ABSTRACT
Timely access to appropriate, quality information is often associated with power, progress and prosperity. The need for people to keep up with the latest developments in their areas of interest has therefore long been recognised. Similarly the threat of information overload has been recognised. For a number of years libraries have been providing their users with current awareness services (CAS) to help them keep track of developments. Unlike retrospective search services, which search backwards for information published within a specific period, CAS cover information as it is published and then bring it to users’ attention.
