Information Science 101

by Anthony Debons

Overview

In the present generation, the attention paid to information continues to grow in importance. Much of this attention has been the result of an explosion in data-processing technology, with computers serving as the primary catalyst. However, other national events, such as hurricanes, floods, crime, and terror, are clearly tied to the importance of obtaining and processing information in our daily lives as well. For the last several decades, educational systems have responded to these technological advances by introducing, at an early age, the important role data-processing technology presents and will continue to represent. Many schools now include courses in computer science as part of their curriculum.

Information Science 101 helps high school and college freshman identify and understand careers in information science. With this text, author Anthony Debons, one of the early founders of the discipline of Information Science, gives attention to the role of various disciplines in the field: library/documentation, tele-transmission, computer science and practice, decision making/problem solving, knowledge organization, and management. With examples, illustrations, chapter summaries, and exercises to help marry the human with the technological aspects of the field, this text gives a complete overview of Information Science, from its origins to the future of the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810852891
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	10/17/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Anthony Debons is professor emeritus at the School of Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh.

Editorial Reviews

This book provides a clear introduction to information science for students unfamiliar with the concepts and their importance to society. High school and community college counselors and university undergraduate advisors will find it useful.... Recommended for high school, public, community college, and academic undergraduate libraries.

American Reference Books Annual

This book provides a clear introduction to information science for students unfamiliar with the concepts and their importance to society. High school and community college counselors and university undergraduate advisors will find it useful.... Recommended for high school, public, community college, and academic undergraduate libraries.

American Reference Books Annual (ARBA)

[This book] is designed to guide students to an understanding of how to manage the increasing avalanche of information and the often bewildering advances in associated technology, and to help students identify and select appropriate training careers in information science.... Information Science 101 is the most comprehensive coverage of the topic that I have seen....I would recommend it to everyone involved in teaching of information science as well as the students. This is thoroughly good value.

Australian Library Journal