Recently there have been a large number of requests for product information
("where do I purchase XXX with these specifications?") and information on the
location of particular literature references ("Where can I get this paper?").
In case people are unaware, there are excellent resources at almost all
libraries to assist you in these searches. For example, the Thomas Register
lists all companies selling a particular product... often a few phone calls
will get you the info you require. The location of literature references may be
found on-line... if your library does not have the particular journal you need,
the reference desk will be more than happy to get it for you.

This is not meant to deter people from using the MEMs community as a resource,
but rather encourage them to use it more appropriately.

Thanks,
Dave Borkholder
Stanford University