Searchers often develop tunnel vision when it comes to using databases. They
know and use one or two databases, which cover their chosen subject, and
ignore others. It is true that there is usually a large, reliable, and well known
database for most broad subject areas, but that does not mean it is the only
resource. Neither does it mean that other more general databases do not cover
the subject. For example, subscribers can access the British Library Inside data-
base to search for research articles and conference proceedings in all subject
disciplines.
Researchers should familiarize themselves with the range of databases available to them, including general titles. For
example, Science Direct from the publisher Elsevier does not imply from its title that it will be of any use to researchers in
subjects other than pure science. In fact, the subject coverage includes journal titles in the fields of:
• Arts and humanities
• Business, management, and accounting
• Economics, econometrics, and finance
Checking the content and coverage of databases (see above) is imperative for running a comprehensive search or finding an
item not listed in the chosen favoured database.
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