Databases and collections
Digital resources are at the heart of WUR Library’s collection, supporting efficient literature searches for students, researchers, and professionals. On this page, you can explore the Library's bibliographic databases, curated collections, ebooks and reference materials, news and professional resources, and open search systems, all designed to streamline your literature search and research process.
Bibliographic databases
In the following databases you can search systematically for academic publications.
Library Database Finder
Looking for a specific database or collection? Use the Library Database Finder to search by title or keyword, or filter by subject to explore more databases, collections and search engines.
WUR collections
In addition to bibliographic databases, WUR Library also offers other curated collections and search tools, including the Library catalogue, PhD theses, Research@WUR, the Journal Browser, and My Research Dashboard.
- WUR Library Search, Library catalogue - check available books, ebooks and journals
- A-Z list of digital journals - browse all journals
- PhD Theses- search all WUR dissertations
- WUR Msc theses online - search all WUR Master theses
- Special Collections - old and rare materials, academic heritage
- Groenekennis - professional journal articles, reports and other materials about the Dutch green and agri sector
- Research@WUR - repository of WUR's publications and other research output About Research@WUR
- WUR Journal Browser - select high-quality Open Access journals for publishing
- My Research Dashboard (WUR login) - track your publications About My Research Dashboard
Ebooks and reference works
Below is a selection of the Library’s licensed ebook collections, including frequently used reference works, encyclopedias, and dictionaries from trusted publishers. This list is not exhaustive; we recommend searching for a specific ebook title in WUR Library Search.
News, professional & popular scientific journals
You can access online newspapers and magazines through the quick links below. You’ll also find national and international print newspapers and professional journals available to read in the Forum Library.
Newspapers & professional journals
- Professional magazines agriculture (including Boerderij, Food + Agribusiness, groenten & fruit, Dairy Global)
- Het Financieele Dagblad
- Groenekennis - professional journal articles, reports and other materials about the Dutch green and agri sector
- Nexis Uni (news)
- The Economist
Popular scientific journals
- Scientific American
- National Geographic (print only)
- New Scientist (in print and online through Nexis Uni)
- Foreign Affairs (print only)
Free academic search systems
In addition to the licensed bibliographic databases and collections, you can use free search systems that don’t require a subscription. Keep in mind that they also index paywalled journal articles that you might not have access to.
Conditions of use
The Library's licenced resources, such as ebooks, ejournals and databases, are subject to specific terms of use. These terms explain how the materials can be used and to what ends, outlining what is permitted and what is not. Users are expected to follow these rules to ensure legal compliance and fair use.
Questions & contact
Need help or more information? Please email us or visit the lending desk in Forum Library.
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