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Author(s):Nus, Jeff
Author Affiliation:Manager, Green Section Research
Title:How do we know what we know?: For decades, the Turfgrass Information File has been the turf industry's archive of the constant flow of turfgrass information
Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 49, No. 34, August 26 2011, p. 1-3.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Facility profile; Online services; Technology; Turfgrass Information Center; Turfgrass Information File; Turfgrass industry; United States Golf Association
Abstract/Contents:Profiles the Turfgrass Information File (TGIF), as well as the Turfgrass Information Center (TIC) at the Michigan State University Libraries in East Lansing, Michigan. Discusses the history of TGIF, stating that "the USGA [United States Golf Association] recognized the need to archive the constant flow of turfgrass research information gushing from turfgrass research programs across the nation." Details information on the work conducted at TIC by staff and student employees, and provides statistics on record creation and total searches by users. Mentions the TIC Endowment Fund, as well as the use and appreciation of donations to the center. Emphasizes that "'TIC and TGIF owe a great debt to Noer, Grau, and Beard, whose donations have made our turfgrass collection the most comprehensive in the world.'" Lists organizations and institutions that subscribe to TGIF, and concludes that, in regards to the future, "you can bet that whatever happens to the turfgrass industry, our descendants will be reading about it from information archived in TGIF."
Language:English
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Note:Reprint appears in Golf Course Management, 79(10) October 2011, p. 86, 88, 90, with variant title "Historians-in-chief"
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Nus, J. 2011. How do we know what we know?: For decades, the Turfgrass Information File has been the turf industry's archive of the constant flow of turfgrass information. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 49(34):p. 1-3.
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