A brief outline of information society

Abstract

Knowledge in the given context is assessed information. The proprietor of knowledge is capable to perceive, assess, evaluate, synthesize information, and apply it to a given situation. The information and knowledge demand born by information technology requires the sorting and organization of the available data and information sets. This purpose is served by information management, and/or knowledge management. International and national efforts for the development of information society are directed eventually toward the realization of information and knowledge management at the national level. In the society where information and knowledge receives leading role, an advantage can be acquired by those who possess the capabilities of efficient information. retrieval and use. They include librarians whose profession and daily practices are these activities. However, if they do not utilize these benefits, they might loose easily their position.