The best way to get the most out of searching a database is to develop a search strategy.
A search strategy is an organised combination of keywords, phrases, subject headings and limiters used when searching a database.
Watch our short video on creating a search strategy.
You can access online Library resources, including ebooks, databases, online dissertations and theses, and exam papers while off-campus. Visit the library website for more information.
Academic Search Complete is the world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 5,300 full-text periodicals, including 4,400 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 9,300 journals and a total of 9,810 publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc.
Business Source Complete contains comprehensive information on all aspects of business related topics and 55 videos from the Harvard Business School Faculty Seminar Series. The database features company SWOT analyses and market research reports. Country reports are included in this database. This version of the resource is hosted on a specially designed interface for this content.
Emerald launched their new Emerald Insight interface in July 2025 incorporating the resources of Emerald Engineering, Emerald Insight and ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) Virtual Library.
Scopus is a good starting point for finding articles on almost any topic. It contains over 47,000,000 records to scholarly publications, trade publications and conference proceedings. Scopus is an excellent database for cited reference searching.
You will need to register for an individual Info4Education account. Click the link above and then click “Create a New Account”.
Coverage: Construction Information Service (CIS), Irish Construction Information Service Plus, Occupational Health and Safety Information Service (UK), and product and supply information for construction, health and safety, engineering, process and electronics industries.
Contains: Full text.
View video guides here. The first time you access them you will need to register on the Accuris website.
iSurv is the definitive way of locating and accessing built environment information. Created by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), the online subscription service gives insight from industry practitioners and legal experts.
iSurv is only available on campus.
Coverage: Full text access to Irish standards and ISO standards.
Content from over 430 newspapers from across Europe with archives going back to the 1990s.
This resource also includes The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and a few titles from Asia.
The Financial Times (FT) is one of the world’s leading news organisation. The FT provides authoritative news coverage on global business, finance and politics, helping students understand the international business environment and connect classroom theory with business practice.
To access the Financial Times you must create a free, personal account using your TU Dublin email address. You may choose your own password. Please click on the link and follow the instructions to set up your account. All subsequent logins will only require TU Dublin email and password.
You will need to register for an individual Info4Education account. Click the link above and then click “Create a New Account”.
Coverage: Construction Information Service (CIS), Irish Construction Information Service Plus, Occupational Health and Safety Information Service (UK), and product and supply information for construction, health and safety, engineering, process and electronics industries.
Contains: Full text.
View video guides here. The first time you access them you will need to register on the Accuris website.
iSurv is the definitive way of locating and accessing built environment information. Created by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), the online subscription service gives insight from industry practitioners and legal experts.
iSurv is only available on campus.
Lexis+ is a source for legal information. Find case law, research, practice notes and news in the law and legal industry.
Westlaw IE is an Irish Legal research service covering case law, legislation, court rules, journals, current awareness, and access to selected commentary titles.
Coverage: EU and international material, UK case law, legislation, court rules, journals, current awareness, and access to selected commentary titles. This includes access to Westlaw International material.
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