Databases on Trial
Databases on Trial offers temporary access to selected electronic resources for evaluation. Explore these databases during the trial period and help the Library assess their value for teaching, learning, and research.
Databases on Trial
ProQuest Arts & Humanities Database
Arts & Humanities Database with three highly regarded specialist indexes, creating a stronger and more comprehensive resource for research in the arts and humanities.
The Art, Design & Architecture Collection includes the following four components:
• Arts & Humanities Database
• ARTbibliographies Modern (ABM)
• Design & Applied Arts Index (DAAI)
• International Bibliography of Art (IBA)
ProQuest One Visual Arts & Design (PQ1VISUAL) | Art, Design and Architecture Collection (ARTARCPKG) | ARTbibliographies Modern |
Arts & Humanities Database | ||
DAAI: Design and Applied Arts Index | ||
International Bibliography of Art | ||
Art, Design & Architecture Archive Collection (ARTDESACOLL) | AAA: Architecture & Design | |
AAA: Art & Photography | ||
Art & Architecture Archive Collection 1 | ||
Art & Architecture Archive Collection 2 | ||
Art and Architecture in Video | ||
Country Life Archive | ||
The Artforum Archive | ||
The House Beautiful Archive | ||
Fashion Studies Collection (FASHCOLL) | Fashion Studies Online: The Videofashion Library | |
The Daily News Record Archive | ||
The Footwear News Archive | ||
The GQ Archive | ||
The Harper’s Bazaar Archive | ||
The Harper’s Bazaar UK Archive | ||
The Vogue Archive | ||
The Vogue Italia Archive | ||
The Women’s Wear Daily Archive |
Your trial is now available and runs from 22-JUL-2026 – 21-AUG-2026.
You can access your trial product(s) using this web address:
https://trials.proquest.com/access?token=OiFfKQGrkszhJTaEVspOVcgnx
CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform (Trial Access)
Trial Period: 3 August 2026 – 2 October 2026
The CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform is a comprehensive scientific research platform developed by CAS. It provides researchers, academics, librarians, and students with powerful tools to discover, analyze, and manage scientific information across chemistry and related disciplines.
What you can do with SciFinder
The platform enables users to:
- Search scientific literature from journals, patents, conference proceedings, and dissertations.
- Find detailed information on chemical substances, reactions, formulations, and materials.
- Search using chemical structures, molecular formulas, reaction schemes, keywords, authors, or patent numbers.
- Explore bioactivity, pharmacology, toxicity, and regulatory information.
- Track research trends and identify emerging technologies.
- Discover commercially available chemicals and suppliers.
- Export references and save searches for future use.
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All users must create a CAS SciFinder account before accessing the platform.
Register here:
https://scifinder.cas.org/registration/index.html?corpKey=57DBCDB9X86F3503FX1690EE913976641A6F
Access During the Trial
Available: 3 August 2026 – 2 October 2026
The trial provides access to the following CAS resources:
CAS SciFinder and ChemZent
A next-generation scientific research solution providing access to:
- Chemical reactions
- Chemical substances
- Scientific literature curated by expert scientists
Log in: https://scifinder.cas.org
CAS Formulus
A comprehensive formulations database that helps researchers develop products more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Log in: https://formulus.cas.org
CAS Analytical Methods
Provides quick access to analytical methods from leading journals and patents, making it easier to locate, compare, and understand laboratory methods.
Log in: https://methods.cas.org
Training and Support
To help you get started with the platform, please make use of the following resources:
- CAS SciFinder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- CAS SciFinder Quick Start Guide
- CAS SciFinder Video Tutorials
- CAS Formulus User Guide
- Additional information about CAS SciFinder and ChemZent
- Additional information about CAS Analytical Methods