TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore the emergent field of information history (IH) and to move towards a definition of IH. Some of the more traditional historical approaches to information science are challenged in their claims to be information history.Design/methodology/approach– The historiography of the field is discussed, and an analysis of the continuing development of IH is explored.Findings– IH is a field that has been attracting increasing attention in recent years from historians and information scientists alike. Although still a relatively young area, this paper argues that IH has the potential to develop into a highly relevant and dynamic field of research. The paper concludes with a look at the future for this area of research, with some suggestions as to how IH needs to develop in order to gain the credence and recognition it deserves.Originality/value– This paper attempts to augment the debate on IH and to encourage a broader recognition of this young and dynamic field within LIS.
VL  - 59
IS  - 4/5
SN  - 0001-253X
DO  - 10.1108/00012530710817627
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/00012530710817627
AU  - Weller Toni
ED  - David Bawden
PY  - 2007
Y1  - 2007/01/01
TI  - Information history: its importance, relevance and future
T2  - Aslib Proceedings
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 437
EP  - 448
Y2  - 2024/04/27
ER  -