Campus information systems for undergraduate students in Spain: a country-wide cluster classification

The availability of broad characterizations of campus information systems for students can be useful for the strategic information management of higher education centres. First we describe and contextualize a characterization model for on-line campus information systems for undergraduate students. This serves as a framework of conceptual reference for empirical work on Spanish universities. Information was gathered by means of structured visits to institutional websites and structured interviews with undergraduate students. Analyzing the information collected enables us to classify Spanish higher education institutions into three clusters with homogeneous characteristics, in the sense of their information system and organizational aspects. Finally, we discuss future research on this subject

Reseña 'Teach beyond your reach'. Neidorf, Robin (2006). Medford: Information Today.

Book review: This book is interesting from the practical point of view for those who are begining to teach distance learning, having previously some experience on traditional teaching. It may also be of interest to those experienced in this field, by comparing their experience with the considerations given by the author, generally well written and made ​​with success. Instead, unfortunately, the book do not offers theoretical reflections nor discusses current trends and prospects. Finally, one wonders from reading if we should use more intensely the experience on distance education that we already have, to contribute to a profound rethinking of classroom or hybrid teaching

El sistema d'informació de campus per a estudiants en les universitats espanyoles: un cas pràctic de caracterització i anàlisi

Disposar de caracteritzacions a grans trets dels sistemes d’informació en xarxa pot resultar de gran utilitat per a la seva gestió estratègica. En el cas dels sistemes d’informació de campus universitaris, a més, el posicionament de les universitats constitueix una informació d’interès per als estudiants potencials d’aquestes institucions. S’estableix en primer lloc una conceptualització i caracterització dels sistemes d’informació de campus per a estudiants universitaris. Aquesta caracterització serveix com a marc de referència per a un treball de camp sobre les universitats espanyoles, on s’ha recollit informació mitjançant visites estructurades a les webs institucionals i mitjançant entrevistes estructurades a estudiants de segon cicle. L’anàlisi de la informació recollida ha permès posicionar individualment i comparar les institucions, i obtenir una visió descriptiva del conjunt de les universitats espanyoles des del punt de vista informacional. També s’han pogut classificar les universitats en grups amb característiques semblants pel que fa al seus sistemes d’informació per a estudiants. | Disponer de la caracterización a grandes rasgos de los sistemas de información en red, puede resultar de gran utilidad para su gestión estratégica. En el caso de los sistemas de información de los campus universitarios, además, el posicionamiento de las universidades constituye una información de interés para los estudiantes potenciales de aquellas instituciones. Se establece en primer lugar un conceptualización y caracterización de los sistemas de información de campus para estudiantes universitarios. Esta caracterización sirve como marco de referencia para un trabajo de campo sobre las universidades españolas, en la cuales se ha recogido información mediante visitas estructurada a las webs institucionales y mediante entrevistas estructuradas a estudiantes de segundo ciclo. El análisis de la información recogida ha permitido posicionar individualmente a las instituciones y compararlas, para obtener una visión descriptiva del conjunto de las universidades españolas desde el punto de vista informacional. También se han podido clasificar las universidades en grupos con características parecidas respecto a sus sistemas de información para estudiantes. | Having access to broad characterisations of networked information systems can be useful for managing them strategically. In the case of university campus information systems, the positioning of the universities can also be of interest to potential students. First the concept and features of a campus information system for university students is offered. This characterisation serves as a framework for the fieldwork performed on Spanish universities, where information was gathered through structured visits to the institutional websites and through structured interviews with second cycle students. The analysis of this information has allowed for individual positioning of universities and for institutional comparisons, as well as a descriptive perspective of all Spanish universities from an information point of view. Also, the universities are organised according to similarities among the features of the information systems offered to students

Information management in organizations: 2013 perspectives and trends

In the coming years, personal and organizational information environments will undergo a thorough transformation, of which the following aspects must be emphasized: digital connection management by individuals or work teams, the types of market that exist in relation to big data and the use of these for knowledge creation, the interaction between an organization’s digital space and physical space, and the role of human beings and machines in all of these arenas. The response to these questions will depend to a great extent on what the organizations can discern from an environment riddled with technological innovations and information content, generated at high speed by multiple actors with very diverse interests

