A curated list of information science books, tools and resources.
Information science (also known as information studies) is an academic field which is primarily concerned with analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and protection of information.
Although data science and Information science may seem to be similar, data science is heavier on mathematics and computer science while information science is more concerned with areas such as library sciences, cognitive science and communication. Awesome lists related to these other areas can be found under the Related Heading.
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- Looking for Information: A Survey of Research on Information Seeking, Needs, and Behavior (Studies in Information)
- Theories in Information Behavior
Strathclyde ischool - The University of Strathclyde's iSchool blog.
- iSchool Organisation - An organisation with a range of ischools around the world.
- University of Sheffield iSchool - The UK's leading centre for library and information management research exploring the role that information plays in society and the tools that are needed to support information systems within organisations.
UK - University of Strathclyde iSchool - Research group at the University of Strathclyde researching information behaviour, retrieval, engagement and ethics.
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- Donald O. Case - Researcher in information seeking and retrieval fields.
- Jenna Hartel - Researcher in information and higher things and the history of library and information sciences. She also has a Youtube channel where she breaks down information science found here.
- Library and Information Science Abstracts - A collection of information science articles and abstracts.
- Information Science Road Trip (10 Big Ideas of Information Science) - Compacts information science into 10 theories and ideas.
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