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Arun Joseph (Librarian), MLISc, UGC NET
Arun Joseph (Librarian), MLISc, UGC NET

This document summarizes key characteristics of information. It discusses definitions of information provided by Shera and the ALA. Information is described as data that has been processed or communicated in some way. The document outlines 10 criteria for evaluating information, including accessibility, comprehensiveness, precision, and timeliness. It also examines 5 core aspects of information: quantity, content, structure, language, and quality. Key points are that information can be measured by its volume, conveys some meaning or idea, has organizational structure, requires a language, and has a lifespan over which it remains useful.

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Characteristics of Information Arun Joseph
Seminar on CHARACTERISTICS OF INFORMATION Presented by, S.ARUN JOSEPH. M.L.I.Sc D.L.I.S. University of Kerala.
INTRODUCTION Processed data is information Data Process Information
a) According to Shera , information is that which is transmitted by the act or process of communication , it may be a message , a stimulus , a signal , it assumes a response in the receiving organism and therefore , possess a response potential.
b) According to ALA encyclopedia of Library and Information science , information is a property of data resulting from or produced by a process that produced the data.
i. Accessibility ii. Comprehensiven ess iii. Precision iv. Compatibility v. Timeliness vi. Clarity vii. Flexibility viii. Verifiability ix. Free of bias x. Quantifiable
Quantity Content Structure Language Quality Life
QUANTITY Amount/volume of information. Measured by the number of documents , pages , words , characters , bits , drawings ,... etc.
CONTENT o Meaning of information / idea conveyed.
STRUCTURE Represents organization of information.
LANGUAGE Information can understand only through language. Information should not exist without any language.
QUALITY Characterizes the completeness , accuracy , relevance , and timeliness of information.
LIFE The total span of time which value can be derived from the information.
CONCLUSION Information may be a message , a signal , or a stimulus. Meant for communication. Validity of information will depend upon the origin or source.
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  • 2. Seminar on CHARACTERISTICS OF INFORMATION Presented by, S.ARUN JOSEPH. M.L.I.Sc D.L.I.S. University of Kerala.
  • 3. INTRODUCTION Processed data is information Data Process Information
  • 4. a) According to Shera , information is that which is transmitted by the act or process of communication , it may be a message , a stimulus , a signal , it assumes a response in the receiving organism and therefore , possess a response potential.
  • 5. b) According to ALA encyclopedia of Library and Information science , information is a property of data resulting from or produced by a process that produced the data.
  • 6. i. Accessibility ii. Comprehensiven ess iii. Precision iv. Compatibility v. Timeliness vi. Clarity vii. Flexibility viii. Verifiability ix. Free of bias x. Quantifiable
  • 7. Quantity Content Structure Language Quality Life
  • 8. QUANTITY Amount/volume of information. Measured by the number of documents , pages , words , characters , bits , drawings ,... etc.
  • 9. CONTENT o Meaning of information / idea conveyed.
  • 10. STRUCTURE Represents organization of information.
  • 11. LANGUAGE Information can understand only through language. Information should not exist without any language.
  • 12. QUALITY Characterizes the completeness , accuracy , relevance , and timeliness of information.
  • 13. LIFE The total span of time which value can be derived from the information.
  • 14. CONCLUSION Information may be a message , a signal , or a stimulus. Meant for communication. Validity of information will depend upon the origin or source.