Direct patron assistance is available at all times and telephone and mail information requests are handled by library staff whenever possible. The library also acts as a referral point for subject experts or organizations more qualified than staff personnel to respond to a specific request. The library also subscribes to several CD-ROM databases including PestBank, ChemBank, Agricola, and Wildlife Worldwide. Subject, author or other search keys may be used to access literature citations, full-text printouts, or current awareness capabilities. Publications Center publications produced by IS and distributed by the library include the NWRC Research Update, the NWRC Annual Publication List, and the NWRC Annual Highlights Report.
Copies are available through the library.
The National Wildlife Research Center Archive is part of the Information Services Project. Its mission was expanded in 1991 to include all scientific studies as well as other important collections of research materials. The NWRC Archives collects the official copy of many research and research-related materials. Contact the Archive staff for information on training in GLP archiving standards. Training is conducted periodically Records Management - Archive staff assist NWRC employees in the implementation of records management policies and procedures, including records disposition.