Library Blog

1. Introduction: Why These Databases Matter So, you’re ready to kickstart your research adventure at Ashoka University! You’ve got a killer question, all the curiosity in the world, and one of India’s most impressive academic libraries at your fingertips. The big hurdle: How on earth do you navigate over 100 million academic publications to find that perfect needle in the haystack? That’s where Scopus and Web of Science come in – two of the most formidable academic databases in the world, both accessible through the HDFC Library.