Five electronic library terminals. Many scientific journals. You can rapidly produce a list of references tailored to your research topic by searching computer files called databases. At the UW-Madison libraries you can search millions of citations electronically at no charge. You can also print, download, or send results to your electronic mail account.
Many electronic databases provide summaries, abstracts, or in some cases entire articles.
A few databases include full-text books, statistics, directories, images, or other types of information. In addition, many print indexes and staff-assisted online searches may cover dates, subjects, or viewpoints not otherwise available. Ask a librarian for information about these alternative sources.