Untangle
the Web with the Power of
On-line Literature Searching
An on-line literature search can be a powerful and cost-effective
way to find publications on a subject you need to explore. WTS
can save you time and money with a search of the appropriate databases
to answer your research questions.
WTS
can access the hundreds of subject-specific databases provided
by Dialog and STN®. We're able to search many databases simultaneously
to produce a powerful and comprehensive search for you. We also
offer monthly or bimonthly current awareness updates. These searches
help you keep up with the most recent developments in technology,
or the latest US or foreign patents. They can be a valuable tool
for competitive intelligence.
With
many years of on-line searching experience, we can provide a quick
and economical search for you. As with our document delivery services,
we deliver the information to you fast-within 24 to 48 hours.
Some
of the typical questions we receive:
·
Recent foreign patents for diabetes drugs
· Market trends in the food flavoring industry
· Bioremediation of volatile organic compounds in groundwater
· New materials for hydraulic hoses
· Non-patent prior art searches.
How
much can a search cost? Our experience and skill help keep costs
down. Before we run a search, we'll discuss a cost limit that's
comfortable for you. Most literature searches we perform average
$100-150, and rarely exceed $200. And, you pay by the search-
no deposits or subscription fees are necessary.
Contact
us today-click "On-line Literature Searches" on our
website's menu, and scroll down to the "Literature Search
Request Form." Or, give us a call at 608/262-5913.
We're
Not Just Tech, We're Not Just Wisconsin
What's
in a name?
"Wisconsin
TechSearch" may imply that we only serve Wisconsin and we
only work with technical information.
Although
WTS specializes in engineering and technical information, we utilize
the strong collections of the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
including:
- Biomedical
Sciences
- Agricultural
and Life Sciences
- Engineering
- Chemistry
and Physical Sciences
- Business
and Law
And,
just because "Wisconsin" is in our name, does not mean
that we only serve Wisconsin clients or that we only use library
resources in the state. Last year, about half of our clients were
outside Wisconsin and we regularly obtain documents from outside
sources.
WTS
Helps Small Businesses
Wisconsin's
small technology businesses now have access to one of North America's
largest research library collections through a partnership program
among WTS, the UW-Extension's Small Business Development Center,
the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Small Business
Administration.
The
Wisconsin Technical Information Partnership, WisTIP, is designed
specifically for entrepreneurs and technology companies, and offers
them access to information regarding science, business, law, medicine,
and engineering. WisTIP also offers grants up to $500 to cover costs
associated with using the service.
The
businesses may use WTS for services including current science and
technology literature searches, preliminary patent and trademark
searches, and delivery of journal articles, reports, and patents.
For
more information about the program, visit WisTIP at http://www.wistip.org.
New
Staff
Rachel
Watters joined the WTS staff as a librarian in October 2002.
Rachel graduated from UW-Madison's School of Library and Information
Studies in 1999, and worked for WTS from 1997-1999 as a student.
After graduation, she managed UW-Madison's Interlibrary Loan-Lending
operation until she came back to WTS. Rachel has a BA in History
from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN. She's glad to
be back at WTS and looks forward to the special challenges document
delivery service offers.
Where We're Exhibiting
Carolyn
Tweten, WTS Assistant Director, will take WTS on the road to
the American Association of Law Libraries annual conference, July
12-16, 2003 in Seattle. Carolyn welcomes a chance to chat with clients,
both current and future.
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