On-line Literature Searches
A literature search is one way to answer a reference question you may have. With access to over 500 subject-specific databases, we can provide you with a list of articles or patents on a research subject of interest.
On-line literature searches can locate:
- Recent and retrospective technical literature in science/technology and related fields
- Patent or trademark information from U.S. or foreign databases
- Directory information on specific companies or industries, or hazardous materials
Some examples of recent literature searches include:
- toxic effects of aluminum on aquatic wildlife
- review articles on conductive polymers
- new materials for hydraulic hoses
A few of the on-line resources that we can search include:
- Chemical Abstracts®
- Claims®/U.S. Patents Abstracts
- EI Compendex* Plus (Engineering Index)™
- EMBASE™
- MEDLINE®
- Metadex®
- TRADEMARKSCAN®- U.S. Federal
- Water Resources Abstracts
Most literature searches average $100-150, but can be significantly more or less. The minimum cost is $25.
