Trial Access to Online Resources
The Library regularly arranges trials for new / unsubscribed online resources/tools. Publishers are usually willing to provide trial access so we can use and evaluate a resource before deciding on a subscription/purchase.
1. Trial access to XLSCOUT, an AI-powered patent and innovation intelligence platform
J.R.D. Tata Memorial Library is pleased to announce trial access to XLSCOUT, an AI-powered patent and innovation intelligence platform designed to support researchers, faculty, students, and innovators in prior-art searching, patentability assessment, technology intelligence, and idea discovery.
XLSCOUT enables users to search global patents and non-patent literature, identify and compare relevant prior art, generate novelty and patentability reports, analyze patent and technology trends, and explore new ideas based on selected research directions. It also provides AI-driven similarity analysis, feature-wise citation mapping, patent classification, visual analytics, and downloadable reports.
Trial Access Period :
31 August – 22 September 2026
Access XLSCOUT:
https://www.xlscout.ai
(Select "Institutional Access" to log in.)
Training Sessions :
Session 1: 1 September 2026, 3:30 PM
Session 2: 7 September 2026, 3:30 PM
Users interested in attending the training sessions and accessing the trial are requested to fill in the enrolment form:
XLSCOUT Trial Enrolment Form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/iP6WGe03Ti
Supporting Materials
1. XLSCOUT Key Features – Download PDF:
https://xlscout.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/XLSCOUT_Key_Features.pdf
2. XLSCOUT Trial Guide – Novelty Checker & IdeaCue:
https://xlscout.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/XLSCOUT_Trial_Guide_NoveltyChecker_Ideacue-1.pdf
3. Novelty Checker LLM – User Manual:
https://xlscout.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NoveltyCheckerLLM_User-Manual_IITDW.pdf
We encourage faculty, researchers, students, and innovators to explore XLSCOUT during the trial period and make use of the training sessions to understand its features and applications.
For any access-related issues, please contact library@iisc.ac.in.
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2. Trial access to UpToDate Database. The online resource is IP authenticated and can be accessed seamlessly across the IISc campus.
Trial access details:
Name of the database: UpToDate
Trial Access Period: 10 August 2026 – 09 September 2026
Access Link: www.uptodate.com
About UpToDate:
UpToDate® is a globally trusted, evidence-based Clinical Decision Support (CDS) solution developed by expert physicians to help healthcare professionals make informed clinical decisions at the point of care. Used by physicians, specialists, residents, nurses, pharmacists, and medical students in more than 190 countries, UpToDate provides continuously updated, peer-reviewed medical content across over 25 specialties. The platform delivers practical recommendations on diagnosis, treatment, drug information, patient management, and clinical best practices, enabling clinicians to access reliable answers within seconds.
Key Features:
- Evidence-based recommendations developed by leading medical experts.
- Continuously updated content reflecting the latest clinical guidelines and research.
- Comprehensive coverage of diseases, diagnostic approaches, treatment protocols, and patient management.
- Powerful search functionality for quick access to clinically relevant information.
- Integrated drug information, dosage recommendations, interactions, and safety alerts.
- Patient education materials to support shared decision-making.
- Accessible via web browsers and mobile applications for use anytime, anywhere.
We encourage you to explore this resource and share your valuable feedback. Your input will help us assess its relevance and usefulness.
For any assistance or to share your feedback regarding the trial, please contact us at library@iisc.ac.in