The four articles that constitute the themed section of this e-book show the contribution from the Department of Information Studies, Aberystwyth University, whilst showcasing the work of the three research groupings within the Department, as well as some of the best of the work undertaken by new entrants to the profession. Each paper is based on a dissertation awarded a Distinction; the supervisors have helped students to format their work for publication as a part-themed issue of the journal, but it is their work, and not that of experienced academics.