Guest editorial: Festschrift for Michael Buckland.

Autor: Gorichanaz, Tim, Day, Ronald E., Latham, Kiersten F.
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Zdroj: Journal of Documentation; 2024, Vol. 80 Issue 3, p573-578, 6p
Abstrakt: This text is a guest editorial that reflects on the influence and mentorship of Michael Buckland, a prominent figure in the field of library and information science. The author shares their personal experience of discovering Buckland's work and how it shaped their own research and career. They highlight Buckland's humility, curiosity, and willingness to take chances on others. The text also includes a brief mention of Buckland's concept of "information as thing" and its impact on the author's understanding of museum objects as documents. Overall, the text serves as a tribute to Buckland's mentorship and the lasting impact he has had on the field. [Extracted from the article]
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