Information Hygiene, Information Use and Digital Wellbeing (SIG-USE & SIG-CMR)

Description

In an age of constant connectivity, information is no longer something we simply consume, it is something we manage, navigate, and use every day. Join our three leading researchers, Ana Lúcia Terra, Niklas Ferdinand Carlsson and Michaela Dombrovská as they explore the concept of information hygiene and what it means for our work, wellbeing, and digital lives. Together, they will discuss healthy information habits, the challenges of information overload, the influence of digital platforms and organisational environments on information use, and the role of information systems and knowledge organisation in creating healthier, more supportive information environments. Join the conversation and register today!

Speaker: Michaela Dombrovská
Bio: Michaela Dombrovská serves as Head of the Library Science Department at the Faculty of Philosophy and Science, Silesian University in Opava, Czechia. Her academic focus centers on information policies, media literacy, and digital resilience. She is actively engaged in scholarly research and community outreach within library and information science. She conducts specialized workshops and seminars for libraries, addressing the prevention of information overload and the promotion of digital wellbeing.

Speaker: Ana Lúcia Terra
Bio: Ana Lúcia Terra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Communication and Information at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Coimbra, Portugal. She teaches at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels in Information Science and serves as Director of the Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science. Her main research interests include information behaviour, with a particular focus on information literacy and Personal Information Management (PIM) as key competencies for navigating increasingly complex and information-saturated digital environments.

Speaker: Niklas Ferdinand Carlsson
Bio: Niklas Ferdinand Carlsson is a librarian and researcher at Linköping University in Sweden. His research explores information, digital and AI literacy, with particular attention to how libraries can strengthen well-being and resilience in complex digital environments. He developed the DECODE framework, which positions libraries as active spaces for critical reflection, dialogue and healthier engagement with digital information.