information

…the human brain as an information processor, a type of computer, was becoming more prevalent, and the notion that one might be able to quantify the gain or flow of information proved attractive. Information itself was defined as that which reduces or removes uncertainty. The process of removing uncertainty was…

…were involved early in exploiting information technologies. For many years libraries have participated in cooperative ventures with other libraries. Different institutions have shared cataloging and information about what each has in its collection. They have used this shared information to facilitate the borrowing and lending of materials among libraries. Librarians…

…to balance the quantity of information at our fingertips with the quality of information we actually receive. For a journalist, this is not just a personal need but a professional duty. To this end, I’ve been instructing students in a combination of mental discipline and technical skills that I call…