Introducing risk-informed information practice

Abstract

What is risk-informed information practice and why is it important? This chapter establishes and sets out the premise for risk-informed information practice, including through presenting key concepts and highlighting the value of exploring the relationship between information literacy and risk in more detail. The chapter starts by defining and presenting the two entwined concepts that form the basis for the theorisation of risk-informed information practice, information literacy and risk. These sections subsequently pave the way for the definition of risk-informed information practice, which is presented in relation to a series of initial guiding themes and concepts. The chapter then establishes the three case studies, which in focusing on key dimensions of risk- risk perception, risk understanding and risk management- establish the basis for the elaboration of risk-informed information practice. The chapter finishes with an overview of the structure of the book as well as its overarching purpose.