Document (#9785)

Author
Barford, J.A.
Title
Balance or bias? : information selection for the researcher
Source
New library world. 95(1994) no.1116, S.7-11
Year
1994
Abstract
The growing availability of information, especially from electronic sources, offers both potential and problems for the researcher. Information has become a commodity shaped to fit the needs of the commissioner. It follows that user requirements will dictate not just the research remit (what information to collect) but also the selection criteria (why the information is needed). Establishing why information is needed is an integral step in deciding on the particular focus of any search strategy. A comprehensive, or indeed a balanced, collection of information may be neither necessary nor desirable. End users may only require information that will support their information need. Choice of sources will also be governed by theses information needs, and their selection is a vital factor in the provision of information and its communication to the end user
Theme
Informationsdienstleistungen

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