Nagoya University Graduare School of International Development Library

Searching materials

This section introduces useful web tools for searching books, articles, newspapers, dissertations, and publications for writing and research.

NUDBContract database by Nagoya University. Some can be accessed remotely off-campus.
DBFree database, materials. It is available online anywhere.

    Books and journals of Nagoya University Library (including ej & ebook)

  1. DBNagoya University Library Search (OPAC)
  2. You can search books and journals of all the library in Nagoya University, and reserve books or InterLibrary loan request. By switching tabs, you can also check the holdings of books and journals of other universities in Japan.

  3. DBNagoya University electronic Journal DataBase
  4. You can search for paid e-journals by journal title or ISSN and follow the links to access them free of charge.
     * Off-campus, click here to access.

  5. DBElectronic books
  6. You can search for paid e-books by title or ISBN and follow the links to access them free of charge.
     * Off-campus, click here to access.

    Cross-search databases of electronic resources

  7. NUDBEBSCOhost
  8. It is a comprehensive database focusing on journal articles, and you can search only specific databases such as EconLit and ERIC, or search multiple databases at once. Many full-text articles and e-books are also included.   [Tutorial site]
     * Off-campus, click here to access.

  9. NUDBProQuest
  10. The common platform of databases for various styles of literature (journal articles, newspaper articles, doctoral dissertations, electronic books, etc.), and allows searches focused on specialized databases such as ERIC, Dissertations & Theses, etc. It contains a lot of full-text information.   [Tutorial site]
     * Off-campus, click here to access.

  11. NUDBScopus
  12. This database contains many peer-reviewed journal articles (including abstracts) published in academic journals and their citation information.   [Tutorial site]
     * Off-campus, click here to access.

  13. NUDBSustainable Development Goals Online
  14. This database contains books and papers published by Taylor & Francis on the theme of SDGs, in addition to teaching materials such as presentations and case studies.   [User's guide (pdf)]
     * Off-campus, click here to access.

  15. NUDBWeb of SCIENCE
  16. This database contains a large number of peer-reviewed bibliography (including abstracts) and their citation information published in academic journals. The core journals are selected for inclusion based on their impact on the field.   [Tutorial site]
     * Off-campus, click here to access.



    Books and journals of other libraries

  17. DBCiNii Books
  18. It uses the same source as the OPAC search in the "Other Univ" tab, but allows you to narrow down holdings by prefecture or region and easily export to bibliographic management tools.

  19. DBNDL Search
  20. You can search the holdings of the National Diet Library and prefectural libraries at once.

  21. DBIDE Library
  22. You can search the collection of the Institute of Developing Economies Library. The collection of academic literature in various fields, mainly on developing regions' economies, politics, and societies.
     * Click here for procedures for visiting.

  23. DBWorldCat
  24. You can search the collections of university libraries and national libraries around the world at once.



    Searching for articles

  25. DBCiNii Research
  26. You can find academic papers, journal articles, and doctoral dissertations in academic society journals and bulletins published in Japan. An integrated search is also possible, including books, research data, and project information.

  27. NUDBEBSCOhost
  28. It is a comprehensive database focusing on journal articles, and you can search only specific databases such as EconLit and ERIC, or search multiple databases at once. Many full-text articles and e-books are also included.   [Tutorial site]
     * Off-campus, click here to access.

  29. DBGoogle Scholar
  30. Quickly search for academic materials available on the Web. If you set up a library link on the site and access the on-campus or Remote Access page, you can access articles subscribed to by Nagoya University Library.

  31. DBJ-Stage
  32. You can search more than 3,000 journals, conference proceedings, etc., mainly published by academic societies in Japan, and find many papers, articles, etc., that are free.

  33. NUDBProQuest
  34. The common platform of databases for various styles of literature (journal articles, newspaper articles, doctoral dissertations, electronic books, etc.), and allows searches focused on specialized databases such as ERIC, Dissertations & Theses, etc. It contains a lot of full-text information.   [Tutorial site]
     * Off-campus, click here to access.

  35. NUDBScopus
  36. This database contains many peer-reviewed journal articles (including abstracts) published in academic journals and their citation information.   [Tutorial site]
     * Off-campus, click here to access.

  37. NUDBWeb of Science
  38. This database contains a large number of peer-reviewed bibliography (including abstracts) and their citation information published in academic journals. The core journals are selected for inclusion based on their impact on the field.   [Tutorial site]
     * Off-campus, click here to access.



    Searching for newspaper articles

  39. DBNewspapers
  40. List of databases that can be searched and browsed four Japanese newspapers (Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Chunichi, and Nikkei) and major overseas newspapers.

  41. NUDBThe Japan Times Archives
  42. TYou can search The Japan Times articles in full text (except for the last 1-2 years).
     * Off-campus, click here to access.

  43. NUDBProQuest Central (International Newsstream, etc.)
  44. The database allows you to search and browse articles published in major newspapers worldwide (e.g., New York Times, Financial times).
     * Off-campus, click here to access.



    Searching for dissertations and theses

  45. DBNAGOYA Repository (+GSID)
  46. Doctoral dissertations awarded at Nagoya University in 2013 and after are listed. The GSID doctoral dissertations can be found here.
    GSID Library holds GSID doctoral dissertations (print) awarded before March 2013 and can be searched through the OPAC.

  47. DBCiNii Dissertations
  48. This database allows you to search for doctoral dissertations awarded in Japan.

  49. DBGlobal ETD Search
  50. Search service is a free service to find electronic theses and dissertations from around the world. Full-text access to the dissertation may not be available.

  51. NUDBProQuest Dissertations and Thesis A&I
  52. You can search for many doctoral dissertations and master's theses awarded at universities worldwide. It's not able to view the full text of the theses.
     * Off-campus, click here to access.



    Searching for publications of public institutions

    Japan

  53. DBIRDB(Institutional Repositories DataBase)
  54. Database service that collects and provides metadata of contents registered in academic institutional repositories in Japan.

  55. DBJICA Library Catalog
  56. You can search and download reports issued by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency).

  57. DBInstitute of Developing Economies Publications
  58. You can search and download the research output of the Institute of Developing Economies.

    International organizations

  59. DBADB Publications and Documents
  60. This site allows you to search and obtain Asian Development Bank (ADB) publications.

  61. DBAPO Publications Archive
  62. This site allows you to search and obtain Asian Productivity Organization (APO) publications.

  63. DBFAO Publications
  64. You can search and obtain publications, official documents, and technical reports of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

  65. DBIMF Publications
  66. This site allows you to search and obtain International Monetary Fund publications (IMF).

  67. DBLabordoc
  68. The International Labour Organization's (ILO) institutional repository, provides access to hundreds of thousands of ILO publications.

  69. NUDBOECD Library
  70. Online library of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) featuring its books, papers, podcasts, and statistics.
     * Off-campus, click here to access.

  71. DBOfficial Document System of the United Nations
  72. This database contains UN documents issued since 1993, including all documents of the Security Council, and the General Assembly, as well as administrative issuances and other documents.

  73. DBUN Comtrade Database
  74. This site allows you to search and obtain world trade statistics compiled by the United Nations Statistics Division.

  75. DBUNESDOC
  76. A searchable database for official documents and publications, such as the General Conference and the Executive Board produced by UNESCO.

  77. DBWHO IRIS
  78. The digital library contains the full text of World Health Organization (WHO) publications and technical information since 1948.

  79. DBWorld Bank Open Knowledge Repository
  80. This site allows you to search and obtain World Bank Group publications.

  81. DBWTO DOCUMENTS ONLINE
  82. The database provides access to the official documentation of the World Trade Organization.



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