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Highly Recommended Databases
America: History and Life (1964-present; updated quarterly; some full-text; tutorials; RefWorks help; XLinks; title list) indexes and abstracts about 2,000 periodicals
published worldwide in history, related humanities and the social sciences. It covers the history and
culture of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present. It includes citations to journal
articles, book reviews and relevant dissertations. Users can search cited references and browse Clio Notes, chronologies and brief summaries of significant events and themes in American history. It is produced by ABC-CLIO and the user interface is
provided by EBSCO Publishing.
American Periodicals Series (APS) (1740-1900; updated quarterly; all full-text;
RefWorks help; XLinks; title list) covers the development of American culture,
politics and society across 150 years. It is arranged in three series: 1740 to 1800, the period of
transition from British colony to emerging nation; 1800 to 1850, pre-Civil War and the era of debate over
slavery; and 1850 to 1900, Civil War and Reconstruction. It covers 1,100 historic American journals
including Benjamin Franklin's General Magazine, Independent Reflector, Medical Repository, Liberator,
North American Review, Harper's Bazar, Vanity Fair, and Ladies Home Journal. Magazines of
these periods cover the literature, science, religion, arts, and history of the time. It is produced by
and the user interface is provided by ProQuest.
Annals
of American History (all full-text; XLinks) is an encyclopedia that covers the
arts, business, democracy, discrimination, diversity, education, expansion, family,
government, imperialism, labor, law, leisure, peace, religion,and war. It provides
2,000 primary documents in American history, including speeches, historical accounts,
memoirs, editorials and cultural criticism. Multimedia files include over 500
pictures, hundreds of video clips, and audio files of famous speeches. It is produced
by and the user interface is provided by Encyclopaedia Britannica.
HeinOnline (all full-text in PDF; RefWorks help; XLinks) includes 1,550 law journals (including the Harvard Law Review), Code of Federal Regulations from 1938-present, Federal Register from 1936-present, US Reports from 1754-present, foreign relations of the US, legal classics from 18th to the 19th centuries, treaties and agreements, US code, attorney general opinions, the complete Congressional Record, federal agency documents, legislative history, presidential documents and speeches, statues, supreme court, and world constitutions. A citation navigator allows you to insert a Bluebook citation and quickly pull up a page. It is produced by and its user interface is provided by William S.Hein & Co. Click Log in to HeinOnline to begin searching.
Historical Abstracts (1955-present; updated 3 times per year; some full-text; tutorials; RefWorks help; XLinks) indexes and
abstracts over 2,000 international historical journals. It also includes selected
journals in the social sciences and humanities. It covers history from 1450 to
the present, but excludes US and Canadian history. Users can search cited references and browse Clio Notes, chronologies and brief summaries of significant events and themes in world history. It is produced by ABC-CLIO
and the user interface is provided by EBSCO Publishing.
International Security & Counter-Terrorism Reference Center (ISCTRC) (Much full-text; Tutorials; RefWorks help; XLinks) provides a comprehensive resource for analysts, risk management professionals, and students. It provides background information from organizations, agencies, and publishers. It includes articles, books, FAQs, and news feeds, as well as summaries of recent developments across the international political, military, economic, social, and technical spectrum. There are more than 10, 500 pertinent images and reports from Strattor Analysis, Strattor Forecasts, and the Strattor Geopolitical diary. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by EBSCO Publishing.
Peace Research Abstracts (1964-present; much full-text; Tutorials; RefWorks help; XLinks) contains more than 267,000 bibliographic records covering topics such as conflict resolution, international affairs, and peace psychology. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by EBSCO Publishing.
Political Science Complete (Much full-text; Tutorials; RefWorks help; XLinks) provides extensive coverage on global political topics for students, researchers, and government institutions. It contains the full-text for more than 550 journals, along with indexing and abstracts for more than 2,900 journals. It also includes the full-text for more than 340 reference and other books, as well as the full-text for 38,000 conference papers, including those of the International Political Science Association. It covers topics such as comparative politics, humanitarian issues, international relations, law, legislation, political theory, and non-government organizations. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by EBSCO Publishing.
ProQuest Congressional (formerly LexisNexis Congressional; selected publications 1970-present; updates vary from daily
to annually; all full-text) contains comprehensive coverage of U.S. Congress and
covers CIS Index, congressional publications, testimony, bills, laws, regulations,
members, committees, an insider's perspective, hot topics, and Internet links.
It includes the Federal Register, CIS Legislative Histories, the
Congressional Record, and U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. Some
information is produced by the Congressional Information Service and the user
interface is provided by ProQuest.
