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NTIS Database (National Technical Information Service): About

A guide to all aspects of NTIS including content, searching, and viewing results on the new ProQuest platform.

Subject Coverage

  • Administration & Management
  • Aeronautics & aerodynamics
  • Agriculture
  • Behavior & society
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Computer sciences
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Environmental sciences
  • Health care
  • International trade
  • Library & information sciences
  • Materials sciences
  • Mathematical sciences
  • Medicine
  • Military sciences
  • Natural resources & earth sciences
  • Nuclear science
  • Physics
  • Regulations
  • Research administration
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation

Document Types

  • Conference Papers & Proceedings
  • Dissertations & Theses
  • Government & Official Publications
  • Journal Articles
  • Reports
  • Books
  • Other Sources

What is NTIS Database?

Containing millions of bibliographic records, this database is the preeminent resource for accessing the latest research sponsored by the United States and select foreign governments. The database represents billions of dollars in research. Contents include research reports, computer products, software, video cassettes, audio cassettes and more. Additionally, information is available from international government departments and other international organizations including those from Canada, Japan, the former Soviet Union, Western and Eastern European countries.

The complete electronic file dates back to 1964.

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