Monday, November 24, 2008

Social media as an academic tool

I was interested to see this article ("2collab study reveals the future of social media will build friendships and support scientific discovery"
in the latest Elsevier "Library Connect" issue.

Abstract:
Scientists and researchers are using social media, but mostly for professional reasons. And according to a recent survey conducted by Elsevier’s A&G Products Group, which manages 2collab, Elsevier’s research collaboration platform, over 50% of scientific, technical and medical information specialists working in academia and government organizations believe social networking will play a key role in shaping the future of research.

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