How to find a database
When you use the Library's search engine, information from most databases will already appear in the results. However, there are some exceptions, such as legal information databases like Aranzadi.
To access their contents, you need to enter the platform. To do this, type the database's name into the Library's search engine. For example, "Aranzadi". You will find it among the first search results.
Then, click on the Available Online button to consult the selected database
If you want to know which databases are available, go to the Digital collection by field page.
To refine your results, use Filter by study area. Open the drop-down list to select the study area.
Or, if you already know the name of the platform, type its name in the search engine on the page.
This search engine allows you to search for the name of the database. To consult the contents you have to click on the database and a new page will open. Click Resource access.
Related questions
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What language can I do the search in?
In any language. However, bear in mind that most scientific and academic publications are written or indexed in English. Consequently, you may retrieve many more results if you perform the search in English.
You also have the Language filter to delimit your results.
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How does the Library search engine work?
Follow these steps to find information:
- Enter the Library's search engine and write the keywords, the title of the content or the author's name and surname in the search box.
The search engine retrieves content including books, articles, journals, videos, images, degree final projects, UOC learning resources and recommended reading by the teaching staff in the classrooms.
- Use the filters in the sidebar (type of content, date, language, etc.).
- Click on Available online to access the content.
- Improve your results with our search tips.
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