Information Science at City University London

Abstract

Purpose

The paper seeks to introduce a special issue of Aslib Proceedings, which contains a series of papers written by staff and research students at the Department of Information Science, City University London.

Design/methodology/approach

This introductory paper introduces the other papers in the special issue and sets them in context.

Findings

This editorial argues that the information science discipline, which has always been the focus of City's research and scholarship, is a valid academic discipline with a positive future.

Originality/value

The paper points out the particular strengths and historical continuity of the City Information Science Department.

Citation

Bawden, D. (2007), "Information Science at City University London", Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 59 No. 4/5, pp. 305-306. https://doi.org/10.1108/00012530710817537