From the definition and characteristic of s & t novelty searching , this paper analyzed the existing problems on s & t novelty searching field , emphatically elaborated the function of s & t novelty searching in the scientific research production , and pointed out that strengthening the information analysis is the important innovation measure to enhances s & t novelty searching at present 摘要本文从科技查新定义及其特点入手，论述了科技查新中面临的问题和挑战，着重阐述了科技查新在科研生产中的作用，以及指出了加强情报信息分析是目前提高科技查新质量的重要创新措施。
