Information Ecologies

This text aims to encourage the reader to become more aware of the ways people and technology are interrelated. The authors draw on their own empirical research in offices, libraries, schools and hospitals to show how people can engage their own values and commitments while using technology.

---

An information ecology is a system of people, practices, technologies and values in a local environment. Like their biological counterparts, information ecologies are diverse, continually evolving and complex. This text aims to encourage the reader to become more aware of the ways people and technology are interrelated. The authors draw on their empirical research in offices, libraries, schools and hospitals to show how people can engage their own values and commitments while using technology. The case studies show avenues for participation and engagement with technology.