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Arts and Humanities

African-American Poetry
A collection of over 2,500 poems by African-Americans, 1760-1900

America: History and Life
Bibliographic data and abstracts of articles on historical events and theory of the U.S. and Canada, from prehistory to the present

American Poetry
Poems of the most influential American poets, from the colonial period to the early twentieth century

Art Index
Bibliographic index of leading international arts publication

Arts and Humanities Search
Bibliographic index of the world's leading arts and humanities journals

Books in Print with Book Reviews
An index of bibliographic data on books currently in print

Cambridge Journals Online
Full text articles from over 125 specialized journals in the sciences, social sciences, and the humanities (from 2001-2006)

Early Modern Literary Studies
Full text searchable e-journal about English literature, literary culture, and language during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries

English Poetry
Full text to 165,000 poems in English from Anglo-Saxon times to the end of the nineteenth century by writers from the British Isles

English Verse Drama
Full text to 2,200 theatrical works of the late thirteenth century through the end of the nineteenth century

Essay and General Literature Index
Bibliographic data to essays and articles in the humanities and social sciences

Essays in History
Full text e-journal about all fields of history

Gale Literature Criticism Online
Full-text biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 120,000 writers from a variety of periods and disciplines.

HarpWeek
Bibliographic data on illustrations, cartoons, news, literature, editorials, and ads found in Harpers Weekly, 1857-1916

Historical Abstracts
Abstracts to articles related to the history of the world from 1450 to the present (excluding the United States and Canada, which are covered in America: History and Life)

Humanities International Complete
Index, abstracts, and full text for journals, books and other resources in the Humanities.

Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to the study of language including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics

MLA International Bibliography
Bibliographic data to articles, series, monographs, dissertations, and other materials on literature, language, linguistics, and folklore

Oxford University Press journals
Full text to 134 periodicals in all academic disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences

Periodicals Contents Index
Bibliographic data to the contents of thousands of periodicals in the humanities and social sciences, from their first issues to 1990/1991

Project Muse
Index to full text scholarly e-journals

RILM Abstracts of Music Literature
Bibliographic data to music-related articles, books, bibliographies, catalogs, dissertations, concert reviews, recording notes, and more

Virginia Heritage Project

A consolidated database of finding aids to manuscript and archival collections, provides information about historical materials that document Virginia History and culture from 1607 to the present.

 

Business and Law

Business Index ASAP
Full-text articles on finance, acquisitions and mergers, international trade, money management, investments, and banking

Business Source Complete
Index, abstracts, and full text covering scholarly business publications.

Cambridge Journals Online
Full text articles from over 125 specialized journals in the sciences, social sciences, and the humanities (from 2001-2006)

Congressional Universe
A variety of information by and about the United States Congress from 1970 to the present

EconLit
Bibliographic data to dissertations and articles on economics

Factiva
Full text articles on business related topics, company reports, and global news on the business field

Findex
The electronic version of FINDEX: The Worldwide Directory of Market Research Reports, Studies, and Surveys, which is a guide to commercially available market and business research

Index to Legal Periodicals and Books
Bibliographic data to articles from legal journals, yearbooks, institutes, bar association organs, law reviews, and government publications

Internet and Personal Computing Abstracts
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles on the latest personal computing products and developments in business, industry, education, libraries, and the home

Materials Business File
Bibliographic data on industry news, international trade data, government regulations, and management issues related to the metals and materials industries

Oxford University Press journals
Full text to 134 periodicals in all academic disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences

PAIS International
Abstracts and bibliographic data to information about public affairs

Statistical Universe
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles from statistical publications, as well as statistical tables, and links to web sites about statistics

Wilson Business Abstracts
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles from leading business magazines

Worldscope GLOBAL
Financial reports on companies worldwide

Computer Science

ACM Digital Library
Abstracts, reviews, conference proceedings, and full-text for articles published in Association for Computing Machinery periodicals and proceedings since 1985

Applied Science and Technology Abstracts
Bibliographic data of articles on chemistry, engineering, computer technology, mathematics, data processing, physics, and energy-related disciplines

Cambridge Journals Online
Full text articles from over 125 specialized journals in the sciences, social sciences, and the humanities

Computer and Information Systems Abstracts
Abstracts of articles about the theoretical research and practical applications of computer technology

Computer Database
Full-text articles about computer-related product introductions, news, and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, and engineering

Expanded Academic Index
Full text and abstracts to articles from more than 1,500 scholarly, trade and general-interest publications, in every major academic concentration

Safari Books Online
Over 8,000 titles on technology, software, etc..

