Some are available locally on CD-ROM whilst others, such as BIDS , are accessed remotely via the University's network. Some of these databases require registration. Many are the electronic equivalents of printed indexing and abstracting journals. Further information on databases is available in the Finding references to literature section. Agricola , available via Firstsearch , covers materials relating to all aspects of agriculture including animal breeding, foods and feeds and veterinary medicine from 1970 to date.
Registration is required.
The database corresponds to the print version of Index Medicus and contains references to articles from about 3.300 journals. It covers mainly human medicine but does include some veterinary medicine. Web of Science ISI gives access to the Science Citation Index on-line. Registration is required and is only available to staff and students at the University of Edinburgh. Journals For information on finding journals locally or elswhere as well as details of electronic journals available see the Journals page.