Information 2.0: New models of information production, distribution and consumption

This textbook provides an overview of the digital information landscape and explains the implications of the technological changes for the information industry, from publishers and broadcasters to information professionals who manage information in all its forms. It explores aspects of the information lifecycle
lifecycle, including production, distribution, storage, and consumption, and contains case studies chosen to illustrate particular issues and challenges facing the information industry. The book emphasizes that organizations are blurring their traditional lines of responsibility and that the digital revolution is impacting on everyone who works with information, but that the opportunities outweigh the risks for those who understand what is going on.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2019
Publisher: Facet Publishing

This comprehensive textbook offers a comprehensive overview of the digital information landscape, delving into the profound implications of the technological changes that are reshaping the information industry. From publishers and broadcasters to the information professionals responsible for managing information in all its forms, this text provides a valuable insight into the evolving landscape.

In this fully revised second edition, readers are presented with real-world examples of organizations and individuals who are harnessing the opportunities created by this once-in-a-generation technological shift. It serves as a cutting-edge guide to our future, encompassing both the evolving roles of information consumers and the broader societal transformations underway.

Each chapter in this textbook explores various aspects of the information lifecycle. From production and distribution to storage and consumption, readers are provided with a rich tapestry of insights and case studies that illustrate the specific challenges and opportunities facing the information industry.

One of the central themes of the book is the blurring of traditional lines of responsibility within organizations, both public and commercial. Companies such as Amazon have transitioned from being mere booksellers to offering a comprehensive range of hardware and software for reading digital content. Apple, renowned for its computer hardware, has also established itself as a dominant player in the music and software application markets. Google, despite its popularity as the leading internet search engine, has ventured into digitizing millions of books from renowned academic libraries and supporting the development of the world's most widely used computing platform, Android.

At the core of these transformative changes lies the emergence of affordable computing devices capable of decoding and presenting digital information. Additionally, a robust network enables the seamless flow of bits and bytes from producers to consumers, at least for the time being.

While the digital revolution is undoubtedly having a profound impact on everyone involved in the information industry, it is important to note that its effects are not without their challenges. The second edition of Informat.

Weight: 45g
Dimension: 175 x 130 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783302918
Edition number: 2 ed