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Bioinformatics and the Library and Information Science Community

Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147 002 Indiaharry{at}pbi.ac.in,hps253@yahoo.co.uk

Discusses the emergence of bioinformatics in the last three decades as a result of the convergence of networks and genetics. Though a variety of definitions and descriptions of bioinformatics are available, a cross-disciplinary definition eludes. The paper emphasizes that the core activities of library and information science can be of immense value in advancing the theoretical foundations of this emerging subject, as well as developing the mechanisms and tools for quality biomedical information in a timely manner. The creation, management, and dissemination of biomedical knowledge and information for both specialists and for laymen is a challenge and an opportunity for library and information professionals to broaden their professional horizons and to generate new knowledge in the process.

IFLA Journal, Vol. 31, No. 4, 333-341 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0340035205061398


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