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Library Search is often a good starting point for introductory material, but if you want to research the global literature on a topic, and go beyond quick full text results, then you should follow up with a database search. You can tailor your search more precisely using all the sophisticated functionality available on the research databases.
To find databases, use the A-Z list. See the next tab for help with finding the best databases for your topic.
You can browse or search the database list. The description beneath each database title indicates the content and coverage of the database.
You can select your subject from the drop down Subjects menu to see a subset of resources in that category.
The subject listings will highlight the 'core resources'; these are key databases that are likely to be of interest to anyone studying and researching in that area.
Your Subject LibGuide will also highlight recommended databases for you to explore.
You can select a database type from the drop down Types menu to see a subset of resources in that category.
For example, you may want to focus on news or official publications etc
Research material can be drawn from a wide range of different types of information. Some key specialist Renewable Energy resources are highlighted in the following tabs.
To find out about further resources visit the Searching for specific types of information libguide.
The University has a subscription to the British Standards Online (BSOL) database. In addition to British Standards, you can access ASTM, ISO, CEN, CENELEC and IEC on BSOL.
You can find out more about Standards in general from the Standards LibGuide 
We have extensive access to map resources through our Digimap collections. They provides online access to contemporary, historical, topographic, thematic maps and more. To explore our map collections take a look at the maps Libguide.
University of Exeter LibGuide is licensed under CC BY 4.0
