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Science.gov: gateway to government science information.
1George F. Smith Library of the Health Sciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey 07101-2754, USA. fitzparb@umdnj.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|April 15, 2010
Summary
Science.gov offers a unified search across over 40 U.S. government scientific databases. This resource provides access to millions of research results and science information, with search tips included.
Area of Science:
- Government Science Information
- Scientific Databases
- Research Results
Background:
- Limited accessibility to diverse U.S. government scientific data.
- Need for a centralized portal for scientific research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Science.gov as a comprehensive scientific information resource.
- To provide guidance on effectively searching government scientific databases.
Main Methods:
- Overview of the Science.gov portal.
- Explanation of its integration with over 40 scientific databases.
- Description of access to 200 million pages of science information.
Main Results:
- Science.gov consolidates access to extensive U.S. government scientific research.
- Users can perform single queries across multiple databases.
- The portal connects users to a vast repository of scientific findings.
Conclusions:
- Science.gov is an invaluable tool for accessing U.S. government scientific research.
- The portal simplifies the discovery of science information and research results.
- Basic search strategies can enhance user experience and information retrieval.
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