Conferences and Proceedings

ACM Digital Library
Abstracts, reviews, conference proceedings, and full-text for articles published in Association for Computing Machinery periodicals and proceedings since 1985

Conference Papers Index
Citations to papers and presentations given at major scientific meetings around the world

Papers First
Bibliographic data to papers presented at conferences worldwide

ProceedingsFirst
Bibliographic data to symposiums, conferences, expositions, workshops and meetings

Consumer Affairs and People

Biography and Genealogy Master Index
An index of worldwide reference resources on individuals, both living and deceased

Columbia International Affairs Online 
Database of full-text articles, abstracts, and web sites on international affairs

Computer Database
Full-text articles about computer-related product introductions, news, and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, and engineering

Consumers Index
Abstracts of articles about consumerism and consumer protection including evaluations, tests, alerts, warnings, and recalls 

Expanded Academic Index
Full text and abstracts to articles from more than 1,500 scholarly, trade and general-interest publications, in every major academic concentration

Materials Business File
Bibliographic data on industry news, international trade data, government regulations, and management issues related to the metals and materials industries

PAIS International
Abstracts and bibliographic data to information about public affairs

Worldscope GLOBAL
Financial reports on companies worldwide

Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Access Science
Online encyclopedia of science and technology

Columbia Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia Britannica Online

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus

Oxford English Dictionary
Searchable database of the entire text of the 22-volume Oxford English Dictionary, second edition

Economics and Finance

Business Index ASAP
Full-text articles on finance, acquisitions and mergers, international trade, money management, investments, and banking

EconLit
Bibliographic data to dissertations and articles on economics

Expanded Academic Index
Full text and abstracts to articles from more than 1,500 scholarly, trade and general-interest publications, in every major academic concentration

Factiva
Full text articles on business related topics, company reports, and global news on the business field

Findex
The electronic version of FINDEX: The Worldwide Directory of Market Research Reports, Studies, and Surveys, which is a guide to commercially available market and business research

Oxford University Press journals
Full text to 134 periodicals in all academic disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences

Statistical Universe
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles from statistical publications, as well as statistical tables, and links to web sites about statistics

Wilson Business Abstracts
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles from leading business magazines

Worldscope GLOBAL
Financial reports on companies worldwide

Education

ERIC
The Educational Resource Information Center, contains more than 2,200 digests along with references for additional information and citations and abstracts from over 1,000 educational and education-related journals.

Expanded Academic Index
Full text and abstracts to articles from more than 1,500 scholarly, trade and general-interest publications, in every major academic concentration

Internet and Personal Computing Abstracts
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles on the latest personal computing products and developments in business, industry, education, libraries, and the home

Oxford University Press journals
Full text to 134 periodicals in all academic disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences

Project Muse
Index to full text scholarly e-journals

Teacher Resource Center

Index of over 260 titles from the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals, and books

 

Engineering and Technology

Access Science
Online encyclopedia of science and technology

ACM Digital Library
Abstracts, reviews, conference proceedings, and full-text for articles published in Association for Computing Machinery periodicals and proceedings since 1985

Annual Reviews
Bibliographic data and some full text articles from literature published in the Annual Reviews series: Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences

Applied Science and Technology Abstracts
Bibliographic data of articles on chemistry, engineering, computer technology, mathematics, data processing, physics, and energy-related disciplines

Computer and Information Systems Abstracts
Abstracts of articles about the theoretical research and practical applications of computer technology

Computer Database
Full-text articles about computer-related product introductions, news, and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, and engineering

Current Cites
An annotated bibliography of selected articles, books, and digital documents on information technology

Electronics & Communications Abstracts 
Abstracts to articles related to the electronics and telecommunications fields since 1981

Engineered Materials Abstracts
Bibliographic data to articles related to polymers, ceramics, and composites

Internet and Personal Computing Abstracts
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles on the latest personal computing products and developments in business, industry, education, libraries, and the home Acrobat to view full text)

Journal of Electronic Publishing
Full text searchable e-journal about the challenges and uncertainty of electronic publishing

Materials Business File
Bibliographic data on industry news, international trade data, government regulations, and management issues related to the metals and materials industries

Mechanical Engineering Abstracts
Bibliographic data and abstracts to articles covering mechanical engineering, engineering management, and production engineering

Oxford University Press journals
Full text to 134 periodicals in all academic disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences

Safari Books Online
(over 8,000 titles in the technical/computer field)

General and Reference

Academic Search Complete

Index, abstracts, and full text for many scholarly publications covering all academic areas of study.

