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Peer reviewedGreene, H. Frances – Special Libraries, 1988
Examines the competitive intelligence approach to corporate information gathering, and discusses how it differs from the traditional library information center approach. Steps for developing a competitive intelligence system in the library information center are suggested. (33 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Institutional Environment
Peer reviewedKoenig, Michael – Special Libraries, 1992
Reviews and analyzes the literature on the relationship of library and information services to the productivity of the organization they support. Studies are included that examine the value of information services, the overall effect of information on industrial productivity, characteristics of productive organizations, and characteristics of…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Information Services, Library Role, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewedChartrand, Robert Lee – Special Libraries, 1987
Examines the potential of libraries and information technology as resources available to those who must plan for and deal with emergency situations. Information support for decision making, a range of types of disasters, alternative uses of advanced information technology, and articles by librarians on emergency management are discussed.…
Descriptors: Civil Defense, Community Information Services, Decision Making, Emergency Programs
