Fundamentals of information studies: understanding information and its environment
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New York [u.a.]
Neal-Schuman
2007
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| Ausgabe: | 2. ed. |
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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Umfang: | XIX, 444 S. Ill., graph. Darst. 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781555705947 |
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| adam_text | Contents
List of Figures ix
Foreword xi
Preface xv
Chapter 1 The Impact of Information in Society 1
Learning Guide 1
Introduction 2
Uses of Information in Daily Activities 2
Uses of Information in Society 8
Information in Transition 10
Condusion 11
Questions for Consideration 12
References 12
Additional Source 14
Chapter 2 Fundamental Concepts of Information 15
Learning Guide 15
Introduction 16
Levels and Forms of Information 16
Definitions of Information 18
Characteristics of Information 20
Information as Process 20
Information Theory 23
Perceptions of Information 24
Linguistic and Biological Approaches to Information 26
Conclusion 33
Questions for Consideration 33
References 34
Additional Sources 37
Chapter 3 Information Needs and Information Seeking Behavior 39
Learning Guide 39
Introduction 40
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Entertainment as Information 42
Information Needs 43
Information Seeking Behaviors 45
Condusion 54
Questions for Consideration 55
References 55
Additional Source 58
Chapter 4 History of Information Technology 59
Learning Guide 59
Introduction 60
Science and Technology Differentiated 60
Information Technology and the Information Disciplines 63
Standardization in Information Transmission and Communication 65
Writing: The First Information Technology Revolution 70
Movement of Messages: The Second Revolution 73
Social Implications of Information Technology 78
Conclusion 80
Questions for Consideration 81
References 81
Additional Sources 82
Chapter 5 Current Information Technology 85
Learning Guide 85
Introduction 86
Data Creation and Conversion 87
Information Transmission 89
Storage and Retrieval: Electronic Databases 97
Storage and Retrieval: Digital Libraries 98
Interactive Systems: Storage, Retrieval, and Creation Combined 1°1
Storage and Preservation 103
Conclusion 106
Questions for Consideration 106
References 107
Additional Sources 109
Chapter 6 Societal Institutions for Creation, Distribution,
and Management of Information ^
Learning Guide 111
Introduction 112
Early Institutions and Processes * * ^
Development of the Publishing Industry 114
Growth and Change in Libraries 115
Establishment of Educational Systems 117
Modern Institutions 118
Developing and Producing Information Records
for Distribution 119
Fostering the Transmission of Information to Future
Generations and Developing New Information 137
Distributing Information Records and Providing
Management of and Access to Information Records 140
Conclusion 143
Questions for Consideration 143
References 144
Additional Sources 147
Chapter 7 The Information Professions 149
Learning Guide 149
Introduction 150
Categories of the Information Professions 151
Information Creation/Discovery Professions 155
Information Transmission Professions 158
Management related Professions 160
Storage related Professions 166
Changes in the Information Professions 175
Conclusion 179
Questions for Consideration 181
References 181
Additional Sources 184
Chapter 8 The Impact of Information on Cultures and Societies 187
Learning Guide 187
Wroduction 188
Identifying an Information Society 188
Considering the Impact of Information and Information
Technologies on Societies 202
Conclusion 212
Questions for Consideration 212
References 212
Additional Sources 216
Chapter9 Economics of Information 219
Learning Guide 219
Introduction 220
Key Definitions and Concepts 220
Information as an Economic Good 222
Cost, Pricing, and Value of Information 225
Subsidization of Information Provision 228
Role of Government in the Economics of Information 230
Trends in Information Economics 236
Conclusion 237
Questions for Consideration 238
References 238
Additional Sources 239
Chapter 10 Information, Power, and Society 241
Learning Guide 241
Introduction 242
Thoughts on Power 242
Information as Power 245
Information and Power 253
Power and Technology 258
Conclusion 261
Questions for Consideration 262
References 262
Additional Sources 265
Chapter 11 The Regulation and Politics of Information 267
Learning Guide 267
Introduction 268
Regulation of Communication 269
Information Control 271
Forms of Information Regulation 274
Control and Use of Government Information 275
Information Policy and Regulatory Bodies 277
Conclusion 297
Questions for Consideration 297
References 297
Additional Sources 299
Chapter 12 The Areas and Issues of Information Policy *01
Learning Guide 301
Introduction 302
Policies on Generation and Production 303
Policies on Dissemination of and Access to Information 308
Policies on Distribution of Information 310
Major Areas of Current Policy Concern 314
Conclusion 328
Questions for Consideration 328
References 329
Additional Sources 331
Chapter 13 Information Ethics 333
Learning Guide 333
Introduction 334
Ethics and Culture 335
Ethics Sources 336
On the Differences: Law, Ethics, and Morals 337
Morals, Values, and Ethics 338
Ethics, Morals, and Information 339
Information as Practice 340
Codes of Ethics and Values: What the Professionals Teil Us 341
Issues in Information Ethics 349
Conclusion 369
Questions for Consideration 371
References 371
Additional Sources 376
Chapter 14 Information Future(s) 379
Learning Guide 379
Introduction 380
Looking Back and Looking Forward 382
Information, Society, and the Future 390
Questions for Consideration 392
References 392
Additional Sources 395
Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms 397
Appendix 2: Glossary of Acronyms of Organizations 409
Index 411
About the Authors 443
List of Figures
2 1 Information Pyramid 17
2 2 Vickery Information Transfer Model 21
2 3 Shannon Model of Information Transmission 24
2 4 Analog Signals 25
2 5 Digital Signals 25
2 6 Casa Rosada 27
2 7 Pioneer 10 Plaque 29
2 8 RosettaDisk 31
2 9 Sky Map 32
4 1 Modern Pictographs 67
5 1 Digital Signals 93
5 2 Amplitude Modulation Signals 94
5 3 Frequency Modulation Signals 94
5 4 International Morse Code 95
6 1 Structure of Sample Media Conglomerate 142
7 1 Information Profession Relationships 152
7 2 Computer Science Disciplines 154
7 3 Example of Duties of a CKO 163
7 4 Example of Duties of a CIO 165
7 5 Summary of Duties and Responsibilities of a Cataloger 171
11 1 Selected W3C Standards Initiatives 290
11 2 National Standards Organizations 292
11 3 ISO Information Standards 294
12 1 U.S. Government Portal 326
13 1 Multiple Source Model 337
13 2 Single Source Model 337
13 3 Mapping of Ethical Principles and Values 342
13 4 Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics 343
13 5 ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 345
13 6 Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics 346
13 7 ALA Code of Ethics 346
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13 8 Swastika Symbol 1: Birla House, Delhi, India 347
13 9 Swastika Symbol 2: Flag of Germany 348
13 10 Swastika Symbol 3: Love Bird, American Sheet Music,
1911 349
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