United States Scientific and Technical Information Policies

United States Scientific and Technical Information Policies PDF

Author: Charles R. McClure

Publisher: Praeger

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13:

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An introductory perspective on selected issues related to Federal STI policies. Contributors describe aspects of the existing system and suggest possible strategies for improvement. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.An introductory perspective on selected issues related to Federal ST

Helping America compete : the role of federal scientific & technical information.

Helping America compete : the role of federal scientific & technical information. PDF

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Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 1428921915

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The United States must make better use of its scientific and technical information (STI) resources, if it wishes to be competitive in world markets and maintain its leadership. STI is an essential ingredient of the innovation process from education and research to product development and manufacturing. It is a major product of the $65 billion per year the U.S. Government spends on research and development (R & D); researchers need ready access to STI if they are to stay at the cutting edge. Many issues of our time-health, energy, transportation, and climate change-require STI to understand the nature and complexities of the problem and to identify and assess possible solutions. STI is important not only to scientists and engineers but to political, business, and other leaders who must make decisions related to science and technology, and to the citizens who must live with the consequences of these decisions.