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Wilkie, Lorna C., Ed. – 1971
For the purposes of this Directory, information science includes the following subjects: library and information systems, library automation and networks, systems analysis, management information systems, information needs and uses, abstracting and indexing, advanced classification theory, non-traditional techniques of organizing knowledge,…
Descriptors: Directories, Education, Information Centers, Information Processing
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Lenfest, Donna D.; Goldhor, Herbert – Journal of Education for Librarianship, 1971
The six-year training program has provided some success in recruiting well-qualified graduate students with scientific and technical backgrounds who can work with scientists in collecting, digesting, and synthesizing information in the sciences. (MM)
Descriptors: Information Processing, Information Science, Information Scientists, Library Education
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Vogel, Elisabeth – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1987
Presented two models for educating engineers in information counseling and information management. Described the main aspects of the professional roles in these fields and which qualifications are required. A postgraduate program (Germany) which qualifies for these functions is illustrated. Alternative form of education in information science,…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Engineering Education, Graduate Study, Higher Education
Calgary Univ. (Alberta). – 1971
The proceedings contain papers given by the members of the chapter who come from both the University and Business environments. Some operational indexing, bibliographic, SDI and Retrospective Search Systems which include CAN/SDI, Compendex, TEXT-PAC, SIS II & III, KWOC and FAMULUS are discussed. Also included are papers on two projects…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Automation, Computer Science, Information Processing
Burgard, Andrea, Ed. – 1972
This Supplement lists 97 graduate programs in the U.S. and Canada that include education in information science for the academic year 1972-1973. It contains entries for programs in the first edition of the Directory, covering the 1971-72 academic year (ED 056 728), plus six new entries. The full name, address, and telephone number are given for…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Computer Science Education, Directories, Education
Weisman, Herman M. – 1972
Following an introduction providing background on the role of information, modern methods of information transfer and the theoretical bases of information systems are described. A second section deals with practical aspects of information services practices and operational management problems. A final section examines the specialized character of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Information Centers, Information Processing, Information Retrieval
Wysocki, Adam – 1971
The educational requirements of a world science information system (UNISIST) are dealt with in the first part of this paper. The educational needs of: 1) the information scientists who design information systems, 2) the information specialists who carry out specific tasks, 3) the scientists who use information, and 4) editors and publishers are…
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Information Needs, Information Processing, Information Science
Berman, Paul J.; Oettinger, Anthony G. – 1975
An attempt was made to understand the political, economic, and technical factors that shape the web of world telecommunication. In the text, sections are devoted to the following topics: (1) technical traits of the network, (2) news media dependence on the network, (3) corporate consumers of information services, (4) pricing of information…
Descriptors: Communications, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Delivery Systems