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Peer reviewedWiegan, Wayne – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1999
Examines the history of the information profession, beginning with Melvil Dewey's first library education program. Discusses the concept of a profession; character; authority; power; cultural authority; access to information; the utilization of information as power; public librarianship; and the organization of information. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cultural Context, Information Science, Information Utilization
Peer reviewedJulien, Heidi; Michels, David – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 2000
Describes a study in New Zealand that examined the information behavior of people in daily life contexts. Results showed how users' expectations of the usefulness of information sources varied by gender and source characteristics, including accessibility, trustworthiness, and reliability. Suggests ways to encourage use of formal information…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Credibility, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues
