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ECUT Library Resources

Foreign-Language Databases

The library provides a dedicated page for foreign-language databases, offering international students a convenient way to browse and access these resources.

15 databases 4 categories Updated September 2026

On campus

Most databases open directly — no login required, as access is authenticated automatically by IP address.

Off campus

Use CARSI with your ECUT unified identity account. Look for the Off-campus button on each card.

01

Core Journal Databases

Full-text peer-reviewed journals from the world’s leading publishers.

5 databases

You are on campus — these databases are directly accessible. The Visit button connects straight through. You are off campus — use Off-campus (CARSI) to sign in with your ECUT account when Visit asks for a subscription.

Elsevier ScienceDirect

Subscribed

Full-text Journals

Over 4,000 peer-reviewed journals spanning science, technology and medicine.

On campus: direct access. Off campus: CARSI institutional login is recommended.

Earth and Planetary SciencesEnergyEnvironmental ScienceMaterials ScienceChemistryComputer Science

SpringerLink

Subscribed

Full-text Journals

Journals and reference works across every discipline.

On campus: direct access. Off campus: CARSI institutional login is recommended.

PhilosophyEconomicsLawEducationLiterature+9

Web of Science

Subscribed

Abstract & Citation Index

The definitive citation index for sciences, social sciences and humanities.

On campus: direct access. Off campus: sign in through CARSI with your ECUT account.

ScienceEngineeringAgricultureMedicineMultidisciplinary

Wiley Online Library

Subscribed

Full-text Journals

Journals and reference works from Wiley’s 200-year publishing history.

On campus: direct access. Off campus: CARSI institutional login is recommended.

Earth, Space and Environmental Sciences

GeoScienceWorld (GSW)

Free

Geoscience Journals

A non-profit collaborative platform delivering the latest geoscience research.

On campus: direct access.

ScienceEngineering
02

Discovery & AI Research Tools

Cross-database discovery platforms and AI-assisted research assistants.

2 databases

Bohrium Research Navigator

Free

AI Research Platform

An all-in-one AI platform for literature review and experimental design.

Sign in through CARSI. A free daily credit allowance is provided; academic verification with an .edu mailbox grants extra credits.

PhilosophyEconomicsLawEducationLiterature+9

Wendao Research Navigator

Subscribed

AI Research Platform

An AI-powered research platform combining knowledge graphs with semantic search.

Sign in with a Chaoxing / learning-platform account. SMS verification is available for first-time users.

PhilosophyEconomicsLawEducationLiterature+9
03

Open Access & Free Resources

Freely available on campus — no subscription required.

5 databases

iResearch (Aixueshu) E-books

Free

E-books

Tens of thousands of foreign-language e-books from leading academic presses.

Available on campus.

PhilosophyLiteratureScienceEngineeringMedicine

NSTL Retrospective Journals

Free

Retrospective Journal Archive

Retrospective issues of major science and technology journals.

Free to use.

ScienceEngineeringAgricultureMedicine

NSTL Current Journals

Free

Current Journal Database

Foreign-language journal titles made freely available to non-profit academic institutions.

Free to use.

ScienceEngineeringAgricultureMedicine

National Science and Technology Library (NSTL)

Free

Document Delivery & Search

A national science and technology library service covering journals, books, theses and standards.

Free to use. Registration may be required for document delivery.

ScienceEngineeringAgricultureMedicine

ChinaXiv Preprint Platform

Preprint

Preprint Server

A national preprint platform accepting both Chinese and English manuscripts; authors retain first-publication rights.

Free to use. Real-name registration is required to submit.

PhilosophyEconomicsLawEducationLiterature+9
04

Patent Databases

Worldwide patent search covering application, family and legal status data.

3 databases

WIPO PATENTSCOPE

Free

International Patents

WIPO’s global patent search covering applications from more than 90 countries.

Free to search worldwide.

Management

Espacenet (European Patent Office)

Free

European Patents

Espacenet provides access to patent information from over 90 countries and organisations.

Free to search worldwide.

Multidisciplinary

USPTO Patent Database

Free

US Patents & Trademarks

The official database of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Free to search worldwide.

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