Marine information centre development: an introductory manual

Abstract

The purpose of this introductory manual is briefly to explain and put into context the elements involved in marine information centre development and operation. Aimed at managers, decision-makers and scientists with a general responsibility for funding, maintaining, developing or setting up services, as well as at information workers, it is hoped that the manual will also be of value to library and information staff new to the marine sciences. The intention is not to teach the skills necessary, nor to cover the various aspects in any depth, but to give an overview and create an awareness of the range of inter-connected procedures, activities and products which comprise an information service. It was difficult to maintain a balance, and readers might justifiably claim that some sections are not given sufficient attention.