ERIC (OSearch Interface) indexes education-related literature, beginning in 1966. The OSearch interface is particularly useful when executing sophisticated searches that require identifying ERIC descriptors, combining multiple concepts, and/or applying limits; however, OLinks will not find the full-text of ERIC documents before 1993.

The ERIC database is the world\'s largest source of education information, containing abstracts of documents and journal articles on education research and practice. The database covers descriptions and evaluations of programs, research reports and surveys, curriculum and teaching guides, instructional materials, position papers, and resource materials. In 1993, ERIC began indexing education-related books, including the output of major publishers.

Some institutions use a web-based citation manager called RefWorks. For help, check with your library staff, or see the Xavier University online help for RefWorks.