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A to Z World Culture Social and cultural information by country Info type: reference source
ABI/INFORM - now Business Scholarly & Trade (ProQuest) NEW INTERFACE Key source for business articles. Subjects: Business, Communications, Economics, Health Admin, Public Admin Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news, dissertations Search Instruction: Using ProQuest PowerSearch
Abstracts in Anthropology Subjects: Anthropology Archaeology, Linguistics Info type: scholarly articles Access Tips: No Findtext+, use Journals by Title to find articles Search Instruction: Help using Abstracts in Anthropology (pdf)
Academic OneFile & General OneFile (Gale PowerSearch) Find articles on a wide range of subjects. Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Academic Video Online (Alexander Street Press) Cross-search or browse about 10,000 streaming videos, in 21 individual subject collections, distributed by Alexander Street Press. Subjects: Multidisciplinary - American History, Area Studies, Art and Architecture, Business and Economics, Counseling and Therapy, Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Dance, Education, Ethnic Studies, Ethnography, Gay and Lesbian Studies, Health and Healthcare, Humanities, Opera, Philosophy and Religion, Politics and Current Affairs, Psychology, Science, Theatre, Women's and Gender Studies, World Languages and Literature, World History Infotype: Streaming Video
Accounting & Tax NEW INTERFACE Subjects: Accounting, Auditing, Finance Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
ACM Digital Library Publications from the Association for Computing Machinery Subjects: Computer Science Info type: scholarly articles, conference papers Access Tips: EMU does not subscribe to Online Computing Reviews Service
Advertising Red Books Subjects: advertising agencies, advertisers, advertising expenditures Info type: directory info, ad expenditures, ad expenditures by media, brands, competitors Access Tips: Licensed for only one user at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later. Please hit Sign Off when finished using directory
AGRICOLA Subjects: Agriculture, Nutrition, Rural Development Info type: scholarly articles, research reports, book & video info
Alt-Press Watch NEW INTERFACE Full-text articles reflecting independent voices from non-mainstream newspapers, magazines and journals
America: History and Life Subjects: American History Info type: scholarly articles, magazine articles, book & video info, dissertation info
Anthropological Index Online Subjects: Anthropology Info type: scholarly articles Access Tips: No Findtext+, use Journals by Title to find articles
ArchiveGrid (Beta version) ArchiveGrid, currently in Beta development, connects you to collection descriptions and finding aids for primary source material held in archives, special collections, and manuscript collections around the world. ArchiveGrid also helps researchers contact archives to request information, arrange a visit, and order copies. NOTE: While a direct link to EMU's collection is not yet available on the site, you can enter the following search, with the quotes, to retrieve numerous items in our collection: "eastern michigan university"
ArticleFirst Subscription not renewed by MeL (Michigan eLibrary)
Arts & Humanities Citation Index Subjects: Covers most Arts and Humanities topics Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
ARTstor View art images and create presentations Subjects: Art, Architecture, Humanities Info type: images, display engine
arXiv.org Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Non-linear Science, Computer Science, Quantitative Biology, Quantitative Finance, Statistics Info type: reports, preprints Access Tips: Also free at http://arxiv.org/
Associations Unlimited Search for nonprofits by topic, geography, or name Subjects: Nonprofit Organizations, Professional Associations Info type: reference source, directory, organization descriptions
Berg Fashion Library Text and image content on world dress and fashion throughout history Info type: Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion, an E-Book collection, and an image bank Access Tip: 1 user at a time. If you do not get in, try again later.
Bibliography of the History of Art (BHA) Subjects: European and American Visual Arts Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, book info, conference papers
Biography and Genealogy Master Index Use this tool to find biographical entries in reference books Info type: reference source Access Tips: After identifying book with bio, use Library Catalog to locate book. Also available via http://mel.org/
Biological Abstracts Very large database for scholarly articles on biology and medical topics Subjects: Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Neurology, Toxicology Info type: scholarly articles, conference papers
Biology Digest No longer available from vendor. Try Biological Abstracts and Web of Science.
BioOne Bioscience research journals from societies and other small publishers NOTE: Library only subscribes to BioOne.1. We do not subscribe to BioOne.2 Subjects: Biology, Botany, Ecology, Life Sciences, Natural Science, Zoology Info type: scholarly journals
Book Review Index Online (1965 - ) Subscription ends 1/24/2013 Subjects: Book Reviews Info type: book review articles
Books & Authors Search for adult, teen, and children’s books by genre, subject, setting, time period, etc. Subjects: Fiction, Nonfiction, Reader’s Advisory Info type: book info, book summaries, book series info, book awards Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Books 24x7 Subjects: Business, Computing, Health Admin Info type: full text e-books Access Tips: Login requires My.Emich username and password. Links to Books24x7 e-books can be also found in the EMU Library Catalog.
Business - Scholarly & Trade (ProQuest) Key source for business articles. Subjects: Business, Communications, Economics, Health Admin, Public Admin Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news, dissertations
Business & Company Resource Center Renamed Business Insights. New interface, but most of the same content.
