Current Awareness Service (CAS)

Current Awareness Service (CAS)  

Current Awareness Service (CAS) is a type of service provided by libraries, information centers, and other organizations to keep users informed about new and updated information in their areas of interest. CAS is designed to help users stay up-to-date with the latest research, news, and developments in their field by providing timely and relevant information.

A CAS can take many forms, including email newsletters, alerts, RSS feeds, or other methods of delivering information to users. For example, a user interested in environmental science may subscribe to a CAS that delivers a daily email of the latest research articles, news articles, and policy updates related to their field.

Another example of a CAS is an RSS feed that is updated regularly with new articles and information relevant to a particular field. Users can subscribe to the feed and receive notifications each time new information is added, allowing them to stay current with the latest developments in their field.