DBIS Database Info System

BIB 50-010

What you need to know

External link opens in a new window:DBIS - the Database Information System is a helpful tool to assist you in your search for suitable databases for your academic research. It provides an overview of a large number of databases from all subject areas and enables you to search specifically for the relevant sources for your topic. With this support, you can find the right database for your specific information needs and thus make your research more efficient

What you have to do

  1. Log in to the External link opens in a new window:HFU intranet to use the digital services of the HFU libraries. 

  2. You have access to the library's digital services. 

    • #Library identifies the digital services of the HFU libraries.

    • Select “DBIS”.

  3. Search for a database in the search field or click on the 'Subject areas' tab in the title bar and then select your database.

  4. Use the TOP databases in the subject area for your research. Check the TOP databases box on the left-hand side!

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  5. To open the database, click on the 'To the database'  link.

    • The database will open. You can now search for your desired topic. 

Problems or questions?