Other databases index an array of general or multidisciplinary topics and sources. Type of Information Indexed Many of the databases provide indexing to journal articles, book chapters or government documents while others include books, dissertations and conference proceedings. If historical coverage of a topic is needed the publication dates indexed will be an important component of the database decision. Language Resources published in non-English speaking countries generally are written in the primary language of that country. Some databases index information in English only while others with an international focus index multiple languages.
Most databases have a field which indicates the language of the resource.
International or Country Specific Coverage Databases such as PsycInfo index international publications as well as those published in the U.S. while other databases provide coverage for information published in the U.S. only.