Information Science The Basics | Library & Museum Studies

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Information Science: The Basics provides an accessible introduction to the multifaceted field of Information Science (IS). Inviting readers to explore a modern field of study with deep historical foundations the book begins by considering the complexities of the term information and the information life cycle from classification to preservation. Each chapter examines a different area within IS surveying its history technologies and practices with a critical eye. This interdisciplinary field incorporates a wide range of approaches which it shares with humanities social science and technology fields. What makes IS unique is its emphasis on the connections between information technology and so…