Adopt-A-Doc? is an on-demand service that provides individuals the option to sponsor the digitization of full-text DOE technical reports for a nominal fee, thus making important research broadly available via the World Wide Web.

How do I adopt a document?

Request to adopt a document via phone (865) 576-5699; email adoptadoc@osti.gov; the comment form on the Contact Us page; or the Adopt-A-Doc online ordering application.

How much does it cost to sponsor digitization and broad availability of a technical report?

$85.00 each - approximately the same cost as ordering a hard copy. Payment is payable by check, money order, MasterCard, Discover, Bravo or Private Issue credit cards. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Department of Energy. The mailing address for checks and money orders is:
U.S. Department of Energy/OSTI, 1 Science.gov Way, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

What is the scope of the information available to digitize?

There are more than 200,000 DOE technical reports with full text that have not been digitized and are available on OSTI's Adopt-A-Doc Database.

How do I locate a technical report to "adopt" for digitization?

To locate a technical report to adopt, enter a search term in the Adopt-A-Doc search field. Your search is limited to documents available for digitization. If you need assistance in selecting a report to adopt, we will choose a document for you. For help in selecting a report call 865-576-5699 or email adoptadoc@osti.gov.

If you have questions about the site or wish to make a comment, you can do so through the Contact Us form.