State of Play: Information Phenomena in a Leisure Context

This panel presents current information behaviour research in the context of leisure. It continues a tradition of locating work within the theoretical framework of leisure, the Serious Leisure Perspective (SLP). Five years has passed since the last public discussion of this topic at an ASIST provide a status report on the topic; and introduce new ideas associated with digital gaming, fun, and happiness. The panel includes four concise presentations from leading researchers currently focused on different leisure contexts. We assume that some members of the audience will have research underway into leisure information phenomena and they will be invited to share their experience, as well; a lively discussion will develop in the presence of experts and newcomers to this topic.