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[SIBIL: an information tool for the information retrieval on bioethics]
1Servizio Informatico, Documentazione, Biblioteca ed Attività Editoriali, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome. adriana.dracos@iss.it
Annali Dell'Istituto Superiore Di Sanita
|January 8, 2005
Summary
The SIBIL website offers an integrated system for Italian bioethics literature since 1995. It provides a comprehensive database and resources for researchers and professionals in bioethics.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Information Science
- Digital Humanities
Context:
- The need for accessible, organized bioethics information in Italy.
- The increasing volume of literature and activities in bioethics.
- The challenge of disseminating specialized knowledge to diverse audiences.
Purpose:
- To describe the features and functionalities of the SIBIL (Sistema Informativo per la Bioetica In Linea) website.
- To highlight SIBIL's role in collecting, indexing, and disseminating Italian bioethics literature.
- To present SIBIL as a valuable resource for understanding bioethical issues and activities.
Summary:
- SIBIL is an integrated electronic system for Italian bioethics literature since 1995, developed by the ISS.
- It features a comprehensive database, a bilingual thesaurus (1,600 terms), and information on national/international bioethics activities.
- The website targets a broad audience interested in bioethics, offering courses, meetings, and document access.
Impact:
- Enhances accessibility and discoverability of Italian bioethics research.
- Facilitates standardized organization of bioethical documents using a controlled vocabulary.
- Lays the groundwork for international collaboration and a potential European bioethics portal.