SUNYLA 2021

Here are some images and references for my presentation with Logan Rath and Carol Anne Germain, "How Can Theory Help Us Be Better Librarians? A Panel Discussion". Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or want to discuss!

Kuhlthau's information search process model:
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Radford's content/relational model:


Application of Stebbins' serious leisure perspective:
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References

Kuhlthau, C. C. (2004). Seeking meaning: A process approach to library and information services, Libraries Unlimited.

Radford, M. L. & Radford G. P. (2017). Library conversations: Applying interpersonal communication theory in face-to-face and virtual contexts. ALA Editions.

VanScoy, A. (2019). Conceptual and procedural knowledge: A framework for analyzing point-of-need information literacy instruction. Communications in Information Literacy, 13(2), 164-183.

VanScoy, A., Thomson, L., Hartel, J. (2020). Applying theory in practice: The Serious Leisure Perspective and public library programming. Library & Information Science Research, 42(3).

Websites

https://www.seriousleisure.net/

https://wp.comminfo.rutgers.edu/ckuhlthau/information-search-process/
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Amy VanScoy, MLIS, PhD

Associate Professor
Department of Information Science
Graduate School of Education
University at Buffalo

vanscoy @ buffalo.edu