[Sigia-l] Knowledge Map of Information Science: Issues, Principles, Implications

[Livia Labate]

Knowledge Map of Information Science:
Issues, Principles, Implications
http://hw.haifa.ac.il/human/hebrew/ISMapWeb.htm

The study explores the theoretical foundations of information science (IS).
It is aimed at developing a comprehensive, systematic, and scientifically
valid knowledge map of the information science knowledge domain, and
grounding it on a solid theoretical basis.

The study's objective is to reach consensus among the participants or to
sharpen disagreements. To neutralize biases, I will cite the responses
anonymously during the study. However, I will reveal the names of the cited
participants and resources in future publications.

The international panel will include more than 40 leading scholars in the
field of IS. Each panel member should (1) be an expert and (2) be a scholar
in the field of IS; and (3) hold a doctorate in IS, or have refereed
publications in IS.

The study will map the IS research and theoretical foci as perceived by the
prominent members of the IS academic community who will participate in the
panel.

Among the various issues that the panel will discuss are the following.
(1) The conception/s of IS;
(2) The interrelations of IS and related fields (e.g., library science, and
computer science);
(3) The classification of IS knowledge domain into its key facets;
(4) The disciplines that establish the theoretical foundations of IS (e.g.,
anthropology, communication, computer science, economics, linguistics,
mathematics, philosophy (epistemology, ethics, logic, and philosophy of
science), psychology, and sociology);
(5) Taxonomies of IS research methodologies;
(6) Taxonomies of information resources, media, and information
technologies;
(7) Taxonomies of information environments, and information organizations;
(8) Taxonomies of users; and
(9) Taxonomies of search strategies, methods, and tactics.


If you're interested in participating, contact:

Chaim Zins, PhD
http://hw.haifa.ac.il/human/hebrew/chaim_zins.html
Success: Structured Search Strategy
http://www.success.co.il/
chaimz at research.haifa.ac.il
Tel/Fax:  972-2-5816705