The discourses of information literacy practice create epistemological assumptions about
how the practice should happen, who should be responsible and under what conditions …

Previous research has demonstrated that professional narratives reference discourses that
shape the practice of information literacy within higher education. This article uses discourse …

Information behavior is an important area of conceptual knowledge for reference service
providers, as it provides structure for understanding users' information seeking and use. This …

Program planning in public libraries is generally guided by anecdotal best practices,
facilitator interest, or perceived need, and not by theoretical frameworks, which can provide …

The practice of reference and information service (RIS) should be based on an
understanding of how users seek information to fill information needs and of what they do …

Patron‐perpetrated sexual harassment (PPSH) is a form of gender‐based violence and a
pervasive problem in libraries. However, contending with PPSH requires the performance of …

Although there is much discussion of the theory/practice gap in library and information
science, there is little research about how librarians use formal theory in their practice. Using …

It is becoming increasingly clear that sexual harassment is a serious problem within
libraries. In particular, patron-perpetrated sexual harassment is the sexual harassment of …

Interacting with humorous texts is a promising way for adolescent students to learn about
reading and writing. Few resources, however, exist to guide teachers, particularly at the high …

This poster describes an interview study with librarians representing a broad range of
demographics, career stages, and professional roles. The goal of the study is to explore …