FIRST YEAR SEMINAR RESOURCES: Databases

The premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. Extensive coverage of the sciences, technology, medicine, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects - authoritative and comprehensive.

Features thousands of cross-referenced entries, covering the entire spectrum of African-American history over the past 500 years.

Features thousands of cross-referenced entries, covering the entire spectrum of African-American history over the past 500 years.

The African American Historical Serials Collection features 173 periodicals spanning from 1816 through 1922. The periodicals in this collection include newspapers and magazines, in addition to reports and annuals from various African American organizations, including churches and educational and service institutions

Offers fast access to more than 600 Native American groups and over 15,000 years of American Indian culture and history.

Presents the full scope of world history from prehistory through the 1500s, with special topic centers on key civilizations and regions.

Authoritative reference content alongside, videos, audio selections, images, primary sources, and magazine and journal articles from hundreds of major periodicals and newspapers.

Examines great writers, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements and events in world literature. Access to full-text literary classics and full-text poems.

Access to the Encyclopaedia Brittanica.

Access to the Encyclopaedia Brittanica.

Access to the Encyclopaedia Brittanica.

Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.

Provides award winning in-depth coverage of the most important issues of the day. Our reports are written by experienced journalists, footnoted and professionally fact-checked. Full-length articles include an overview, historical background, chronology, pro/con feature, plus resources for additional research

Encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri and books of quotations, and a range of subject-specific titles covering everything from art to accountancy and literature to law.

Provides access to academic journals and magazines on topics in criminal justice and related fields. Key subjects covered in the database include law, law enforcement, security, and terrorism.

Provides access to academic journals and magazines on all aspects of cooking and nutrition. The database includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.

Provides access to academic journals and magazines on all aspects of cooking and nutrition. The database includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.

Provides access to scholarly journals and magazines that explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community. The database is for social science, history and liberal arts coursework.

Contains DSM-V, DSM-IV and other publications from the the American Psychological Association

Collection of ebooks held by EBSCOhost.

(Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Communication & Mass Media Complete, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, PsycARTICLES, SocINDEX with Full Text, and others.) EBSCOhost is a powerful online reference system accessible via the Internet. It offers a variety of proprietary full-text databases and popular databases from leading information providers. The comprehensive databases range from general reference collections to specially designed, subject-specific databases for public, academic, medical, corporate and school libraries.

Contains full-text articles appearing in numerous U.S. racial and ethnic minority newspapers, consumer magazines, and some journals published since 1990, focusing on African American, American Indian, Asian American, and U.S. Latino publications.

Provides access to scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers across disciplines. The database meets research needs in subject areas including the arts and humanities, social sciences, and science and technology.

Ferguson's is known among librarians and guidance counselors as the premier resource in the career education field. The acclaimed Ferguson's titles—including eBooks and a reference database—provide comprehensive, up-to-date information on a wide variety of career fields, as well as guidance on essential career skills and professional resources. Ferguson's career education titles have long been essential resources for the middle school, high school, and public library markets.

Databases covering all major subjects and categories

More than 3.6 million articles from more than 100 journals, as well as more than 20 reference titles from Delmar, including Handbook of Flowers; Foliage and Creative Design; Computer Graphics for Landscape Architects; and more.

Provides balanced coverage of this significant aspect of culture and society. The database offers access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.

A one-stop source for news, magazine, and periodical articles across a wide range of general interest topics and academic disciplines.

Provides access to scholarly journals and magazines covering the latest scientific developments. Key subjects covered by the database include biological sciences, computing, engineering, and technology.

International viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. Featured are hundreds of continuously updated issue and country portals that bring together a variety of specially selected, highly relevant sources for analysis of social, political, military, economic, environmental, health, and cultural issues. Rich multimedia - including podcasts, video, and interactive graphs - enhance each portal.

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Comprehensive consumer health resource provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices.

Provides access to medical and professional periodicals, health and fitness magazines, and reference books and pamphlets. The database is designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as consumer health researchers. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.

