Uses of Information
Fondamental :
In
Information as Thing[1] (p. 351), Buckland poses the problem of defining "information" when « the term itself is ambiguous and used in different ways. »
In order facilitate its definition, he identifies three uses for information.
Définition : Information-as-process
The act of informing or being informed.
Définition : Information-as-knowledge
The knowledge communicated, perceived or gained in information-as-process.
Définition : Information-as-thing
The objects used to provide information. In other words, objects that are considered informative.
Exemple : Scenario: A professor is giving a lecture to his students.
The lecture (the act of him teaching) is information-as-process.
The intention of the lecture is for the students to learn about a certain subject, whatever knowledge they gain is known as information-as-knowledge.
If one of the students records the lecture or takes notes, then the recording and the notes are considered information-as-thing.
