| ID | 044527 |
| Title Proper | Key library services for researchers: The role of hidden, selective dissemination of information (SDI) in fact-finding and implementation |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Rasheed Ahmed Muhammad Rafiq |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Library services have grown more important in academic research, helping academics access curated, high-quality content. Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) is beneficial to research among the various services supplied. This often-overlooked tool distributes useful, personalized information to researchers. The idea behind the founding of SDI was that researchers, burdened with academic resources, require swift and precise data for fact-finding and implementation. This study examines SDI's many roles in library services, notably its hidden yet crucial function in helping scholars. Algorithms, metadata, and user preferences help SDI systems identify and filter valuable information from massive scholarly collections. This helps researchers identify relevant studies, methodologies, and trends that a typical search query may miss. This study analyses how SDI improves fact-finding accuracy and efficiency in library services, allowing researchers to make educated decisions and confidently apply results. The report also explores how SDI may break down silos, spark new ideas, and promote creativity in cooperation and interdisciplinary research. We also discuss librarians' role as information curators and SDI facilitators, as they manage complex information systems and assist researchers in navigating the information environment. Finally, they discuss privacy, information overload, and access to diverse and inclusive sources, emphasizing SDI's ethical aspects in current research. This report highlights SDI's hidden but crucial function in libraries, boosting research productivity and creating a more dynamic and integrated academic community. |
| `In' analytical Note | In International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research 2025-01-01 [Vol. 11 Issue. 1]. 2025-01-01.--(001.42) pg. 16-31 |
| Journal Source | International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research 2025-01 11, 1 |
| Classification Number | 025 |