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- The idea of library and information science as a discipline
is being subjected to new scrutiny as we move into the last decade
of this century. During the 1970s a lively discussion took place
about the nature of library and information science, but the
conclusions were often vague; and the 1980s saw a far greater
concern with more specialised research themes. Now, a book written
by some of the outstanding researchers in the field throws new
light on the subject, and offers various perspectives - historical,
theoretical and empirical - from which we may better define and
explain library and information science.
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- Tefko Saracevic, Charles McClure, Gemot Wersig, Blaise Cronin,
Linda Smith, Robert Hayes, Elisabeth Davenport and a number of
other highly accomplished experts in their field explore here
the scope of information science and its relations with other
disciplines, its role in structuring and mobilizing knowledge,
the organization and analysis of information, information retrieval
and systems for access, information research and its evaluation,
and techniques for enhancing information management in practice.
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- The contributions to this volume, first presented to the
anniversary conference of the Department of Library and Information
Science at the University of Tampere, provide a stimulating and
highly erudite review of the fundamental concerns of library
and information science. It will be a source of many insights
for library and information managers and researchers.
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- ISBN 0 947568 52 2
- 1992
- £25.00/US$46.00
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- 'Unlike many other conference proceedings, it is recommended
that all the papers be read for their crossing lines of interest,
contrasting viewpoints and styles of argument.'
- Journal of Librarianship and Information Science
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- 'There are important statements here, and effective summaries
of evolving theory and practice by some of the international
great names in the field.... the book will be rewarding reading
for all who are involved with education in library and information
science, and should be required reading for all who are engaged
in research.'
- Australian Library Review
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- 'Right to the end.... the reader is constantly being challenged
to consider, assess and depend, if only metaphorically, his or
her position on a wide range of fundamental issues.'
- Journal of Documentation
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