Business - More News & Trade Use Business - Scholarly & Trade first, as it has higher quality sources. Use this next if you want more articles. Subjects: Business Info type: news, newswires, trade articles, dissertations
Business Expert Press Overviews written by Business professors. Small collection. Info type: eBooks Search Instruction: Video on using ebrary eBooks
Business Insights: Essentials Subjects: Business, Company Information, Industry Information Info type: company histories, industry overviews, SWOT analyses, market share info, reference sources, professional articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Cabell's Directories of Publishing Opportunities Search for scholarly journals by topic, acceptance rate, review type, etc. Subjects: Accounting, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Finance, Management, Marketing, Psychology Info type: reference source
Cambridge Journals Journals from the publisher Cambridge Subjects: many subjects Info type: scholarly journals
CAMIO - Catalog of Art Museum Images Online Subscription not renewed by MeL (Michigan eLibrary)
Checkpoint Accounting, Auditing, & Finance (with GASB & IASB) GASB & IASB standards. Online manuals for accounting, auditing, and finance. Subjects: GAAP, Government Accounting, Intl Accounting, Budgeting, Controllership, Cost Management, Internal Auditing, SEC Compliance, Finance Info type: standards, reference books, checklists, newsletters Access Tips: GASB and IASB can be used by only 2 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later. Search instructions: 1. Login 2. Change PRACTICE AREA: to Accting, Audit, & Corp Finance 3. Use boxes to choose sources for search. Browse instructions: 1. Login 2. Choose TABLE OF CONTENTS tab (ignore submenu & wait for page to load) 3. Click or expand on items under Accounting, Audit & Corporate Finance Library
Checkpoint Tax Law Extensive database of tax law info--federal, state, and international Info type: tax codes, regulations, cases, rulings, tax treaties, government documents, legal citator, analytical materials, tax journals, newsletters, tax alerts, financial calculators. Search Instruction: Online Training Modules (Training shows some content not in our subscription--EMU has Tax Law content only. Also login & customization features are not relevant to university subscriptions.)
Chemistry Journals (ACS Journals) Search the full text of 28 American Chemical Society journals Subjects: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering Info type: scholarly journals
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database Find reviews of children’s books. Search by subject, grade level, reading level, etc. Info type: book review articles
ChiltonLibrary.com Automotive repair manuals Subjects: Practical automotive repair and maintenance Info type: instructions, diagrams, recall notices Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Chronicle of Higher Education Subjects: Education Info type: articles, statistics, job ads
CIAO - Columbia International Affairs Online Subjects: International Politics, International Economics, Global Issues, Country Info Info type: research reports, scholarly articles, case studies, policy briefs, statistics
CINAHL Key database for health sciences articles Subjects: Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics, Prosthetics, Health Admin, Nutrition, Clinical Laboratory Science, Physical Therapy Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/ Search Instruction: Using CINAHL/PubMed tutorial
CiteSeer Subjects: Computer Science Info type: scholarly articles, book info, conference papers Access Tips: Also free on the web at http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/
Cochrane Library Evidence-based reviews for healthcare decision-making Subjects: Diseases and Treatments, Health Topics, Medical Procedures, Health Admin Info type: systematic reviews, clinical trials, methods studies, technology assessments, economic evaluations Search Instruction: Searching the Cochrane Library pdf
ComAbstacts - CIOS Subjects: Communication, Journalism Info type: scholarly articles, book info
Communication Studies Multisearch NEW INTERFACE Search at the same time: ERIC, PsycINFO, and ABI/INFORM Global Subjects: Communication, Journalism Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, book info, book chapters, dissertations
Communication Studies Related Journals (SAGE) Search at the same time journals from the following SAGE Full-Text Collections: Communications, Education, Psychology Subjects: Communication, Journalism Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
Computer Database Subjects: Computing, Information Technology, Telecommunications Info type: magazines, professional articles, scholarly articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Computer Society Digital Library (IEEE) IEEE Computer Society publications Subjects: Computing, Information Technology Info type: professional articles, scholarly articles
Conference Board - Business Knowledge Research Overviews of current business topics and the economic outlook Subjects: Business, Consumer Confidence Index, Economic Indicators Info type: research reports, webcasts, statistics Access Tips: Browsing topics usually works best
Contemporary Women's Issues Subjects: Women’s Health and Social Issues Info type: magazines, professional articles, scholarly articles
CQ Global Researcher Final report published November 20, 2012 Access ends June 30, 2013 Examines global issues from international viewpoints Subjects: Global Affairs (Political, Social, Economic, and Environmental) Info type: reports
CQ Researcher Examines controversial topics reported in the media Subjects: Current, Newsworthy Issues (Political, Social, Economic, Environmental) Info type: reports
CQ Weekly U.S. Congressional legislative news and analysis Info type: brief articles, roll call votes, reports on committee and floor activity
Criminal Justice Periodicals NEW INTERFACE Subjects: Criminology, Corrections Info type: scholarly articles
Criminology: SAGE Full-Text Collection Journals from the publisher SAGE Subjects: Criminology, Corrections Info type: scholarly journals
CultureGrams Concise, up-to-date, cultural information about countries around the globe Includes the World Edition (for junior high school and up) and the Kids, States, and Canadian Provinces editions (for upper elementary school students) Info Type: photos, downloadable slideshows and streaming videos, build-your-own sortable data tables and graphs, interviews with native children and adults, printable maps and flags, sounds files for the national anthems and country names Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Dance in Video Streaming video dance productions & documentaries by influential performers/companies of 20th century Info type: video Access Tip: Up to 5 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
Data.gov Searchable, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. Subjects: Government, Public Policy, Statistics Info Type: datasets and tools
Dept of Energy Information Bridge Research and technical reports by the U.S. Department of Energy Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Energy Technologies, Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Renewable Energy Info type: research reports, technical reports
Digital Commons @ EMU Digital showcase of scholarly and creative works by EMU students, faculty, and staff Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, theses, dissertations
Directory of Open Access Journals Scholarly journals that are free on the web Subjects: Many subjects Info type: scholarly journals Access Tips: This site can also be accessed at http://www.doaj.org/
Dissertations & Theses Full Text NEW INTERFACE Info type: full text dissertations and theses (1997- ), descriptions of dissertations and theses (1861- ).