Access Science
Online encyclopedia of science and technology

America: History and Life
Bibliographic data and abstracts of articles on historical events and theory of the U.S. and Canada, from prehistory to the present

Biography and Genealogy Master Index
An index of worldwide reference resources on individuals, both living and deceased

Biography Index
An index of articles, books, and autobiographies for biographical subjects from antiquity to the present

Books in Print with Book Reviews
An index of bibliographic data on books currently in print

Cambridge Journals Online
Full text articles from over 125 specialized journals in the sciences, social sciences, and the humanities (from 2001-2006)

Columbia Encyclopedia

Congressional Universe
A variety of information by and about the United States Congress from 1970 to the present

Dissertation Abstracts 
Abstracts to dissertations on all academic topics accepted at accredited U.S. institutions since 1861

EbscoHost - access to databases in Nursing, Psychology, Computers, Education, Communication and many more!

Encyclopedia Britannica Online

Gale Science Resource Center

GPO Monthly Catalog
Bibliographic data to U.S. government documents including Congressional reports, hearings, debates, and records; judiciary materials; and documents issued by executive departments

Index to Legal Periodicals and Books
Bibliographic data to articles from legal journals, yearbooks, institutes, bar association organs, law reviews, and government publications

MasterFILE Premier
Index, abstracts, and full text covering nearly all subjects including general reference, business, health, and much more. Designed for a general (as opposed to academic) audience.

MEDLINE
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles from the world's biomedical literature including research, clinical practice, administration, policy issues, and health care services

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus

Oxford English Dictionary
Searchable database of the entire text of the 22-volume Oxford English Dictionary, second edition

Oxford University Press journals
Full text to 134 periodicals in all academic disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences

Periodicals Contents Index
Bibliographic data to the contents of thousands of periodicals in the humanities and social sciences, from their first issues to 1990/1991

WorldCat 
Index of all the records cataloged by OCLC member libraries worldwide

General Science

Access Science
Online encyclopedia of science and technology

American Chemical Society journals
Full text articles from thirty core journals in the chemistry field

Annual Reviews
Bibliographic data and some full text articles from literature published in the Annual Reviews series: Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences

Biotechnology and Bioengineering Abstracts
Bibliographic data on biotechnology research, developments, and patents in the fields of medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, the environment, and marine biology

Cambridge Journals Online
Full text articles from over 125 specialized journals in the sciences, social sciences, and the humanities (from 2001-2006)

Conference Papers Index
Citations to papers and presentations given at major scientific meetings around the world

EbscoHost - access to databases in Nursing, Psychology, Computers, Education, Communication and many more!

GEOBASE
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to geography, geology, and ecology

Gale Science Resource Center

GreenFile
a freely accessible research database focusing on the relationship between human beings and the environment.

Highwire Press
Abstracts to articles related to life and plant sciences, medicine, social science, and psychology (each individual journal must be searched separately)

MEDLINE
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles from the world's biomedical literature including research, clinical practice, administration, policy issues, and health care services

Oxford University Press journals
Full text to 134 periodicals in all academic disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences

Project Muse
Index to full text scholarly e-journals

Science Magazine
Online version of the magazine Science

Government and Politics

America: History and Life
Bibliographic data and abstracts of articles on historical events and theory of the U.S. and Canada, from prehistory to the present

Columbia International Affairs Online 
Database of full-text articles, abstracts, and web sites on international affairs

Congressional Universe
The world's most comprehensive source of U.S. government information: Congressional publications, Bills, Hearings, Testimony, Legislative research information, access to LexisNexis and much more.

GPO Monthly Catalog
Bibliographic data to U.S. government documents including Congressional reports, hearings, debates, and records; judiciary materials; and documents issued by executive departments

HarpWeek
Bibliographic data on illustrations, cartoons, news, literature, editorials, and ads found in Harpers Weekly, 1857-1916

Historical Abstracts
Abstracts to articles related to the history of the world from 1450 to the present (excluding the United States and Canada, which are covered in America: History and Life)

Index to Legal Periodicals and Books
Bibliographic data to articles from legal journals, yearbooks, institutes, bar association organs, law reviews, and government publications

Lexis-Nexis Congressional
The world's most comprehensive source of U.S. government information: Congressional publications, Bills, Hearings, Testimony, Legislative research information, access to LexisNexis and much more.

