O rozwoju graficznych języków komunikacji : przykład wykorzystania UML w obszarze bibliologii i informatologii

Purpose/Thesis: The aim of the paper is to present the concept of Unified Modeling Language and discuss the possibilities of its application in the field of book and information sciences. Approach/Methods: Based on the analysis of literature, the process of graphical languages development and their advantages related to the coherence and precision of communication are discussed. The case study of the categorization of publication forms is used to demonstrate the use of UML in modeling terms from the field of book and information sciences. Results and conclusions: The presented example shows usefulness of UML for the development of new methods and tools in library and information services. Originality/Value: Although UML is a tool widely used in many fields, the literature on information science has not analyzed yet its suitability for modeling of information tools and services