Description
Due to changes in the learning and research environment, changes in the behavior of library users, and unique global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have had to adapt and evolve to remain up-to-date and responsive to their users. Thus, libraries are adding new, digital resources and services while maintaining most of the old, traditional resources and services. New areas of research and inquiry in the field of library and information science explore the applications of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to better serve and expand the library community.
The Handbook of Research on Knowledge and Organization Systems in Library and Information Science examines new technologies and systems and their application and adoption within libraries. This handbook provides a global perspective on current and future trends concerning library and information science. Covering topics such as machine learning, library management, ICTs, blockchain technology, social media, and augmented reality, this book is essential for librarians, library directors, library technicians, media specialists, data specialists, catalogers, information resource officers, administrators, IT consultants and specialists, academicians, and students.
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The objective of this handbook is to be a teaching and learning tool covering a range of diverse topics designed to be a key resource to academic professors, librarians, researchers, advanced students and paractitioners.
The term Knowledge Organizations in the library field was established by Charles A Cutter around 1900 and Ernest Cushington Richardson and continued with W.C. Berwick Sayer and Henry Bliss in 1929. They argued that book classification is based on knowledge Organization as it appears in science and scholarship.
Beginning with the 1950s computer scientists have been working with knowledge organizations assuming that human classification and indexing will soon be superfluous. Practical organization of knowledge can be consummated by employing subject LIS specialists.
Knowledge Organization is not just something the Library and Information Science profession can do without considering research in other domains such as computer science, engineering, psychology, etc.
Knowledge Organization consists of some units, elements, or entities to be organized between those units. E.g., semantic relations and bibliographic relationships. Computer scientists have ignored conceptual work in library science and talked mainly in the field of information storage and retrieval.
The chapters following consist of research from some of the brightest and talented contributors across the globe. Throughout this handbook, you will find an array of topics that are as diverse as the authors.
– Barbara Jane Holland
Author's/Editor's Biography
Barbara Holland (Ed.)
Born and raised in New York City, beginning from my youth and extending to adulthood there has been an ongoing quest for knowledge and information stemming from a variety of disciplines.. I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the City College Of New York. After discovering profound interest several disciplines, I decided to embark on a journey of Library and Information Studies. I eventually obtained a masters degree in Library Science from Queens College of New York. I currently work at the Brooklyn Public Library as a Senior Librarian. Now counting it has been fourteen years. My quest for knowledge and information continues to be ongoing. I have presented at the Georgia Conference On Information Literacy, and the Brooklyn Reading Council. Previous works includes a chapter titled “On the Demands of Mobile Technology and Virtual Collection Development: A Case Study.” Published in the International Journal of Digital Library Systems (IJDLS). I also continue to keep up with and write about the latest technological trends on my weblog. New trends develop and happen every moment across the globe. As a librarian and Information Professional it is imperative to keep up with library research and technological trends trends and provide the information on an ongoing basis. I can truly say my profession never gets boring.