Tipping the scales : tackling information obesity to ensure productive and sustainable information resources

Tipping the scales : tackling information obesity to ensure productive and sustainable information resources - "Information obesity" describes a condition whereby available information resources are not being used in a productive and sustainable way by individuals or communities. Like physical obesity, it is not just the result of consuming too much, but is linked to declines in the information's quality, and individuals' and communities' awareness of problems which arise through over-consumption. Fitness and (mental) exercise also come into play. The consequences of information obesity may be severe if left unchecked; it will lead to a decline in our ability to manage knowledge, both in our communities and our workplaces - A joint UKeiG/BDA Knowledge Management meeting - 29 June, 2010 - London, UK