Six of the Best - ScienceDirect

What is ScienceDirect?

A database of full text articles from more than 2000 journals, covering all subjects - science, health, computing, business, social sciences. Includes access to the online Encyclopedia of Forensic Science. Available on or off campus. Full text generally goes back to 1997.

How do I access Science Direct?
  • From the Library web page, choose Resources A-Z (under the Find menu), or use the link in your Subject Guide.
  • Log in using your network username & password.
  • Choose the first option (NESLI Athens & Shibboleth).

Tips

  • Quick search is rather basic – it’s usually better to click on the Search heading and use the Advanced search that appears.
  • Use a date range to limit the number of results you get.
  • Refine your search by searching within your results for an extra keyword or by limiting to or excluding specific journals.

Bonus features

  • Alerts – Receive emails when new articles cite your chosen articles. Click on Alerts and then Activate personalization to register a personal password. You can then a create citation alert when looking at a relevant record.
  • Endnote – it’s easy to export citations from Science Direct to Endnote. Check the boxes next to your search results and click on Export citations and open your Endnote file when prompted.
  • Top 25 – links you to the most popular 25 articles for each main subject area or for named journals over each quarter.