These experts are referred to as editors and are selected from throughout the nation, from both the public and private sectors. This process results in an excellent and comprehensive resource that brings the best expertise in the nation to bear on the knowledge needs of that user.
Infobase building is a year-round effort.
All contributors are asked to provide hard copy as well as electronic files of their new materials to the ADDS Center as they become available. These materials are divided into subject matter or type of material categories at the laboratory, and distributed to lead and supporting editors along with a decision label for each document. Under leadership of the lead editor for that domain area, review the material, select the appropriate documents to include in the infobase and identify missing materials that should be developed for the infobase. If you are aware of other appropriate documents that have not yet been provided, obtain these and evaluate for possible use. If a document is outside the expertise of the current editors, obtain outside reviewers to evaluate the material.