Main Library - Technology and Science

Technology and Science
Manager: Uzoma Onyemaechi
Email: uonyema@detroit.lib.mi.us
Phone: (313) 833.1450 Fax: (313) 833.6481

Description:
The Technology & Science Collection contains a variety of information sources -- books, periodicals, microforms, electronic and other formats related to subjects in science, technology and the technological arts ranging from Astronomy to Zoology.

Materials:
African American Scientist and Inventions
Reference books and pamphlets outline many of the discoveries, inventions and contributions in the fields of medicine and science made by African Americans. Some biographies and descriptions of inventions are included.

Science Fair
Technology & Science houses an extensive collection of science fair experiment books that cover all disciplines of the sciences, among which are electricity, chemistry, earth sciences, astronomy and biology. Books on science fair presentation are also available. Please click here for online resources.

Industry Standards
The Technology and Science Standards Collection contains the most recent editions of suggested standards provided by sponsoring organizations to help industry and business achieve uniformity of product or process. Current holdings may be verified by calling the Technology and Science Reference Desk at (313) 833-1450.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
DPL receives the SAE Technical Papers on microfiche. Papers, handbooks, indexes and proceedings from 1906 through the present are available and searchable through the SAE online database. A password is needed to use the online database which can be obtained from the librarian at the desk.

Government Documents
The Detroit Public Library is a U.S. Government Depository Library and receives documents from most U.S. government agencies. Documents are housed in several departments throughout the library. For more details concerning agencies and holdings specific to the Technology and Science Department please explore Government Documents. Please visit e-resources for online government information.

Health Resources
The Technology & Science Department provides books, journals, bibliographic information and electronic resources on health.

Detroit Community Aids Library
DCAL is an online resource providing current information on HIV and AIDS with special emphasis on Detroit and Southeastern Michigan. DCAL includes local support organizations, hotlines, computer networks and guidelines on testing and treatment.

Services:
Photocopying
Photocopies of journal articles or other library materials may be requested by contacting the Interlibrary Loan Dept. Public photocopy machines are $.10/page. Copy machines accept coins and one dollar bills.

Patents and Trademarks
The Detroit Public Library has participated in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Patent and Trademark Depository Library Program (PTDLP) since 1871. PTDL's disseminate patent and trademark information and support the diverse intellectual property needs of the public. Librarians provide instruction on patent and trademark searching as well as information regarding the patent and trademark application process. The Technology and Science Department maintains a collection of materials on intellectual property and the process of inventing.

Copyright Information
Copyright forms are available in the library free to the public. They can also be obtained at the websites of the US Copyright Office.Librarians are not permitted to help customers choose the appropriate form. Librarians will assist in locating and using copyright search tools, but will not perform copyright searches, or provide legal advice. The Library of Congress Information System, LOCIS, is available electronically for searching copyright registrations on, or after, January 1, 1978. The Catalog of Copyright Entries, available at Main Library in paper and micoform, may be used for searching older copyright registrations.

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