Document (#11690)

Author

Seggern, M.V.

Title

Scientists, information seeking, and reference services

Source

Reference librarian. 1995, nos.49/50, S.95-104

Year

1995

Abstract

Decades of research on the information seeking behaviour of scientists have shown heavy reliance on informal communication and personal collections. Entry into the literature is often gained through references in journal articles and other primary literature. Discusses these behaviours and some reasons for their use. Improvements in reference seervices to the scientific user community must be based on an understanding of scientific communication, information seeking behaviour, and the information needs of the user, Gives examples of user oriented reference service

Theme

Informationsdienstleistungen

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