The Information Environment: Fall 2014

Instructor:

Abebe Rorissa

School:

University at Albany

Semester:

Fall 2014

Description:

Provides a theoretical background for students entering the information science professions. Through guest speakers, field trips, a variety of readings, class discussion, lectures, and writing assignments, students gain knowledge of the critical themes in the field, such as information seeking, users, environments, policies, and ethics.

Required Textbook:

Bawden, D., and Robinson, L. 2012. Introduction to information science.

Link to Syllabus:

http://www.albany.edu/informationstudies/files/601_Rorissa_Fa14.pdf