Perspectives on information overload
David Bawden
(Department of Information Science, City University, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB)
Clive Holtham
(City University Business School, City University, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB)
Nigel Courtney
(City University Business School, City University, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB)
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Abstract
Information overload is by no means a new concept, but has come to prominence during the last decade. This paper reviews the nature and causes of overload, and considers possible solutions, both organisational and technical, and its relevance to the information professional.
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Citation
Bawden, D., Holtham, C. and Courtney, N. (1999), "Perspectives on information overload", Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 51 No. 8, pp. 249-255. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006984
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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