The study of informatics in Dominican’s SOIS blends technology skills with the study of the socio-cultural consequences of information and communication technologies.
As rapidly changing and emerging technologies pervade the majority of people’s work and home lives, it is increasingly important that we have a greater understanding of the human dimension of information and communication technologies and the impact that these technologies have on individuals, organizations and society.
Many industry-specific specializations have arisen within the study of informatics, including information access, information architecture, information retrieval, health informatics, crisis informatics and community informatics.
Informatics is particularly relevant for LIS professionals with responsibilities as:
- Web developers
- Crisis information managers
- Information officers
- Online community builders and content managers.