---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Title: Webster’s universal dictionary, 2004
Author: Webster
Publisher: Geddes and Grosset
Title: ILIS Board Review: Computer Application Lecture, 2006
Author: Esposo, S.S.
Publisher: Institute of Library and Information Science
Title: Information Science and Information Technology, retrieved on June 25, 2008
Author: Wikipedia
URL: http://en.wikipedia.ord/wiki/information science
Title: Information Science, retrieved on June 25, 2008
Author: Saracevic, Tefko
URL: http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~tefko/JASIS1999.pdf
Author: Webster
Publisher: Geddes and Grosset
Title: ILIS Board Review: Computer Application Lecture, 2006
Author: Esposo, S.S.
Publisher: Institute of Library and Information Science
Title: Information Science and Information Technology, retrieved on June 25, 2008
Author: Wikipedia
URL: http://en.wikipedia.ord/wiki/information science
Title: Information Science, retrieved on June 25, 2008
Author: Saracevic, Tefko
URL: http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~tefko/JASIS1999.pdf
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Critique: INFORMATION SCIENCE versus INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information science as defined is the science that is concerned with the gathering and manipulating, classification, storage, and retrieval of recorded knowledge, how information is collected, organized, processed and communicated (ILIS Board review, 2006)
From its definition, we may deduce an explanation of information science as the “scientific and exact” study of information, its processes, and how it is communicated through human interaction. The processes involve starts from the phase of identifying the information needed, gathering and organizing it, retrieval, and giving it to the clientele for its application into useful information.
The use of the term “science” in the definition denotes that the methods and practices involve in the field is “complex and systematic”Something that follows specialized principles, technique or skill.
It studies the application and usage of knowledge in organizations and the interaction between people, organizations and information systems. It is actually a broad, interdisciplinary field of studies , incorporating not only aspects of computer science, but also mathematics, library science, cognitive science, and the social sciences (Wikipedia, 2008). Since the computer science studies involve “information system”, and information system aspect is an area of Information Technology we may say that the Information Technology is part of the Information Science Studies and cannot be separated from it.
Information science and Information Technology goes hand in hand since both fields are fueled with the vast and fast development in technological advances. Developments in the society signal increase in the production and demand of information since there would be more diversified human skills and interests; and more technological advancements in computers, gadgets, and electronic engines. Fast phased development, demands for an easy access, fast retrieval and timeless delivery of needed information from one point to another that will only be possible with the aid of good information systems generated by information technology.
Information science as defined is the science that is concerned with the gathering and manipulating, classification, storage, and retrieval of recorded knowledge, how information is collected, organized, processed and communicated (ILIS Board review, 2006)
From its definition, we may deduce an explanation of information science as the “scientific and exact” study of information, its processes, and how it is communicated through human interaction. The processes involve starts from the phase of identifying the information needed, gathering and organizing it, retrieval, and giving it to the clientele for its application into useful information.
The use of the term “science” in the definition denotes that the methods and practices involve in the field is “complex and systematic”Something that follows specialized principles, technique or skill.
It studies the application and usage of knowledge in organizations and the interaction between people, organizations and information systems. It is actually a broad, interdisciplinary field of studies , incorporating not only aspects of computer science, but also mathematics, library science, cognitive science, and the social sciences (Wikipedia, 2008). Since the computer science studies involve “information system”, and information system aspect is an area of Information Technology we may say that the Information Technology is part of the Information Science Studies and cannot be separated from it.
Information science and Information Technology goes hand in hand since both fields are fueled with the vast and fast development in technological advances. Developments in the society signal increase in the production and demand of information since there would be more diversified human skills and interests; and more technological advancements in computers, gadgets, and electronic engines. Fast phased development, demands for an easy access, fast retrieval and timeless delivery of needed information from one point to another that will only be possible with the aid of good information systems generated by information technology.
As shown in above (diagram 1), I considered information technology as part of the library science field of studies. There is a direct link between library science and information technology since I believe that these fields should always be kept updated and informed about the existing development in their areas and as well as in the technological advancements (as shown in diagram 2).
Moving on to definition of Information Technology as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware." IT deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and securely retrieve information (Wikipedia, 2008). While it is defined as an application of computers, softwares, Internet and telecommunication technology to the management, processing and dissemination of information; it provides engine used to drive useful information systems (ILIS Board Review, 2006)
If I will relate this IT definition to the definition of Information science I stated above, we may say that Information technology deals with the “technological/ computer aspect of the system”; and the “application of computers and computer software to the field of library science”. While Information Science gives and support the content as wells as the organization for that particular computer system; It focuses on a particular problem or need and then applying technologies as needed rather than the specific technological aspect.
If I will relate this IT definition to the definition of Information science I stated above, we may say that Information technology deals with the “technological/ computer aspect of the system”; and the “application of computers and computer software to the field of library science”. While Information Science gives and support the content as wells as the organization for that particular computer system; It focuses on a particular problem or need and then applying technologies as needed rather than the specific technological aspect.
Ex: database and computer networks (computer system):
Role of Information Technology
Record on the database, its purpose and how data will be organized:
role of Information Science
But in either way, the important things that link both fields of study (Information Science and Information Technology) are they both use “information”, and “technology”. And there comes a point that these two fields would work together, especially in the aspect of automation –-- digitization in the library.
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