Oxford
Reference Online ( Using this resource; all full-text; XLinks) is a cross-searchable database of more than
125 quick reference dictionaries and 189 in-depth encyclopedias. It covers general reference
as well as specific subject categories: archaeology, art and architecture, bilingual dictionaries, classical studies, encyclopedias, English dictionaries and thesauri, history, language reference, law, linguistics, literature, media studies, medicine and health, music, names studies, performing arts, philosophy, quotations,
religion, science and technology, social sciences, and society and culture. All subject categories can be searched separately. Reference types include overview pages, subject reference, timelines, quotations, English dictionaries, and bilingual dictionaries. It is published by and the user interface
is provided by Oxford University Press. This subscription is limited to 5 simultaneous users. No reader is required to use these electronic books. The best way to find ebooks is in the XPLORE Library Catalog. Just look for the ebook icon:
Oxford Scholarship
Online: Political Science (all full-text; XLinks; RefWorks help) is a cross-searchable collection of electronic
books covering political science. Subject areas include American, comparative, environmental, Russian and UK politics; political economy and theory; democratization; European Union studies; and international relations. The cross reference feature allows users to highlight a word or
phrase in a book and retrieve other books containing that word or phrase. It is published by and the user interface is provided by Oxford University Press.
Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) (alternative link; 1980-present; updated weekly; some full-text;
RefWorks Help; tutorial; citation alerts; saving searches & creating alerts; journal titles) is one of the citation databases included in Web of Knowledge. Click Web of Science and then change Current Limits to search this database separately. It provides bibliographic information and
cited references for over 1,700 social sciences journals. It covers anthropology, business,
communication, demography, economics, education, ethnic studies, family studies, health policy,
history, information & library science, international relations, law, management, nursing,
political science, psychology, public administration, rehabilitation, social work, sociology,
substance abuse, transportation, urban studies, women's studies. Click Sign In to save searches and receive search history and citation alerts. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Thomson Reuters. Evidence-Based Practice Tip: To limit search results to articles with some level of evidence: Type your topic in the text boxes provided. Type your academic discipline (e.g., occupational therapy, social work, nursing) in the next available text box. Type research in the next available text box. Click the down arrow adjacent to the last two text boxes and select Topic.
Worldwide Political Science Abstracts ( 1975-July 2006; some full-text;
RefWorks help) provides indexing and abstracts to
the international serials literature in political science and its complementary fields, including international
relations, law, public administration and public policy. It is produced by Cambridge Scientific Abstracts and the
user interface is provided by OhioLINK. See
International Political Science Abstracts for more up-to-date information.
Recommended Databases
ABI/Inform
Research (1971-present; much full-text; RefWorks
help; XLinks; title list)
is a scholarly business periodicals database. It covers nearly 1,400 North American sources, providing information on advertising, economics,
human resources, finance, marketing, computers and more. It includes access to the Wall Street Journal and information on over 60,000 companies. The user
intereface is provided by ProQuest.
Academic Search Complete (1985-present; updated daily; more full-text;
tutorials;
RefWorks help;
XLinks) is a multidisciplinary database that covers nearly all academic
areas of study. It indexes and abstracts over 9,300 journals, many of them
peer-reviewed (4,400), and provides full-text for over 5,300 journals. It also includes indexing and abstracts for books, reports,
conference proceedings, etc. Searchable cited references are provided for 1,000 journals. It is produced by and the user interface
is provided by EBSCO Publishing.
American
Civil War: Letters & Diaries has been cancelled.
Bibliography
of Native North Americans (16th century-present; some full-text; tutorials; RefWorks help; XLinks)
covers all aspects of native North American culture, history, and life and will appeal to anyone
interested in exploring the contributions, struggles, and issues surrounding
North America's indigenous peoples. It also covers a wide range of topics including archaeology, multicultural
relations, gaming, governance, legend, and literacy. It contains more than
80,000 citations for books, essays, journal articles, and government documents
of the United States and Canada. The database is an essential research
tool for anthropologists, educators, historians, political scientists,
sociologists, psychologists, legal and medical researchers, linguists,
theologians, ethnobotanists, and policy makers. It is produced by and the user interface
is provided by EBSCO Publishing.
GPO
Monthly Catalog (1976-present; updated monthly; no full-text) contains
over 498,000 bibliographic records of materials published by the U.S. Government
Publications Office. It includes Congressional reports, hearings, debates, and
records; judiciary materials; and documents issued by executive departments such
as Defense, State, Labor, and Office of the President. The user interface is provided
by OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).
Historical Statistics of the United States (most from 1800s-1990s; full-text essays & introductions; downloadable data)
provides quantitative data on population, work & welfare, economic structure & performance, economic sectors, and governance & international relations. It covers social, behavioral, humanistic, and natural sciences including history, economics, government, finance, sociology, demography, education, law, natural resources, climate, religion, international migration, and trade. It permits users to search and download data as well as create customized tables, spreadsheets and graphs. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Cambridge University Press.
