Annual "That was the year that was" article

Nancy Lambert (nela@chevron.com)
Thu, 07 Nov 1996 16:07:01 -0800

I'm working on my annual round-up article of developments in sci-tech
and patent online information in 1996, for my column "The Better
Mousetrap" in SEARCHER Magazine. This year, I'd like to throw it open
for contribs. That is, I welcome suggestions from any of you --
searchers, database producers, online hosts, lawyers, examiners, etc.,
etc. (with one notable exception who shall remain nameless) -- on new or
changed patent and sci-tech information resources or online capabilities
that you want me to be sure to mention. You don't need to provide the
details, but references to where I can find the details would be
helpful. If I incorporate your suggestion(s), I'll include your name in
the credits. Try to get back to me over the next week.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to welcome Bob Buntrock as
co-author of "The Better Mousetrap." Bob will write on sci-tech
information resources, leaving me free to concentrate on patent
information (which I've tended to do anyway). His first column
(deadline December 15) will deal with CD-ROM products, and he will also
welcome input.

Thanks much in advance!

Nancy Lambert
nela@chevron.com