Information science and the scientist. A look at information requirements and the technologies available to scientists in the pursuit of information

Benning, A.L. (1990) Information science and the scientist. A look at information requirements and the technologies available to scientists in the pursuit of information. In: Fifty-eighth annual report for the year ended 31st March 1990. Ambleside, UK, Freshwater Biological Association, pp. 55-67. (Annual Report, Freshwater Biological Association, Ambleside)

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Abstract

A review article looking at the type of information requirements commonly shared by scientists and their use of traditional information services. Areas covered include primary requirements of IFE (Institute of Freshwater Ecology) staff, pure versus applied research, informal and personal sources of information, and traditional library and information services. It goes on to describe how research into information systems and technology may improve the wider accessibility and use of information to the scientific community. Technologies covered include online databases, telecommunications, gateways, expert systems, optical technology and applications of CDROM.

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