ProQuest Central

What ProQuest Central is

ProQuest Central is a web-based multidisciplinary research database for higher education. It brings together material spanning business, health and medicine, social sciences, arts and humanities, education, science and technology, and religion. Its collection includes scholarly journals, trade and professional publications, newspapers, magazines, dissertations, working papers, case studies, and market reports. ProQuest lists more than 15,000 full-text scholarly journals, 4,600 magazines and trade journals, and over 1,600 active full-text news sources. The database also includes theses and dissertations, conference proceedings, advanced search, and full-text access.

Researchers can discover, access, and manage content through the ProQuest platform. Subscribers can cross-search ProQuest databases alongside subscribed Ebook Central resources, including Academic Complete, and Academic Video Online. ProQuest Research Assistant helps students narrow searches, examine and assess documents, and decide what to investigate next. For institutions that subscribe to both services, ProQuest Central content is discoverable through OCLC WorldCat Discovery Services. ProQuest says the collection continues to grow to support teaching, learning, and research. The product is available by institutional subscription, with pricing provided through a sales representative. ProQuest also links to support resources for training, troubleshooting, and how-to guidance.

Who it suits

ProQuest Central suits colleges and universities seeking a broad research collection for students and faculty across multiple subject areas. It is especially relevant to researchers who need full-text publications, dissertations, news sources, and cross-search across eligible ProQuest subscriptions.

Limits

There is no free plan; access is through an institutional subscription. The subscription price is provided on request.

Getting started

1. Visit the ProQuest Central product page.
2. Contact a ProQuest sales representative for institutional subscription information.
3. Access the collection through the web platform after arranging institutional access.
4. Use ProQuest support resources for training and troubleshooting.

Verdict

Choose ProQuest Central if your institution needs a multidisciplinary research database with extensive full-text journals, news, and dissertation content. Its research tools and eligible cross-search options support student and faculty work across subjects. Institutions should look elsewhere if they need a free plan or a publicly stated price.