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Trial databases

The Library trials databases to get feedback on them from the University community and assess whether they should be added to the Library’s collection.

The database trials on the Library website are in line with the Collection Development and Management Policy.

Feedback

We welcome your comments. Please feel free to send any feedback about our database trials to your subject librarian or the collection policy and development team.

Recommending resources

If you know of a resource you would like us to trial, please feel free to make a recommendation or talk to your subject librarian.

Current trials

  • Engineering Village AI

    A generative AI-powered literature search tool for engineering and physics. Use a natural language query to search Compendex abstracts and metadata of articles published since 2003. Search results include an AI-generated summary with embedded references and a list of related research questions you might like to explore. Very useful search tool if you are new to research or investigating a new topic.

    Trial ends: 16 Mar 2025