Eastern Michigan University Library

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A to Z World Culture Social and cultural information by country Info type: reference source
ABI/INFORM Global 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: ABI/INFORM Quick Guide
Abstracts in Anthropology Subjects: Anthropology Archaeology, Linguistics Info type: scholarly articles Access Tips: No Findtext+, use Journals by Title to find articles
Academic OneFile & General 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/
Accounting & Tax 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
AGRICOLA Subjects: Agriculture, Nutrition, Rural Development Info type: scholarly articles, research reports, book & video info
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
Applied Science & Technology Abstracts Subjects: Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Technology Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
Art Index Retrospective (1929 - 1984) Subjects: Art, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Industrial Design, Interior Design Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
ArtAbstracts (1984 - ) Subjects: Art, Archaeology, Architecture, Design, Film, Interior & Landscape Design, Museums, Textiles Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
ArticleFirst Find articles by searching tables of content info for a large number of journals/periodicals Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHSearch) 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
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/
Biography Index Use this tool to find biographical articles and books Info type: magazine articles, book info
Biological & Agricultural Index Subjects: Biology, Ecology, Agriculture, Forestry, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, conference papers
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 A smaller life sciences article database with most articles at undergraduate level Subjects: Biology, Life Sciences Info type: professional articles, scholarly articles
BioOne Bioscience research journals from societies and other small publishers Subjects: Biology, Botany, Ecology, Life Sciences, Natural Science, Zoology Info type: scholarly journals
Book Review Digest (1983 - ) Smaller than Book Review Index, but includes brief excerpts of reviews Subjects: Book Reviews Info type: book review articles
Book Review Index Online (1965 - ) Much larger than Book Review Digest Subjects: Book Reviews Info type: book review articles
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 & Company Resource Center Subjects: Business, Company Information, Industry Information Info type: company histories, industry overviews, market share info, reference sources, professional articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Business Knowledge Research Conference Board 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
Cambridge Journals Journals from the publisher Cambridge Subjects: many subjects Info type: scholarly journals
CAMIO - Catalog of Art Museum Images Online Especially useful for difficult-to-find contemporary art Subjects: Art, Architecture Info type: images Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
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. *Access instructions: 1. Login 2. Click Home* tab 3. Change Current View: to Corporate Finance.**
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, newletters, 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/
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: CINAHL Basic Searching; CINAHL Advanced Searching.
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/
Clase Periodica Index of Latin American journals in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles
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
Columbia Earthscape Columbia Earthscape ceased operations on June 30, 2009. Try GreenFile database instead.
ComAbstacts - CIOS Subjects: Communication, Journalism Info type: scholarly articles, book info
Communication Studies Multisearch Search at the same time: SAGE communication journals, ERIC, and PsycINFO Subjects: Communication, Journalism Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, book info, book chapters, dissertations
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
Contemporary Women's Issues Subjects: Women’s Health and Social Issues Info type: magazines, professional articles, scholarly articles
CQ Global Researcher 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 Abstracts Subjects: Criminology, Corrections Info type: scholarly articles, book info
Criminology: SAGE Full-Text Collection Journals from the publisher SAGE Subjects: Criminology, Corrections Info type: scholarly journals
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
Detroit News (1999- ) & Grand Rapids Press (8/2000- ) Search the Detroit News, and Grand Rapids Press Info type: news articles
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/
Discovery Education Streaming Videos Web videos for use by teachers Access Tips: Before using you must set up an individual user account.
Dissertations & Theses Full Text Info type: full text dissertations and theses (1997- ), descriptions of dissertations and theses (1861- ).
Dissertations and Theses (WorldCat) Info type: descriptions of dissertations at libraries, some online fulltext
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 Access Tips: Up to 2 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
Eastern Michigan University Theses and Dissertations Info type: full text theses and dissertations
EconLit Subjects: Economics Info type: scholarly articles, book info
Education Abstracts Subjects: Education Info type: professional articles, scholarly articles
Educator's Reference Complete Subjects: Education Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Electronic Collections Online - ECO A searchable collection of scholarly journals Subjects: Includes most subjects Info type: scholarly articles Access Tips: Also available via 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
ERIC 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/ Search Instruction: ERIC Basic Guide; ERIC Advanced Guide
Essay and General Literature Index Find chapters in books focusing on humanities and social sciences Subjects: Art, History, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Politics, Women’s Studies Info type: book chapters, essays Access Tips: After identifying book with essay, use Library Catalog to locate book
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. Use Companies/Markets tab then Companies link for international company info. Search Instruction: Top 10 Reasons to Love Factiva
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 List of Sources
GenderWatch 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/
General Science Abstracts Subjects: Sciences Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles
GEOBASE Subjects: Geography, Geology, Ecology Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
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
GPO Advanced Search Index to U.S. government documents Info type: government reports, hearings Access Tips: Also available at http://www.access.gpo.gov/
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
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 - takes a minute to load
Heritage of the Printed Book Information on books printed using hand presses (approx. 1400 – 1850) Subjects: Rare Books Info type: library catalog records Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
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-Book Subjects: History, African American Studies, Art, Architecture, Literature Info type: full text e-books
History Cooperative Journals from the American Historical Association and others Subjects: History Info type: scholarly articles, book reviews
History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Subjects: History Info type: scholarly articles, magazine articles, book info Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
History Resource Center: US Subjects: United States History Info type: primary sources, encyclopedia articles, scholarly articles, magazine articles, chronologies
Hoover's Company Profiles Subjects: Private & Public Companies, U.S. Companies, Intl Companies, Nonprofits Info type: company descriptions, sales, competitors, company history, directory info
Hospitality & Tourism Index Subjects: Hotel and Restaurant Management, Travel Industry Info type: professional articles, scholarly articles, reports
Humanities Abstracts Subjects: archaeology, art, classics, film, folklore, history, journalism, linguistics, literature, music, performing arts, philosophy, religion, literature Info type: scholarly articles, magazine articles, book reviews
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
Index to Legal Periodicals Subjects: Law in the U.S., Canada, Britain, Ireland, Australia, & New Zealand Info type: law review articles, scholarly articles, professional articles
Informaworld Journals from publishers: Taylor & Francis, Routledge, Psychology Press Subjects: Various, including Business, Economics, Education, Engineering Info type: scholarly journals
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 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 Custom Newspapers Search newspapers U.S. and international Info type: news articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
InfoTrac Junior Edition A database designed for 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 Kid's Edition A database designed for elementary school students Subjects: Many subjects Info type: magazine articles, encyclopedia entries 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.
