Embase Classic (1947-1973 citations) Now Available

We are happy to announce that the library now provides access to Embase Classic, consisting of over 1.8 million older (1947-1973; a small number of pre-1947 citations are also included) citations in Embase. All Embase searches will automatically include these older citations, as well as the 1974 to present citations, unless you specifically exclude them, which can be done in 2 ways:

  • Adding a date range limit to your search;
  • UN-checking "Embase Classic" on the advanced search screen

 

Embase, including Embase Classic, is a primary resources for evidence-based medical research. Coverage is especially strong in drug, pharmaceutical, and toxicological research including economic evaluations. More details on Embase Classic: http://www.elsevier.com/bibliographic-databases/embase-classic.

As always to locate full-text articles, please click on the UC-eLinks icon.

If you have any questions, please let us know!


San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment

ScienceInsider has an interesting article about the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) posted online today. The declaration recommends that institutions and agencies “not use journal-based metrics, such as Journal Impact Factors, as a surrogate measure of the quality of individual research articles, to assess an individual scientist’s contributions, or in hiring, promotion, or funding decisions.” The declaration also has specific recommendations for funding agencies, institutions, publishers, organizations that supply metrics, and researchers.

Here is the ScienceInsider article: In ‘Insurrection,’ Scientists, Editors Call for Abandoning Journal Impact Factors.