Dun & Bradstreet Million Dollar Database Search for companies by numerous criteria. Esp useful for private company sales info. Subjects: Private Companies, Public Companies, U.S. Companies Info Type: directory info, executives, sales, credit scores
E-Books in the library catalog To find E-books in the library catalog, use the Limit to: options below the search box, and select Electronic Books.
Eastern Michigan University Theses and Dissertations Info type: full text theses and dissertations
EBSCOhost eBook Collection (formerly NetLibrary) Subjects: Most Subjects Info type: Full text e-books Access Tips: Links to e-books in the EBSCOhost eBook Collection can be also found in the EMU Library Catalog. Most books also available via http://mel.org/ in the Books and Reading Gateway under eBooks
EconLit NEW INTERFACE Subjects: Economics Info type: scholarly articles, book info
Educator's Reference Complete Subscription not renewed by MeL (Michigan eLibrary)
Electronic Collections Online - ECO Subscription not renewed by MeL (Michigan eLibrary)
eLibrary A database designed for children grades K-12 Subjects: Includes most subjects Info type: magazine articles, news articles, books, transcripts, audio and video, maps, educator-approved web sites Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
eLibrary Elementary A database designed for children grades K-6 Subjects: Includes most subjects Info type: magazine articles, news articles, encyclopedia entries, images Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Emerald Journals from the publisher Emerald Subjects: Various, including Business, Economics, Education, Engineering Info type: scholarly journals
Encyclopedia of Social Work A good place to start social work research. Subjects: Social Work Info type: encyclopedia articles with overviews and introductions for social work topics
Entrepreneurship NEW INTERFACE Subjects: entrepreneurship, small business, start ups, business plans Info type: articles, sample business plans, market research, e-book chapters, business forms
ERIC NEW INTERFACE Key source for Education articles and reports Subjects: Education, Communication Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, ERIC documents Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Esearch Search the library’s collection of books, articles, e-books, dissertations, videos, music, and more, all from a single interface. Search Instructions: Finding Articles using Esearch
Evidence Analysis Library (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) Systematic reviews of dietetics & nutrition topics. Subjects: Dietetics, Nutrition, Healthcare Info type: systematic reviews, guidelines, articles Access Tips: Up to 2 users at a time. Please use Log Out link at upper right when finished. If you don’t get in, try again later. Search Instruction: Orientation Tutorial Modules
Factiva Large global news database covers all countries Subjects: news, business, company information Info type: news articles, news wires, television and radio transcripts, magazines, trade journals, company financials, investment information, articles in many languages Access Tips: Up to 6 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later. Won't work with older browsers such as IE6. Use Companies/Markets tab then Companies link for international company info. Search Instruction: Top 10 Reasons to Love Factiva
FDsys (U.S. Government Federal Digital System) Free online access to official publications from all three branches of the United States Federal Government Info type: U.S. government publications
Gale PowerSearch Find articles on a wide range of subjects Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news articles, encyclopedia and reference book entries Search Instruction: Gale PowerSearch Video - takes a minute to load
Gale Virtual Reference Library Search and display the full-text of reference sets. Subjects: Many subjects, including History, Education, Film, Health, Science, Social Science Info type: encyclopedia and reference book entries
GenderWatch NEW INTERFACE Subjects: Gender issues, Women, Gay/Lesbian/Transgender Issues, Men’s Studies Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, news articles, reports
General BusinessFile Subjects: Business Info type: news articles, professional articles, scholarly articles, investment reports Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
General OneFile & Academic OneFile Find articles on a wide range of subjects Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
GeoRef Subjects: geology, geochemistry, geophysics, paleontology, geosciences Info type: journal articles, books, maps, conference papers, reports and theses
Google Books Search the full text of millions of books. Some books can be read online for free, some others include free previews of sections of the books.
