NOPR Collection:

National library of medicine: Its international programmes and services

Mon, 01 Sep 1986 00:00:00 GMT

Title: National library of medicine: Its international programmes and services Authors: Din, Gayas Ud Abstract: Outlines the information programmes of the National Library of Medicine, primarily oriented towards international biomedical communication network, and traditional exchange of literature which has been extended to collaborative arrangements with technically advanced countries for NLM's computerized information systems. Discusses the technical consultations and resources provided by NLM for the establishment of national and regional biomedical information centres. Page(s): 126-128

Development of exploration geophysics and its information activities

Mon, 01 Sep 1986 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Development of exploration geophysics and its information activities Authors: Gupta, Davendra K Abstract: Traces the development of exploration geophysics as a scientific discipline and discusses the factors responsible for its development. Recent trends in geophysical research are discussed briefly. Details of professional societies and their role in controlling the information activities are given. Publication trends of two leading journals in exploration geophysics are presented in tabular and graphical forms. Page(s): 117-125

Information in defence research & development

Mon, 01 Sep 1986 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Information in defence research & development Authors: Narayana, G J Abstract: The paper brings out the characteristics of scientific research in general and defence R & D in particular. The processing of information in defence research is viewed in its overall perspective. It considers, besides the library and information services, supply of information for management decision making, patent and specification framing, technical co-ordination and liaison, technology transfer for civilian use, reporting to government and public. Page(s): 111-116

Relevance of collection inventory in library management: A case study of University of Maiduguri library

Mon, 01 Sep 1986 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Relevance of collection inventory in library management: A case study of University of Maiduguri library Authors: Akhidime, J A Fab Abstract: Highlights the experience of a recent stock inventory exercise of the Ramat Library, University of Maiduguri. The exercise has demonstrated that there is a significant relevance between collection inventory and library management. Page(s): 104-110