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Introduction. This paper examines how mobile devices have influenced patterns of information behaviour in tourism activities. Method. As a conceptual paper we map the alignment of mobile information services to the three stages of travel activity. Analysis. The paper asserts that there has been shift towards an in situ mode of information access and consumption to support tourism planning activity. Conclusions. The paper contends that mobile devices have had a concertina effect on tourism activity, with many activities that had been conducted by people in the pre-trip stage (related to searching for information and booking and paying for tourism products) and the post-trip stage (such as capturing information and recording of vacation experiences) are now being carried out in the during-trip stage. Mobile devices potentially allow access to a range of context-based services that previously were unavailable to the tourist, however are now easily accessible during a trip. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. This interdisciplinary research in progress paper describes research exploring information sharing and decision making in a policing context. As the use of information from social media, particularly within a public safety environment, is still new and emerging, there is a distinct lack of theory to explain the transformation in information practices taking place. Method. The research takes a qualitative approach, drawing on a social constructivist meta-theory. Activity theory is presented as the methodological and analytic framework and its application for studying information practices is described. Interviews think aloud techniques, observations and document analysis will be the methods used. Future research. This research aims to contribute to both the academic literature and to policy by developing theory and providing policing organisations with an empirical grounding to develop policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]