A taxonomy for modeling information systems is presented. Epistemology is used as a prescriptive modeling basis and it is shown how the different models can be made scientifically operational by using a special kind of systems analysis. Results of a preliminary experiment based on one of the models are presented. (60 references) (Author/KE)

The objective of this paper is to explore a problem which confronts both teachers and students in the field of information science. It is restricted to a somewhat limited situation, the teaching of information science in a graduate program where the student has little or no background in science. (6 references) (Author)

The accomplishments of the last twenty years in documentation, automation, information retrieval, and the incipient information science have been impressive, but much more remains to be learned. (25 references) (Author)

Extremely productive researchers tend to have a larger number of informal contacts with other scientists than do most members of their specialty. (AL)

Information scientist's preoccupation with complex and sophisticated systems has prevented them from thinking about society's everyday information problems. (Author/MF)

Special librarianship, existing midway between librarianship and information science, requires specialized schools, special admission criteria, and a specialized curriculum with emphasis on librarian involvement with users in the environmental context of their needs. (Author)

The field is now much more attractive for the specialist in library science. It is suggested that a research degree is not necessary for administrative librarians, though a doctorate of a different kind may be desirable. (Author/NH)

New technologies, involving microelectronics, communications, and information science, are being used to simplify and mechanize traditional measurement techniques (including the enhancement of individual testing). (Author/PN)

Describes the activities of Unesco's General Information Programme in the promotion, creation, promulgation, and updating of standards for information work throughout the international community, and introduces five articles dealing with various aspects of this program. (RAA)

Lists 101 institutional members and almost 1,900 educators in two major sections: a listing by school of faculty members and subject areas, and an alphabetical roster of personnel with title and school. Also included are institutional phone numbers, second language qualified faculty, AALS individual members, officers, liaison representatives, and…

Indicates various kinds of graduate information science programs available at 36 universities and their addresses and phone numbers. The booklet from which this material was taken also identifies additional programs and other ASIS publications, and its availability is given. (RBF)