bzs@BU-CS.BU.EDU (Barry Shein) (06/15/88)
Date: 15 Jun 88 11:29:00 EDT To: Barry Shein <bzs%bostonu.csnet@RELAY.CS.NET> From: Nahum (N.)Goldmann <ACOUST@bnr.ca> Subject: BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT: Effective Online Searching for Scientists Sender: Nahum (N.)Goldmann <ACOUST@bnr.ca> Please post the following announcement on INFO-FUTURES. Thanks. ONLINE RESEARCH AND RETRIEVAL WITH MICROCOMPUTERS, by Nahum Goldmann This book (TAB Professional and Reference Books, ISBN 0-8306-1947-X, tel. 1-800-233-1128) is the first on computerized information retrieval specifically addressed to the end-user. The book describes what kind of information is available online, how to search for it, and how to use it to your advantage. The book outlines the SUBJECT EXPERT SEARCHING TECHNIQUE - a new methodology for online information gathering. This efficient research method is especially tailored for the end-users of information who are working in rapidly developing scientific areas. It has been successfully used by several R&D organizations. With this technique, occasional users such as scientists and students can now master the use of online databases for themselves. Nahum Goldmann BNR (613)726-2329