Information and IT are central to virtually every industry in which the U.S. plays a leadership role, yet colleges have failed to produce a new generation of information professionals to meet the growing need. Here, three dedicated educators present research on students and workers in the information professions. They look at barriers to inclusion and retention, analyze the forces that prevent high school and college students from gaining needed interdisciplinary skills, and tell the stories of a diverse group of students who are thriving in new majors and new jobs.
Information Nation provides vital insight into the future of the information society and an understanding of the educational paths and career options available to the information professional of tomorrow.