Book Evaluation - Global Science & Technology Information: A New Spin On Access

Citation

Wagner, C. S., & Allison, Y. (1999). Global Science & Technology Information: A New Spin On Access. Santa Monica, CA: RAND.

Strategy

I found the book through the online NetLibrary database. I searched Information Science in the search field and was provided with a list of books. I felt the book would be useful since the main topic pertains to technology information and new ways of access.

Rationale for Selection

Before reviewing the book, from the title and table of contents alone, I felt this book would be useful for research because it contains information on why technology has become a significant part of our world and industries and also how it has developed into another world of information and transferring information and ideas. The book also includes tables and charts that relate stats.

General Evaluation

The book gives general information on technology information and different ways information is being accessed now. The book is in report form since it is providing statistics and answers to questions at hand. The book gives report findings under the National Science Foundation. The intended audience is anyone wanting to know relevant information on the topic. The book was published in 1999 so it is somewhat current but not necessarily up to date since it is involving technology; technology is improving and altering everyday at multiplying levels

Example Strategy

For finding information I used the table of contents. The electronic source contained five chapters and within the reading, information was divided into sections headed by other topics. For example, in the second chapter, there is a section headed Meeting the Japanese Challenge: The Second Transition.

Summary

The book contains general information on why technology information has developed over the years globally and how improved ways of access help change the ways we view and communicate information. It also gives answers to question that users and potential users may want to know about technology assessment. Pertaining to my research, it included information on accessing new technology and how information science is significant in our world. I felt the book could have gave more insight on some topics but it was more of a general explanation of why we need technology information.

I chose not to amend my question. I was provided with information that was relevant to both aspects of my question.