In response to queries from academic institutions in the UK, Elsevier
has provided JISC with the following FAQ on the content and positioning
of Scopus, Embase and Compendex.
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/col_elsevier_faq.html
Regards,
Liam
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-----Original Message-----
From: An informal open list set up by the UK Serials Group
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kathryn Smith
Sent: 22 March 2006 11:12
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Online Research Tools Justification
Dear Miles,
There was a review of the Scopus Database in the latest issue of Issues
in
Science and Technology Librarianship
(http://www.istl.org/06-winter/databases4.html).
Kind regards,
Kathryn
Kathryn Smith
SFI Liaison Librarian
Hamilton Library
Trinity College
College Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Telephone: +353-1-6082398
Fax: +353-1-6719003
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Porter Miles" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 10:28 AM
Subject: Online Research Tools Justification
> It's the time of year when we have to justify our current online
research
> tools. Can anyone please forward me their views on the added value of
> subscribing to Compendex in addition to Scopus i.e. my understanding
is
> that
> Scopus contains all Compendex records (although does not include
detailed
> indexing terms(?) and, until the next Scopus release, includes more
> advanced
> output options)?
>
>
>
> Any views will be much appreciated.
>
>
>
> TIA
>
> Miles Porter (BA Hons)
>
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