LIS-5033 Information and Society

Description

• Describe basic concepts of information and knowledge.

• Discuss the role of information in a variety of environments.

• Discuss a variety of definitions of the terms “information society” and “knowledge society.”

• Understand the changing roles and functions of various information institutions such as libraries and
  cultural heritage institutions such as museums

• Understand the importance of current information policies and their implications, on local, national,
  and international levels.

• Identify and assess professional aspects and issues related to the practice of information and
  knowledge professionals

Analysis:

In my essay, I emphasized the importance of each core value and how they relate to Library and Information Science (LIS), connecting them to the learning outcomes about understanding basic concepts of information and knowledge. I showed how these values tie into the overall mission of libraries and their role in community engagement and knowledge sharing.
However, I realize I could have included more specific examples of how these values are put into practice in real-life situations and discussed the effects of current information policies to make my points stronger. This exploration helped me see that values are central to the identity and function of libraries and deepened my understanding of the ethical and philosophical foundations of LIS.