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Peer reviewedFolster, Mary B. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1989
Reports the results of a survey that examined social science researchers' preferred sources of information and the homogeneity of the group in their use of information sources. Information sources discussed include citation, abstracts, and indexes; journals; consults and conferences; book reviews; library staff, tools, and services; and private…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Information Sources, Information Utilization, Questionnaires
Peer reviewedAdedigba, Yakub A. – Information Development, 1985
Results of survey studying information gathering habits of forestry research scientists in Nigeria indicate that: most consult two or more information sources; organizational libraries and literature are major sources of scientific information; and accessibility, convenience, reliability, ease of use, and language are key factors in choosing…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Forestry, Information Seeking, Information Services