Google Scholar Search for scholarly materials Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, books, research reports, theses, working papers, cited sources Access Tips: Use link above to get Findtext+ links. Also free at http://scholar.google.com/ Search Instruction: Google Scholar Video
GreenFILE Subjects: Alternative Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Protection, Organic Agriculture Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
Grove Art Online (via Oxford Art Online) Subjects: Visual Arts, Artists, Aesthetics Info type: scholarly encyclopedia articles, biographies, images, book info, definitions Access Tips: Up to 3 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
Grove Music Online (via Oxford Music Online) Subjects: Music, Musicians, Composers, Jazz, Opera, Popular Music, Dance Info type: scholarly encyclopedia articles, biographies, definitions, book info Access Tips: Up to 3 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
HarpWeek (Harper's Weekly 1857-1912) Search or browse old issues of the magazine Harper’s Weekly. Subjects: History, Women’s Studies, Literature Info type: magazine articles, primary sources, fiction
HathiTrust Digital Library Search the HathiTrust Digital Library to find full-text public domain books and other works. It also includes information about works that are still in copyright. Content comes from library partners, Google, the Internet Archive, and Microsoft.
Health & Wellness Resource Center Subjects: Health, Diseases, Drugs, Medicine, Alternative Medicine Info type: professional articles, scholarly articles, magazine articles, reference book entries, medical dictionary, web videos Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/ Search Instruction: Searching Health & Wellness Center pdf; Health & Wellness Center video
Health Reference Center Academic Subjects: Health, Diseases, Drugs, Medicine, Alternative Medicine Info type: professional articles, scholarly articles, magazine articles, newspaper articles, reference book entries Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Heritage of the Printed Book Subscription not renewed by MeL (Michigan eLibrary)
HeritageQuest Online Subjects: Genealogy, Local History Info type: census records, county histories, published genealogies, government records, old directories, historical society newsletters
Highwire Press Journals from the publisher Highwire Subjects: Various, especially Life Sciences, Medicine, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences Info type: scholarly journals
Historic Documents Documents on significant events of each year 1972 – current Subjects: History, Politics, International Affairs Info type: primary sources, speeches, government reports, treaties, court decisions, presidential statements, studies
Historical Abstracts Subjects: World History (excludes U.S. and Canada) Info type: scholarly articles, book info
Historical Statistics of the United States Search for and download historical statistics on the U.S. Subjects: History, Population, Economy, Government Info type: statistics, data series
History and Humanities E-Books Subjects: History, African American Studies, Art, Architecture, Literature Info type: full text e-books
History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Subscription not renewed by MeL (Michigan eLibrary)
History Resource Center: US (now called U.S. History in Context) Subjects: United States History Info type: primary sources, encyclopedia articles, scholarly articles, magazine articles, chronologies
Hoover's Company Records via ProQuest Entrepreneurship Subjects: Private & Public Companies, U.S. Companies, Intl Companies, Nonprofits Info type: company descriptions, sales, competitors, company history, directory info
Hospitality & Tourism Complete Subjects: Hotel and Restaurant Management, Travel Industry Info type: Indexing of professional and scholarly articles and reports as well as full text of more than 480 publications, including periodicals, company & country reports, and books.
ICPSR - Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research Archive of social science data that can be downloaded and used for original research Subjects: Political Science, Economics, Education, Geography, Health Care, Criminology, Social Issues Info type: data sets, survey data, U.S. Census data
Informaworld The new web site is Taylor & Francis Online
Informe Search for articles in Spanish-language and bilingual journals Subjects: Many subjects, especially Arts, Humanities, Spanish Language Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, news articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
InformeDesign NOTE: InformeDesign will be placed in idle mode on August 15, 2011. No new information will be added. Existing content remains available. Subjects: architecture, graphic design, interior design, urban planning Info type: scholarly article summaries Access Tips: Free. First time users must click "Register Here" to set up login and password.
InfoTrac Junior Edition A database designed for junior high and middle school students Subjects: Many subjects Info type: magazine articles, news articles, encyclopedia entries, news transcripts Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
InfoTrac Newsstand Search over 1000 newspapers, both U.S. and international Info type: news articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
InfoTrac Student Edition A database designed for high school students Subjects: Many subjects Info type: magazine articles, news articles, encyclopedia entries, reports, news transcripts Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
IngentaConnect Collection of journals from many publishers Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles Access Tips: Only some of the journals are owned by EMU. Before purchasing articles: check Findtext+ or Journals by Title, consider interlibrary loan, and/or consult with a librarian.
Institute of Physics Journals Collection of physics journals from the Institute of Physics Subjects: Physics Info type: scholarly journals Access Tips: Excessive or systematic downloading of table of contents, articles, etc. may result in an individual’s and/or the university's loss of online access to AIP/IOP physics content.
International Bibliography of the Social Sciences: IBSS NEW INTERFACE Subjects: Anthropology, economics, finance, political science, sociology, area studies, gender and sexuality, media and communication, psychology Info Types: journal articles, books, chapters in books
Job and Career Accelerator Job hunting system enables users to explore over 1,000 different occupations and match interests and skills with the career that’s best. It allows searches for over five million recent local and national job postings while organizing and tracking the users' job search progress. In addition, job seekers can create professional resumes and cover letters as well as practice and master interviewing skills. Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
JSTOR Archive of back issues for many journals Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly journals, professional periodicals Access Tips: Usually the most recent 3-5 years are not available in JSTOR. However, EMU may have a current subscription to the journal. Check Journals by Title.
