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Norton, Melanie J. – 2000
This book is an introduction to the practical and theoretical concepts of information science. The author draws on recent research into the field of information science, as well as from scholarly and trade publications, and includes articles by Harold Borko, Klause Otten, and Anthony DeBons to emphasize the long-standing dissension in the field.…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Computer Mediated Communication, Information Policy, Information Retrieval
Evans, L. – 1973
A study was conducted of the International Information Service in Physics, Electrotechnology, Computers, and Control (INSPEC) selective dissemination of information (SDI) user profile generation. Five degrees of user involvement in the generation of profiles were investigated ranging from having the user provide only a statement of subject…
Descriptors: Databases, Evaluation, Indexing, Information Needs
Bunting, Alison, Ed.; Allegri, Francesca, Ed. – 1995
This book, Volume 2 in an eight-volume series on "Current Practice in Health Sciences Librarianship," is an introduction, overview, and state-of-the-art depiction of educational services in health sciences libraries. This book is not intended as a detailed, step-by-step guide to planning and implementing educational programs. The volume…
Descriptors: Administration, Document Delivery, Ethics, Information Retrieval
Download full textHeim, Kathleen M. – 1975
The use, history, and role of machine-readable data base technology is discussed. First the development of data base technology is traced from its beginnings as a special resource for science and technology to its broader use in universities, with descriptions of some specific services. Next the current status of mechanized information services in…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Centers
Toms, Elaine G., Ed. – 2002
The theme of the 2002 ASIST (American Society for Information Science and Technology) annual conference was "Knowledge, Connections and Community," which covers the role of information in a complex global society and the way in which information connects and impacts our environment. The program included 43 SIG (Special Interest Group) programs, 49…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Communications, Global Approach, Information Policy
Ercegovac, Zorana – 1998
This book was created to teach information literacy. It takes a user-centered perspective in using information technology as a tool to accomplish a variety of tasks and is divided into a series of nine interrelated yet independent chapters. Chapter 1 is an introduction to basic concepts, focusing on fundamental models of information sources and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Information Literacy
Cuadra, Carlos A., Ed.; And Others – 1974
Descriptions and appraisals of significant recent trends and developments in the field of information science are presented. The individual chapters deal with the following topics: (1) information needs and uses, (2) design and evaluation of information systems, (3) an economist's view of information, (4) document description and representation,…
Descriptors: Databases, Documentation, Economics, Education
Chisholm, Margaret E.; Ely, Donald P. – 1976
The initial chapters of this reference textbook deal with modern education, the philosophy and rationale of a media program, the role of the media professional, user needs, and explanations of functions and competencies. Ten major functions are identified: organization management, personnel management, design, information retrieval, logistics,…
Descriptors: Administration, Audiovisual Centers, Audiovisual Instruction, Cataloging
