Who should use this database?

Those looking for doctoral dissertations and master's theses.

What kinds of materials are referenced in the database?

Dissertations and master theses of authors from over 1,000 graduate schools and universities covering all subjects.

What years does the database cover?

Dissertations:

Citations only: 1861-1979
Citations with abstracts: 1980 to the present
Full-text: 1997 to the present
USF full-text dissertations: 1997 to the present

Master's theses:

Citations with abstracts from 1988 to the present

Is there a direct link to Ignacio to check to see what USF owns?

No

Will I find full-text articles in the database?

Yes, for dissertations published from 1997 to present. Except for USF dissertations, purchase costs range from $21.50 - $46.00.