainor*, Lisa Given*, Stan Ruecker*, Andrea Ruskin**, Elisabeth (Bess) Sadler*** Heather Simpson* *University of Alberta, Canada; **Mount Royal College, Canada; ***University of Virginia, USA. Research problem. ... Further, Chadwick-Dias et al. ...
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Page 1. Information seeking in a digital context 151 Kristie Saumure & Lisa M. Given School of Library & Information Studies, University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Information seeking in a digital context: Exploring the... more
Page 1. Information seeking in a digital context 151 Kristie Saumure & Lisa M. Given School of Library & Information Studies, University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Information seeking in a digital context: Exploring the horizons ...