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Bibliography of the History of Information Science and Technology BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE HISTORY OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 1900-2012 8th Edition Compiled by Robert V. Williams Robert V. Williams is Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, School of Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina. Introduction and Purpose: This bibliography attempts comprehensive coverage of the historical writings on…

On the Duality of Metadata: Potential Uses and Abuses of Provenance Information In the past decade, critical internet studies scholars and disinformation researchers have discovered how metadata can be exploited to craft deceptive narratives and influence public discourse on platforms. This talk explores some tactics used by bad actors to manipulate social media platforms and…

Networks of Screen Diplomacy: The United States Information Agency and Analog Disinformation Wars The United States Information Agency (USIA) was a Cold War-era U.S. federal agency dedicated to disseminating positive information about America abroad, while also counting misinformation and disinformation from America’s ideological enemies, including the Soviet Union. During the height of the Cold War,…

Mapping Library and Information Schools: An International Approach Library and Information Science (LIS) schools and their accreditations play a crucial role in preparing individuals to become effective and competent library and information professionals. A number of efforts have been undertaken to analyze the accreditation standards and procedures for LIS professionals in a specific context (e.g.,…