The place of formal indexes to people'' as part of information science work is considered in relation to informal communication networks and existing formal information retrieval resources. Examples of indexes'' are given, along with suggestions on how librarians could better tie documentary information and individuals' knowledge together. (53…

The two studies discussed focus upon the prepublication information-exchange activities of journal article authors and how scientists assimilate and use information contained in these articles when this information is also disseminated via informal media prior to its appearance in journal articles. (5 references) (Author/SJ)

The accomplishments of the last twenty years in documentation, automation, information retrieval, and the incipient information science have been impressive, but much more remains to be learned. (25 references) (Author)

The course a scientist takes when he turns toward activism in an ecological crisis is described. Three models of motivation, steps toward implementing the action, and the role the scientist plays in his concern for nature and the conservation movement are enumerated. (BL)

A comparison of the results of a survey of students made in summer 1970 with a survey made in winter 1969 shows a considerable similarity, with no evidence that the employment position has worsened. (Author)

Extremely productive researchers tend to have a larger number of informal contacts with other scientists than do most members of their specialty. (AL)

As physics becomes more and more specialized, the task of the professional science writer in interpreting discoveries and research in physics for the public becomes very difficult. A professional journalist explains how he meets this challenge. (LC)

The field is now much more attractive for the specialist in library science. It is suggested that a research degree is not necessary for administrative librarians, though a doctorate of a different kind may be desirable. (Author/NH)

Purpose: 1) to trace the origins of large interdisciplinary team scientific research; 2) to examine its multipurpose institutions or laboratories; 3) to estimate the capacity of this scientific style to launch breakthroughs for the progress os science; and, 4) to speculate on the future of team research. (Author/SE)

Discusses the role of scientists, particularly biologists, in the changing American society. The role of the National Science Foundation under conditions of decreasing support for scientific research is considered. Emphasis on interdisciplinary programs is discussed. (AL)

The theoretical framework and procedures used by the authors to construct an inventory of the affective attributes of scientists are discussed. Also discussed are (1) the relationship between the affective attributes of scientists and the nature of science, (2) teaching strategies for achieving the desirable affective attributes, and (3) problems…

Social scientists who communicate scientific information via the media face challenges because they do not realize that journalists have values different from theirs. Discusses motivations that impel scientists to go public, the conflicting roles into which they, therefore, are cast, and the reasons why journalists regard scientists with…