Beatty W K
Arch Ophthalmol. 1976 Jun;94(6):909-13. doi: 10.1001/archopht.1976.03910030449001.
The individual searching the literature of ophthalmology should not find this a time-consuming or frustrating activity. The basic guides to the literature are described, and methods for obtaining information are outlined. The value of orienting oneself to each guide before using it is stressed. Special attention in this communication is given to locating current material; however, guides for searching the older literature are presented also. Since several computerized searching services can be helpful, their programs are briefly described; addresses are given for current prices and additional information. Some of the online services may be accessible in your local or regional medical library. When you become conversant with these guides and methods you will be able to find more information than before, and you will be able to find it more quickly.
眼科文献检索者不应觉得这是一项耗时或令人沮丧的活动。文中描述了文献的基本指南，并概述了获取信息的方法。强调了在使用每个指南之前熟悉它的重要性。本文特别关注查找当前资料；不过，也提供了检索旧文献的指南。由于几种计算机化检索服务可能会有所帮助，因此简要介绍了它们的程序；还给出了当前价格和更多信息的联系方式。一些在线服务在您当地或地区的医学图书馆可能可以使用。当您熟悉了这些指南和方法后，您将能够比以前找到更多信息，而且能更快地找到。
