Information science research, the National Library of Medicine and the public/private sectors

Online Review ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha E. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
National Library ◽  
The Public

Ethics in information science

1979 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 277-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.J. Kostrewski ◽  
Charles Oppenheim
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Alphabetical Order ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Bona Fide ◽  
Information Work ◽  
The Right ◽  
Information Scientist

Ethical questions in information science research, teach ing and practice are considered. It is recommended that supervisors of research make clear their publication policies before a piece of research is undertaken and if they don't wish to publish, then the junior author should have the right to write up the work. In any case, papers should be in alphabetical order of authors. Certain areas of research should possibly not be attempted because of their possible implications. Bias in teaching is considered. The following problems in information work are considered: the unauthor ised use of work facilities, the confidentiality of inquiries, bias in results presented and many aspects of the social responsibility of an information scientist. It is concluded that inquiries should always remain confidential, but that infor mation scientists should be willing to divulge non-confiden tial matter to bona fide third parties and should be prepared to reveal confidential matter if the public interest warrants it. No information scientist should be asked to present biased or misleading results. There is a need for a code of ethics for information scientists, and information scientists need to be far more aware of ethical questions.

scholarly journals The role of libraries in misinformation programming: A research agenda

2020 ◽  
pp. 096100062096665
Author(s):  
Jason C. Young ◽  
Brandyn Boyd ◽  
Katya Yefimova ◽  
Stacey Wedlake ◽  
Chris Coward ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Science Research ◽  
The Public ◽  
Political Implications ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Effective Community

Misinformation, or fake news, has exploded across social media platforms and communities over the past few years, with serious social and political implications. Many library practitioners and organizations have argued that libraries can and should play a central role in educating the public about this emerging issue. However, serious gaps exist in understanding how libraries can create effective community education about misinformation. This article maps out a research agenda that researchers and public library practitioners can use to make libraries more effective sites for combatting misinformation. This research agenda is grounded in analysis of interviews and workshop discussions of public library staff from Washington State. This analysis reveals three areas in which academic partners can support public libraries: through the design of effective programming, through the development of tools that help librarians keep up-to-date on relevant misinformation, and through interventions in the political and economic contexts that hamper the freedom of librarians to engage controversial topics. Our hope is that this article can help to spur more expansive library and information science research across these areas and become the beginning of a longer and more empirically grounded conversation about how public libraries can achieve their potential for combating misinformation.

scholarly journals The National Library of Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Nancy L. Floyd
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Federally Funded ◽  
National Library ◽  
National Education ◽  
The Public ◽  
Technology Resources

The National Library of Education is the largest federally funded library in the world devoted entirely to education. In March 1994, Congress created this new national library, bringing together the former U.S. Department of Education Research Library; the 1-800 user service; INet (ED/OERI's Internet site and services); and the Technology Resources Center. These units now operate in partnership with the ERIC to carry out reference and referral services; collection and technical services; resource sharing and cooperation, including Internet Services (INet); and marketing/public relations.       NLE is planning a network of national education technology and related resources. The network will promote greater cooperation and resource sharing among education and library professionals, policymakers, the public and other providers and repositories of education information in America. It will also apply information science, computer and telecommunications technologies for the enhancement of education information dissemination.

Implementing an Information Policy to Build a Future for Singapore

1996 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Hepworth
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Library Services ◽  
National Library ◽  
The Public ◽  
National Reference ◽  
Resource Library ◽  
Set Up

Singapore has been taking various steps to develop its information resources since the publication of the Library 2000 report in 1994, which was preceded by the IT2000 plan in 1991. Libraries have been officially recognized as an integral part of the country's information infrastructure. A National Library Board was set up in 1996, to develop national and public library services and to spearhead collaboration with other government agencies in promoting access to information. A clearer distinction is being made between National Library services and public library services, both of which have been provided by the National Library. A National Reference and Information Service will include a National Reference Library, a Singapore Resource Library, and a Multimedia Information Centre. The public library system will be restructured to include five regional libraries, to serve the educational, informational, recreational and business needs of each region; 18 community libraries, catering primarily for the residents of Housing Development Board towns; and around 100 neighbourhood libraries, situated in HDB flats and currently aimed at children below the age of ten. Efforts are being made to coordinate national collection strategy, to orient services to markets and to create links with business and the community. The recognition of technology as a key enabler has led to several major initiatives. It is also recognized that technologically adept and information-oriented librarians are needed, and educational programmes to produce them are being developed, as well as short term recruitment and training activities. Research in library and information science is also encouraged. The Library 2000 initiative is part of a wider picture of fostering the cultural and intellectual capital of Singapore.

scholarly journals The Initial Training of Librarians and Curators in France: A National Mission

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-79
Author(s):  
Nathalie Marcerou-Ramel
Keyword(s):  
European Country ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Professional Communities ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Initial Training ◽  
National Library ◽  
National School ◽  
Science School ◽  
Information Professionals

AbstractFrance is probably the only European country to have today a national school for training of library and information professionals: Enssib, National Library and Information Science School. An atypical situation, as some countries decided to close their schools of librarianship and entrust the training of their professionals to universities only. How does Enssib train its library executives? The article first describes the recruitment, training and exercise framework for French library and information professionals. Then it focuses on the vast renovation project that Enssib has been launching for four years in order to adapt its training processes to the needs and expectations of the professional communities.

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