S. V. Sangarneswaran ¹, Ranjita Chandran ¹

Affiliations
1 NICFOS, Central Food Technology Research Institute, Mysore 570 013, IN

Abstract

It has been proposed to develop a computer-based information service at the National Information Centre for Food Science and Technology forming part of the Central Food Technology Research Institute (CFTRI) at Mysore. Before initiating the programme a users 'survey has been conducted to assess the users' acceptability of computer-based information services in food science and technology. It was found that in a nutshell majority of respondents conveyed their willingness to use the services.

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Ranjita Chandran ¹, B. S. Ramananda ¹

Affiliations
1 Central Technical Information Centre, R&D Centre (Metal Cutting), HMT Limited, Bangalore-560 031, IN

Abstract

The role of information worker in the computer environment is discussed. Various steps involved in the computer based Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) and generating Comparative Product Profile (COPP) are analysed. Some of the computer techniques and tools are examined and their application in design and development of SDI and COPP systems are highlighted. Concludes that the knowledge and skills of handling computers for information dissemination and retrieval should form an essential component of Information science.

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