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Peer reviewedStone, Martha B. – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1993
Describes a project conducted by Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to determine the possibility of establishing indicators to concretely measure the relevance of information to decision-making processes in the context of assistance to developing countries. Use of a computer conference and a workshop to develop a model are…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedWilkinson, Margaret Ann – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1996
Compares Canadian and American legislation on intellectual property and copyright. The possible impact of further choices in copyright law is discussed in terms of the availability of an alternative legal protection for information, breach of confidence, and its possible impact on the flow of information in Canada. (AEF)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Fair Use (Copyrights), Federal Legislation, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedJulien, Heidi; Michels, David – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 2000
Describes a study in New Zealand that examined the information behavior of people in daily life contexts. Results showed how users' expectations of the usefulness of information sources varied by gender and source characteristics, including accessibility, trustworthiness, and reliability. Suggests ways to encourage use of formal information…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Credibility, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues
