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== Life == | |||
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Joseph Becker (1923-1995) was a library consultant and networking specialist that "defined information science as the study of how people 'create, use and communicate information.'" -Tefko Saracevic | Joseph Becker (1923-1995) was a library consultant and networking specialist that "defined information science as the study of how people 'create, use and communicate information.'" - Tefko Saracevic | ||
For additional information see the obituary notice in JASIS, June 1996. (All information concerning Becker's work with ''The Information Society Journal'' was taken from the '''ISI''' homepage <nowiki>http://www.isnet.com/about/</nowiki> aboutisi.html) | |||
== Relevant Employment == | |||
* Becker & Hayes, Inc. | |||
* CIA | |||
== Contributions == | == Contributions == | ||
national information network | President, Becker & Hayes, Inc.; Lilley-Trice consider him a networking specialist, and that his principal contribution was his work toward a national information network; Designed Library/USA for the 1962 and 1964 World's Fairs [which included pioneering computer search system demonstrations for the visitor]; 1966-1970 Vice-Pres. and later Pres. of EDUCOM; Co-authored "Information Storage and Retrieval" with Robert Hayes; "Defined information science as the study of how people 'create, use and communicate information'" (Tefko Saracevic); Believe worked on information retrieval at CIA on other security agencies--secret projects; Very influential in the early federal efforts to develop and implement advanced data processing to large and complex information systems, including traditional libraries; A major library consultant; Agreed to serve as Editor-In-Chief of The Information Society Journal, which deals with the broad social issues created by the information age; Took the lead in establishing an advisory board and an editorial board for the journal; The editorial board consisted of well known computer, information, and social scientists; Arranged to have the journal published by the publishing house of Crane and Rusack; The first issue appeared in 1981 and TIS is now in its 12th volume; member of National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS), 1971-79; held adjunct faculty appointments at Catholic University of America, the University of Pittsburgh and UCLA; President of the University of the World. | ||
== Awards == | |||
''' | * 1966 Intelligence Award of Merit (CIA) | ||
* 1971 Best Information Science Book ('''ASIS''') | |||
* 1975 Outstanding Information Science Non-Print Media ('''ASIS''') | |||
* 1984 Award of Merit ('''ASIS''') | |||
* 1991 Honorary Life Membership ('''SLA''') | |||
* 1992 Honorary Member (ALA) | |||
== Offices == | |||
* President, Information and Automation Division (ALA) 1968 | |||
* ASIS President 1969 | |||
* Chairman, Section T (AAAS) | |||
== Papers == | == Papers == | ||
Revision as of 06:05, 14 August 2023
Life
Joseph Becker (1923-1995) was a library consultant and networking specialist that "defined information science as the study of how people 'create, use and communicate information.'" - Tefko Saracevic
For additional information see the obituary notice in JASIS, June 1996. (All information concerning Becker's work with The Information Society Journal was taken from the ISI homepage http://www.isnet.com/about/ aboutisi.html)
Relevant Employment
- Becker & Hayes, Inc.
- CIA
Contributions
President, Becker & Hayes, Inc.; Lilley-Trice consider him a networking specialist, and that his principal contribution was his work toward a national information network; Designed Library/USA for the 1962 and 1964 World's Fairs [which included pioneering computer search system demonstrations for the visitor]; 1966-1970 Vice-Pres. and later Pres. of EDUCOM; Co-authored "Information Storage and Retrieval" with Robert Hayes; "Defined information science as the study of how people 'create, use and communicate information'" (Tefko Saracevic); Believe worked on information retrieval at CIA on other security agencies--secret projects; Very influential in the early federal efforts to develop and implement advanced data processing to large and complex information systems, including traditional libraries; A major library consultant; Agreed to serve as Editor-In-Chief of The Information Society Journal, which deals with the broad social issues created by the information age; Took the lead in establishing an advisory board and an editorial board for the journal; The editorial board consisted of well known computer, information, and social scientists; Arranged to have the journal published by the publishing house of Crane and Rusack; The first issue appeared in 1981 and TIS is now in its 12th volume; member of National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS), 1971-79; held adjunct faculty appointments at Catholic University of America, the University of Pittsburgh and UCLA; President of the University of the World.
Awards
- 1966 Intelligence Award of Merit (CIA)
- 1971 Best Information Science Book (ASIS)
- 1975 Outstanding Information Science Non-Print Media (ASIS)
- 1984 Award of Merit (ASIS)
- 1991 Honorary Life Membership (SLA)
- 1992 Honorary Member (ALA)
Offices
- President, Information and Automation Division (ALA) 1968
- ASIS President 1969
- Chairman, Section T (AAAS)
Papers
LOCATION #1:
- INCLUDES: According to Robert Hayes, plans are for the Becker family to deposit his personal/professional papers with the UCLA Special Collections Division; Becker & Hayes Co. files will also be deposited there.
- SOURCE: Conversation with Robert Hayes, 9/95.