What is another word for information science?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪnfəmˈe͡ɪʃən sˈa͡ɪ͡əns] (IPA) 
Information science is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates a range of techniques and methods to gather, manage, analyze and present data and information. Some of the synonyms for information science include information studies, information systems, information management, knowledge management and library science. Information studies typically focuses on the use of information in different contexts, while information systems are a set of tools and techniques used by organizations to process, store and retrieve data. Knowledge management is another synonym for information science which focuses on effective management of knowledge resources within an organization, while library science pertains to the principles and techniques of organizing, preserving and sharing information resources in libraries.