Kids InfoBits A database designed for children grades K-5. Subjects: Many subjects Info type: encyclopedia entries, magazine articles, news articles, images, maps, charts, graphs. Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Lansing State Journal NEW INTERFACE Search the Lansing State Journal (2002- ) Info type: news articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
LearningExpress Library (formerly LearnATest) Prepare for tests and improve basic skills with this interactive tool. Subjects: GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, Math Skills, Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling, Grammar, Jobhunting Skills Info type: online practice tests, online mini-courses Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
LegalTrac Subjects: Law, U.S. and International Info type: law review articles, scholarly articles, professional articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
LexisNexis Academic - For legal research use Westlaw Campus Research *Click link above to go to Westlaw Campus Research (or see description/link alphabetically below)*
LexisNexis Congressional (now called ProQuest Congressional) Find legislative materials, regulations, and info on U.S. Congressional activity. Subjects: U.S. Congress, U.S. Government, Legislation, Regulations, Politics Info type: congressional hearings, committee reports, bills, selected committee prints, public laws, legislative histories, Congressional Record, Federal Register, U.S. Code, congressional voting records, congressional documents, campaign finance info, political news
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts Subjects: Libraries, Information Science Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
Literature Criticism Online & Something About the Author Online Includes Children's Literature Review, Contemporary Literary Criticism, Drama Criticism, Nineteenth Century Literature Criticism, Something About the Author, Something About the Author Autobiography Series, Twentieth Century Literary Criticism Subjects: Literature, Children's Literature, Literary Criticism Info type: biographical essays, encyclopedia articles
Literature Online Search the text of literary works and find literary criticism. Subjects: Literature, Literary Criticism Info type: e-books, novels, poems, plays, scholarly articles, professional articles, reference book entries
Literature Resource Center Find author biographies, literary criticism, short literary works, articles on literary topics. Subjects: Authors, Literary Criticism, Literature, Children’s Literature Info type: biographical essays, encyclopedia articles, scholarly articles, book reviews, poems, short stories, essays, web links, images, audio-file interviews
LUNA View EMU artists collection and other visual collections Subjects: Art, Architecture, Humanities Info type: art images, photographs, maps Search Instruction: How to use LUNA (pdf) Using LUNA (videos)
MathSciNet NOTE: This database will NOT be available after December 31, 2012 Find mathematical reviews, scholarly articles, and citations. Subjects: Mathematics, Statistics Info type: scholarly articles, book info
MEDLINE (via FirstSearch) Subscription not renewed by MeL (Michigan eLibrary)
MEDLINE (via ISI) Subjects: Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Health Admin, Psychiatry, Public Health Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
MelCat Search for and request items in many Michigan libraries Info type: book info, library holdings Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Mental Measurements Yearbook Reviews of educational and psychological tests. Subjects: Personality Tests, Educational Tests, Aptitude Tests, Neuropsychological Tests, Achievement Tests, Intelligence Tests, Speech & Hearing Tests Info type: descriptions of tests, reviews of tests Access Tips: Up to 4 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
Michigan Authors and Illustrators Searchable directory of authors who are from or who write about Michigan. Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Michigana: Sources in U.S. History Online Subjects: Michigan history Info type: Primary source documents, including state and regional histories, travel guides, biographies, speeches and more.
Microbiology Journals (American Society for Microbiology, ASM) NOTE: There will be a 1 year embargo on 2013 issues of these journals. Subjects: Biology, Microbiology Info type: scholarly articles
Mintel Market Research Reports Subject: Market research for consumer products in U.S. and Europe Info type: market research reports, customer demographics, competitive analysis, market-share analysis, articles on market trends Access Tips: Academic use only. First time users must click "Create Profile" to set up an account using my.emich email address.
MLA Bibliography NEW INTERFACE Subjects: Literature, Folklore, Film, Theater, Languages, Linguistics Info type: scholarly articles, book info
MLA Directory of Periodicals Information on the journals indexed in the MLA Bibliography Info type: publication information, submission information
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Subjects: Corrections, Courts, Crime, Crime Prevention, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Substance Abuse, Victim Services Info type: research reports, professional articles, scholarly articles, statistics, book info, training materials Access Tips: Gov reports are often on the web. When privately published articles or books are described, locate via Journals by Title or Library Catalog. NCJRS database is also free at http://www.ncjrs.gov
National Library of Medicine Gateway Search many NLM databases at once: Medline/PubMed, MedlinePlus, ClinicalTrials.gov, etc. Subjects: Health, Medicine, Clinical Trials, Drugs, Genetics, Hazardous Substances, Health Organizations Info type: scholarly articles, research reports, consumer health info, e-books, book info, directory info, definitions Access Tips: Gov reports are often on the web. When privately published articles or books are described, locate via Journals by Title or Library Catalog. NLM Gateway is also free at http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov
Naxos Music Library Classical, jazz and world music. Info type: Streaming audio, class play lists
NetLibrary (eBooks) see EBSCOhost eBook Collection Subjects: Most Subjects Info type: full text e-books
New York Times Full text articles 1995 to current. Info type: news articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
New York Times Backfile (1851 – 2008) NEW INTERFACE Cover to cover in pdf. Includes news, editorials, photos, graphics, ads. Info type: news articles
Nineteenth Century Masterfile Subscription ends 9/30/2012 Use this tool to identify articles published approximately 1800 to 1900. Subjects: Most Subjects Info type: magazine articles, scholarly articles, law review articles (1786 – 1922) Access Tips: Use Journals by Title to find full text articles in EMU Library. Often these will only be available in paper or microform.
