Databases index the scholarly literature.
Journals are the most important type of literature in science but, conferences, books and book chapters are also important.
This page shows the most important databases for scientists.
Major science databases are listed under dotpoints below. Some content overlaps, but you need to use multiple databases for optimal results.
More specialized databases in specific disciplines can be found in the Library Guide for that discipline: e.g.:
GIS (including datasets and software)
Some science publishers have very good platforms you should get to know. There are many but here are some particularly important ones.
Our biggest scholarly database, covers all subjects. Also books and conferences. Many features for researchers = Keep and re-edit searches; set alerts (3 types); “snowballing” and related references. The BEST database to use with Endnote.
Sign up for a Scopus account (and WoS and others if you wish) to save searches, make alerts etc.
This is your main database. Pubmed is also useful for some researchers, but its content is covered by Scopus.
Very good with similar coverage to Scopus, and similar features. Good with Endnote.
Great coverage but minimal tools and data. GoogleScholar- an essential supplement in some cases, but it's Very poor with Endnote.
Highly recommended for chemists and laboratory biologists (biochemistry, microbiology, genomics etc). Good with Endnote.
The associated CAS Analytical Methods platform is a great way to find information on any type of laboratory method.