PAIS International
Abstracts and bibliographic data to information about public affairs

Project Muse
Index to full text scholarly e-journals

Statistical Universe
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles from statistical publications, as well as statistical tables, and links to web sites about statistics

Library/Information Science

Books in Print
An index of bibliographic data on books currently in print

Computer and Information Systems Abstracts
Abstracts of articles about the theoretical research and practical applications of computer technology

Current Cites
An annotated bibliography of selected articles, books, and digital documents on information technology

Digital Libraries and Archives
VLA's Virginia Libraries online through Virginia Tech's Digital Library Project

Journal of Electronic Publishing
Full text searchable e-journal about the challenges and uncertainty of electronic publishing

LISTA
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) database as a free resource to anyone interested in libraries and information management.

Studies in Bibliography
Full text searchable e-journal about analytical bibliography, textual criticism, manuscript study, and the history of printing and publishing

Union List of Periodicals
Lists of periodicals held by OCLC member libraries

WorldCat 
Index of all the records cataloged by OCLC member libraries worldwide

Life Sciences

Access Science
Online encyclopedia of science and technology

AGRICOLA
Bibliographic citations to books, articles, theses, and other information pertaining to agriculture

American Chemical Society journals
Full text articles from thirty core journals in the chemistry field

Annual Reviews
Bibliographic data and some full text articles from literature published in the Annual Reviews series: Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences

Applied Science and Technology Abstracts
Bibliographic data of articles on chemistry, engineering, computer technology, mathematics, data processing, physics, and energy-related disciplines

Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts
Bibliographic data of articles on aquaculture, oceanography, fisheries, marine environments, and meteorology

Biological and Agricultural Index
An index of articles on agriculture, forestry, botany, horticulture, ecology, entomology, and zoology

Biological Sciences
Abstracts and citations to research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology, and ecology

Biology Digest
Abstracts of literature and current research in the life sciences

Biotechnology and Bioengineering Abstracts
Bibliographic data on biotechnology research, developments, and patents in the fields of medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, the environment, and marine biology

Cambridge Journals Online
Full text articles from over 125 specialized journals in the sciences, social sciences, and the humanities (from 2001-206)

EbscoHost - access to databases in Nursing, Psychology, Computers, Education, Communication and many more!

Environmental Sciences and Pollution Management
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to the environmental sciences

GEOBASE
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to geography, geology, and
ecology

Gale Science Resource Center

Highwire Press
Abstracts to articles related to life and plant sciences, medicine, social science, and psychology (each individual journal must be searched separately)

IDEAL
Full text and abstracts to journals, reference works and database products covering a range of disciplines throughout science, technology and medicine (requires Adobe Acrobat to view full text)

MEDLINE
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles from the world's biomedical literature including research, clinical practice, administration, policy issues, and health care services

Microbiology Abstracts
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to microbiology

Oceanic Abstracts
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to the marine and brackish-water environment

OVID nursing journals
Full text to 18 nursing journals; abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to nursing

Oxford University Press journals
Full text to 134 periodicals in all academic disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences

Plant Science
Bibliographic data to articles related to plant science, including pathology, symbiosis, biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, techniques and environmental biology

Science Magazine
Online version of the magazine Science

TOXLINE
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to all areas of toxicology, including chemicals and pharmaceuticals, pesticides, environmental pollutants, and mutagens and teratogens

Water Resources Abstracts
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to water-related topics including the characteristics, conservation, control, pollution, treatment, use and management of water resources

Mathematics

Cambridge Journals Online
Full text articles from over 125 specialized journals in the sciences, social sciences, and the humanities (from 2001-2006)

MathSciNet
Bibliographic data to articles from Mathematical Reviews and Current Mathematical Publications related to mathematical research, and recent and forthcoming publications in the field

Oxford University Press journals
Full text to 134 periodicals in all academic disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences

Statistical Universe
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles from statistical publications, as well as statistical tables, and links to web sites about statistics

Medicine and Health Sciences

AIDS and Cancer Research Abstracts
Bibliographic data from scientific literature on AIDS, immunology, virology, and cancer

Annual Reviews
Bibliographic data and some full text articles from literature published in the Annual Reviews series: Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences

Biotechnology and Bioengineering Abstracts
Bibliographic data on biotechnology research, developments, and patents in the fields of medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, the environment, and marine biology

Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature
Bibliographic data to articles related to nursing and various allied health fields

EbscoHost - access to databases in Nursing, Psychology, Computers, Education, Communication and many more!

