The Introduction and Role of SciFinder(TM), a Unique End-User Search Tool, in the Pharmaceutical Company

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Computer Requirements
  • Hardware
  • System Requirements
• Database Coverage
• Tasks/Types of Searches
• Post Processing and Output
• Future Development

CASE HISTORY

• Team Communication
• Prototype Development
• Alpha Testing: Nov. 1993 - Oct. 1994
  • Nov. 1993: Version 1.0
  • Mar. 1994: Version 1.5
  • Jun. 1994: Version 2.0
• Beta Testing: Oct. 1994 - Mar. 1995
  • Oct. 1994: Version 1.0
  • Jan. 1995: Version 2.0
  • Mar. 1995: Version 3.0
  • Apr. 1995: Launch

DISCUSSION

• User Comments
• Support Issues

CONCLUSION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

BIBLIOGRAPHY

* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Pauline P. Arisumi, 2800 Plymouth Rd., Research Library, Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Research, Division of Warner-Lambert Co., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USA. Telephone: (313) 996-4529 Fax: (313) 996-7008 E-Mail: arisump@aa.wl.com.

If you have any comments or would like to share your experiences with SciFinder(TM), please mail them to Pauline Arisumi, Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis.