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Engineering and Physics Research Guide: eDatabases

This guide is designed to assist the reseacher with reference works, journals / books (print and electronic) and Internet resources.

Abstracts/Indexes

Abstract Databases - are not full text (provide citation or abstract information)

Examples: Web of Science, SciFinder, MEDLINE & FIRSTSEARCH 

Full Text Databases

Full Text Databases - contain the entire journal article and abstract

Examples: IOPscienceSPIE, SpringerNature eJournals, JSTOR, Science Direct Freedom Collection, Food Science Source, ProQuest Research Complete, BioOne, Project Muse Basic Research & Annual Reviews

You will need your D# set up in the library's system in order to gain access to any journal or e-book in the library's electronic resources.

If you're a new library user, complete the PATRON FORM to have your library account set up. (Process usually takes ~10-15 minutes during library hours.)

If you believe your account is set up, but haven't used it in awhile, call 302-857-6191 or e-mail LIBCIRC@desu.edu and ask if your account is ready or needs renewal. You will be asked to provide your D#.