Database alerting options

ProQuest

There are two kinds of alerts. The search alert allows searches to be saved, run anew, and notification sent regarding updated results. The publications alert (found on the Publications search page with similar properties) notifies of the latest available issues of a favorite publication. 

Simply run and refine a search, then look for the Set up alert link at the top of the results.

Below are some of the common features used in setting up alerts: 

1. View sources that will be used in searching for the alert.
2. Include either new materials only from a search, or choose to also receive historical information along with new materials from the search
3. Schedule to receive alerts daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Stop the alert in as little as two weeks or as much as one year. Renew at any time.
4. Provide email details, including email address, subject, and optional message.
5. Select Text only or HTML format
6. Click Set up alert button to save settings