Hello everyone, I recently requested your opinions on the differences between "information" and "knowledge." Here is a summary of the 31 responses received. For the most part, respondents were in agreement that information is a component of knowledge. Many equated "information" with "raw facts" or "data" and saw "knowledge" as having with more "meaning." Knowledge is the "application of information." Three respondents called knowledge information that had been "internalized." Another referred to it as "information with context." No respondents saw the terms as synonymous and the majority used the exact terms "meaning" and "value" in association with the concept "knowledge." One respondent referred to knowledge as "vibrant" and "fluid." "Information," on the other hand, is "static" and comprised of "uninterpretted data," "facts," or "discrete items." According to the responses, only when information is "applied," "synthesized," "contextualized" and/or "combined with experience," does it become "knowledge." Thank you to all who responded. Your comments have been very helpful. Best, Brenda -- Brenda L. Battleson Head, Print Periodicals/Serials Acquisitions Dept. University at Buffalo 134 Lockwood Library Buffalo, NY 14260-2210 716.645.2305 (voice) 716.645.5955 (fax)