A computerized bibliographic data base has been developed by Western Research Institute for storage and retrieval of literature references pertinent to trace elements in oil shale and its products. It provides a means to assist researchers obtain oil shale trace element literature references in their specific area of interest. Over 500 references have been obtained and evaluated. Three hundred and seventy five of these references have been entered in the data base. They may be retrieved on several combinations of topics. 3 figures.