An indispensable resource for anyone wanting to create, maintain, improve, understand, or use the diverse information resources within a sci-tech library. Providing cutting-edge practices and tools in library and information science as well as a historical perspective on science and technology resources, Science and Technology Resources: A Guide for Information Professionals and Researchers begins with an overview of the nature of sci-tech literature, the information-seeking behavior of scientists and engineers, and an examination of the research cycle. Each of the 12 chapters focuses on a specific format, showcasing specific examples and representative resources in current practice. This practical guide will be invaluable to librarians, information specialists, engineering and science professionals, and students interested in acquiring a practical knowledge of science and technology resources. The comprehensive subject bibliographies provide a sci-tech library administrator with the resources to develop and maintain an effective science, technology, and engineering collection.

Researchers in the field of engineering or physical sciences resort to experimental methods and/or simulation approaches as a part of their work. This book provides the relevant concepts and methods in a cohesive manner. Organized into eighteen chapters, the book covers the basic concepts of research and the research process, and guides researchers to develop adequate skills and capabilities to prepare papers for publication in refereed journals, to write synopses of their research work and to face the oral examination and defend their theses confidently.