Gale Science Resource Center

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition

Highwire Press
Abstracts to articles related to life and plant sciences, medicine, social science, and psychology (each individual journal must be searched separately)

MEDLINE
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles from the world's biomedical literature including research, clinical practice, administration, policy issues, and health care services

OVID nursing journals
Full text to 18 nursing journals; abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to nursing

Oxford University Press journals
Full text to 134 periodicals in all academic disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences

PsycINFO
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to psychology and other areas

Safety Science and Risk Abstracts
Bibliographic data to articles on public health, safety, and industrial hygiene including risks and hazards from environmental and occupational situations

TOXLINE
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to all areas of toxicology, including chemicals and pharmaceuticals, pesticides, environmental pollutants, and mutagens and teratogens

News and Current Events

Columbia International Affairs Online 
Database of full-text articles, abstracts, and web sites on international affairs

Facts on File
Full-text searchable database of current news items.

Social Sciences

Alternative Press Index
Bibliographic citations to articles from alternative/radical periodicals covering cultural, economic, political, and social change

America: History and Life
Bibliographic data and abstracts of articles on historical events and theory of the U.S. and Canada, from prehistory to the present

Annual Reviews
Bibliographic data and some full text articles from literature published in the Annual Reviews series: Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences

Essays in History
Full text e-journal about all fields of history

Highwire Press
Abstracts to articles related to life and plant sciences, medicine, social science, and psychology (each individual journal must be searched separately)

Historical Abstracts
Abstracts to articles related to the history of the world from 1450 to the present (excluding the United States and Canada, which are covered in America: History and Life)

Library Literature
Bibliographic data to articles, books, conference proceedings, library school theses, pamphlets, and book reviews on libraries and librarianship 

Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to the study of language including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics

MLA International Bibliography
Bibliographic data to articles, series, monographs, dissertations, and other materials on literature, language, linguistics, and folklore

Oxford University Press journals
Full text to 134 periodicals in all academic disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences

PAIS International
Abstracts and bibliographic data to information about public affairs

Periodicals Contents Index
Bibliographic data to the contents of thousands of periodicals in the humanities and social sciences, from their first issues to 1990/1991

Project Muse
Index to full text scholarly e-journals

PsycINFO
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to psychology and other areas

Sociological Abstracts
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to sociology including action research, gerontology, media, family studies, social security programs, and feminist studies

Trade/Technical Industries

Aluminum Industry Abstracts
Bibliographic data from the technical literature on aluminum, production processes, products, applications and business developments

Applied Science and Technology Abstracts
Bibliographic data of articles on chemistry, engineering, computer technology, mathematics, data processing, physics, and energy-related disciplines

Ceramic Abstracts/World Ceramics Abstracts
Bibliographic data and abstracts for articles on the ceramic industry

Copper Data Center
Bibliographic data to worldwide articles on copper, copper alloys, and copper technology since 1965

Corrosion Abstracts
Bibliographic data to worldwide articles on corrosion science and engineering

Electronics & Communications Abstracts 
Abstracts to articles related to the electronics and telecommunications fields since 1981

Engineered Materials Abstracts
Bibliographic data to articles related to polymers, ceramics, and composites

Materials Business File
Bibliographic data on industry news, international trade data, government regulations, and management issues related to the metals and materials industries

METADEX
Bibliographic data and abstracts to articles on metals and alloys including their properties, manufacturing, applications, and development

Safety Science and Risk Abstracts
Bibliographic data to articles on public health, safety, and industrial hygiene including risks and hazards from environmental and occupational situations

Solid State and Superconductivity Abstracts
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to all aspects of theory, production, and application of solid state materials and devices

WELDASEARCH
Abstracts and bibliographic data to articles related to joining metals, plastics and ceramics, metal and ceramic spraying, thermal cutting, brazing, soldering and related topics