The Mythology of Information Overload

(2) For the purpose of this article, myth is used in a broadly cultural, rather than a technically folkloristic sense.

(3) This comment reflects observations made by Neill (1992). Additionally, the review of indexes was conducted in an attempt to "update" his search for evidence of information overload as a subject of concern for library and information science.

(4) Of eighteen citations listed in the online index, fifteen led to English language articles available for review.

(5) In the discussion that follows, such information is referred to as "lifeways" and represents activities like chores, errands, and household responsibilities that are essential to maintaining the "infrastructure" of day-to-day living.

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