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Database Search Service

When working on major papers, theses, dissertations, grant proposals or 
other research projects, you may want to consider supplementing your 
research through our Database Search Service. This computerized service 
provides access to several hundred databases in many subject areas in the 
sciences, social sciences, and humanities, many capable of providing twenty
-plus years of references (in contrast, most CD-ROM products have less than 
ten years of information). Experienced librarians in your subject area will 
be glad to consult with you about options for searching and advise you 
about whether a database search is a good potential source of information. 
Now that there are quite a few databases available through LIAS, and more 
than sixty CD-ROM products at University Park alone, a librarian can help 
you choose the best alternatives.

Many online databases such as Historical Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts, 
Index Medicus, and Sociological Abstracts contain information similar to 
print abstracts and CD-ROMS; others such as AIDS Abstracts and the Computer 
Database have no print counterparts. A search generally results in a 
customized list of references to journal articles, reports, government 
documents, books, and dissertations.

Although a fee is charged for the service, database searching could save 
you a great deal of time, and you also benefit from having an experienced 
searcher work with you on your topic.

For more information, ask in Pattee Library at General Reference, Life 
Sciences, Arts, and Documents/Maps, or at the following branch libraries: 
Earth and Mineral Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences
. You can also contact the coordinator of the Database Search Service (E6 
Pattee).


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