Step 1: Choose two Databases
The Cornell IACUC requires that you search at least two databases for your alternatives search. Here are good places to start:
- Web of Science: searches 1900 to present.a. Covers animal research topics well.
b. Searches multiple databases at once. One search in Web of Science satisfies the need to search more than one database. To do this, select "All Databases" from the drop-down menu at the top of the Web of Science interface. This "All Databases" search includes most of the information found in PubMed. - CAB Abstracts: searches 1973 to presenta. Good for finding agricultural and animal research information
- PubMed: searches 1946 to presenta. PubMed is a go-to source for medical and health information
Cornell University Library provides access to many more databases. For a complete list, check the Databases page.
To see a list of databases suggested by the National Agricultural Library, please visit their guide to searching the literature for alternatives. The list is available in an expandable menu in Step 2. Many of these databases are accessible through Cornell University Library.