A-Z Databases

Popular Databases

The most frequently-used databases

EBSCO Databases

Popular

Over 80 of the library's databases are on EBSCO, including our most heavily-used database, Academic Search Complete. Browse a list of all EBSCO databases or use the link above to search them all at the same time. You can also connect to EBSCO then click on "Choose Databases" to link to specific EBSCO databases.

JSTOR

Popular

Over a thousand full-text scholarly journals and books covering all subjects in the humanities, sciences and social sciences. History, economics, art, literature, and mathematics are particularly strong. All journal titles are archived back to the first issue, many dating from the early 1800s.

Kanopy

Popular

A streaming service for thousands of videos from major educational film producers and distributors. Beginning August 2019, all users will need to make a request to access new Kanopy titles. Requests made by faculty for required course viewing will be approved.

Nexis Uni

Popular

Full-text newspapers, business information, and legal publications, including current news, company profiles, industry information, and federal and state laws and legislation. Formerly called LexisNexis Academic.

New / Trial Databases

The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.

AmericanAncestors.org

New

AmericanAncestors.org by the New England Historic Genealogical Society provides access to over 460 genealogical databases from around the world, including the U.S. Census from 1790-1930 and the United States Social Security Death Index, 1935-2012.

Available on wired computer workstations within Jerome Library only. Not available via the wireless network.

Master Journal List & Manuscript Matcher

New

The Web of Science Group Master Journal List allows users to quickly view information about the extensive list of journals indexed in databases on the Web of Science platform, including Web of Science itself. As the organization that assigns impact factors, Web of Science maintains detailed information about articles published in thousands of high-quality academic journals.

One feature of the database is its ability to suggest journals that might be a good vehicle in which to publish your research. To use this feature, go to the link above and click on the button that says “Match Manuscript” (about halfway down the page). You will be prompted to sign in with your Endnote account – if you don’t have one, you can create one for free. Next, copy and paste your article title and abstract into the search boxes. You can filter results by categories such as language, frequency, and open access status. You will be able to view the impact factor of each title and link to its homepage and submission guidelines.

Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture & Law

New

A database containing a wide range of primary materials on the subject of slavery worldwide, including judicial cases, slavery statutes, UNC Press titles, periodicals, and scholarly articles. It includes every statute passed by every U.S. colony and state on slavery, every federal statute dealing with slavery, and all reported state and federal cases on slavery.

Symptom Media

New

Symptom Media is an online mental health education and training film library of over 400 mental health simulations. It includes a DSM 5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and ICD 10 (International Classification of Diseases) Guided Film Collection as well as assessment tools, a test section, and additional films.

Symptom Media films offer visual guideposts to better understand what a particular mental health diagnosis looks like. The database includes thousands of films ranging from 30 seconds to 15 minutes long.