Re: Information overload

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Date:         Wed, 22 Jan 1992 07:35:08 EST
From:         "Mr. Chuck Blunt" <BLUNTCR@SNYCENVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Information overload
In-Reply-To:  Message of Tue, 21 Jan 1992 15:01:52 -0700 from <AXPBBGS@UICVMC>

I believe that Bernie Sloan's question is valid and fundamental to the
effective evolution of the NREN and the supporting infrastructure that will be
necessary.  While I am not a professional librarian, I try to follow the broad
developments in my field of Information Technology...to say that the technology
and the applications of this expanding technology is exploding is almost an
understatement.  Thus the information about "information creation, movement and
management" is also exploding.   As in all things, there is much hype and mis-
understanding about what is real as well as much pertinent and informative
material being published.  Separating the wheat from the chaff is getting more
difficult.  It has often been said that we need more quality and a little less
quantity, but the competitive pressures to advertise and publish cuts against
this wish.   Not sure that we can stem the flood, but we certainly can provide
ways to further sift and highlight quality work and innovation that should be
further examined.  Certainly, discussion lists (like this one) help.
 
                                                      Chuck Blunt
                                                      Assoc. Vice Chancellor
                                                      State University of
                                                      New York

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