Cover -- CONTENTS -- EDITORIAL BOARD -- The contribution of "information science" to the social and ethical challenges of the information age -- Current trends in library and information studies curricula around the world -- An experiment to enhance awareness of the power of information -- Knowledge in dialogue: empowerment and learning in public libraries -- A model design proposal of a supportive web site for women experiencing IPV -- Information professionals serving disadvantaged communities -- Manipulating search engine algorithms: the case of Google -- The health information specialist -- Information needs of North American immigrants to Israel -- The Future Center as an empowering ecology -- How shall we write and read in twenty-first century academy? -- Fictional reality or real fiction: how can one decide? -- Information science - facing social and ethical challenges.