Bibliographic database

Bibliographic database

A bibliographic database is a database that contains information about published resources, such as books, journal articles, and other types of documents. Bibliographic databases typically include information such as author names, titles, publication dates, publisher names, and abstracts or summaries of the content of the resources. This information can be used to search for and locate specific resources, and it can also be used to track the citation history of a particular resource. Bibliographic databases are an essential tool for researchers, librarians, and other information professionals, and they play a critical role in facilitating access to information and knowledge. Bibliographic databases can be searched using a variety of search tools, including keyword searches, author searches, and subject searches, and they can be used to locate resources, to track the impact of a particular publication, and to support research and scholarship. Bibliographic databases can be maintained by libraries, academic institutions, publishers, and other organizations, and they are a key component of the broader information infrastructure that supports access to information and knowledge. 

An example of a bibliographic database is the Web of Science, a database of scientific and scholarly articles, conference proceedings, and other research materials. The Web of Science covers a wide range of disciplines, including the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and it is widely used by researchers, librarians, and other information professionals to locate and track the impact of academic publications. Another example is Pubmed, a database of life sciences and biomedical literature maintained by the National Library of Medicine. Pubmed provides access to a vast collection of articles, including research papers, reviews, and case reports, and it is widely used by researchers, clinicians, and other professionals in the life sciences. Other examples of bibliographic databases include Scopus, JSTOR, and the Directory of Open Access Journals. These databases provide access to a wide range of published resources, including books, journal articles, conference proceedings, and other types of documents, and they play a critical role in supporting access to information and knowledge in a variety of disciplines.