Umm Al-Qura University
The Deanship of Library Affairs is pleased to announce that it will hold a set of remote training courses on the use of common databases in the Saudi Digital Library. The courses will be held this week, Allah willing, during the period from 15–18 Rabi` Al-Awwal, 1442 A.H., corresponding to 1–4 November 2020 A.C.2020.
Database |
Specializations |
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SCOPUS |
Containing 45 million records, 22,000 titles, and over 5,000 publishers, Scopus is the largest database of abstracts and citations of literature that has been peer-reviewed. It features smart tools to track, analyze and visualize research. Scopus provides a comprehensive overview of the search output from different locations in the world in the fields of science and technology, medicine, social sciences, arts and humanities. As the search has become global and increasingly interdisciplinary and collaborative, Scopus ensures that important research from around the world is not overlooked. **Certificates of attendance will be distributed to the participants. |
Sunday 1 November, 2020 15 Rabi` Al-Awwal, 1442 1:00 p.m. |
Zoom |
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Web of Science |
The world of pioneers of academic literature in the sciences, social sciences, art and humanities. Search through peer-reviewed references and authors. Use the documentation report and analysis tools to identify patterns and trends. **Certificates of attendance will be distributed to the participants. |
Monday 2 November, 2020 16 Rabi` Al-Awwal, 1442 10:00 a.m. |
WebEX |
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EBSCO - CABI |
For medical specialties **Certificates of attendance will be distributed to the participants. |
Tuesday 3 November, 2020 17 Rabi` Al-Awwal, 1442 10:00 a.m. |
Zoom |
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ScienceDirect |
ScienceDirect is a leading full-text scholarly database offering journal articles and book chapters from approximately 2,200 active journals and over 30,000 books. **Certificates of attendance will be distributed to the participants. |
Wednesday 04 November, 2020 18 Rabi` Al-Awwal, 1442 1:00 p.m. |
Zoom |
**Please register using your university email.
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