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Information and the Professional Scientist and Engineer examines how electronic resources have affected the ways engineers and scientists seek, use, and communicate information vital to their research and development needs. Information specialists working in academic, corporate, government, and organization libraries discuss the changes in user behavior as academics in science and engineering fields rely more and more on the Internet and online journals. The book provides unique insight into the specific educational needs of college and university students as librarians and department faculty determine appropriate instruction for science and engineering classes.
Information and the Professional Scientist and Engineer addresses the distinctions among various science and engineering fields, types of libraries, communities of users, and users within a field or discipline. Within these discussions, librarians also examine the differences between commercial and academic databases, and between personal or group subscriptions to database services, print, and online journals. The book also addresses Geographic Information Systems users through a study of the interconnection among disciplines associated with GIS.
Information and the Professional Scientist and Engineer includes bibliographies that provide valuable information resources, reviews of pertinent web sites, tables, figures, and interviews while addressing:
the information-seeking behavior of chemists, geologists, pharmacists, botanists, and zoologists
the case for an engineering knowledge community
online bibliographic sources in hydrology
a practical guide to finding physical properties of chemicals
new reference works in science and technology
new age e-journals, indexes, and services
Information and the Professional Scientist and Engineer is a unique resource for librarians and other information specialists, science and engineering faculty and students, and academic administrators.
OF GREAT VALUE to the reference librarian seeking in-depth guides to resources in this area. . . . Provides a framework for understanding the information needs and behaviors of a specialized clientele while going beyond the borders of general science resources. . . . An interesting read for the curious library science student pursuing opportunities in special science and engineering library facilities as well as practice professionals seeking quality guides to unique sci-tech fields.(MLS, Head, Science Libraries, Carnegie Mellon University)
Tom Volkening
WELL-WRITTEN AND INFORMATIVE. . . . Many readers should find information of value in this collection. . . . Should appeal to a wide range of librarians whose work brings them in contact with the groups of scientists and engineers discussed. (MLS, Engineering Librarian, Michigan State University)
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Overview
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in sci-tech librarianship!
Information and the Professional Scientist and Engineer examines how electronic resources have affected the ways engineers and scientists seek, use, and communicate information vital to their research and development needs. Information specialists working in academic, corporate, government, and organization libraries discuss the changes in user behavior as academics in science and engineering fields rely more and more on the Internet and online journals. The book provides unique insight into the specific educational needs of college and university students as librarians and department faculty determine appropriate instruction for science and engineering classes.
Information and the Professional Scientist and Engineer addresses the distinctions among various science and engineering fields, types of libraries, communities of users, and users within a field or discipline. Within these discussions, librarians also examine the differences between commercial and academic databases, and between personal or group subscriptions to database services, print, and online journals. The book also addresses Geographic Information Systems users through a study of the interconnection among disciplines associated with GIS.
Information and the Professional Scientist and Engineer includes bibliographies that provide valuable information resources, reviews of pertinent web sites, tables, figures, and interviews while addressing:
- the information-seeking behavior of chemists, geologists, pharmacists, botanists, and zoologists
- the case for an engineering knowledge community
- online bibliographic sources in hydrology
- a practical guide to finding physical properties of chemicals
- new reference works in science and technology
- new age e-journals, indexes, and services
Information and the Professional Scientist and Engineer is a unique resource for librarians and other information specialists, science and engineering faculty and students, and academic administrators.What People Are Saying
G. Lynn Bernard
OF GREAT VALUE to the reference librarian seeking in-depth guides to resources in this area. . . . Provides a framework for understanding the information needs and behaviors of a specialized clientele while going beyond the borders of general science resources. . . . An interesting read for the curious library science student pursuing opportunities in special science and engineering library facilities as well as practice professionals seeking quality guides to unique sci-tech fields.(MLS, Head, Science Libraries, Carnegie Mellon University)Tom Volkening
WELL-WRITTEN AND INFORMATIVE. . . . Many readers should find information of value in this collection. . . . Should appeal to a wide range of librarians whose work brings them in contact with the groups of scientists and engineers discussed. (MLS, Engineering Librarian, Michigan State University)Product Details
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Table of Contents
Conversations with Chemists: Information-Seeking Behavior of Chemistry in the Electronic Age
Finding Physical Properties of Chemicals: A Practical Guide for Scientists, Engineers, and Librarians
Information-Seeking and Communication Behavior of Petroleum Geologists
Online Bibliographic Sources in Hydrology
The Latest and the Best: Information Needs of Pharmacists
The San Diego Zoo Library "Began with a Roar"
Botanical Information: Resources and User Needs
Distinguishing Engineers from Scientists—The Case for an Engineering Knowledge Community
Current Awareness Reports at Albany International Research Co.
Supporting the Information Needs of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Users in an Academic Library
Interdisciplinary Research: A Literature-Based Examination of Disciplinary Intersections Using a Common Tool, Geographic Information System (GIS)
Index
Reference Notes Included