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Generalis
The quickest entry point for spotting relevant articles across every field in the French press.
Key benefits
Fast article discovery — Ideal for kicking off a topic, mapping a theme, or preparing a bibliography.
Cross-disciplinary coverage — Politics, economics, society, culture, and science stay within the same open search space.
Summarized records — Each record helps assess relevance before consulting the full article.
Search by concepts and names — Easily retrieve subjects, people, organizations, places, and publications.
Built for documentary workflows — Useful for guiding students, researchers, teachers, and patrons through first searches.
Guided onboarding — The IndexPresse team helps you adopt the right search habits from day one.
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FAQ
Answers to your main questions
Usage
Who is Generalis for?
Generalis is designed for libraries, documentation centers, educational institutions, and any organization looking for a simple entry point into the French press.
Is it a discovery tool or a full-text reading platform?
Generalis is primarily a discovery tool. It helps users quickly identify relevant articles, then consult them electronically or in print depending on the access available to them.
What types of topics can it cover?
The tool covers a wide range of topics, making it useful for both focused research and broad exploratory work.
Access
Can end users be trained quickly?
Yes. The interface is intentionally simple, and we can help you prepare onboarding adapted to your audience.
How does rollout work?
We support you on first searches, recurring use cases, and the best practices that make discovery efficient.
How often is the database enriched?
The database is continuously enriched by the IndexPresse team, which selects, analyzes, and indexes the titles it follows.