Report. The academic Information Schools network: Origins, evolution and future

The Information Schools (iSchools) are a prominent international academic network of information schools. Since its creation in 2005, about 80 universities have joined the network, through the respective faculties or departments thematically involved. The faculties or academic departments that are part of the iSchools study information, in close relationship with people and technology. We present a general overview of the iSchools that includes: the history of its origins and evolution, an updated review of its academic activity, and future trends. This overview is done through a critical review of a selection of existing literature on this academic movement. The review includes opinion and academic debate documents, scientific studies based on the collection and analysis of data from all the universities in the network or representative samples of them, and a look at the iConference, an annual world congress organized by this academic network

The use of Twitter in professional meetings of information professional sector: case study

Microblogging's rise in last years poses questions about his use and potential in several contexts. This work, specifically, plans to analyze an example of Twitter's use as communication tool in professional meeting in information sector. So, a case study about X Workshop Rebiun is done. Empyrical work combines participative observation, data logs, interviews and content analysis. We found evidence about Twitter's plurality uses and Twitter's capacity to enhance a virtual community emerged from this event.El aumento del microblogging en los últimos años plantea cuestiones sobre sus usos y potencialidades en diversos contextos. En este trabajo en concreto, se plantea el objetivo de analizar un ejemplo de los usos de Twitter como instrumento de comunicación en los congresos profesionales de información y documentación. Para ello se realiza un estudio de caso sobre el X Workshop Rebiun. En el trabajo empírico se combinan observación participante, registro de datos, entrevistas y análisis de contenido. Se evidencia la pluralidad de usos y la capacidad de Twitter como elemento vertebrador de la comunidad virtual creada en relación al acontecimiento

Information management in organizations in 2012: perspectives and trends

The increase in technological capabilities in information handling has raised a number of security and privacy issues with growing importance at the corporate level. On the other hand, aspects such as the implementation of the ISO 30300 series and innovative procurement projects pose new challenges and opportunities for document management and competitive intelligence, respectively. All this points to the issue of how to reformulate intermediation and the corresponding professional role in the organizational environment

Information Schools: estado actual, tendencias y propuestas.

Peer-reviewedSe presenta una panorámica sobre las iSchools y su evolución en los últimos años. Se describe el crecimiento en todo el mundo y sus perspectivas de futuro. Por primera vez las universidades adheridas a iSchools de fuera de los Estados Unidos son más numerosas que las estadounidenses. Asimismo, se están creando capítulos continentales, y se describe con mayor detalle el capítulo europeo. Se consideran las 6 iSchools ibéricas y algunas futuras vías de colaboración que se podrían establecer.An overview of the iSchools movement and its evolution in recent years is presented. Its growth at a global level is described, stating that the number of centers outside the United States has surpassed the number inside. Perspectives of growth are analyzed. Continental chapters have been created, and the European one is described. Considering that, at present, there are 6 Iberian iSchools, some future possibilities for collaboration are suggested.Es presenta una panoràmica sobre les iSchools i la seva evolució en els últims anys. Es descriu el creixement a tot el món i les seves perspectives de futur. Per primera vegada les universitats adherides a iSchools de fora dels Estats Units són més nombroses que les nord-americanes. Així mateix, s'estan creant capítols continentals, i es descriu amb major detall el capítol europeu. Es consideren les 6 iSchools ibèriques i algunes futures vies de col·laboració que es podrien establir

La información como bien económico: reflexiones sobre la crisis financiera de 2008

Information is a key economic resource. Its proper conceptualization, as well as its practical integration in socioeconomic environment, poses several questions and follows general premises. These are reviewed, and once this framework is established it is illustrated with an informational analysis of the 2008 financial crisis, including remarks on changes in the financial system information environment that affected stakeholders’ information behaviour and decision making