Putting the Social in Software and Networking: An Editorial     

Necia Parker-Gibson 《Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian》2013,32(3):1-6

This article offers a practical approach to locating and understanding unexpected sources of current information in industrial relations from four groups; non-profit, policy research associations; professional and trade associations; advocacy and lobby organizations; and private, profit-making agencies. These organizations are actively involved in sponsoring educational programs, updating standard news items, conducting surveys, plotting trends, stating policy concerns, reviewing legislation, and interpreting statistical data. Much of the important research and information generation in labor economics, benefits planning, affirmative action, human resources development, and other key areas can be traced to these organizations. A method for enriching collection development in industrial relations is offered, and a new reference strategy is suggested which emphasizes organizations rather than reference books as sources of information.  相似文献