Book review: Information 2.0, second edition: New models of information production, distribution and consumption

Abstract

Martin De Saulles, principal lecturer in digital marketing at the University of Brighton, UK, provides a solid examination of the digital information landscape and discusses the implications of technological changes in the information industry and professionals in his book, Information 2.0: New Models of information Production, Distribution, and consumption. He covers such topics as computing and information trends from the last two decades; the dynamic nature of the industry; the increasing use of social media, open access, and cloud storage; businesses transitioning from creating one type of information service or equipment to others; and the vital role of information professionals throughout.