Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question not answered here please contact our WNC Help Desk.

1. Who provides the information to WNC? How timely is it?
2. About NTIS?
3. Are all of the articles in full text?
4. Are foreign language articles included in WNC?
5. Will other sources of information be added to WNC?
6. How to access World News Connection®?
7. Is the daily data feed that creates WNC available?

Who provides the information to WNC? How timely is it?   top of page
The Open Source Center (OSC), a U.S. government agency, monitors and collects news and information from thousands of non-U.S. media sources. In cooperation with OSC, the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, makes this information available electronically through World News Connection®. The information is fed to NTIS every government working day.

About NTIS?   top of page
Read the description about NTIS at the NTIS web site.

Are all of the articles in full text?   top of page
Most of the articles included in WNC are in full-text format. Some are excerpted and are noted as such.

Are foreign language articles included?   top of page
WNC contains articles which have been translated into English from other languages.

Are new sources of information added to WNC?   top of page
New sources of information are added on a continual basis. NTIS makes a concerted effort to secure publisher permissions. Because of copyright considerations, articles cannot be included into WNC until an arrangement is made with the source.

How to access World News Connection®?   top of page
Dialog, a leading worldwide provider of online-based information, has entered into partnership with NTIS to provide a new search interface for WNC. Through this partnership Dialog is maintaining WNC’s global comprehensiveness and timeliness, while enhancing the functionality and overall look. Go to wnc.dialog.com

Is the hourly data feed (2 x) that creates WNC available?   top of page
NTIS leases the WNC data feed on a restricted basis for online search systems only. See the leasing opportunities page for more information.