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Library science (or Library and Information science) is an interdisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information. Historically, library science has also included archival science. This includes how information resources are organized to serve the needs of select user groups, how people interact with classification systems and technology, how information is acquired, evaluated and applied by people in and outside of libraries as well as cross-culturally, how people are trained and educated for careers in libraries, the ethics that guide library service and organization, the legal status of libraries and information resources, and the applied science of computer technology used in documentation and records management. Academic courses in library science typically include collection management, information systems and technology, research methods, cataloging and classification, preservation, reference, statistics and management. Library science is constantly evolving, incorporating new topics like database management, information architecture and Knowledge Management, among others. There is no generally agreed distinction between the terms library science, librarianship, library and information science and information science, and to a certain extent they are interchangeable, perhaps differing most significantly in connotation. The term library and information science (LIS) is often used; most librarians consider it as only a terminological variation, intended to emphasize the scientific and technical foundations of the subject and its relationship with information science. LIS should not be confused with information theory, the mathematical study of the concept of information. LIS can also be seen as an integration of the two fields library science and information science, which were separate at one point. A view implied by some textbooks is that librarianship refers to the professional aspects of work as a librarian, such as certification, in-service training, and issues of gender equality. From Wikipedia under the
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 news.google.com Medfield Press It includes an undergraduate college for women, and graduate programs for women and men in social work, health sciences, library and information science , ... and more » news.google.com Monte Vista Journal Its mission is to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship ... news.google.com Computerworld ... a freelance writer and mobile UI designer based in San Diego. She holds a Masters degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Hawaii.] and more » From Google News Search: "Library and Information Science" If I Major in Information Science Technology with concentration in library? Q. If I major in Information Science Technology could I apply for jobs like being an office assistant like a secretary or receptionist. However I was also wondering since this is a broad major, some people tell that I could look into research jobs. That I don't necessarily have to work in a library and that I could even look into medical research jobs if I really want to get more specific. I was also looking into information center jobs, but I heard because of this economy the govt is cutting some of those jobs. Asked by Marie L - Tue Jul 14 15:41:10 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Information Science is a pretty marketable major. Lots of companies have corporate libraries and need someone to manage those resources. They also need people to manage documents. All businesses need to manage their information in all kinds of ways. Having a broad major is actually good, so you're not limited. You could even help to manage information that will go onto a company's web site and be involved in that kind of department. Good luck! Answered by betha - Thu Jul 16 13:36:30 2009 Has Library and information science got any scope in Canada or Australia? Q. I've done Masters in Library and Information science from a univ in India. Now I'd like to go 4 Ph.d. from canada or australia. could anyone plz tell me whether it is possible for me to get enrolled 4 Ph.d. in some canadian or australian univn also if i cud get sm part time job along with carryin out research. Thanx. Asked by Anita S - Fri Aug 11 15:08:03 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Check out the website below. School of Library & Information Science at University of Western Ontario. They have a PhD programme and a co-op programme. Answered by phlatulent_phrog - Fri Aug 11 15:12:32 2006 Can any body tell me if i can do master's in Library an Information science, as i am science graduate.?
Q. Can any body tell me if i can do master's in Library an Information science, as i am science graduate.? Asked by suma - Wed May 14 07:24:01 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments A. I don't think you can do without having bachelor degree in library science. Some of the Universities offering Master degree can be found at: Answered by Srinivas - Wed May 14 07:39:50 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Library and Information Science" |
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