Re: below, not everybody has access to literature searches, especially
those in non-university settings. I don't mind tossing back a few
suggestions, and when you consider the potential benefits of encouraging
a general interest in our field among students, it seems a paltry thing.
As scientists, we clearly need to do a better job of PR to convince the
general public, and thus funders, that what we do is worthwhile. Any
little gesture helps.
On 23 Mar 1995, Steve G. Kayes wrote:
> During the time that I have been a member of this group there have been
> several request for general literature citations, usually from high
> school students or undergraduate college students who are doing term
> papers and ask for help. I have chosen to use Max1603 as a seque to my
> feelings on this use of this forum. Max obviously is a professional and
> his question is focused AND prefaced by saying that he has not been able
> to find what he is looking for.
>> My concern here is why people can not find the information they
> want/need in the typical sources such as Medline/Medlars, BIOSIS, or any
> of the closely related databases? Not picking on Max who really has my
> sympathy for not finding on his own what he wants, is it our place to do
> literature searches for people who post to this group?
>> We all want people to appreciate the intramural side of life, but
> what do others think about this topic?
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>>> On 22 Mar 1995, Max1603 wrote:
>> > I am looking for seminars, workshops etc. on Cryptosporidium testing in
> > drinking
> > water. I haven't found any good references either, a couple of journal
> > articles, but nothing relevant for what I need.
> >
> > I work for a bottled water company as a Microbiologist and I need
> > information on
> > the effects of ozone, UV light, filtration etc. on the oocysts, as well as
> > information on filtration. I have limited experience in parasitology and
> > would like to obtain further training---any ideas??
> >
> > C.Herold
> > Phoenix, AZ
> >
> >
>>
