Finding Information in Science, Technology and Medicine / Edition 3

by Jill Lambert

Overview

A practical guide to the basic structure of STM information, describing in simple terms, with examples, how to locate what you need. Coverage includes:
* How information is communicated
* Beginning a search
* Using bibliographic databases
* Using the web for information
* Obtaining and organising information
* Keeping up to date
* Future developments in scientific, technological and medical information
Each chapter ends with a summary of the key points.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851424620
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/27/2003
Series:	Finding Information in Science, Technology, & Medicine
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	142
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jill Lambert

Table of Contents

How information is communicated; Part 1 Searching the Web; Part 2 Using libraries; Part 3 Using bibliographic databases; Part 4 Obtaining and organising information; Part 5 Keeping up to date; Part 6 The future;

Editorial Reviews

'This book will prove valubale to anyone with a serious interest in the field.' - Reference Reviews

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