Information Science Terminology

noun a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to.

• The library is a quiet place for studying and research.
• Let's meet up at the library to work on our project.
• I'm gonna hit up the library to cram for my exam.
• The library of knowledge in his mind was vast and well-organized.

noun a branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being

• The ontology of this philosophical theory is quite complex and requires careful study.
• I don't really understand the ontology behind this scientific concept.
• The ontology of this new trend is off the charts!
• The ontology of her emotions is like a tangled web, difficult to unravel.

noun the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate

adjective relevant

• The relevance of the research findings to the field of medicine cannot be overstated.
• I don't see the relevance of discussing this topic right now.
• Why are we even talking about this? It's got no relevance to our project.
• Her words carried a deep relevance that resonated with everyone in the room.

noun a type of literature that is not formally published in sources such as books or journals, often consisting of reports, theses, conference proceedings, and other materials

• Grey literature refers to research that is not published through traditional commercial or academic channels.
• I found some interesting grey literature on the internet that wasn't in any academic journals.
• I'm always on the lookout for cool grey lit to read online.
• In the vast sea of information, grey literature is like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.

noun A person who seeks information and knowledge voraciously, often through consuming large amounts of information from various sources such as books, articles, and online resources.

• The informavore is constantly seeking out new information to satisfy its intellectual curiosity.
• My friend is such an informavore, always reading articles and watching documentaries.
• I consider myself an informavore, always hungry for the latest news and updates.
• The informavore devours information like a predator hunting for prey.

noun a person who abstracts information or data

• The abstractor is responsible for summarizing and analyzing complex legal documents.
• The abstractor at the title company helps gather information for property transactions.
• I heard that abstractor is the one who does all the paperwork stuff at the office.
• In a way, an abstractor is like a detective piecing together information from various sources.