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/
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 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 Literature Subjects: Libraries, Information Science Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, book info
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts Subjects: Libraries, Information Science Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts Subjects: Linguistics, Hearing & Speech Physiology, Interpersonal Communication Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, conference papers, book info, dissertations
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 Access Tips: Up to 2 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
MathSciNet Find mathematical reviews, scholarly articles, and citations. Subjects: Mathematics, Statistics Info type: scholarly articles, book info
MEDLINE (via FirstSearch) Subjects: Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Health Admin, Psychiatry, Public Health Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
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/
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 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) Subjects: Most Subjects Info type: full text e-books Access Tips: Links to NetLibrary e-books can be also found in the EMU Library Catalog. Most books also available via http://mel.org/
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 – 2006) Cover to cover in pdf. Includes news, editorials, photos, graphics, ads. Info type: news articles
Nineteenth Century Masterfile 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 Use this tool to search for fiction by topic and/or reading level. Also, includes book discussion guides for novels and activities to go with children’s picture books. Subjects: Adult Fiction, Children’s Books, Teen Fiction, Book Awards, Reader’s Advisory Info type: book summaries, book reviews, first chapters, discussion guides, curriculum ideas Access Tips: Use Library Catalog to locate books at EMU. Also available via http://mel.org/
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) 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
Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews, Series A Subjects: Nutrition, Health, Food Safety, Allergies Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, book info, book chapter info, reports, conference papers Access Tips: Click article titles to view more information. Use Findtext+ button to locate full text, as other links may not be free.
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
Opposing ViewPoints Resource Center Easy way to research controversial issues--Abortion, Civil Rights, Global Warming, 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 Access Tips: Up to 2 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later. Search Instruction: Opposing Viewpoints Video - takes a minute to load
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 - 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
PapersFirst Index of papers presented at conferences worldwide Subjects: Covers most subjects. Info type: conference papers Access Tips: Findtext+ may not work well for these. Consult with a librarian on techniques for locating conference papers.
Philosopher's Index 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 Citations to all literature on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental-health sequelae of traumatic events
ProceedingsFirst Index of worldwide conference proceedings. Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: conference proceedings, list of papers presented at each meeting Access Tips: Findtext+ may not work well for these. Consult with a librarian on techniques for locating conference proceedings.
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
PsycARTICLES Searchable collection of 60+ journals from American Psychological Association and others. Subjects: Psychology Info Type: scholarly articles
PsycINFO Key database for Psychology articles Subjects: Psychology, Education, Business, Communication, Linguistics, Social Work Info type: scholarly articles, book info, conference papers, dissertations, book reviews
PubMed Subjects: Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Admin, Public Health, Nursing Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles Access Tips: Also free at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=PubMed Search Instruction: Searching PubMed pdf
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 Abstracts Index to the contents of popular periodicals 1983 - present Info type: magazine articles
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 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 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
SCIPIO: Art and Rare Book Sales Catalogs Art and Rare Book Sales/Auction Catalogs Subjects: Auctions, Art Sales, Estate Sales, Rare Books, Antiques Info type: book info Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
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 Discover A database designed for students grades 1 - 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 Subjects: Arts, Humanities Info type: magazine articles, news articles, images Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Social Sciences Abstracts Subjects: Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Political science, Law, Psychology Info type: scholarly articles, magazine articles
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 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 Subjects: Sociology Info type: scholarly articles, book info, book chapters, book reviews, conference papers, dissertations
SPORT Discus Subjects: Sports, Physical Fitness, Physical Education, Coaching, Training Info type: scholarly articles, magazine articles, professional articles, book reviews Access Tips: Up to 4 users at a time. Try again later if you don’t get in.
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.
SpringerLink Journals Journals 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 Access Tips: Not all of the journals and books are available to EMU. Before purchasing articles: check Findtext+ or Journals by Title, consider interlibrary loan, and/or consult with a librarian.
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: Ignore Keyword Search box at top--use Publication Search. In results, note numerous links to the left leading to detailed info.
Textile Technology Index Subjects: Textile Production Info type: professional articles, scholarly articles
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 1902-1990 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
Ulrich's Periodicals Directory Information on journals, magazines, newsletters, and newspapers Info type: reference source
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.
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.*
What do I read next? 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/ Search Instruction: What do I read next? - Video, takes a minute to load
Wiley Interscience Journals 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 Business Abstracts Subjects: Business Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
Wilson Select Plus Find articles on a wide range of subjects Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
World Almanacs Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia and four almanacs Subjects: General Subjects Info type: encyclopedia articles, statistics, brief biographies, basic facts, lists Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
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
Writer's Reference Center Covers the fundamentals of quality writing and provides a wealth of vocabulary-building reference dictionaries.

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