Database Search Services: One-Time Individual Search
Order a one-time search for:
- Convenience searches of Jefferson subscribed databases (e.g.,
MEDLINE, Scopus)
When you don't have time to perform your own searches on Jefferson
databases, request a search by library staff.
- Access to specialty databases from vendors
Scott librarians can access hundreds of databases on a broad spectrum
of topics through DIALOG, OCLC First Search, STN, and other major
database vendors. Librarians provide topical searching of the chemical
literature, patents, social sciences, biotechnology, business trends,
and more. Citation indexes are also available for cited reference
searching.
Fees
-
Consultation about your research needs and appropriate database
coverage is free. Request a consultation
online.
- Search services are provided on a cost-recovery basis. Fees include
the librarian's time and any online vendor charges incurred.
- Some databases are subsidized for TJU student, faculty and staff.
These databases are considered vital to the TJU mission but are too
expensive to provide in self-serve electronic format. They include
BIOSIS, Chemical Abstracts Online, the Science Citation Index and
the Social Sciences Citation Index.
| Service |
TJU Community |
Alumni and Affiliates |
|
Per single topic on TJU subscription databases
Examples: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts
|
$50 |
$60 |
|
Per single topic using pay-per-search resources
Examples: EMBASE, TOXLit
|
$50 plus online vendor charges |
$60 plus online vendor charges |
|
Per single topic on supported databases:
Biological Abstracts
Chemical Abstracts
Social Sciences Citation Index
|
FREE |
$60 plus online vendor charges |
|
Per single topic or cited author on:
Science Citation Index
|
50% of online vendor charges of up
to $60, 100% of online vendor charges over $60 |
$60 plus online vendor charges |
Turnaround Time
Individual searches are usually completed within 48 hours.
Rush service is available for patient care. There is no extra charge
for bonafide emergencies.
Pick-up or Delivery
Results may take the form of paper printouts, Word documents, or ASCII
file format. ASCII files are suitable for uploading into word processor
applications or personal bibliographic management software such as Reference
Manager or EndNote.
Delivery choices include:
- Pick up in person at the Circulation (Library, 2nd floor) Window
- Email
- TJU campus mail
- U.S. mail
Payment
Search fees may be paid by cash or check, payable to Thomas Jefferson
University.
Members of the Jefferson community may charge searches to a departmental
or grant-related charge code.
Frequent requestors may set up deposit accounts.
