Shopping for an Information Broker: "Please Don't Squeeze the Charmin.".

Bates, Mary Ellen

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Publication Date: 1999

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Shopping for an Information Broker: "Please Don't Squeeze the Charmin."

Bates, Mary Ellen

Searcher, v7 n8 p52-56 Sep 1999

Discusses the work of independent information professionals, or information brokers, who provide research services to clients. Topics include evaluating information brokers, including their expertise, access to resources, and what types of added value they can provide; and suggestions for starting an information brokerage business. (LRW)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Consultants, Evaluation Criteria, Information Scientists, Internet, Research Skills, User Needs (Information)

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Language: English

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