This guide to information science and technology-the product of a unique scholarly collaboration - presents a clear, concise, and approachable account of the fundamental issues, with appropriate historical background and theoretical grounding. It includes topics such as: information needs, seeking, and use; representation and organization of information; computers and networks; structured information systems; information systems applications; users' perspectives in information systems; social informatics; communication ...
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This guide to information science and technology-the product of a unique scholarly collaboration - presents a clear, concise, and approachable account of the fundamental issues, with appropriate historical background and theoretical grounding. It includes topics such as: information needs, seeking, and use; representation and organization of information; computers and networks; structured information systems; information systems applications; users' perspectives in information systems; social informatics; communication using information technologies; information policy; and, the information profession. Introduction to Information Science and Technology is written by ASIS&T member volunteers using a dedicated wiki to present their expertise and perspectives, under the guidance of editors Charles Davis and Debora Shaw. All contributed material is reviewed, approved and interlinked by the editors and subject experts. Planned for periodic print publication, this book is designed to serve as an introductory text for students in the field, while the wiki offers ASIS&T members an opportunity to share their knowledge and continually refresh, enhance and expand the book's coverage.
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