Multidisciplinary databases

Name	Content	Guide
Scopus	Subjects: Multidisciplinary Coverage: International, English-language Content: Focus on journal articles, some only abstracts Special feature: Enables citation and impact analysis; AI component integrated into search	Tutorials
Web of Science Core Collection	Subjects: Multidisciplinary Coverage: International, English-language Content: Focus on journal articles, some only abstracts Special feature: Enables citation and impact analysis; AI component integrated into search	Guides
Google Scholar	Subjects: Multidisciplinary Coverage: International, mostly English-language Content: Journal articles, book chapters, theses, patents, conference papers Special feature: Freely accessible; numerous full texts, no peer-review process, suitable for initial searches	-
Policy Commons	Subjects: Politics and public administration Coverage: International, mostly English-language Content: Grey literature; reports, working papers and other documents from over 27,000 organisations Special feature: Preserves rare or hard-to-access documents often no longer available on original websites	Video tutorial
Journal Citation Reports	Subjects: Analysis and ranking of academic journals Coverage: International, English-language Content: Analysis of academic journals across all subject areas, journal metrics, especially the Journal Impact Factor (JIF)	Guides
Ulrichsweb	Subjects: Multidisciplinary Coverage: International, multilingual Content: Directory of journals, newspapers and series; links to tables of contents, abstracts and document delivery services	-
ESI – Essential Science Indicators	Subjects: Bibliometric analysis Coverage: International, English-language Content: Most-cited publications, researchers and institutions in various disciplines Special feature: Analysis covers the last ten years and the current year, data updated every two months	Guides
SRMO – SAGE Research Methods Online	Subjects: Social science research methods Coverage: English-language Content: Books, guides, explanations, interviews, dictionaries, encyclopaedias, journal articles, video tutorials, podcasts Special feature: Case studies of real research experiences and examples	Guide
Academic Writer	Subjects: Writing and publishing according to APA style Coverage: Based on the 7th edition of the APA guidelines (in effect since 2020) Content: Comprehensive tools, resources and examples for correct APA citation style, with quick guides and tutorials Not compatible with Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.	Video tutorials
DBIS Database Information System	Subjects: Platform for searching academic databases in various disciplines Coverage: International, German- and English-language Content: Descriptions and access information for 12,000 databases; enables targeted search for databases in specific subject areas Special feature: Freely accessible	-

Statistical databases

Name	Content	Guide
Statista	Subjects: Global statistics on economy, consumption, trends Coverage: International, multilingual Content: Charts, reports, market studies, forecasts Special feature: Wide range of industries, commercial use possible, integrated AI tool	Guide Video tutorials
Statistics Switzerland	Subjects: National tables and reports on the 21 topics of the Federal Statistical Office Coverage: Switzerland, multilingual Content: Tables, reports, analyses Special feature: Freely accessible	-
STAT-TAB	Subjects: Interactive database of the Federal Statistical Office for creating statistical tables according to individual needs across all statistical data Coverage: Switzerland, multilingual Content: Tables, interactive database Special feature: Freely accessible, many filtering options	Guide
Statistics Canton of Zurich	Subjects: Local statistics for the Canton of Zurich Coverage: Canton of Zurich, German Content: Reports, graphics, regional data Special feature: Freely accessible; focus on cantonal characteristics	-
Eurostat	Subjects: European statistics on economy, society, environment Coverage: EU, cooperation with EFTA, OECD, UN, multilingual Content: Reports, data series, interactive tools Special feature: Freely accessible, standardised data for EU country comparison	Guide Statistics finder A-Z
OECD	Subjects: Economy, politics, social sciences Coverage: OECD countries, multilingual Content: Reports, statistics, studies Special feature: Official data collection of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) and other institutions such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)	-

Standards

Name	Content	Guide
SNV-Connect	Subjects: Access to full texts from IEC, SN (INB, Electrosuisse, SWISSMEM, SIA), ISO, SWKI. In addition, the Standards Extract (NAZ) is available online. Coverage: Switzerland, international, multilingual Content: Standards documents for various industries Special feature: Standards are available in multiple language versions In contrast to the standards, the Standards Extract (NAZ) can only be read online (no download or printing possible)	Guide
Normpositionen Catalogue	Subjects: Standards for construction service positions Coverage: Switzerland, multilingual Content: Basis for standardised and legally compliant service descriptions in the tendering phase Special feature: Practical tool for tendering and cost planning in construction Locally installed in Building MA (Halle 180), Rooms G19/G29	-
VSS	Subjects: Standards (SN, CEN, ISO) and guidelines for road and traffic engineering Coverage: Switzerland, international, multilingual Content: Standards, technical guidelines, specialist publications Special feature: Specialisation in transport infrastructure and road construction ZHAW students receive, after registration, a free VSS membership including a subscription for access to the digital standards collection	-

Patents

Name	Content	Guide
Derwent Innovations Index	Subjects: Patents Coverage: International, multilingual Content: Patents from 50 patent offices worldwide Special feature: Enables citation analyses	Guides
Espacenet	Subjects: Patents, intellectual property, inventions Coverage: Over 80 European countries, multilingual Content: Patent documents and technical descriptions	Guides