Creating Database Search Alerts  

Different databases have different methods for subscribing to search alerts.  Thankfully, a large number of databases are owned by a few large companies.  The company or vendor typically uses one interface for the databases they offer.  Most of these vendors will permit users to create search alerts across a number of databases by simply creating an account on the vendor website.

This guide lists 4 of the most prominent vendors that offer search alerts in conjunction with their databases.  Each tab will provide information on setting up an email alert and/or RSS Feed.

• New Books @ CUL
• EbscoHost
• Elsevier ScienceDirect
• Google
• ISI Web of Knowledge
• ProQuest
• JSTOR