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FirstSearch
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FirstSearch Basic Package
The following databases are part of the library's yearly subscription which allows unlimited searching for the year. Information packets, including the authorization number and password needed for home access can be obtained from the circulation desk, x3271
Recommended:
- ArticleFirst
- PapersFirst
- Proceedings
- WorldCat
Others:
- ECO - Index of journal citations from over 3,000 journals in all subject areas. Dates of coverage: 1995-
- ERIC
- GPO - U.S. government publications. Although most technical reports are available only from NTIS. Dates of coverage: 1976-
- Union Lists - list of periodicals held by OCLC member libraries
- World Almanac - the online version of World Almanac, a fundamental reference resource. Dates of coverage: 1998-
FirstSearch Scientific Package
Since the library pays a small fee for each search, employees are asked to sign up for a short instructional demonstration before using these databases. To sign up contact a member of the reference staff.
- Books in Print
- Dissertations
- GEOBASE