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The History of Information Science and Other Traditional Information Domains: Models for Future Research.

In this article, the author discusses the study of information science institutions such as libraries, archives, and museums. It is suggested that historians of these subjects would benefit from a study of related topics such as the history of information technology, social informatics, and the busi...

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Published in:Libraries & the Cultural Record Vol. 46; no. 2; pp. 230 - 249
Main Author: Aspray, William
Format: Article
Published: University of Texas Press 2011
Subjects:
History of information science
History of libraries
History of archives
History of museums
History of information technology
Social informatics
Technology & civilization
Professionalization
Information professionals
Education
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:In this article, the author discusses the study of information science institutions such as libraries, archives, and museums. It is suggested that historians of these subjects would benefit from a study of related topics such as the history of information technology, social informatics, and the business and economic history of technology. Several topics for future study are presented, including the way technology has transformed society, the professionalization of the information field, and the education of information workers.