Comparison of key databases indexing literature
in computer science
Database |
Years |
Materials indexed |
Full-text ? |
Special features |
CiteSeer
|
1990- |
journals, reports |
Yes |
Covers computer science, information technology. Offers Citation
Indexing; automatic notification; full-text searching |
DOE Energy at LANL
|
replaced by Energy Citations Database in OPPIE - see below |
FlashPoint |
|
all types |
Yes for some |
Searches across 6 databases including the library catalog, covering
all subjects |
NCSTRL: Networked Computer
Science Technical Reference Library |
1994- |
reports |
Yes |
Covers computer science |
OPPIE |
1884- (varies) |
journals, conferences, some books and reports |
Yes for some |
Searches 7 databases simultaneously, including Energy Citations Database, ISI Proceedings
and SciSearch; offers cited reference searching and alerts |
Safari Tech Books Online |
|
books |
Yes |
Searchable full-text of over 1000 books; available with subscription
through LANL ESD |
|