Information Science and Journalism: A Symbiosis

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Rabindra K. Mahapatra

• Language: English

• Edition: 2004

• ISBN: 8170338808

• Pages: 238

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches

About the Book
This book offers a thorough exploration of the information needs and seeking behavior of working journalists in Orissa, India. It examines the significant role journalists play in society, particularly in gathering and reporting news, and the crucial role of information sources, including libraries and information centers, in supporting their work. The book delves into the various ways journalists use information in their professional activities, analyzing how they rely on background information, possible causes, and future consequences to bring facts to the public.

Through this study, the author highlights the factors that contribute to the growth and development of journalism in Orissa, as well as the attributes required to evaluate the challenges and prospects of the information systems and services available to journalists. The book provides an in-depth discussion on the concept of information and its use by both the general public and journalists. This outstanding contribution to journalism and information science will prove valuable for journalists, students, and researchers alike.

About the Author
Rabindra K. Mahapatra is an expert in the field of library and information science, currently working with the Library and Information Division of Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies in Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Council of Social Science Research. He is actively involved in the study of information systems and services and frequently contributes articles to journals on Library and Information Science.

K.C. Panda, who co-authored this work, is a Reader in the Department of Library and Information Science at Sambalpur University, Orissa. With several books and numerous research papers to his credit, he is a renowned figure in the field of library and information sciences.