They differ from one another in the selection of journals covered, and in the way they present their information. Although some duplication will be found among the various indexing and abstracting services, it is worthwhile to try several for a thorough literature search on any topic. Unless otherwise noted, these are shelved in the Reference Index area. Access through the online catalog. This electronic database covers over 2,500 English-language periodicals in social sciences, humanities, and science, as well as general interest magazines and five major newspapers.
Coverage varies, but is generally for the current five to ten years .
Like Bowdoin's online catalog, EAI can be searched by author, subject, title of article, name of journal, and keyword. Search results can be narrowed down by limiting to publication year, keyword, etc. Readers' guide to periodical literature. 1901- An author subject index to selected general interest periodicals of reference value in libraries. About 175 journals are now included.