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Web of Science: Resource of the week #37


What is it?
Web of Science is a multidisciplinary database covering science, social sciences and arts and humanities. It offers access to research tools like citation reports and cited reference searching, and personalised features such as saved searches and alerts.

The Web of Science Core Collection contains access to the following:
  • Science Citation Index Expanded (1970-present)
  • Social Sciences Citation Index (1970-present)
  • Arts & Humanities Citation Index (1975-present)
  • Conference Proceedings Citation Index- Science (1990-present)
  • Conference Proceedings Citation Index- Social Science & Humanities (1990-present)
  • Book Citation Index– Science (2005-present)
  • Book Citation Index– Social Sciences & Humanities (2005-present)

Key Features
You can complete a basic or advanced search, as well as use the citation searcher to look for articles, including where the article is cited.
You have a range of filters that you can use to focus your search results.
Your search history is available for you to view. You can combine different searches from here.
Medline is one of the databases included in the search.

How can it help you?
Web of Science includes a wide range of topics including the sciences and social sciences which may be useful if you need to broaden your search beyond focused healthcare.

How to access it?
This database is available for Keele staff and students. You’ll need to use your Keele computer login details to access it.

More Help
There is more help available via the Campus Library website.

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