Abstract
The paper examines the claim that new developments in document theory, sometimes referred to as “neodocumentalism,” constitute a radical challenge to orthodox information science theory. Related terminology is clarified and the disparate language needs of information practice and information theory are identified. The use of metaphor and figurative language is beneficial for practice, but detrimental for theory development. Finally, two linear models of documentary activity (reading and writing; reception and expression) are shown to form a single unified model.
Recommended Citation
Buckland, Michael K.
(2025)
"A Documentalist Critique of Information Science,"
Proceedings from the Document Academy: Vol. 12
:
Iss.
2
, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35492/docam/12/2/2
Available at:
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/docam/vol12/iss2/2
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.35492/docam/12/2/2