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Author
Publication Date
2011
Language
English
Description
From the bestselling author of the acclaimed Chaos and Genius comes a thoughtful and provocative exploration of the big ideas of the modern era: Information, communication, and information theory.
Acclaimed science writer James Gleick presents an eye-opening vision of how our relationship to information has transformed the very nature of human consciousness. A fascinating intellectual journey through the
Publisher
Society Publishing
Publication Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Information science is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the nature, properties, and behavior of information. It focuses on understanding how information is organized, processed, and communicated, as well as the impact it has on individuals, organizations, and society. Information scientists employ a range of theoretical and practical approaches, drawing from fields such as computer science, linguistics, psychology, sociology, and library...
Author
Series
Publication Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Over half of all businesses are using data science to generate insights and value from big data. How are they doing it? Data Science Strategy For Dummies answers all your questions about how to build a data science capability from scratch, starting with the "what" and the "why" of data science and covering what it takes to lead and nurture a top-notch team of data scientists."--Amazon.
Publisher
ALA Neal-Schuman
Publication Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
An ethical attitude to the production, dissemination, storage, access, and retrieval of information and data is necessary to today's information society. Whether theoretical or practical in nature, each chapter in this collection addresses some aspect of information ethics, from its history to the challenges of "fake news" and 3-D printing. -- adapted from foreword
Author
Publication Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Sometimes it is easy to generate charts and graphs look fine to you, but don't clearly communicate the information that they represent. Knaflic's own knack for clarity will help you sharpen your message when using data in your business presentations.
"Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point...
Author
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited
Publication Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"A state-of-the-art guide to the world of library and information science that gives readers valuable insights into the field and practical tools to succeed in it. Identifies a broad range of Library and Information Science (LIS) career options. Identifies professional skills and strengths needed in the LIS field. Helps LIS students and practitioners perform a self-assessment to determine their "best fit" job preferences. Examines the pros and cons...
Author
Publisher
LearningExpress
Publication Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"In school, you will be asked to do research and write up your findings--from a brief summary to long reports. This eBook presents 20 steps for writing clearly, explaining how to organize the research process so writing is easy." --
Publisher
Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited/Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
Publication Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"Helps readers understand what careers are available for graduates with a master's degree in library and information sciences. Written in a conversational, candid tone, Careers in Library and Information Services collects first-hand accounts from workers who have earned a master's of library science degree to help new LIS graduates understand their career options. Each of the chapters provides readers with a snapshot of a particular career. Chapters...
Author
Publication Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Opening with the notorious bonfires of "un-German" and Jewish literature in 1933 that offered such a clear signal of Nazi intentions, Burning the Books takes us on a 3000-year journey through the destruction of knowledge and the fight against all the odds to preserve it. Richard Ovenden, director of the world-famous Bodleian Library, explains how attacks on libraries and archives have been a feature of history since ancient times but have increased...