Bern Dibner Library of Science & Technology (Brooklyn)

If you are exploring a topic:

• Browse a list of Databases By Subject or use the Subject Guides.
• If you know the name of a database use the A- Z list.
• Ask a Librarian if you need help determining which database is the most appropriate.

Recommended Databases to Get Started:

• ProQuest Central: Large multidisciplinary database that includes journals, magazines and newspapers.
• Web of Science:Leading scholarly literature in sciences, social sciences, and arts & humanities.
• IEEE Xplore: Technical literature in electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics.

To  access databases available through the NYU Libraries website, use your NYU NetID and password. 

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Most databases can be searched using keywords. However, you can also search databases using:

• author's name
• subject heading (more precise than keywords)
• journal title
• specific dates or a range of dates
• article title

Databases usually allow you to limit your search by:

• type of publication (scholarly articles, book chapters, review articles, magazines, etc)
• language
• full text when available

Research Tip: When selecting a database, look for the for search tips and tutorials.

Search here for books, articles, journals and other print materials, videos, sound recordings, e-books, e-journals, databases, and indexes in our local libraries and special collections.

• Ask a Librarian We can help you find the item in our collection or borrow it from another library.
• Request items from other Libraries or the Interlibrary Loan Form. 

Scholarly Journals

Report thorough description of original research or theories. Generally scrutinized by a panel of subject experts (peer review) before publishing.

Trade Publications

Provide practical information for members of a profession, industry, or organization: news, trends, products, and research summaries.

Newspapers

Cover breaking news, news analysis, and feature stories.

Magazines

Provide information, news, opinions, entertainment to the general public on a broad array of topics.