01. Information Science as a Discipline

Overview  ·  Objectives  ·  Estimated Time: 3.0 hrs
This lesson provides an introduction to information science.
  • define the field of information science
  • contrast data, information and knowledge
  • apply the SECI Model
  • cite different definitions for information

1.1 • [90] FOLLOW: Information Science as a Discipline   ⏎
This lesson investigates information science as a discipline separate from library science, computer science, data science, and information systems. It looks at its history and its current place in the computing field and provides a working definition of information science as well as its main frameworks.

1.2 • [30] FOLLOW: The SECI Model   ⏎
This lesson introduces the SECI Model for knowledge transfer and creation within organizations.