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Gorman, Paul; Ash, Joan; Lavelle, Mary; Lyman, Jason; Delcambre, Lois; Maier, David; Weaver, Mathew; Bowers, Shawn – Library Trends, 2000
Describes how experts create and use "bundles"--organized, highly selective collections of information--to help solve problems and maintain situation awareness. Based on fieldwork in an intensive care unit, five examples of bundles are described that illustrate the variety of bundles in use. A summary of bundle properties is given. (AEF)
Descriptors: Information Management, Information Sources, Information Systems, Information Utilization
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Spasser, Mark A. – Library Trends, 1998
Elaborates on a theoretical framework for analyzing the operation of the official classification system within the mental health professions. Uses the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM) to explicate agency in structuration theory and structuration theory to illuminate the structure/use of the DSM. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Classification, Information Sources, Information Systems, Medical Research
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Magrill, Rose Mary – Library Trends, 1984
Review of trends during past 20 years in publishing of research and research results in librarianship in United States notes three characteristics of effective system of scholarly communication: access (bibliographies and indexes, research-alert columns, annual reviews); entry (journals, monographs, textbooks and readers, conference proceedings,…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Information Sources, Information Systems, Library Research
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Hohhof, Bonnie – Library Trends, 1994
Discusses issues connected with developing information systems for competitive intelligence support; defines the elements of an effective competitive information system; and summarizes issues affecting system design and implementation. Highlights include intelligence information; information needs; information sources; decision making; and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Decision Making, Futures (of Society)