As part of the Library's Bicentennial celebration, the Science, Technology and Business Division has published an additional subject bibliography in its "Tracer Bullet" series. "Science and Technology in 18th Century America" is a 24-page guide to a variety of materials and sources in the collections of the Library of Congress, which is helpful in researching science, invention, technology and medicine during this period in history.
Not intended to be a comprehensive bibliography, this guide is designed to put the reader "on target" -- as the name of the series implies. There are suggested subject headings under which books can be located in the Library's card, book, and online catalogs. Also included are references to introductory works, basic texts, and numerous specialized titles, including biographies and bibliographies, books for younger readers, and a guide to Internet sources.
All Tracer Bullets from 1989 to the present, as well as a some earlier issues, are accessible on SCTB Online at lcweb2.loc.gov/sctb or on the Science Reading Room home page on the Library's Web site at www.loc.gov/rr/scitech.
The printed publication is free, and may be obtained by writing to the Science, Technology, and Business Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 20540, or by calling (202) 707-5664. A list is available of many other Tracer Bullets on a range of subjects in science, technology and medicine.