The University of Exeter subscribes to a number of Maths and Science research databases.
These databases allow you to search the worldwide literature on a subject. They provide details of journal articles, books, conference proceedings, and research reports. Some publications require subscriptions to access the content as they are not freely available to the public.
You can access these databases by visiting the Forum Library and registering as a Walk-In user and using the dedicated Walk-In Access PCs.
Research databases allow you to search the literature that has been published on a specific subject and provide references to journal articles, books, conference proceedings, reports etc that match your search criteria. They help you find information relating to your field of research. Each research database has different content within its collections and many are international in their scope.
The following tabs show you the key databases for Maths, Computer Science, Engineering and Physics.
The following tabs provide guidance on using the key databases highlighted for maths and science.
You can also use the help section available via most databases to find out more.
JSTOR provides access to scholarly book, journal and primary sources via an easy to use search interface.
Use the How to Search JSTOR LibGuide for a general introduction to the service. The Mathematics & Statistics Resources on JSTOR guide will introduce you to the content available in this area. Mathematics & Statistics is a growing area of content on JSTOR and journals in this area come from prestigious societies and organizations such as the American Statistical Association, & the Institute of Mathematical Statistics
JSTOR also has a Vimeo channel for educational and instructional videos. The following video shows you how to use ebooks on the JSTOR service.
MathSciNet is produced by AMS (American Mathematical Society) and is the authoritative gateway to the scholarly literature of mathematics.
Use the QuickStart guide if you are new to this resources. This has lots of hints and tips to help you search effectively. You can also use the Help Index and FAQ sections for guidance.
SCOPUS is a large bibliographic database. The content is multidisciplinary and covers all subject areas not just mathematics so can be useful for investigating subjects that span maths, statistics and related areas.
SCOPUS have produced a series of tutorials to help you get started. They can be accessed here.
Web of Science is a large bibliographic database. The content is multidisciplinary and covers all subject areas not just mathematics so can be useful for investigating subjects that span maths, statistics and related areas.
You can find help on how to use this collection here.
A-Z of walk in access electronic resource providers
We try to make as much of our content as we can available to walk-in users. Walk-in users can search for content on our library search. Some content will not be available due to licensing agreements. Also, Walk-in users may find content on the catalogue that will not let them authenticate as walk-in users. To help navigate this there is a list of links below that walk-in users can use from the Walk-in access PCs.
How to find and use 'walk in access resources'
If you need help
Ask staff on the enquiry desk for help or use the online chat on the library search
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