Another professional development opportunity at the State Library of Queensland. And it’s free too.

Power to the people through public access computing: a presentation and workshop by Dr Karen Fisher

Dr Karen Fisher – Associate Professor, The Information School, University of Washington, Seattle, USA

Karen’s research and teaching focus is information behavior (social and cognitive aspects of how individuals need, seek, give and use information in different contexts. She is interested in how we go about seeking (and not seeking) information for such situations as finding a job or volunteer opportunity, deciding about a medical treatment or childcare option, getting our cars or houses repaired, choosing educational or personal fulfilment paths, learning to become a citizen or avoid paying taxes, becoming a snowboard addict or Great Big Sea fan club leader, etc.

“I want to know where we turn for information, why we go there, how we’re helped, how we express our needs for help, how we get stopped, and how we make it against the odds. My studies have ranged for how everyday information is shared at foot clinics in Canada, to how people use the Internet for everyday problem solving, to people’s needs for consumer health information literacy programs. I’m very keen on discerning the affective and social dimensions of information behavior.”

Date/Time & Place
Wed 21 May 2008, 10am
Morning tea will be available from 9:30am

State Library of Queensland, Level 2, Auditorium 1

Tickets
FREE EVENT. Book through QTIX (Bookings are essential)

Duration
2 hours

Presented by
State Library of Queensland