2004SpringQ5

Question #5
The increasing use of the terms “information professionals,” “information specialists,” and “information managers” suggests a broadening of the perspective of the library and information science field beyond a traditional, but limiting, single-institution (e.g. library) world-view. To respond effectively to what is likely to continue as a rapidly changing and expanding field, practitioners must understand, adapt to and be ready to apply conceptually-based principles rather than merely narrowly-defined techniques. a. Defend the position stated above. b. Select three (3) of the seven (7) features common to all information disciplines or species. Define, explain and discuss each as an underlying principle that applies to all species of the genus information profession:
 * 1) The information life cycle
 * 2) The gate keeping function
 * 3) Information storage and retrieval
 * 4) User needs assessment
 * 5) Client/user assistance and instruction
 * 6) The custodial preservation function
 * 7) Ethical standards/professional responsibilities.