Purpose The article introduces selected theoretical approaches to time and temporality relevant to the field of library and information science, and it briefly introduces the papers gathered in this special issue. A number of issues that could potentially be followed in future research are...

Purpose The article makes an empirical and conceptual contribution to understanding the temporalities of information literacies. The paper aims to identify different ways in which anticipation of certain outcomes shapes strategies and tactics for engagement with algorithmic information...

Purpose This study addresses how algorithmic recommendations and their affordances shape everyday information practices among young people. Design/methodology/approach Thematic interviews were conducted with 20 Finnish young people aged 15–16 years. The material was analysed using qualitative...