Information Science

Information Science

study of processes for storing and retrieving information

Information Science (Field Description)

concerned with analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and protection of information

Information Science (Discipline)

investigates properties and behavior of information, forces governing information flow, and processing means for accessibility and usability

Information Science Scope

origination, collection, organization, storage, retrieval, interpretation, transmission, transformation, and utilization of information

Informatics

sometimes used as a synonym for information science

Informatics (Alternate Name)

what was once called information science in fields such as Medical Informatics

Information Systems

sometimes used synonymously with Information Science

Information Scientist

provides focused information to scientific and technical research staff

Systems Analyst

designs, creates, and improves information systems

Information Professional

preserves, organizes, and disseminates information

History of Information Science (Ancient)

practiced as early as Abyssinian Empire with cultural depositories (libraries and archives)

History of Information Science (1801)

Joseph Marie Jacquard invented a punched card system for loom operations

History of Information Science (1950s)

awareness increased of potential for automatic devices in literature searching and information storage/retrieval

Dissemination (Traditional)

unilateral communication of information

Dissemination (Modern)

changed by internet and social media into multidirectional and interactive information communication

Impact of Social Media (People)

provides open information access for those with limited time or access to traditional outlets

Impact of Social Media (Industry)

allows news providers visibility and access via platforms like Facebook and Twitter

Social Media Interaction

features like share, like, and comment extend the reach of information farther and wider