To what extent is scientific information automated in Spain?

Abstract

A survey of the Spanish scene concerning the automation of scientific information is presented. The article is structured as two main parts. The first one explains the introduction and use of foreign automated databases, while the second one is an account of what is going on in Spain to create databases and databanks. The type and characteristics of databases that are automated or in the stage of automation, the Institutions involved and the progress in the automation of Spanish libraries are described. It is stressed that for the development and coordination of the different initiatives and isolated efforts aiming at an effective national information system, support by the government is absolutely necessary.

Citation

Mendez, A. (1983), "To what extent is scientific information automated in Spain?", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 17 No. 4, pp. 193-203. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb046864