Introduction

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 Information technology (IT) refers to technology, which is the application of scientific discoveries to practice, and how it is made and used by people to communicate and manage information (Kennan, Liu & Wallace, 2007a). It incorporates computing and telecommunication technologies, and as part of what has been termed the information age, it is characterised by the sharing of information and knowledge in a digital format, whether by text, data, sound, video, graphics or images (Kennan, Liu & Wallace, 2007b). Castells (2009, p. 500) also argues that the dominant functions and processes in an information age are increasingly organised around networks which highlights the importance of web 2.0 applications.

This blog examines and evaluates three articles in terms of their discussion of information trends in IT and information services.  This is important in terms of understanding how various technologies improve communication services not only for library users, but also in the areas of business and medicine.

References

Castells, M. (2009). The rise of the network society 1: The information age - economy, society and culture (with a new preface). UK: Wiley. Retrieved from: http://eblib.com

Kennan, M.A., Liu, Y-H., & Wallis, J. (2007a). What is information technology [INF405 Module 1.2]. Retrieved 18 August, 2014, from Charles Sturt University website: http://interact.csu.edu.au/portal/site/INF405_201460_W_D/page/36481ada-3d37-46d3-806b-cf8fde1c1fda

Kennan, M.A., Liu, Y-H., & Wallis, J. (2007b). A paradigm shift [INF405 Module 2.1.1]. Retrieved 19 August, 2014, from Charles Sturt University website: http://interact.csu.edu.au/portal/site/INF405_201460_W_D/page/36481ada-3d37-46d3-806b-cf8fde1c1fda

mHealthWatch. (2014). HIMSS14: IT a Top Priority for Healthcare Executives [Online image]. Retrieved 21 August, 2014, from http://mhealthwatch.com/himss14-it-a-top-priority-for-healthcare-executives-22628/