A national survey was conducted to validate an interdisciplinary curriculum called "Information Systems," which merges the traditional communication arts with computer, library, and management services. Samples were drawn from two populations: business world (professionals in information systems) and academic (chairpersons in computer…

Describes trends in information science education, including the development of multiple programs, undergraduate programs, and mergers of library and information science programs into larger academic units. The discussion covers the need for professional programs with distinct content and research directions to unify the discipline, and potential…