Selective Dissemination of Information

library (SDI) (From Library Science) SDI is a current

awareness system which alerts you to the latest publications

in your specified field(s) of interest.

A user registers at such a system with keywords representing

his or her fields of interest, called a search profile. When

new publications matching the search profile appear, the

system informs the user of them instantly, periodically or

upon request. Some systems may also be able to inform the

user if changes in already notified publications occur.

Health Science Library SDI. FIZ KarlsruheScientific Service Institution.

(1997-03-10)