Specific databases

Most students search exclusively in DTU Findit, which searches data from many different databases. In some contexts, it may be useful to search directly in subject-specific databases to fully exploit their potential.

Under “Other search tools”, all databases integrated into DTU Findit can be accessed individually. These include both interdisciplinary and subject-specific databases, and together we identify which specific databases and special features are relevant to highlight in teaching. We focus on the unique characteristics of the individual databases and help students get started quickly with specialized features.

Examples of interdisciplinary databases include:

• Web of Science – a subject-focused, relevant citation database with an emphasis on high-quality content
   
• Scopus – also includes citation data, but has a significantly broader coverage than Web of Science
   
• Google Scholar – the scholarly version of Google, which also includes library links.

Examples of subject-specific databases include:

• PubMed – focused on life sciences and medicine
   
• SciFinder– the world’s largest chemical database from Chemical Abstracts
   
• Reaxys– covers both organic and inorganic chemistry and is a strong complement to SciFinder
   
• IEEE Xplorer – articles, conference proceedings, and standards from IEEE, covering computer science and electrical engineering
   
• EBSCO– has a business-oriented focus
   
• ERIC– focused on didactics and education
   
• Knovel– a smaller collection of books and articles tailored to engineers’ need for practical knowledge.

Other Tools

If you need other or additional tools (see Other search tools in DTU Findit), please feel free to contact us.