Find the best library databases for your research.
The most frequently-used databases
Subject: Nursing
Content/Description: Provides journal articles, book chapters, and periodicals for nursing and health-related sciences
Subject: Education
Content/Description: Contains journal articles and unpublished research reports in education. ERIC can also be accessed via the U.S. Department of Education interface or via ProQuest.
Also available: ERIC Documents on Microfiche: ED284956 (Jan. 1988) - ED476550 (Dec. 2003)
Please Note:: Per EO14222, the Department of Education is working to reduce spending and promote efficiency. As a result, the number of records added to the ERIC collection will be significantly reduced from approximately 1,200 to 700 (roughly 45%) by April 25, 2025. All records currently in ERIC will remain. Indexed journals confirmed to be removed are being added to this list. We will continue to track developments; please consider using the Education Source database as an alternative.
Subject: Interdisciplinary
Content/Description: Includes a collection of databases with citations on the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences and other topics.
The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.
Subject:World Languages and Cultures
Content/Description:A research program at the University of California, Irvine working to create a comprehensive digital library of Greek literature from antiquity to the present era.
Each user will be asked to create a user profile and login in addition to connecting via an authorized IP. Help files and video tutorials are available
Trial runs: 11/01/2024-05/31/2025
Subject: Interdisciplinary
Content/Description: An abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, including journals, conference proceedings, and patents. It offers tools for citation analysis, research tracking, and collaboration.
Additional Information: Searching Scopus | Trial Feedback Form
Trial runs: 4/09/2025-06/06/2025
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