Information overload: a system for better managing everyday data

Abstract

Preface. Acknowledgements. Part I The Principles. CHAPTER 1: Information on Information. History of Information. Meaning of Information. Characteristics of Information. Attributes of Information. A Definition of Information. Value of Information. Notes. CHAPTER 2: A Lot of Information. Concept of Information Overload. Definitions of Information Overload. Collecting Mania. Collecting Strategies. Barriers to Information Use. Symptoms of Information Overload. Causes of Information Overload. Information Overload Today. Notes. CHAPTER 3: Brain Matters. History of Our Brain. Brain Facts. Brain Metaphors. Types of Memory. Remembering and Recalling. Left Brain versus Right Brain. Dreaming. Mirroring. CHAPTER 4: We People. Some Observations. Information Behavior. Information Behavior Theories. Conclusion. Notes. Part II In Practice. CHAPTER 5: Information Profile. A Person's Background. Information Aptitude. Information Attitude. Information Handling. Conclusion. Notes. CHAPTER 6: Mind Your Brain. Sensitive Information. Mixed Feelings. Food for Thought. Brain Muscles. CHAPTER 7: Brain at Work. Pay Attention. Remember to Remember. Remember to Forget. Stop! Notes. CHAPTER 8: The Information Brain. Search and Find. Save Everything. Order, Please. Filter. Information Pruning. Notes. CHAPTER 9: Information at Work. Learn Smarter. Information Productivity. Smart Information Workers. Technology Smart. Notes. CHAPTER 10: Clever Communication. Communicate Information. Storytelling. Picture Perfect. Navigating the Information Sea. Notes. CHAPTER 11: People at Work. Smart People. Managing Information Workers. Timing Is Everything. Seasoned Citizens. Notes. References. Index.