Multidisciplinary Approach to Information Technology in Library and Information Science - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798369347164

Publisher: Information Science Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

In the ever-evolving landscape of information technology within library and information science, scholars often find themselves navigating a complex web of diverse research areas. The broad spectrum of topics, ranging from digital libraries to artificial intelligence, poses a significant challenge for academic scholars seeking a comprehensive understanding of the field's intricacies. The absence of a consolidated resource tailored to the specific needs of graduate students, professors, and practitioners further exacerbates this issue. Multidisciplinary Approach to Information Technology in Library and Information Science addresses the pressing challenges faced by scholars in the realm of library and information science. This reference handbook serves as a beacon, illuminating the multifaceted interactions and impacts of technologies on information resources. This book delves into the ethical, legal, and social implications of information technology across diverse contexts - libraries, information centers, archives, museums, education, business, government, and healthcare.

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About the Authors

Barbara Holland is a Native New Yorker, an Independent Researcher, and a recent retiree from Brooklyn Public Library with over 21 years of experience as a Sr Librarian. Barbara received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the City College Of New York and a Masters degree in Library Science and Information Studies from Queens College of New York. Barbara’s quest for knowledge and information continues to be ongoing. Barbara has presented at the Georgia Conference on Information Literacy, and the Brooklyn Reading Council. Barbara has edited several books with IGI Global Scientific Publishing, De Gruyter Publishing, and numerous papers over the years. She has a self-published book and is an active member of the American Library Association.

Keshav Sinha was born in Dhanbad, India, in 1991. He received a B.E. Degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Kanchipuram, India, in 2013 and an M.E. Degree in Software Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India, in 2016. He completed a PhD in cryptography and network security from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India, in 2022. He is an assistant professor specializing in Cryptography and Network Security. His research focuses on developing a secure environment for multimedia transmission. He has contributed to soft computing, humanities, and social and cyber policy and published numerous papers in conferences and journals. His work aims to bring flexibility and innovation to the computer science society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369347164
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 345
• Editor: Holland Barbara, Sinha Keshav