This directory lists the locations and capabilities of testing laboratories in the U.S. and abroad which perform services for a fee. This one-volume work will be useful to researchers in all disciplines. It thoroughly covers all types of U. S. government information. Subject areas such as climate, health, and environment are listed with descriptions of indexes, pamphlets, databases, and other items a researcher might need. Special chapters are dedicated to technical reports, patents and trademarks, and standards and specifications.
Many items discussed have samples shown on the same page.
For novice users, a chapter on how to conduct a search will help them get started. An appendix lists selected government agency addresses and phone numbers, and in some cases, bulletin board, gopher, and e-mail addresses. Another appendix lists selected publishers' addresses and phone numbers. Hackenberg Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry II, 1st ed. A. Katritzky, ed.