purpose: libraries and information centers as information storage and retrieval systems can develop with the adoption of cybernetics rules. this paper discusses system dynamics, control, feedback, and other cybernetic concepts especially in information storage and retrieval systems. methodology: this study is a review intending to find what cybernetics and lis have in common especially in the f...

A computerized Material Information Management System (LIMS) is developed. This intranet-based information management system is a state-of-the-art research project where material engineers working closely with computer and operations research specialists to develop a comprehensive and fully functional Material Information Management System for the New Jersey Departments of Transportation (NJDOT...

Permission is hereby granted for the reproduction and use of this document for all educational and non-commercial purposes.Acknowledgements This LIS functionality toolkit project was conceived during the Strategic Summit, a conference presented by the Association for Pathology Informatics (API) on June 8, 2012, in Pittsburgh. This event was planned and convened to discuss the future of laborato...

The current paper explores designing a web information retrieval system regarding the searching behavior of users in real and everyday life. Designing an information system that is closely linked to human behavior is equally important for providers and the end users.  From an Information Science point of view, four approaches in designing information retrieval systems were identified as system-...

The Special Issue of the Journal of Information Technology Management (JITM) is publishing very selective papers on information management, technology in higher education, integrated systems, enterprise management, cultural thoughts, strategic contributions, management information systems, and cloud computing. We received numerous papers for this special issue but after an extensive pe...