Databases

A database is an online collection of articles that you can search by topic or keyword. Databases are great sources for articles because much of the material in ULS databases is the high quality, scholarly research information that most professors want. Most of our databases offer links to the full text of articles. To search a database:

If you know the name of the database you want to search, start at the Databases A-Z list.
If you’re not sure which database to search, you can search databases in a particular Subject or get help by asking a librarian.

Suggested Databases . .

These databases are excellent starting points for your research because they have something on every subject:

JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR (Journal Storage) is a digital library that provides online access to academic journals, books, and primary sources in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. It is a trusted source for scholarly research and provides access to over 6,000 academic journals, more than 2 million images, and over a thousand books. The platform has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to search and access high-quality, peer-reviewed content. JSTOR also features advanced tools for research and discovery, including citation analysis and alerts for new content. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and researchers in the academic community.
ProQuest This link opens in a new window
Select which ProQuest database(s) to search.
Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
Academic Search Premier offers thousands of full-text journals, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Christian Science Monitor.

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