Who's Afraid of Those Big Bad Patents?

The author emphasizes the necessity for science and technology (sci-tech) librarians to be knowledgeable about patents. She points out that most sci-tech librarians teach students about searching the patent literature but adds that there are librarians who are reluctant to do so. She cites that eve...

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Main Author: Linda Shackle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Alberta Library 2009-05-01
Series:Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship
Online Access:https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/istl/index.php/istl/article/view/2484
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