An Analysis of the Use of Available On-Line Technical Literature Data Bases for Materials Research.
Abstract
On-line literature searching has been offered for over two years to scientists and engineers of the Air Force Materials Laboratory. Initially, it took several months to get the on-line literature searching program well started through publicity and use by key people. Now on-line literature searching has become firmly established as a vital and integral part of the range of information services provided by the Materials Documentation Center (MDC). To provide some understanding of how on-line services are being used, the organization and missions of the Air Force Materials Laboratory are described. The searches performed over the reporting period were analyzed by Division and Branch in terms of the major data bases used and the frequency of use. As expected, the more research and development-oriented groups were heavy users. The Systems Support Division, an applications-oriented group, was the heaviest overall user. Other support and applications groups used on-line services less frequently, but sufficiently often to demonstrate the value of these services to them.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA035399
Entities
People
- Frederic L. Scheffler
- Jacqueline F. March
Organizations
- University of Dayton Research Institute