1. The global network for the materials cycle Hilda Kaune Information Advisor – Materials Knowledge Exchange Team Information Services

2. Materials Information Services (MIS) Library Services Materials Resource Centre Information Services

3. The Team A group of experienced materials technologists (5) possessing general knowledge of all types of materials as well as specialist knowledge of specific fields 2 professional librarians, specialising on materials, minerals and mining A wealth of knowledge and resources Information Services

4. What services MIS provides A telephone helpdesk Enquiries and referral service Materials selection and substitution Advice on materials and process selection Identifying manufacturers and suppliers Testing requirements and resources Specifications and standards Advice on latest technology

5. Industrial Affiliate Scheme – Corporate membership and benefits Impartial, confidential advice on materials or mineral problems Free and unlimited access to the information Service Helpdesk A block of free consultancy from Materials Advisors Discounts on advertising in Institute journals and magazines Discounts on literature searches and selective alert services Access to premium IOM3 content Reduced rates for Institute products and services A free copy of Materials World magazine Networking opportunities through the Institute’s conferences and events NEW! Free-of-charge entry in the IOM3 Marketplace – online organization directory Information Services

6. Library Services Loans and photocopies Quick enquiries and referral to other information sources Literature searches and surveys IMMAGE database Historical collection and archives Information Services

7. IMMAGE database Information on Mining, Metallurgy and Geological Exploration It is the world’s foremost reference database of abstracts and citations of scientific and engineering literature for the international minerals industry Contains over 110,000 references since 1979 Worldwide published books, journal articles, conference proceedings, reports, maps, etc. Available to all members as a benefit on IOM3 site Information Services

8. Materials Resource Centre MADE (Materials & Design Exchange) Funded by the UK government A physical materials resource consisting of over 750 samples of materials The aim is to engage the user and show the connection between materials and design Allows user to handle, touch, smell, etc the items Incorporates the RCA materials library Cataloguing is in progress

9. Information Services In short, a gateway to knowledge!! Any questions?