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What are the different kinds of electronic collections in Alma?

In Alma, there are three types of electronic collections.

  • Database
    • Electronic resource that can’t be divided into individual titles
    • E.g., ARTstor, Encyclopedia Britannica, Web of Science
  • Aggregator package
    • Electronic resource where you have access to all electronic titles
    • E.g., Academic Search Complete, JSTOR, ProQuest Research Library
  • Selective package
    • Electronic resource where you only have access to some electronic titles
    • E.g., Cambridge Histories Online, Kanopy, Wiley Online Library

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Answered By:
Kristen Fredericksen
Last Updated:
2023-07-06
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