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From information statics to information dynamics. The developing world has no alternative

K S Warren1

  • 1Picower Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, New York, USA.

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Traditional libraries are static paper systems, while electronic systems offer dynamic, space-saving information access. Developing nations can bypass static infrastructure to adopt efficient digital information systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Information Science
  • Library Science
  • Digital Humanities

Background:

  • Libraries have historically been static, paper-based information systems.
  • Exponential growth of scientific literature has outpaced traditional library capacity.
  • Vast investments in static libraries have hindered the adoption of electronic systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the evolution of information systems from static to dynamic models.
  • To highlight the limitations of traditional libraries in managing scientific literature.
  • To explore the potential for developing nations to adopt advanced electronic information systems.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of static (paper) and dynamic (electronic) information systems.
  • Historical review of information storage and dissemination methods.

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  • Assessment of the impact of infrastructure on information system development.

    • Main Results:

    • Static libraries struggle with the exponential growth of information, leading to unread and uncited literature.
    • The developed world's investment in static infrastructure impedes electronic system development.
    • Developing nations, lacking static infrastructure, can transition directly to efficient electronic systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Electronic systems represent a more efficient and scalable future for information management.
    • The transition from static to dynamic information systems is crucial for scientific progress.
    • Developing countries have a unique opportunity to lead in adopting advanced digital information infrastructure.