The contribution of "information science" to the social and ethical challenges of the information age

• Other Authors: Baruchson-Arbib, Shifra.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: [Bradford, England] : Emerald, 2007.
• Series: Journal of information communication & ethics in society ; v. 5, no. 2/3.
• Subjects: Information science.; Information society > Moral and ethical aspects.; Information technology > Moral and ethical aspects.; Information technology > Social aspects.; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > General. > Library & Information Science; Electronic books.
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This e-book explores the contribution of information science to social and ethical aspects of the information age such as: individual empowerment; education toward information awareness; information needs; the problem of decision making; manipulation of search result on the web; and the role of the...

Table of Contents:

• Cover; CONTENTS; EDITORIAL BOARD; The contribution of "information science" to the social and ethical challenges of the information age; Current trends in library and information studies curricula around the world; An experiment to enhance awareness of the power of information; Knowledge in dialogue: empowerment and learning in public libraries; A model design proposal of a supportive web site for women experiencing IPV; Information professionals serving disadvantaged communities; Manipulating search engine algorithms: the case of Google; The health information specialist.