PDFRE2 | In this context, our key aim in the case studies we report on here has been to improve understanding of information use in the life sciences, and to provide a broader and deeper base of evidence to inform discussions about how information policy and practice can most effectively be supported and improved | Our key conclusion, therefore, is that the policies and strategies of research funders and information service providers must be informed by an understanding of the exigencies and practices of different research communities. Only thus will they be effective in optimizing the use and exchange of information, and in ensuring that they are scientifically productive and cost-effective |

Contents
Executive summary 4
1. Introduction 8
2. Summary of findings 12
3. Case studies 14
-- Figure 1: Information flow map for animal genetics and animal disease genetics (case study 1)
-- Figure 2: Information flow map for transgenesis in the chick and development of the chick embryo (case study 2)
-- Figure 3: Information flow map for epidemiology of zoonotic diseases (case study 3)
-- Figure 4: Information flow map for neuroscience (case study 4)
-- Figure 5.1: Information flow map for systems biology (case study 5)– computing-based process
-- Figure 5.2: Information flow map for systems biology (case study 5)
-- Figure 6: Information flow map for regenerative medicine (case study 6) –lab-based process
-- Figure 7: Information flow map for botanical curation (case study 7)
-- 1: Animal genetics and animal diseases 14
-- 2: Transgenesis in the chick and development of the chick embryo 16
-- 3: Epidemiology of zoonotic diseases 18
4: Neuroscience 20
5: Systems Biology 22
6: Regenerative medicine 26
7: Botanical curation 28
4. Overall observations 32
-- Diagram 1: ‘Impressionistic’ taxonomy of case study research data
5. Information lifecycle 36
-- Figure 2: Knowledge Transfer Cycle
6. Implications for institutional information services 46
7. Policy challenges and recommendations 50
8. References 55

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RT - Information
BT - Peer Review
NT - Collaboration
UF - This is a report on patterns of information use and exchange among researchers in the life sciences, providing insights into their practices and recommendations for improving information policy and support.
SN - (This entry does not reference a hierarchical list)