The Library as an Information Broker

Abstract

Since the late 1960s, research oriented to broad, complex issues has given rise to information brokers, who package, validate, and evaluate data for clients on a cost-effective basis. They employ all fonns of technology-from the telephone to on-line searching. Such technology is now entering the home through home computers and video. Librarians should familiarize themselves with these new trends, benefit from them through their use, and seek for the development of a national information policy.