The ERIC database (Education Resources Information Center) is an important resource for research in pedagogy and educational science. Earlier this year, the database was at risk of being shut down when its funding from the U.S. Department of Education was threatened. While a decision has now been made to keep ERIC running, its budget has been drastically reduced.
What do the limitations mean?
The significantly reduced budget will impact ERIC’s future content, but the exact consequences is still unclear. It is likely that ERIC will place a stronger emphasis on material with relevance from a U.S. perspective, potentially at the expense of its international scope.
Are other databases affected by current changes in U.S. policy?
There are growing concerns that budget cuts and policy shifts under the Trump administration may also affect other key academic resources across various fields. The library is following developments.
Questions? Please contact the library.