Dictionary of Information Science and Technology (2 Volumes): 9781599043852: Library & Information Science Books

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781599043852

EISBN13: 9781599043869

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-385-2

Description:

The Dictionary of Information Science and Technology is the premier, comprehensive reference source compiled of the latest terms and definitions related to all aspects of the information science and technology field. This complete and timely collection of approximately 10,000 terms and acronyms provides researchers, practitioners, educators, and students with the most accurate and up-to-date knowledge of key words in the ever-expanding world of information science and technology.

Terms and definitions included in this important reference publication were contributed by over 2,500 noted researchers from over 40 countries. There is no single definition in existence for each element of the vocabulary, so individual researchers have formed distinctive descriptions of the terminology, providing a much more meaningful and broader understanding of each term. The Dictionary of Information Science and Technology is a valuable, essential reference publication for libraries and individuals worldwide.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Accounting Information Systems
Communities of Practice
Data warehousing and mining
Database technologies and applications
Decision Support Systems
Distance Learning
E-commerce, e-government and mobile commerce
End User Computing
Global IT Management
Human Computer Interaction
Information and Communication Technology
IT Business Value
IT Personnel
Knowledge Management
Literacy in technology
Mobile computing and commerce
Multimedia
Software Engineering
Strategic IT management
Virtual communities and technologies
Web Technologies

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"The comprehensive coverage of thousands of terms and acronyms provided in this two-volume resource will contribute to a better understanding of the technical and managerial language available and its applications for the field of information science and technology."

– Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, Information Resources Management Association

"This online dictionary contains more than 9,700 entries from a variety of sources, covering topics such as knowledge management, database technologies, distance learning, multimedia and networking, and more. The site's layout is uncomplicated, and search boxes are easy to use. For a field that changes as rapidly as information science and technology, this resource can be a very nice addition, or alternatively to print, for any academic reference collection. Recommended."

– CHOICE, Vol. 45, No. 3 (2007)

The Dictionary of Information Science and Technology is comprised of 2 volumes containing over 10,000 unique terms, acronyms, and definitions relating to all aspects of the information science and technology field. This dictionary and any subsequent editions or revisions, will be useful in large university reference collections and is recommended for all libraries supporting library and information science programs.

– American Reference Books Annual, Vol. 39

Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, DBA, MS, MBA, received his Doctorate in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University (Florida, USA), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Florida Institute of Technology, a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Miami. Dr. Khosrow-Pour taught undergraduate and graduate information system courses at the Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg for nearly 20 years. He currently serves as Executive Editor at IGI Global Scientific Publishing (www.igi-global.com) and as Executive Director of the World Forgotten Children Foundation (www.worldforgottenchildren.org). He is the author/editor of more than 150 books and journal articles in the field of information technology management. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Encyclopedia of Modern Artificial Intelligence, Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organizations (JECO), Journal of Cases on Information Technology (JCIT), and the Journal of Information Technology Research (JITR).

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