Information Explosion!

Nowadays, no one will object to the advent of the information society. In today's information society, the importance of information is ever more increasing, from the individual level to the group and national levels. Accordingly, due to compartmentalization of scientific technology and study, we have experienced production of a gargantuan amount of new information. We have called this nature of the contemporary society the information explosion or information flood. However, even if a large amount of knowledge and information is collected, if it is not understood and organized appropriately, we cannot use the knowledge and information appropriately. We produce professionals who develop processing methods in order to provide the user the best information most quickly and accurately from the pool of exponentially expanding information and who connect the user to the information to find the appropriate information and conduct effective searches.

Q. Does the field match my aptitude?

A. Information experts provide services so that the user may access information effectively. Therefore, you must have a strong volunteer spirit. We welcome detail-oriented students with a love of books.

Q. What will I be studying?

A. In order to accomplish the two-pronged curriculum, the field of library & information science offers very diverse and interesting courses that focus both on information and usage. We offer courses in the organization of information based on humanity's knowledge base; the nature and development of all archival forms, including multimedia, production and communication of knowledge; electronic publishing; methods for establishing technology information centers and databases, which act as the aggregate of information; systems for evaluation and management operations; knowledge of and access to various information sources, including Internet information sources; development and operation of effective information search systems; and information search methods.

From the perspective of usage, we offer courses in analyzing user information requirements for effective information service, status of information use per subject matter, and teaching methodology used in reading instruction or use of academic information.

Q. What are some recommended affiliated studies?

A. First, we recommend completing basic computer classes that include the engineering theory behind the information system's design and operation and specific technological study. Because the field of library & information science encompasses information content of all areas, we need to have an ample amount of and a good depth of knowledge in all areas; however, it is more appropriate to choose an area of fun and interest as a double major and study that particular area in depth to become a subject matter expert in that area. This is because one cannot be a subject matter expert in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences without having knowledge in those fields.

The study of library & information science can only be effective when theoretical studies and practical training are combined. The practical training room, built in 1998, can house 40 students at a time, and is equipped with advanced communication devices, including high-performance multimedia PCs, digital publication equipment (Mac's), and various software and CD databases. These are always available for students in this major, so that they may study or complete assignments at anytime.

Q. What are some career paths after graduation?

A. Because graduates receive a librarian license upon graduation, many of our graduates serve as librarians at national or public libraries, and college libraries. They may also become librarians or teacher librarians. Many graduates advance into information centers, including research centers, large corporations, consulting companies, media and broadcasting companies, hospitals, and into knowledge communication companies, such as information service companies, various software development companies, publishers and large bookstores.

Q. For more information, contact us at

A. Department of Library & Information Studies: (02) 710-9373