ERIC_NO:
ED308884
TITLE:
Trends in Library and Information Science: 1989. ERIC Digest.
AUTHOR:
Eisenberg, Michael B.
PUBLICATION_DATE:
1989
ABSTRACT:
Based on a content analysis of professional journals, conference proceedings, ERIC documents, annuals, and dissertations in library and
information science, the following current trends in the field are discussed:
(1) there are important emerging roles and responsibilities for information
professionals; (2) the status and image of librarians remains a major
concern across the library professions; (3) professional education programs
are being challenged to balance the need to provide training in specific
areas while also developing comprehensive, coordinated programs covering
all areas of information science; (4) libraries of all types are
incorporating planning processes into their management activities; (5)
"Information Power," the new guidelines for school library media programs,
is already having a major impact on the field; (6) technology has an impact
on the presentation of information and related information services; (7)
advances in technology result in major, highly visible changes in library
and information work; (8) new research efforts in information systems
include integrating various formats and structures in a single system,
developing sophisticated user interfaces, and the application of artificial
intelligence to information systems; (9) CD-ROM has emerged as a major
technology for providing access to a range of information systems, such
as bibliographic retrieval systems, databases, library catalogs, and
full-text systems. (11 references) (MES)
MAJOR_DESCRIPTORS:
Information Science; Librarians; Library Science;
MINOR DESCRIPTORS:
Content Analysis; Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Learning Resources Centers; Library Automation; Library Education; Library Planning; Library Role; Media Specialists; Optical Data Disks;
IDENTIFIERS:
ERIC Digests
PUBLICATION_TYPE:
071; 073