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Humanities & Social Sciences Resource Guide

There are many options for finding resources from the humanities and social sciences, both within St George's and beyond. This guide outlines key resources and how to access them.

Web of Science

What is it?

Web of Science is a search platform with access to the Web of Science Core Collection, a database containing a literature from a range of disciplines including the arts, humanities and social sciences. 

Where can I access it?

For onsite access click here

For offsite access click here

Or find Web of Science through the A-Z Databases list

Why use it?

Web of Science functions like EBSCO and Ovid, allowing you to search through a wide range of literature using keywords. If you are interested in a general topic or research question rather than a specific article, Web of Science can help you get an overview of the literature available.

How do I use it?

Web of Science's search works like that of EBSCO and Ovid, allowing the combination of different search lines using AND and OR operators. For more information on how to build and execute a search, see our literature searching LibGuide.

Limitations and Notes

  • The search function in Web of Science is not as sophisticated as that of EBSCO or Ovid
  • Though many articles may be available through St. George's Library, not all are - always check using the FindIt@SGUL button in the search results