Government information policy research: Importance, approaches, and realities |
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| Authors: | Charles R McClure Paul T Jaeger |
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| Institution: | aInformation Use Management Policy Institute, School of Informatiion Studies, Florida State University, Room 010 Louis Shores Biulding, 142 Collegiate Loop, PO Box 3062100, Tallahasse, FL 32306-2100, USA;bCollege of Information Studies and Center for Information Policy and Electronic Government, University of Maryland, Room 4105 Hornbake Bldg, South Wing, College Park, MD 20742, USA |
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| Abstract: | Information policy research is a critical tool in the arsenal of library and information science researchers. As developments occur in information access, use, technology, and management, information policies require more attention and research. The article describes the nature of government information policy and policy research, characteristics of policy research, and examples of research methods and approaches that can be used. The differences between textbook-based policy research and how policy research might be implemented in action are also discussed, as are the inter-connectedness of information policies and ways to describe impacts of information policies. The article recommends that researchers and professionals give greater education, training, and professional association attention to using policy research on a day-to-day basis. |
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