The role of information professionals in geoscience data management : a western Australian perspective

The role of information professionals in geoscience data management : a western Australian perspective

The research project investigated the role of information professionals in geoscience data management. Data management professionals in organisations which generate geoscience data across the government, academic and corporate sectors in Western Australia were surveyed. The results indicate that whi...

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Published in:LIBRES (Kent, Ohio) Vol. 22; no. 2; p. 1
Main Author: Johnson, Vanessa E
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Singapore Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information, Nanyang Technological University 01-09-2012
Subjects:
Data base management
Earth science
Information professionals
Professional development
Western Australia Australia
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Summary:The research project investigated the role of information professionals in geoscience data management. Data management professionals in organisations which generate geoscience data across the government, academic and corporate sectors in Western Australia were surveyed. The results indicate that while information professionals were engaged in managing a range of geoscience data and see opportunities to expand their role, the extent of their involvement and the type of data they manage was impacted by their knowledge base, organisational structures, and stakeholder attitudes toward data management. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1058-6768
1058-6768
DOI:10.32655/LIBRES.2012.2.2