HeinOnline is a premier law database containing more than 150 million pages and 160,000 titles of legal history and government documents in a fully searchable, image-based format. HeinOnline provides comprehensive coverage of more than 2,400 law-related periodicals.

Provides access to titles covering topics including architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and others. T

Provides access to scholarly journals, magazines, and trade publications that cover topics including the cultural and economic aspects of travel and tourism. The database offers current and relevant content that provides well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.

Databases covering an array of materials covering historical, literary, career, social, health and scientific subjects

Provides access to over 2,300 major U.S. regional, national and local newspapers; allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section, or other fields. The database offers a one-stop source for current news and searchable archives.

Search Electronic Books, Online Catalog, and other databases all at once!

Provides exclusive, extensive coverage of hundreds of today's hot topics, with unbiased analysis and rich related resources.

International peer-reviewed general medical journal which promotes medicine and the betterment of patient health.

Full-text article collections from leading journals. Includes Arts & Sciences I, General Science, Ecology & Botany, Business. Language & literature, and the Arts & Science II Collection.

A research environment that integrates formerly disparate Gale digital collections; search Gale Virtual Reference Library, Literature Resource Center, Modern Language Association (MLA) International Bibliography and Twayne's Authors Series simultaneously.

Biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 120,000 authors from every age and literary discipline.

Biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 120,000 authors from every age and literary discipline.

Tracks the development of the modern, western world through the lens of trade and wealth

Learn 72 new languages for free using Mango Languages. Mango Languages is an online language learning resource that teaches by using real life scenarios and conversations.

Covers the broad expanse of world history from the mid-15th century to the present, featuring thousands of documents, articles, timelines, images, videos, and maps.

Access to the complete archive of National Geographic magazine, every page of every issue, along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos.

"A publicly searchable compilation of records that identify individual enslaved persons and their owners, beginning as early as 1525 and ending during the Civil War. The index includes census records, slave trade transactions, cemetery records, birth certifications, manumissions, ship inventories, newspaper accounts, private narratives, legal documents and many other sources." - from site

Full-image archive that brings you the entire historical run of The New York Times up to 3 years ago.

Nexis Uni™ features more than 15,000 news, business and legal sources from LexisNexis®—including U.S. Supreme Court decisions dating back to 1790—with an intuitive interface that offers quick discovery across all content types, personalization features such as Alerts and saved searches and a collaborative workspace with shared folders and annotated documents.

Provides contextual information and opinions on social issues. Features updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazine, journal and news articles, primary sources, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.

Oxford Reference is the premier online reference product, spanning 25 different subject areas. Results that range from short-entry, general reference to more in-depth articles on specialized subjects

Pop Culture Collection provides access to scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture. The database offers useful information for researchers in social science, history, art or liberal arts courses.

Provides access to the most searched magazines across the InfoTrac products. All of the titles are selected based on actual publication searches performed by library patrons and the database includes many titles recommended by Bowker's "Magazines for Libraries".

Interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass.

Access to quality journal titles and books from scholarly publishers focusing on humanities and social sciences.

Provides access to academic journals and magazines perfect for both business school students and entrepreneurs. The database offers content that includes insights, tips, strategies and success stories.

An online, full-text facsimile of more than 200 years of the Times, one of the most highly regarded resources for eighteenth-, nineteenth-, and twentieth-century news coverage, with every page of every issue from 1785 to 2012.

Bridges the gap between the science that students learn in the classroom and the discoveries pushing the boundaries of science today.

Provides access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career. The database offers current and applicable content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.

World Book is a powerful reference tool that includes an online encyclopedia, multimedia, and primary source databases, fully integrated in a single search. Access to over 600 global newspapers; access to thousands of government websites.

Authoritative world news coverage from 1940 through today: provides information, context, and perspective.

Offer a range of content for the region, providing opportunities for research into issues and events in contemporary Latin American and Caribbean history, as well as historical perspective back to the colonial period. Coverage extends from the 15th to 20th century, providing information about the indigenous peoples of the region, the Conquest (la Conquista), colonial rule, religion, struggles for independence, and political, economic, and social progress and issues in newly independent nations.--From vendor