NoveList Subscription not renewed by MeL (Michigan eLibrary)
Nursing Journals Full-Text (via LWW/Ovid) Collection of 60+ Nursing related journals. Subjects: Nursing, Case Management, Health Admin, Nutrition, Public Health Info type: scholarly journals Access Tips: Click Your Journals@Ovid to search only journals owned by EMU.
Nursing Journals Full-Text (via Pro-Quest) NEW INTERFACE Subjects: Nursing, Case Management, Health Admin, Nutrition, Public Health Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, evidence based reviews, government reports, dissertations, video training
Nursing Resource Center Subjects: Nursing Info type: journal articles, encyclopedia & reference book articles, medical illustrations, sample care plans Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Nutrition Care Manual Nutrition information and clinical tools for dietitians, dietetic technicians, and other health care professionals. Info type: reference source
OAIster Find free digital resources for scholars, often in university research repositories. Subjects: Covers most subjects. Info type: scholarly articles, e-books, research reports, working papers, conference papers, theses, primary sources, sheet music, audio files, web videos, data sets
OmniFile Full Text Select Find articles on a wide range of subjects Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles
Opposing ViewPoints In Context Easy way to research controversial issues--Abortion, Civil Rights, Climate Change, etc. Subjects: Many Social and Scientific Topics Info type: viewpoint articles, book chapters, encyclopedia articles, magazine articles, scholarly articles, news articles, statistics, images, audio files, web links, legal & legislative documents Search Instruction: Opposing Viewpoints Video
Ornithological Research Archive [SORA] (1884 - 2000) Search or browse back issues of 12+ ornithology journals. Subjects: Birds, Ornithology Info type: scholarly journals Access Tips: Does not include recent journal issues.
Ornithological Worldwide Literature (OWL) Subjects: Birds, Ornithology Info type: scholarly articles
OT Search Subjects: Occupational Therapy Info type: scholarly articles, book info, conference papers, dissertations, theses
OTDBASE Search for articles in 20+ Occupational Therapy journals. Subjects: Occupational Therapy Info type: scholarly articles Access Tips: No Findtext+, use Journals by Title to find articles.
Oxford English Dictionary and Historical Thesaurus- OED Online Subjects: English Language, Word Origins Info type: reference source, definitions, etymologies, quotations
Oxford Journals Journals from Oxford University Press Subjects: many subjects Info type: scholarly journals
Philosopher's Index NEW INTERFACE Subjects: Philosophy Info type: scholarly articles, book info, essays, book chapters, book reviews
Philosophy Online (Poiesis) Collection of 75+ Philosophy journals Subjects: Philosophy, Business Ethics Info type: scholarly journals, conference papers
Physics Journals Collection of Physics journals from American Institute of Physics and other societies. Subjects: Physics Info type: scholarly journals Access Tips: Excessive or systematic downloading of table of contents, articles, etc. may result in an individual’s and/or the university's loss of online access to AIP/IOP physics content.
PILOTS Database NEW INTERFACE Citations to all literature on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental-health sequelae of traumatic events
PrivCo Sorry, the EMU Library no longer has a subscription to PrivCo. For private company information, try the resources listed on the Company Research guide.
Project Muse Large collection of 400+ journals published by universities and scholarly societies. Subjects: Humanities & Social Studies--especially History, Literature, Political Science, Women’s Studies, some Science and Mathematics Info type: scholarly journals, literary magazines
ProQuest Congressional (Formerly LexisNexis Congressional) Find legislative materials, regulations, and info on U.S. Congressional activity. Subjects: U.S. Congress, U.S. Government, Legislation, Regulations, Politics Info type: congressional hearings, committee reports, bills, selected committee prints, public laws, legislative histories, Congressional Record, Federal Register, U.S. Code, congressional voting records, congressional documents, campaign finance info, political news
ProQuest PowerSearch Find articles on a wide range of subjects Subjects: Covers many subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news articles, dissertations and theses Search Instruction: Using ProQuest PowerSearch
ProQuest Psychology & Sociology Journals NEW INTERFACE Subjects: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
PsycARTICLES NEW INTERFACE Searchable collection of 60+ journals from American Psychological Association and others. Subjects: Psychology Info Type: scholarly articles
PsycINFO NEW INTERFACE Key database for Psychology articles Subjects: Psychology, Education, Business, Communication, Linguistics, Social Work Info type: scholarly articles, book info, conference papers, dissertations, book reviews Search Instruction: PsycINFO Basics Locating Quantitative and Qualitative Articles in PsycINFO PsycINFO Quick Reference Guide
PubMed Subjects: Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Admin, Public Health, Nursing Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles Search Instruction from EMU librarians: Using CINAHL/PubMed Tutorials from EMU Search Instruction from PubMed: PubMed Quick Start
PubMed Central Searchable archive of Biomedicine and Life Science journals. Subjects: Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Admin, Public Health Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles Access Tips: Most recent issues not available for some journals. EMU may have a current subscription—-check Journals by Title. PubMed Central is also free at http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov
Readers Guide Retrospective (1890 - 1982) Index to the contents of popular periodicals from 1890 - 1982 Subjects: History, Popular Culture Info type: magazine articles Access Tips: Often these will only be available at the library in paper or microform
RECAL Legacy Subjects: Prosthetics, Orthotics, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Info type: scholarly articles, conference papers, book info Access Tips: No content added after 2007. No Findtext+, use Journals by Title to find articles.
