Subject Information Gateways as the Scholars’ Pathways for Avoiding the Internet Chaos: New Prospects and Challenges for LIS Professionals

Abstract

Describes the emergence of Subject Information Gateways as the pathways for finding and accessing authentic and scholarly digital information sources and other resources in different media and formats that are available on the Internet. Highlights the role and significance of Subject Information Gateways in the present era of chaotic proliferation of information on the Internet. Draws attention to the prospects and challenges confronting the library and information profession, and suggests some methods that can be adopted by library and information professionals for promoting the use of Subject Information Gateways.