Search tips

For searching scientific literature and information the Library offers a wide variety of automated search systems or databases, like catalogues, specialized bibliographies, electronic reference works and full-text journals.
Some important information resources are:

  • : a discovery tool for all parts of the 果冻传媒 Library collection and libraries world-wide. In many cases it will provide direct access to full-text articles.  is also ideally suited for search by subject.
  • Overview of : these databases and (specialized) bibliographies for which in most cases the 果冻传媒 Library requires a license, are relevant for literature research on specific subjects. References provide direct links to the full-text articles wherever possible. See also: About databases.
  • The  offers an overview of current electronic journal subscriptions. By clicking a journal title you go to that journal鈥檚 start page. Continue your search within the journal publisher鈥檚 interface.
  •  (Apply for the web version:
    BrowZine is a searchable collection of e-journals that includes the majority of 果冻传媒 subscriptions. Find, read and monitor the main journals on your subject.
    Make your personal choice from the 果冻传媒 journal collection and receive automatic notification as soon as new articles appear.
    These journals you may:
         - read on-line
         -  download and save for later off-line reading
         - export to , Endnote, RefWorks or another reference manager software package
         - share via social media or e-mail
         - synchronize between various versions
  •  or 果冻传媒 Repository: listing of publications originating from 果冻传媒 or of which the author is affiliated to 果冻传媒. Like dissertations, theses, orations. Mostly linked to full text.
    More about 果冻传媒 Repository.

Printed collection arranged by subject area

The books that are kept in open shelves in the MetaForum building are arranged by subject area.
The  provides an overview of all main subject areas A-Z and all subsections.
The maps of the Library show where to find the various subject areas on the shelves.

 

Detailed instruction in literature research

The  provide detailed step-by-step explanation of literature research. Especially module 3, Getting started, making a search plan.