Documents, memory institutions and information science
(2000)Аннотация
Investigates the problem of the labeling of the library, documentation, and information field, particularly emphasizing the terms 'information' and 'document.' Considers the influences that introduced the concept of information into the library field in the mid-20th century, the kind of theoretical orientations that have dominated the field, and how these orientations are linked to epistemological assumptions. Discusses the implication of the recent influence of socially-oriented epistemologies for such basic concepts in information science as 'information' and 'document.' Explores these problems, and advocates an approach with emphasis on documents and on the concept of 'memory institutions' as generic terms for the central object of study.
Investigates the problem of the labeling of the library, documentation, and information field, particularly emphasizing the terms 'information' and 'document.' Considers the influences that introduced the concept of information into the library field in the mid-20th century, the kind of theoretical orientations that have dominated the field, and how these orientations are linked to epistemological assumptions. Discusses the implication of the recent influence of socially-oriented epistemologies for such basic concepts in information science as 'information' and 'document.' Explores these problems, and advocates an approach with emphasis on documents and on the concept of 'memory institutions' as generic terms for the central object of study.