1. IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency Dobrica Savić Nuclear Information Section (NIS) April 2012 1 World information trends and impact on the Nuclear Information Section

2. IAEA Growing demand for open and free web access to STI Discovery and use of STI on ever-increasing use of mobile devices Navigating complex data resources to meet very specific user needs Finding relevant, high quality, and trustworthy information sources Real-time access to full-texts electronic resources Need for powerful data mining systems and highly aggregated information Demand for advice combining information professionals and subject specialists Integration of global scientific and technical information networks Diminishing availability of financial resources 2

3. IAEA Organization: full integration of INIS and the IAEA Library Finances: optimal use of available resources and removal of any duplication Staff: high level technology savant information professionals Access: better access to available information resources Restrictions: unrestricted access to the Agency information sources IT: powerful computer systems and applications capable of fast data mining and information aggregation Change management: quick adoption of new technologies and methodologies Information: integrated cross-department and international networks and partnerships Cooperation: Strong link between information professionals and subject specialists 3

4. IAEA Use INIS Google-based Collection Search application to integrate other internal and external information resources, databases and networks Develop data mining and information aggregation applications and capabilities Improve existing and assist with building new information infrastructure in Member States to support new trends and requirements Invest in training and development of existing human resources and acquire new talent Develop channels for easier communication and nuclear information exchange between users, information professionals and subject specialists Review the coverage of INIS and Library collections to align them with the Agency priorities and world trends 4