Definition
A professional skilled in assisting individuals with complex information needs, involving not just finding sources but also evaluating, cross-referencing, and synthesising information to create new knowledge.
Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)
This role serves as the ideal metaphor and operational model for how the memex system is designed to function, moving beyond simple search to active intellectual work on behalf of the user.
Key properties or components
- information expertise
- cross-referencing
- synthesis of knowledge
- contradiction resolution
- curation
Contradictions or debates
None.