The journal citations in "A Bibliography on Information Science and Technology" provide the data for this Bradford graphical analysis. (Author)

A combination of quantitative and qualitative techniques were used to analize the journal articles indexed in one volume of Library Literature.'' This approach, merging bibliometrics and classification, yielded results in such areas as dispersion of articles among journals, frequency of article type and types of subjects covered. (16 references)…

Reviews the concept of thematic analysis, discusses its strengths and limitations, and explores the applicability of the concept to the literature of information science through an examination of articles from volumes 16-27 of the Journal of the American Society for Information Science. A 16-item reference list is attached. (JL)

Librarianship and science are antithetical as knowledge systems because the substance of the former is instrumental to the latter, and vice versa. This is revealed by the diametric oppositions of their objects and methods of study, and their objects and means of mastery. (Author)

The two fundamentally different technologies of cathode ray tube and photon composition are examined in order to analyze their impact on library and information science. (Author/PF)

A potential long range role for information science involves active participation in forming a complete suprasystem of knowledge which would unify the arts, sciences and professions. (Author/MM)

This introduction presents a framework for discussing hypertext, previews individual articles, and discusses some relations of hypertext to library science. Historical notes are also provided, as well as biographical information on the authors of individual articles in this special section. (16 references) (CLB)

Discusses recent European library and information science (LIS) events. Describes the development and use of regional and intra-European Union networks for science. Highlights three European conferences held in 1996: ACM-SIGIR on information retrieval held in Switzerland, Information Seeking in Context (ISIC) held in Finland, and Conceptions of…

The significance of this study is demonstrated not only in that it identifies what exits in the present curricula in Information Science, but also in the identification of what is lacking. (Author)

Fuzzy set theory, a mathematical modeling technique that allows for the consideration of such factors as "professional expertise" in decision making, is discussed as a tool for use in libraries--specifically in collection management. The fundamentals of fuzzy set theory are introduced and a reference list is included. (JL)

Two conceptions of domain analysis in library and information science emphasize theories of knowledge and study of literatures. Studies of information seeking and use can make an important contribution to domain analysis, and help integrate the two approaches. As understanding of information use develops, models can be constructed that represent…

Describes a survey that examined the practices and attitudes of referees of scholarly journals in librarianship. Topics covered include the role of the referee in the editorial process, experience and qualifications of referees, evaluation criteria used in judging articles, and the editorial process in general. (31 references) (CLB)

Describes key elements involved in guiding a major revision of the "core reading list" for the Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) doctoral students at the University of Illinois. Discusses embracing diversity of academic backgrounds and selecting a manageable quantity of reading; bridging divides; and developing a…

Enrollment data for 1977-1982 are used to produce an innovative map of top 42 elective courses in Drexel University's School of Library and Information Science. Data gathering and computing procedures are given in sufficient detail for replication and evidence is relevant to accreditation standards of American Library Association. (Sixteen…

This sidebar points out that the field of library and information science is highly centrifugal and greatly in need of high-quality synthesis. Suggests that encouragement should be given to writers to handle existing claims, rather than gather new data, and that books should be written that organize whole segments of the field through some single…