Abilities of Information Worker for Information Analysis and Consolidation

Abstract

An information worker requires extraordinary skills in bringing out an information analysis product. The basic requirements like, identification of similarities and non-similarities of various parameters, critical assessment of parameter from the point of view of users, knowledge of scientific/technological, economic and other relevant features so as to present the information concisely, are described. The case study pertains to 'PRODUCT FOCUS' an information analysis product of the Central Technical Information Centre, HMT Limited. It illustrates the knowledge and skills required of an information worker.