In the First Person cancelled.
LexisNexis
Academic (all full-text; RefWorks
help; Shepardize handout) covers a wide variety of subjects including law, government, international affairs, politics,
current events,
business and medicine. Legal research provides federal and state cases, Shepard's citations, federal and state
codes, tax law, Canadian court cases and legislation, law reviews, and patents. Business research allows users to create company profiles, lists, and comparisons, as well as SEC filings, account and country profiles. Company reports can be created and data can be downloaded into spreadsheets. The People tab allows users to find obituaries, elected officials, and industry contacts. It is compiled by and the user interface is provided by
LexisNexis.
Mango Language Learning Center ( off-campus link via OhioLINK authentication; audio files) is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages such as Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and many more. It also offers English language lessons if English is not your first language. The system is divided into modules that have clear goals related to conversation and pronunciation. It uses a variety of teaching methods including audio, flashcards, repetition, and cultural notes. It also contain a translation feature. Click the Start Learning button to begin. You can also create a free Mango profile to log in and track your progress. This database requires Java and Flash. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Mango Languages.
New
York Times Historical Database (1851-within four years of the present;
all full-text; updated annually; RefWorks
help; XLinks) contains full-page and article images of every page of every issue,
cover to cover, in downloadable PDF. It includes ads, comics, cartoons, photos,
maps and other graphics. It is produced by the New York Times and the user interface
is provided by ProQuest.
Newspaper Source (1984-present; updated daily; some full-text; tutorials; RefWorks help; XLinks) provides indexing and abstracts for 4
national newspapers; selected full-text for 245 regional U.S. newspapers, 18 international
newspapers, 6 newswires, 9 newspaper columns; and cover-to-cover full text for Christian
Science Monitor and Los Angeles Times. It is produced by and the user interface
is provided by EBSCO Publishing.
Nineteenth Century
Masterfile (NCM) (1802-1920; updated quarterly; no full-text) was formerly called Poole's Plus and
covers the 19th century. It indexes periodicals, books, newspapers, and government documents. It includes the
Poole's Index to Periodical Literature (1802-1906), Jones and Chipman's Index to Legal Periodical Literature
(1786-1922), the Psychological Index (1894-1905), Richardson' Index to Periodical Articles in
Religion (1890-1899), Stead's Index to Periodicals (1890-1906), Cumulative Index to Selected List of
Periodicals (1896-1899), Catalog of Scientific Papers - Mechnaics, Physics, Mathematics (1800-1900),
New Yort Times Index (1863-1905), New York Daily Tribune Index (1875-1906), Palmer's Index to the
Times (1880-1890), Index to the Oregon Spectator (1846-1854). It is produced by and the user interface
is provided by Paratext Resource.
Statistical Abstract of the United States (1878-present; updated annually; all
full-text) provides data tables for population; vital statistics; health and nutrition;
education; law enforcement, courts and prison; geography and environment; parks, recreation,
and travel; elections; state and local government; federal government finances and employment;
national defense and veteran affairs; social insurance and human services; labor force,
employment, and earnings; income, expenditure, and wealth; prices; banking, finance, and
insurance; business enterprise; communication and information technology; energy; science and
technology; land transportation; air and water transportation; agriculture; natural resources;
construction and housing; manufactures; domestic trade and services; foreign countries and aid;
outlying areas; comparative international statistics; 20th century statistics; and industrial
outlook. Tabular data is available in portable document format (PDF) and requires Adobe Acrobat
Reader for viewing and printing. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by the
U.S. Census Bureau.
TOPICsearch (all full-text; tutorials; RefWorks help; XLinks)
contains over 64,000 articles from over 3,000 diverse sources including international and
regional newspapers, EBSCO's periodical collection, biographies, public opinion polls, book
reviews, pamphlets, and government information. Useful for all grade levels, each article is
associated with a main topic or current event. It is produced by and the user interface is
provided by EBSCO Publishing.
World Development Indicators (WDI) Online (1960-2005; all full-text) provides free access to over 600
development indicators with time series for 208 countries and 18 country groups from 1960-2005. Generated data can be
imported into spreadsheets. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by the World Bank Group.
World Almanac (1998-present; updated annually; some linked full-text) provides references included in the World Almanac and Book of Facts,
World Almanac of the USA, World Almanac of U.S. Politics, World Almanac for
Kids, and Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia. It also includes WorldCat (books) and FirstSearch (articles) entries for topics searched. It is produced by World Almanac
Education Group and the user interface is provided by OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).
World Data Analyst
(all full-text; XLinks) offers detailed comparative and ranked statistics for countries around the world, using both the most
recent statistics and historical figures. Users can create tables and charts, and can export data into spreadsheets.
It also provides links to country articles from the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia. It is produced by and
the user interface is provided by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
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