These databases can provide access to the most current and comprehensive journal and newspaper articles, reports, books, newsletters, conference papers, patents, and dissertations. Many full-text wire stories, newspaper, newsletters, and journal articles can also be retrieved. Generally 1970's to the present.
Some databases cover earlier periods.
Earlier material is often available in the library's Reference collection in print format. Costs vary by database and number and format of results received. Most searches are done in the order received and the results usually available within 48 hours. Simple requests such as verification of a reference or a brief listing of an author's publications may be done while you wait. Picking up requests, faxing, or receiving the results via electronic mail avoids mail delays.