Collections Spotlight: Dimensions for the Win – Literature searching, grants, research analytics and more!
by Emily Hart, Life Sciences Librarian & Research Impact Lead
The Dimensions database, produced by Digital Science, is the world’s largest collection of linked research data. SU Libraries pays for a subscription to the database. Login from anywhere with an internet connection. When off campus, you’ll be prompted to login with your SU NetID and password.
Dimensions has extensive coverage across disciplines, including STEM, social sciences, humanities and more. The content indexed within Dimensions includes peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, grants, data sets, clinical trials and policy documents. Watch this video to learn more about what’s included in Dimensions or visit the Libraries’ Dimensions Research Guide.
In addition to literature searches, try Dimensions for the following use cases:
- Discovering what publications and authors/researchers are associated with a specific grant.
- Finding Syracuse University publications, grants, data sets and collaborators
- Looking at the global attention Syracuse University publications are receiving.
- Discovering open access publications, including broad content from developing nations like those in the global south.
Remember, the next time you’re planning to do a literature search, look for grant information or look at research trends/analytics, try Dimensions! To provide feedback or suggest a title to add to the collection, please complete the Resource Feedback Form.