The presentation analyses Information Retrieval in the context of Information Behavior and Information Seeking, and discusses the Laboratory IR tradition (the Cranfield Framework) in light of the Integrated Cognitive IR Research Framework, as proposed by Ingwersen & Jarvelin (Springer, 2005). The frameworks are analyzed in relation to interactive IR models, such as the contextual Bystrom/Jarvelin flow chart model (1995), the stratified Saracevic model (1996), the Wang/Soergel relevance assessment model (1998) and the task-based Vakkari model (2002).
News & Announcements
2009/2010 CISTA Recipient: Dr. Peter Ingwersen
Prof. Ingwersen was pleased to accept the Los Angeles Chapter ASIS&T CISTA(ward) for his numerous and continuous contributions in information science. He will be our 21st recipient of this prestigious Award (since 1989).
Please visit our Event page to RSVP.
New Board Slate for 2009-2010
Hello LACASIST Folks,
I'm very pleased to announce your new Executive Board for 2009-2010.
The newly appointed Board for the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (LACASIST) met to select officers for the coming year. According to our bylaws, our Board is required to seat three officers: Chair, Chair-Elect, and Treasurer.
LACASIST seeks nominations for CISTA AWARD 2009
Each year, the Los Angeles Chapter of American Society for Information Science and Technology presents its Contributions to Information Science & Technology Award to one or more individuals who have made significant contribution to the field. Recipients are those individuals who are recognized by their colleagues as exceptional leaders whose dedication, commitment and vision inspire others, or whose singular contribution to the field of information science has been particularly significant. See list of Past Recipients.
Collaborative Tools: Best Practices and New Trends
What does it mean to collaborate in today's Web 2.0 world? A panel of speakers pooled from LACASIST and the LA-UX (User Experience Meetup Group) will give a breakdown for best practices on keeping your head above water on collaborative documentation and team productivity. They will talk about collaboration tools and tips for better communication, every day productivity, and shared documentation. Some topics covered include using collaborative document sharing (Google Apps), online project management tools (Basecamp, etc.).
Holiday Party with LACASIST & SLA-SCC
Join us for a fun and festive evening at the Skirball Center on December 4th at 5:30 pm. LACASIST & SLA-SCC are proud to present the first joint holiday meeting of special librarians in southern CA. There will be a lot of delicious food, fun games and prizes, white elephant gift exchange and plenty of networking with librarians, infopros, library support staff, students and vendors.
