Jarkko Kari

I'm particularly interested in developing theory in the research area of information use. In terms of context, out-of-the-ordinary, alternative, 'higher', and holistic perspectives on information phenomena are my speciality. I have published articles and delivered conference papers on the following topics:

- information seeking related to the paranormal
- Web searching for personal development
- research needs related to developing the services of university libraries
- the positive in information science
- information and the spiritual
- outcomes of information

Currently, my main research project is the roles (e.g. uses and effects) of spiritual information. For more information about this study, please see the abstract in the "papers" section. I would love to cooperate with other scholars whose research is related to any aspect of my research.

The courses I have taught have concentrated on the basics of information studies: information seeking, organizing information, public libraries, information history, and doing research. I would be especially willing to teach university students about subjects belonging to my present areas of research: outcomes/roles of information (information use, effects of information, etc.), positivity, or the spiritual.

NOTE: You can find my academic career record and publications in the CV. For the time being, the "papers" and "teaching documents" sections of my site contain some resources related to research and teaching, respectively.

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