Science and Technology Resources

A Guide for Information Professionals and Researchers

James E. Bobick, G. Lynn Berard

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Year: 2011
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9781591587941
• Topic: Languages & Linguistics
• Subtopic: Library & Information Science
• Index: Languages & Linguistics

An indispensable resource for anyone wanting to create, maintain, improve, understand, or use the diverse information resources within a sci-tech library. Providing cutting-edge practices and tools in library and information science as well as a historical perspective on science and technology resources, Science and Technology Resources: A Guide for Information Professionals and Researchers begins with an overview of the nature of sci-tech literature, the information-seeking behavior of scientists and engineers, and an examination of the research cycle. Each of the 12 chapters focuses on a specific format, showcasing specific examples and representative resources in current practice. This practical guide will be invaluable to librarians, information specialists, engineering and science professionals, and students interested in acquiring a practical knowledge of science and technology resources. The comprehensive subject bibliographies provide a sci-tech library administrator with the resources to develop and maintain an effective science, technology, and engineering collection.

Table of contents

• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• 1—INTRODUCTION TO THE LITERATURE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
• 2—SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
• 3—JOURNALS
• 4—SPECIALIZED DATABASES
• 5—CURRENT AWARENESS AND WEB 2.0 TOOLS
• 6—CONFERENCES AND SOCIETY MEETINGS AND DIRECTORIES
• 7—DICTIONARIES AND ENCYCLOPEDIAS
• 8—HANDBOOKS, TABLES, AND MANUALS
• 9—INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, AND COPYRIGHT
• 10—STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
• 11—GREY LITERATURE AND TECHNICAL REPORTS
• 12—BIOGRAPHICAL RESOURCES
• APPENDIX: SUBJECT BIBLIOGRAPHIES
• Index