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Giving way to Google

Published:2006-03-01 Issue:2 Volume:30 Page:97-99
ISSN:1468-4527
Container-title:Online Information Review
language:en
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Author:

Gorman G.E.

Abstract

PurposeThis paper aims to look into why there is an increasing number of library clients that are deserting their traditional knowledge store for something that is much more user‐friendly – Google.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on the author's own knowledge and expertise.FindingsOpines that there is no contest in the head‐to‐head battle for information services supremacy and that Google Scholar, with its information “now” and “fast” beats others hands down.Originality/valueThis paper will be of interest to researchers and academics and those in the information field.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Library and Information Sciences,Computer Science Applications,Information Systems

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