Some effects of computerized literature search systems

Paul D Berger and Arthur Gerstenfeld

Omega, 1983, vol. 11, issue 4, 395-401

Abstract: This paper addresses the role of computerized literature search systems (CLS) in the transfer of scientific and technical information (STI). We consider how information acquired through computerized search differs in characteristics and usage from information acquired from other sources. Data was gathered from over 300 engineers and scientists working in five major US corporations involved in R & R work. We found differences between the timing, task use and characteristics of information whose source is a CLS and information whose source is not a CLS. These differences have a variety of implications. We also considered the demographic differences between users and non-users of CLS.

Date: 1983
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