Library Trends
2002 Volume 50, Number 3
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 4
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The Progress of Theory in Knowledge Organization
Richard P. Smiraglia
Presents a background on theory in knowledge organization, which has moved from an epistemic stance of pragmatism and rationalism (based on observation of the construction of retrieval tools), to... More
pp. 330-49
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Explanation and Prediction: Building a Unified Theory of Librarianship, Concept and Review
William E. McGrath
Develops a comprehensive, unified, explanatory theory of librarianship by first making an analogy to the unification of the fundamental forces of nature. Topics include dependent and independent... More
pp. 350-70
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Journal Evaluation: Technical and Practical Issues
Ronald Rousseau
Provides an overview of journal evaluation indicators, highlighting strengths and weaknesses and their range of applicability. Topics include the definition of a quality journal; different notions ... More
pp. 418-39
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A Theory of Information Genetics: How Four Subforces Generate Information and the Implications for Total Quality Knowledge Management
Bor-sheng Tsai
Proposes a model called information genetics to elaborate on the origin of information generating. Explains conceptual and data models; and describes a software program that was developed for... More
pp. 521-52