MathSciNet contains many resources not available on the CD-ROM disks for MathSci. The CD-ROM disk version for MathSci is also available for use in the Library, and serves as a backup for those times when the network is experiencing problems. The Internet is a rich source of information in mathematics. The availablility of a number of search engines on the Library Home Page enables all members of the Brown Community to visit and interact with mathematicians and mathematics sites around the world. Instruction in the use of the Internet is provided by the Library Staff on a periodically scheduled basis.
Individual instruction is available any time the Reference Desk is staffed.
Some of the literature of Mathematics is also available on Science Citation Index on CD-ROM disks, which are available for use in the Sciences Library, and which allow a user to do cited reference searching. Since there is a limited amount of funds available for subscriptions to new titles, the Library encourages the input of the faculty who are engaged in instruction and research to recommend titles which are no longer needed, and to inform us of new areas of research and new courses being offered. Any member of the Brown community has the privilege of suggesting titles for inclusion in the Library collections. Although the current income is not large, it should, in future years, grow to be an important source of funding.