S. V. Sangameswaran ¹, M. V. Gopinath ¹, B. L. Amla ¹

Affiliations
1 Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore 570013, IN

Abstract

It has been proposed to develop the CFTRI Library into a Sectoral Information Centre within the frame-work of the National Information System for Science and Technology (NISSAT) proposed to be established during the Fifth Plan period. A draft plan for this system " Food Science and Technology Information Service" (FOSTIS) has been prepared. One of the recommendations of this plan is to conduct a survey of information resources and requirements in the country in the field of food science and technology. Accordingly, a survey was conducted to solicit information from potential users on the basis of a questionnaire specially designed for the purpose. The returns have been analysed and the results are presented in this paper. The survey clearly indicates the need for establishing FOSTIS at CFTRI. The most encouraging point of this survey is the willingness of a majority of the organisations to become members of FOSTIS by subscribing to its services. The findings of the survey will be useful in tailoring the services of FOSTIS to suit the requirements of the users.

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S. V. Sangameswaran ¹, M. V. Gopinath ¹

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1 FOSTIS, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore 570 013, IN

Abstract

Discusses the scope of FOSTIS (Food Science and Technology Information Services) and its output service to users. Presents the objective, methodology, and User population of a survey of users of these services in India. The findings of the survey emphasises the value of these services to User population and the continuing need for such services in the field of food science and technology.

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S. V. Sangameswaran ¹, M. V. Gopinath ¹

Affiliations
1 Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore 570 013, IN

Abstract

Presents data on Food Science and Technology literature emanating from Commonwealth countries. Highlights the characteristics of research done in Commonwealth countries, in terms of food supply and demand by the varying population, the number of on-going research projects, variety of literature output, and the secondary information services operating in the field. Discusses the variety of services provided by the Central Food Technological Research Institute as a National Information Centre in Food Science and Technology.

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S. V. Sangameswaran ¹, M. V. Gopinath ¹

Affiliations
1 Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore-570 013, IN

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Discusses the need and utility of directories of research in the field of Science and Technology Presents the helpfulness of compiling a directory of on-going research In the field of Food Science and Technology. Presents the methodology for compiling the directory for on-going research and an analysis of the data contained in the directory of on-going research projects in Food Science and Technology and related areas in India (1980) compiled by the Central Food Technological Research Institute (Mysore).

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B. Ramanna ¹, M. V. Gopinath ¹, S. V. Sangameswaran ¹

Affiliations
1 National Information Centre for Food Science and Technology, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, IN

Abstract

Dicusses the value of User Surveys to National Information Centre for Food Science. Adopts the questionnaire to survey of User's information needs. Information sources used, the value of photocopying facilities, translation services, are said to be popular. The respondents suggested for cumulative bibliographic services and commercial intelligence services.

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