Abstract:

Owing to the lack of mature process and pattern of the information management in think tank construction in China, this article investigates information management practice in Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) which is a distinguished think tank in U.S., in order to provide reference for the construction of Think tank in China. It uses network survey, literature survey and case study method to research the management mode on information organization, information publication, intelligence analysis, publication management etc. in the CIA’s digital library. Finally, it finds that CIA is advanced on the information management of theory, technology and process, and the practical experience of information management is summarized to the think tank construction in our country.

Key words: Central intelligence agency, 　Information resource management, 　Information organization, 　Think tank construction, 　Think tank service