Answered By: Dean Riley
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2023     Views: 29

What Is CloudSearch?

CloudSearch is actually a service, not a database. Its job is to collect all of the library's resources that fit your search whether it's an article from a journal, an Ebook, or a physical book. It also has an added feature of including Open Access articles. They are free, academic articles -- and nearly all are peer-reviewed boosting the number of possible matches. Open Access articles are scattered across hundreds of websites throughout the Internet and are difficult to search. They predominantly feature science articles but the humanities are growing. 
 

Using CloudSearch

  • Finding Articles and Books - This tutorial compares database searching with our major databases and Cloudsearch so you can see and understand the differences. You can decide for yourself on the approach and resource you want to use. The tutorial also gives you suggestions on how to create useful searches.