Reference Resources (Electronic) via EMU Library Librarian categorized links to reference sources. Subjects: Covers most subjects. Info type: encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, reference books
Religious and Theological Abstracts Subjects: Religion, Theology Info type: scholarly articles
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RILM Abstracts of Music Literature NEW INTERFACE Subjects: Music, Dance, Ethnomusicology, Music Therapy, Music Education Info type: scholarly articles, magazine articles, conference papers, book info, essays, book chapters, dissertations
RMA eStatement Studies Financial ratio benchmark data from RMA Annual Statement Studies (was Robert Morris) Subjects: Industry Ratios, Benchmark Statistics, Industry Default Probabilities, Cash Flow Measures, Balance Sheet Analysis, Risk Measures Info type: statistics Access Info: If your industry isn't covered by RMA, try these sources of industry ratios. Instruction: RMA Webseminar
Safari (Information Technology Books Online) Subjects: Computing, Information Technology, Programming Info type: full text e-books, O’Reilly guides Access Tips: Up to 3 users at a time. Try again later if you don’t get in. Search Instruction: Safari Tip Sheet
SAGE eReference Books Search and display the full-text of reference books from the publisher Sage. Subjects: Many subjects, including African American Studies, Anthropology, Business Ethics, Communication, Criminology, Economics, Education, Gender Studies, History, Politics, Psychology, Social Issues, Social Work, Sociology. Info type: encyclopedia articles
SAGE Journals Online Journals from the publisher Sage Subjects: Various, including Communications & Media, Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Info Technology, Business Info type: scholarly journals
Sanborn Insurance Maps - Michigan Detailed historical town and city maps from 1880s to 1950s Subjects: Historic Preservation, Local History, Geography, Genealogy Info type: maps
Science Citation Index Search for articles in Science journals and see which articles cite an article Subjects: Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine Info type: scholarly articles, conference papers
Science, Engineering and Technology eJournals (Intute) Search for articles in free e-journals Subjects: Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Environment, Geography Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
ScienceDirect - Elsevier Journals from the publisher Elsevier Subjects: Various, including Physical Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Info Technology, Social Sciences, Business, Linguistics Info type: scholarly articles
SciFinder Scholar Search Chemical Abstracts. Also access CAS Registry of >20M substances and Medline. Subjects: Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Medicine Info Type: scholarly articles, patents, conference proceedings, dissertations, chemical substances, biosequences, reactions, suppliers, regulatory lists Access Tips: You must register for SciFinder Scholar before you can use it. Register Search Instruction: Searching SciFinder Scholar - Video; Moving Citations from SciFinder to RefWorks - Video
SCIPIO: Art and Rare Book Sales Catalogs Subscription not renewed by MeL (Michigan eLibrary)
Scirus (Science web sites and journal articles) Search science-specific web pages including journal web sites Subjects: Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology Info type: web sites, scholarly journals, technical reports, patents, dissertations, course materials Access Tips: No Findtext+, use Journals by Title to find articles. Articles for sale on the web may be free to you through EMU Library.
Scitation (American Institute of Physics) Subjects: Engineering, Physics, Physical Sciences Info type: scholarly journals, professional periodicals, conference papers, web sites Access Tips: Also available free on the web at http://scitation.aip.org. Link from EMU Library site to get Findtext+ links.
SIRS Discoverer A database designed for students grades K - 9 Subjects: Many subjects Info type: magazine articles, news articles, encyclopedia entries, images, web sites Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
SIRS Renaissance A database designed for high school and college students Subjects: Arts, Humanities Info type: magazine articles, news articles, images Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Small Business Resource Center Subjects: Small businesses, entrepreneurship Info type: journal articles, reference book articles, books Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Social Sciences Citation Index Search for articles in Social Science journals and see which articles cite an article Subjects: Social Sciences, Psychology, Business Info type: scholarly articles, conference papers Search Instruction: Cited Reference Searching
Social Services Abstracts NEW INTERFACE Subjects: Social Work, Social Problems, Poverty, Disabilities, Gerontology Info type: scholarly articles, book reviews, dissertations
Social Work Abstracts Subjects: Social Work, Social Problems Info type: scholarly articles Access Tips: Up to 4 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
Sociological Abstracts NEW INTERFACE Subjects: Sociology Info type: scholarly articles, book info, book chapters, book reviews, conference papers, dissertations
Sports Business Research Network (SBRnet) Subject: Sports Industry, Sporting Goods, Recreation, Pro Teams, Collegiate Sports Info type: market research reports, participation statistics, customer expenditure statistics, directory info, articles on market trends. Access Tips: If tables don't display properly, try using Internet Explorer browser.
