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| Paper: |
Making Space for Specialized Astronomy Resources |
| Volume: |
377, Library and Information Services in Astronomy V: Common Challenges, Uncommon Solutions |
| Page: |
188 |
| Authors: |
MacMillan, D. |
| Abstract: |
With the growth of both free and subscription-based resources, articles on astronomy have never been easier to find. Locating the best and most current materials for any given search, however, now requires multiple tools and strategies dependent on the query. An analysis of the tools currently available shows that while astronomy is well-served by Google Scholar, Scopus and Inspec, its literature is best accessed through specialized resources such as ADS (Astrophysics Data System). While no surprise to astronomers, this has major implications for those of us who teach information literacy skills to astronomy students and work in academic settings where astronomy is just one of many subjects for which our non-specialist colleagues at the reference desk provide assistance. This paper will examine some of the implications of this analysis for library instruction, reference assistance and training, and library webpage development. |
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