Discusses the potential value that library science collections hold for the profession. Methods of describing and identifying collections are discussed along with their locations, uses, and functions. (RAA)

Suggests that social science information services generally follow patterns set by science information services a decade or so earlier. Topics discussed include library research, the structure of communication and knowledge in the social sciences, communication patterns, shifts in methodology, and reassessment of achievements. (DB)

The scientific information diffusion theory is used to explain the increased citation frequency of recently published articles in respect to the normal exponential decay of older articles. Appendices illustrate this approach. (Author/FM)

This paper describes the use of information mapping in chemistry and in other related sciences. Information mapping is a way of presenting information without paragraphs and unnecessary transitional phrases. (BB)

Reviews elements of research that need to be monitored by funding agencies and/or organizations carrying out research, and examines the problems and possibilities of research into the impact of research. Presents a case study of a project that focused on three strands of research undertaken at the University of Sheffield (United Kingdom). (Author)

Suggests that knowledge organization must encompass theories that focus on the more fundamental and less technical view and raises the questions of epistemology and general linguistic theory. Focuses on the meaning aspect of language and the terminological aspect of knowledge organization. Considers theories of terminology, language and meaning,…

Presents a literature review that covers the following topics related to Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA): (1) LSA overview; (2) applications of LSA, including information retrieval (IR), information filtering, cross-language retrieval, and other IR-related LSA applications; (3) modeling human memory, including the relationship of LSA to other…

Presents a literature review that covers the following topics related to indexing, browsing, and searching of digital video: video coding and standards; conventional approaches to accessing digital video; automatically structuring and indexing digital video; searching, browsing, and summarization; measurement and evaluation of the effectiveness of…

This interview with John Perry Barlow (Grated Dead lyricist / technology expert) addresses issues concerning cyberspace, technology, and culture. Topics include the idea of community; the Internet; the Electronic Frontier Foundation; the role of libraries; print materials; concepts of information; peer-to-peer technology; file sharing; and…

Discusses the notion of trust as it relates to information science and technology, specifically user interfaces, autonomous agents, and information systems. Highlights include theoretical meaning of trust; trust and levels of analysis, including organizational trust; electronic commerce, user interfaces, and static trust; dynamic trust; and trust…

Proposes a model called information genetics to elaborate on the origin of information generating. Explains conceptual and data models; and describes a software program that was developed for citation data mining, infomapping, and information repackaging for total quality knowledge management in Web representation. (Contains 112 references.)…

Presents a model that distinguishes between data as directly observable facts, information as structured collections of data, and knowledge as methods of using information. The discussion covers the likely benefits of the use of the model for a semantic information retrieval system using the concept of semantic categories. (28 references)…

Reports the findings of the Phase 1 of "Project 2061: Science for All Americans," which is an effort to establish a conceptual base for educational reform by spelling out the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students should acquire from preschool through high school. Topics which should be included under the concept of information are identified…

The evolution from classical genetics to biotechnology, an area of research involving key macromolecules in living cells, is chronicled and the current state of biotechnology is described, noting related advances in computing and clinical medicine. (MSE)

Presents a general overview of the development of Information Science Abstracts. The historical perspective, including the contributions of individuals and institutions, is discussed; its coverage is compared with that of other information science databases; and retrieval capabilities are described. (four references) (Author/CLB)