Monday, March 21, 2011

Library Database Trials!

The library is evaluating a number of databases for potential addition to the library collection and would like your feedback. The database trials are available through March 30, but may be extended by request.

Go to Library Database Trials to link to the trials and evaluation forms. Please note: Access to trials is available only on-campus.

History Databases:

  • EBSCO Historical Abstracts with Full-Text - covers the history of the world (excluding the United States and Canada).
  • EBSCO America History and Life with Full-Text - covers the history and culture of the United States and Canada, from prehistory to the present.
  • EBSCO World History Collection - offers a global look at history with content from Africa, Asia, North and South America, Europe and the Middle East.
  • Wilson Humanities Full Text - includes coverage of history, as well as archaeology, art, classical studies, communications, dance, gender studies, literature, performing arts, religion and philosophy.

Social Science Databases:

  • EBSCO SocINDEX™ with Full Text - comprehensive coverage of sociology, including subdisciplines such as criminology and criminal justice, ethnic and racial studies.
  • Wilson Social Science Full Text – includes anthropology, community health and medical care, criminal justice, family studies, gender studies and minority studies.
  • ProQuest Social Science Journals - covers areas such as addiction studies, urban studies, family studies and international relations.
  • ProQuest Sociology - covers the international literature of sociology and social work, including culture and social structure.

If you have any questions or problems, or if you would like to recommend a database for trial, e-mail Nancy Schuler.

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