Scandinavian Inter-Library Co-operation in Computer-Based SDI Services and the Online Use of INIS for User Training

Technological university libraries in the Scandinavian countries often have a dual function as university libraries and as national central libraries of technology. This applies to Helsinki University of Technology Library which, in conformity with statutory law, extends its services to any institution, enterprise or individual requiring scientific and technical information. The national responsibility includes library services and information services as well as user training. The daily routine therefore includes the provision of reference services and manual literature searches for industrial users. These, however, do not satisfy the current awareness needs of scientists and engineers engaged in research and development.