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| The scientific community has been information-centric for centuries. Initially relying upon oral and hand written methods of knowledge distribution, scientists found the advent of the printing press introduced new distribution channels in the form of books, almanacs and newsletters. Soon scientists were awash in information. Then, in 1655 with the publication of the first scholarly journal focused on abstracts of original research, scientists began to rely upon what are known as abstracting and indexing (A&I) services to manage information overload and ensure the broadest possible distribution of published research. Over the past century, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) has filled this critical role, expediting the flow of scholarly information in the chemical and related sciences. Since its inception in 1907, it has evolved with changes in technology and user expectations, and has taken a leadership role in the dissemination of scientific information. The author will discuss CAS' role and take a brief look at the challenges and opportunities that it now faces as young, born-digital researchers gradually come to dominate the scientific community. |
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Going With the Information Flow: Chemical Abstracts Service 100th Anniversary Presidential Symposium
8:30 AM-11:35 AM, Tuesday, August 21, 2007 BCEC -- 205 A/B, Oral
Presidential Event |