A Virgo’s Guide to Surviving the Aquarian Shift: Reimagining Information Systems with Precision and Purpose

In an era marked by institutional uncertainty, algorithmic expansion, and contested knowledge systems, this chapter offers a reflective and future-facing exploration of information science through the lens of a Virgo scholar, artificial intelligence (AI) ethicist, and academic leader. Anchored in personal narrative and professional praxis, the chapter moves through critique, reimagination, and actionable strategies for transforming how we engage with classification, archives, metadata, and AI. It calls for research agendas rooted in care, equity, and imagination – and for practices that balance structure with adaptability. Grounded in values like transparency and epistemic justice, this chapter provides a constellation of tools for those navigating a rapidly evolving field. Ultimately, it frames information systems not merely as technical infrastructures, but as cultural artifacts that must be cultivated with purpose, precision, and collective possibility.