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MLA International Bibliography vs open-MaStR
Both stand on academic research databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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MLA International Bibliography is a broad discovery database for humanities scholarship, with extensive indexing and search terminology. It is suited to organizations and researchers who need citations rather than full-text reading within the service.
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Visit open-MaStR The facts
| MLA International Bibliography | open-MaStR | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mla.org | open-mastr.readthedocs.io |
| On academic research databases | #27 of 35 | #31 of 35 |
MLA International Bibliography: what it does well
- Indexes 3,100,000 scholarly records
- Covers more than 70 languages
- Includes dissertations and scholarly websites
- Advanced search and controlled vocabulary
- Links to library and open-access resources
What to know first
- Full-text access is not provided
- No free plan is listed
- Pricing requires a request
- Institutional subscription access is emphasized
open-MaStR: what it does well
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