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Diener, R. A. V. 1992, "Strategic, analytic and
operational domains of information management", Bulletin of the
American Society of Information Science, vol. 19(1), pp.
18-19.
Information Management
involves strategic, analytic, and operational activities according
to this information management consultant. Strategic
activities involve the development of policies that translate the
principles that govern the actions of a particular organisation
into effective information management. Analytic activities
assess aspects of the existing information environment or the
potentialities of certain possible changes to that
environment. Operational activities relate to the design and
maintenance of information systems. Each of these three
types of activities can influence, and be influenced by, the
others. An older article than the others, but quick and easy
to read and still of great relevance to the nature of the
profession today.
Informatics Computer School 2001, Information
Management, URL: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/2018/infomgmt/chapter01.pdf
(March 28, 2002).
The introductory
chapter of a book produced by the Informatics Computer School
based in the USA relates the foundations of the discipline of
information management. It begins with a discussion on the
nature of information and how it is used in managerial decision
making. Building from this foundation, it proceeds to
outline the role, types, and challenges of information
systems. The chapter concludes with instructions on how to
formulate an information systems plan for a business through an
analysis of its information requirements. This document's
well set out, point form structure allows for an easy introduction
to information management that provides a firm basis for future,
more advanced research.
Rowley, J. & Slack, F. 2000, "The Star Trek
phenomenon: towards a typology of curricula in information
management", The International Journal of Educational
Management, vol. 14(6), pp. 276- 285.
Two UK university
academics were inspired to write this article following their 1997
meeting with various library and information management lecturers
in South Africa. Using the "Starship Enterprise" from
television's Star Trek as a metaphor, they describe
information management as involving three types of people: the
information systems professional, the information intermediary,
and the end-user. The needs of each group are evaluated with
special regard to suitable reforms in their education to keep up
to date with today's fast changing information technologies and
information requirements. Anyone requiring an overview of
the duties of information management professionals and their ideal
levels and areas of education is advised to read this
article.
Van de Braak, P. 2002, Introduction to Information
Management, URL:
http://www.itx.co.uk/isroot/itx/Introduction%20to%20InfoMan_TO.pdf
(March 28, 2002).
Research undertaken by
iTx Marketing Services and distributed at the 2002 Information
Management Expo in the UK is outlined in this short
document. It emphasises the necessity for organisations to
assess their information requirements and know how to obtain,
store, and effectively use such information to further corporate
objectives in the new information economy. Overviews are
provided of relevant technologies (such as scanning and document
management) and techniques (such as the use of metadata) to assist
in this regard. A very brief document, but an informed one
that will lead those new to this area in the right direction in
deciding suitable information policies for their
organisations.
Ward, P. L. 2002, "Management and the management of
information, knowledge-based and library services 2001",
Library Management, vol. 23(3), pp.
135-165.
The editor of this
librarianship journal reviews notable literature released in 2001
that relates to information management issues of particular
interest to librarians. Sources covered (both online and
offline) range from conference proceedings to journal articles to
monographs. The rise or fall in the popularity of some
topics are noted. This is a lengthy article that provides a
detailed bibliography and plenty of analysis on individual items
as well as topic trends. It is sure to provide a useful
guide to anyone, but particularly librarians, wishing to know the
current status of research and thought in many areas of
information management. Such a literature review is
published on a yearly basis so that interested professionals can
keep up to date with relevant academic writings.