Bibliographic database
Bibliographic Database
A Bibliographic Database (/ˌbɪbli.oʊˈɡræfɪk ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/) is a database specifically curated to store and organize bibliographic references, which are essentially citations to books, articles, and other documents of interest.
Etymology
The term "Bibliographic Database" is derived from the Greek word "biblion" meaning book, and "graphia" meaning to write, combined with the English word "database".
Description
A Bibliographic Database contains detailed descriptions of the works including title, author, publication date, publisher, and abstract. It may also include other relevant information such as the DOI, ISBN, or ISSN.
These databases are essential tools in academic research, library science, and information science. They are used to locate and access relevant literature in a specific field of study. Some well-known examples of bibliographic databases include PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.
Related Terms
- Citation Index: A kind of bibliographic database that provides a way to broadly search for literature that cites a specific work or author.
- Abstracting and Indexing Service: A service that provides a detailed bibliography of literature in a specific field, including bibliographic databases.
- Digital Library: An online database of digital objects that can include text, visual material, audio material, video material, stored as electronic media formats.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bibliographic database
- Wikipedia's article - Bibliographic database
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