SpringerLink Journals (1997- ) and E-Books (2005- ) Journals and e-books from the publisher Springer Subjects: Various, including Life Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Geosciences, Environment, Engineering, Psychology, Economics, Business, Social Sciences Info type: scholarly journals and e-books
SRDS - Standard Rate and Data Service Business Publication, Magazine, and Newspaper Advertising Source Subject: Advertising, Media Info type: ad rates, publication profiles, circulation statistics, directory info Access Tips: EMU has a subscription to only the first 3 publications
Standard & Poors NetAdvantage Subjects: Companies traded on U.S. exchanges, Industries, Investment Info types: company info and financials, bond ratings, industry overviews and trends, stock reports, mutual fund reports Access Tips: In Company Profiles, note numerous links to the left leading to detailed info.
Standard & Poors Research Insight (Compustat) NOTE: Subscription cancelled as of Monday, October 31, 2011. All Compustat data must be purged from any storage devices and research utilizing Compustat data must cease effective 10/31/2011. 20 years of adjusted time series data for over 11,000 North American public companies Access Tips: Full data available only on site in EMU computer labs. Some data available via S&P NetAdvantage. Instruction: See Research Guide for detailed access info and instruction.
Taylor & Francis Online Journals from publishers: Taylor & Francis, Routledge, Psychology Press Subjects: Various, including Business, Economics, Education, Engineering Info type: scholarly journals
Technical Report Archive & Image Library U.S. government technical reports issued primarily prior to 1975
THOMAS - U.S. Congress on the Internet Legislative documents from the U.S. House and Senate Subjects: U.S. Government, Politics, Law, Legislation Info type: bills, public laws, committee reports, vote records, treaties, congressional debate transcripts Access Tips: Also free at http://thomas.loc.gov
Times Literary Supplement Centenary Archive Find articles and reviews in the Times Literary Supplement from 1902-2007 Subjects: Literature, Children’s Books, Art, Theater, Film Info type: book reviews, art reviews, theater reviews, movie reviews, poems Access Tips: Click “view facsimile” to see full text
TOXNET - Toxicology Data Network Databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases Subjects: Toxicology, Hazardous Substances, Carcinogens, Environmental Mutagens, Pollution Info type: government reports, maps, chemical structures, directory info Access Tips: Also free on the web at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov
Turfgrass Information File Subjects:Turfgrass research Info type: articles from peer reviewed publications, technical reports and conference proceedings, trade and professional publications, local professional newsletters, and popular magazines as well as monographs, theses and dissertations, fact sheets and brochures, software, and web documents Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
U.S. History in Context Subjects: United States History Info type: primary sources, encyclopedia articles, scholarly articles, magazine articles, chronologies
Ulrich's Global Serials Directory (UlrichsWeb) Information on journals, magazines, newsletters, and newspapers Info type: reference source Search instruction: Determining peer-reviewed status using Ulrich's (pdf)
Wall Street Journal via Factiva Read today’s Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, etc. Subjects: Business, News, Politics Info type: newspaper articles Access Tips: Use News Pages tab. Up to 6 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later. You can also use ABI/INFORM to search the WSJ.
Warc Subjects: advertising, IMC, marketing Info Type: articles, case studies, reports, How-To guides, company profiles, advertising statistics.
Web of Science Search for articles in Science & Social Science journals and see which articles cite an article Subjects: Many subjects, especially Sciences and Social Sciences Info type: scholarly articles, conference papers Search Instruction: Web of Science Article Search - Video Cited Reference Searching
Westlaw Campus Research Perform legal research and/or search for news articles Subjects: U.S. Law, State Law, European Union Law, News Info type: court cases, laws, regulations, law review articles, legal encyclopedias, legal guides, law dictionary, news articles Access Tips: Use Law tab to access legal research materials *NOTE: Many functions of Westlaw will only function properly if you disable any pop-up blocker. For example, printing may not work if a pop-up blocker is active.*
Wiley Online Library Journals from the publishers Wiley and Blackwell Subjects: Most subject areas, especially in Sciences, Medicine, and Social Sciences Info type: scholarly journals Access Tips: Only some of the journals are owned by EMU. Before purchasing articles: check Journals by Title, consider interlibrary loan, and/or consult with a librarian.
Wilson Select Plus [now called OmniFile Full Text Select] Find articles on a wide range of subjects Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles
World Almanacs Subscription not renewed by MeL (Michigan eLibrary)
WorldCat - via FirstSearch Search for materials in libraries worldwide Info type: book info, library holdings Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
WorldCat.org Search for materials in libraries worldwide. Also tools for creating lists & bibliographies. Info type: book info, library holdings Access Tips: Also free on the web at http://www.worldcat.org

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