Introducing The Source
Usage of communication portfolios in distributed work environmentsFrom the First Monday website
The purpose of this study is to examine the use of communication portfolios in distributed work environments (DWEs). A communication portfolio refers to a mix of information communication technologies (ICTs), consisting of either single ICT or multiple ICTs that organisational communicators use for communication in the workplace. Our results demonstrate that a variety of communication portfolios with different sizes, contents and structuring mechanisms were used by organisation members in DWEs.
Why do people go online? The Ruder Finn Intent Index
From the Ruder Finn website
The Ruder Finn Intent Index "classifies people’s reasons for going online” into 7 broad categories: Learn, Have Fun, Socialise, Express Yourself, Advocate, Do Business, and Shop. Within the categories ‘pass time’ was the most responded to result with 100% of people saying that they go online for this reason.
M Is For Service: Current Mobile Trends in Libraries (Note: PPT- 164 slides)
From the Iowa State University website
More people than ever are using mobile devices for a wide variety of purposes including communication, internet access, text messaging, and entertainment. It is important that libraries provide services on these devices as use increases. Gerry McKiernan from Iowa State University presented this Keynote address at the virtual 'Handheld Librarian 2009' conference on 30 July.
Other presentations also available.
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