Selected computerized current awareness services and literature searches in the physical sciences are listed. The information given includes type of literature in each data base, time period covered, prices, and sources of availability. (1 reference) (Authors)

Describes the broad scope of publications and information content in both printed and computer-readable versions of Chemical Abstracts Service Source Index (CASSI), including special characteristics, growth rates, and the use of CASSI as a union list. A discussion of the uses of CASSI which are possible through searching the computer-readable file…

Regional population networks identified and discussed include APLIC, POPINFORM, and POPLINE (North America and Europe), DOCPAL (Latin America), ESCAP (Asia), and PIDSA (Africa). Brief discussion of the POPINS proposal which appears to be emerging as a model program is also included. (JPF)

Discusses access to editorial cartoons, including the importance and worth of editorial cartoons; sources, including newspapers, museums, and special cartoon collections; indexing and classification; subject access; indexing by illustrator and subject; technology and access, including digital data; access to special collections; and access to…

Presents an overview of the types of information and information sources available in the field of atmospheric sciences. Included are major library collections; organizations; government programs, including air pollution control regulations; electronic databases; and networking resources. Addresses are provided for all sources, and definitions of…