THE ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES INFORMATION CENTER
H. Thayne Johnson, Donald L. Grigsby · 1965
The function and use of the Electronic Properties Information Center is reviewed. An overview of the development of the Center since its inception in June 1961 is included. The modified coordinate index, the indexing philosophy and vocabulary, data evaluation and compilation, and the development of data processing techniques are covered in some detail. Approximately 17,000 publications have been acquired and indexed, and 2000 data sheets issued. The Center has also published technical reports on individual materials of current interest.