ASIST History Fund Research: Documenting Education in the Los Angeles Chapter

摘要

This poster will review a topic studied within the history ofinformation science and technology and present findingsfrom the second annual award given by the ASIS&THistory Fund. The 2010 Research Paper Award discussesthe documentation of the Los Angeles Chapter of ASIS&Tupon the occasion of its semicentennial year of activities.The Chapter's founding in 1961 reflected the aim ofinformation scientists to share developments and researchacross the region for the purposes of continuing education.Mirroring trends across the professional landscapenationally, this Chapter's and others' programs have madeunique contributions and fostered local understanding ofboth practical and strategic issues arising fromadvancements in information access and technology. TheseAwards are organized by the ASIS&T Special InterestGroup on History & Foundations of Information Science(SIG HFIS).