The broadness of information interaction is also described by Ford through information searching (using a search tool) information seeking (embracing strategies a person devises in order to find information) and information behavior. Interestingly, Ford described information behavior as a set behaviors that Wilson calls out as an incorrect view of the subject.

What may be most important in the library profession is understanding the information need in order to best assist with the information gap. This needs to always be kept in mind with the situation and context of the individual. Context will include access to tools and materials.

I found the reading on serious leisure incredibly interesting, especially in that it is an activity with such devoted commitment to that it feels like a career. The LIS behavior in fanfiction communities was especially noteworthy. Similar to libraries, behavior I notice in fanfiction spaces are louder voices asking for censorship. AO3 collection policy really saves it from succumbing to such requests, but that is also in part because AO3 survives off donations so it is not under pressure of third party advertisers the way fanfiction.net is, which is why the latter fanfiction cite does exercise strict censorship of the material uploaded.

Overall, continued research on the information behaviors of communities, especially in light of the theory of a life in the round, will be interesting to continuing reviewing.

Constructive journalism was incredible to learn about. It is important to consider how information is shared as it shapes how people will view it.

Information communication pathways I noticed in my own field trip to the military archives relied heavily on systems that people could navigate themselves but also had informed staff available for help if needed.

I used to work in regulatory compliance so a lot of what Alan Lund discussed really resonated with me. Compliance functions never end, but it does always seem to grow. With respect to positioning, my experience in compliance often grappled with negotiating with the company regarding who had the authority on making decisions for a matter, basically what does compliance handle and what was a business decision. I worked in highly regulated industry, and so we learned that more items than not needed compliance input to remain in compliance. When I was promoted to an attorney in the company, these negotiations became less frequent because people automatically assumed I was the authority on a matter.

Furthermore, it was interesting to note that there is information behavior in everyday actions. As discussed in the first week of class, information is everything and everywhere, and the context of that information and the people interacting with it creates the information behavior process.

My action plan for future learning includes continuous reflection regarding my learning in this class in everyday situations. I will also continue to review different theories of information behavior as a means to gain a better understanding of how diverse this area of study is. It will also be important to critically evaluate these models to asses their limitations and consider how they can be improved for greater utility.