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Databases

Thousands of sources are just a click away. Databases are the best way to find the most up-to-date, scientifically accurate information. Skip Wikipedia; databases are the way to go for your paper, assignment, bachelor's thesis or final project.

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Databases that you can only access on campus

Thanks to the databases, you can collect high-quality scientific sources for all your assignments, papers or graduation projects.

How do you use the databases? The databases below can only be accessed on campus. You do not need to log in, but you must be connected to the campus roam.

A tip: develop a good search strategy. What is the theme of your assignment? What keywords come to mind? From which year onwards are you searching for sources? If you need help using the databases, you can always book a Learning Session.

  • InView Legal: Kluwer legal library (replaces Jura)
  • monKEY.be: Kluwer library on accountancy, taxation, auditing and company law (log in with your Odisee email address)
  • Statista: database for market and consumer data with over a million statistics from more than 22,500 sources
  • TrendsTop: Belgian company information

  • Chemiekaarten Online: database on individual chemical substances, containing information on their properties and risks and what is essential for safe and responsible use (only accessible on campus via Limo)
  • Chemische Feitelijkheden: up-to-date encyclopaedia about molecules, people, materials and the environment
  • Facto: article database of Facto magazine, trade journal for facility and procurement
  • MyNBN Normendatabank: read-only, log in via KU Leuven Association
  • SenTRAL Electricity: database on safety relating to electricity and electrical installations
  • VMT: article database of the magazine VMT (Food, Management and Technology)
  • Warenwetgeving: laws and regulations concerning foodstuffs
  • Buildwise: online documentation from the Scientific and Technical Centre for the Construction Industry, request your login with a ticket
  • Volta: teaching materials on soft and hard skills, and technical library for the EMS graduate programme
  • Pictolibro: picture dictionary developed by Volta for the EMS graduate programme

  • Archief voor Onderwijs: image bank of image and sound materials from public broadcasting
  • DramaOnline: drama lessons, music, playing cards and instructional videos for nursery and primary education​​​​
  • KlasCement: teaching resource network for all Flemish teachers and educators (supported by the Flemish Government).  
  • Tip: also take a look at the digital learning platforms

  • Trefzeker: database for social legislation and personnel taxation
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What if you are not on campus but still want to use the databases?

If you are not on campus but would like to consult the databases, you can enable off-campus access. 
 

  • Cochrane Library: database for Medicine and Healthcare
  • Dieetbehandelingsrichtlijnen: database containing guidelines to support the work of dietitians

  • DramaOnline: Follow these steps to sign up:

    1. Register while you are on an Odisee campus. This is important when creating your account. Once your account has been activated, you can also access and use DramaOnline off campus.

    2. Go to https://methode.dramaonline.nl/index.php?r=login/register

    3. Enter your details and use your Odisee student email address.

    4. Click Create account. You will then receive an email with your login details. If you do not receive the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder.

  • E-Anatomy: database for students Medical imaging and radiotherapy
  • EBSCO: includes the Business Source Ultimate (Business Management) and Academic Search Ultimate (multidisciplinary) databases
  • Elsevier Science Direct: multidisciplinary database
  • HOP: please contact your Learning Centre for further information
  • InView Legal: legal database containing five modules for Odisee: construction law, special agreements, property law, contract law and company law (replaces Jura)
  • KlasCement: please contact your Learning Centre for further information
  • monKEY.be: Kluwer library on accountancy, taxation, auditing and company law
  • SpringerLink: multidisciplinary database with articles and e-books in both Dutch and English
  • Statista: database for market and consumer data with over a million statistics from more than 22,500 sources
  • Thieme MedOne Radiology: database for students Medical imaging and radiotherapy
  • Thiema Connect: online books and journals
  • Trefzeker: database for social legislation and personnel taxation (log out at the end of your session!)
  • Wiley Online Library: multidisciplinary database
  • WTCB/Buildwise: contact your Learning Centre for a login
  • Volta: technical library for the EMS graduate programme
  • Volta: teaching materials on soft skills for the EMS graduate programme
  • Volta: teaching materials on hard skills for the EMS graduate programme
  • Pictolibro: picture dictionary developed by Volta for the EMS graduate programme

Open access e-resources

Open access e-resources are resources that you can consult anywhere, usually without logging in. 

  • VMT: channel of the magazine VMT Food Technology
  • Elektor TV: Elektor Magazine channel

Ask your questions about the databases via the ticket system