What are GeoRef ‘In Process’ documents?
Last updated on March 26, 2026
GeoRef ‘In Process’ contains unedited records that are still being indexed before their integration into the main GeoRef database. Some of the records originate from older, non-English language literature, while other more current records are simply not yet complete.
When the GeoRef indexers complete the editing and indexing of an ‘In Process’ record, the record will appear in the main GeoRef file. Because they are unedited, ‘In Process’ records may lack a few fields or contain minimal data in some fields.
The ‘In Process’ icon appears directly above the GeoRef database notation in the Quick search and Expert search results.
Select a relevant section below to see further instructions.
- From the Quick search form, select the GeoRef database. The ‘GeoRef database is selected’ link displays on the search form.
- Run a Quick search query. The Document results list displays.
- Click the ‘Document type’ tab from the dropdown menu. The list of document types opens.
- Click the ‘In Process’ checkbox.
- Click the magnifying glass icon to rerun your Quick search query. Your search results will contain only GeoRef ‘In Process’ documents.
- From the Expert search form, select the GeoRef database.
- Enter the ‘In Process’ document type field value (GI) into the Expert search box.
- Conduct your Expert search query. Your search results wil contain only GeoRef ‘In Process’ documents.
Example: ((GI wn DT) and ("Solar panels" wn TI))
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