The Library customizes support by providing select services on a consulting, fee-for-service basis, creating tailored solutions for a variety of research-specific issues. Complex searches, easier access, dedicated information liaisons, more efficient tracking, and better information management are some of the ways we can help improve your research efforts.

Our custom services are affordable, and can be charged to internal accounts. The NIH Library's custom services include:

Database Development
Advice on designing and developing your own reprint and reference databases to better organize collections for quick and easy retrieval.

In-Depth Literature Searches
Customized assistance--instruction and guidance in choosing appropriate databases and developing search strategies tailored to your specific work group.

Journal Management
NIH Library can order and track your journals and newspapers.

Reading Room Management
Library technician services to keep your on-site literature resources organized and easy to use.

Resource-Focused Web Pages
Develop, update, and maintain a web page that includes frequently used research tools, databases, online journals, internet sites with breaking news, listservs, and statistical resources that are relevant to your work.