Locating machine-readable data files

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5435061

Olson, R J

More machine-readable data files (MRDFs) are being produced now than in the past by federal agencies specifically for public dissemination or as by-products of research and statistical report compilations. It is imperative that maximum use be made of existing data resources. Directories and clearinghouses of MRDFs, especially those maintained as updated, searchable databases, are available in many agencies to asisst users in locating and acquiring data files. However, there is a great variety among agencies in providing this service. Currently automated directory systems exist which utilize bibliographic based systems and, in addition, a proposed voluntary standard is available for use in describing MRDFs. To maximize the use of MRDFs, all agencies need to develop and maintain a directory of MRDFs. Some specific clearinghouses, directories, and agency sources of information are listed.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5435061
• Report Number(s): CONF-831117-1; ON: DE84003389
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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