[Sigia-l] Data vs. Information

[christina wodtke]

> I looked at the continuum...useless.

Which and why? I need context.

> What discipline are we in, anyway people?

good question-- which are you talking about?

>Drawing from the RSW, "It isn't INFORMation until it
> informs", I drew the conclusion that "Information is data in
> recipient-relevant context".

Yes, I think we've got that covered. Tree in the woods.

>That means, that much of the stuff that LIS
> people manage is useless data. If it's not relevant to me, I'm not
informed.

That's a very funny conclusion-- the point of the "LIS" people is to make
sure the data that will inform you is findable by you so that it can blossom
into information before your hungry eyes. It is very much part of movement
from data to knowledge (though not the entirety, of course)

> It was this same subject that I took to the microphone about, incensed,

Sorry, but I don't remember your point from four years ago, and I'm not
completely sure I understand it now, nor from the blog entry you wrote. You
may have to spell it out, using small words. I'm delicate this morning.