Most databases have a function that will enable you to save searches and create alerts, all you need to do is create a personal account within each resource. Some databases such as Web of Science and Scopus will also allow you to to set up citation alerts, which will notify you when an article you have tagged has been cited by another paper. For more information on how to do this look at the Help Guides for each database or contact your Librarian.
Most journals and publishers (e.g. Elsevier ScienceDirect, Sage Journals, Taylor and Francis, Wiley etc,) offer alerting services. You can usually choose to receive alerts or rss feeds based on the table of contents or subject area selection.
As an example, click here to view ScienceDirect's tutorial on using alerts.
EThOS is the UK’s national thesis service which aims to maximise the visibility and availability of the UK’s doctoral research theses.
EThOS aims to provide:
