Chapter 6. Additional Resources and Final Remarks

Authors

  • Hsuanwei Michelle Chen

Abstract

Chapter 6 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 2), “Information Visualization”

Both researchers and library mangers contemplate about who needs to be trained and informed on information visualization within the library community. The answer is simple—everyone, as every person in that environment has a role to fill that will ultimately be impacted by information visualization. The use of this tool makes it easier than it has previously been to obtain and gather sufficient knowledge and insights. The ability to be advised on the form that trends can take, the existing patterns that can be learned from, and all other sources of information that is valuable for current activities all exist when acceptance and understanding of the nuances of information visualization exist. Chapter 6 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 3), “Information Visualization,” discusses some of the resources that libraries could use in implementing information visualization training and concludes with author Hsuanwei Michelle Chen’s final thoughts on the importance of information visualization and its future role in the library profession.

Author Biography

Hsuanwei Michelle Chen

Dr. Hsuanwei Michelle Chen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Information at San José State University. Her primary areas of research and teaching interests include data mining, information visualization, social network analysis, and online user behavior. In particular, she is interested in studying the value of virtual platforms, social media, and networked environments, and the role they play in shaping online user behavior. She has published on the topics of information visualization, social media, and online user behavior in journals such as Journal of Information Technology Management, Library Management, Information Systems Research, and Decision Support Systems. She holds a BS and MS in computer science and information engineering from National Taiwan University and a PhD in information systems from the University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business.

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Published

2017-04-06

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 3 (2017): April

Section

Chapters