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Functional Alternatives to the Directory of CDL-Licensed Content

Functional Alternatives to the Directory of CDL-Licensed Content
Current Uses Alternatives
How do I access UC's licensed electronic resources? Use the electronic journals and databases web pages provided by your campus. From the Melvyl Catalog, click the Article Database & E-journal Lists link in the upper right corner of the screen. Links to the electronic journal and database web pages for each campus are provided.
How can I tell if a resource is licensed UC-systemwide (Tier 1) or is part of a multi-campus (Tier 2) license? Use the Shared Cataloging Program's (SCP) Authorized Headings List[learn more]
How can I determine the databases licensed UC-systemwide from a specific vendor? Use the Shared Cataloging Program's (SCP) Authorized Headings List[learn more]
How can I tell if a specific UC campus has access to a resource? Use the Shared Cataloging Program's (SCP) Authorized Headings List[learn more]
How do I view a vendor's title list? Use the Shared Cataloging Program's (SCP) E-Resources Tracking web page. [learn more]
How do I determine if a specific title is part of a UC-systemwide license?
  1. If you know the providing vendor, use the Shared Cataloging Program's (SCP) E-Resources Tracking web page. [learn more]
  2. If you aren't sure of the vendor, use the Melvyl Catalog.  [learn more]
How do I verify the coverage dates for an electronic resource? For E-journals, use your campus' A - Z List of E-journals.
For databases, use the Melvyl Catalog.   [learn more]
How do I determine the correct URL or PID for a resource? Use the Melvyl Catalog.   [learn more]
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