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  • Over 1,500 peer-reviewed magazines for college or university students.
    This scholarly collection provides full text journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts, literature, medical sciences and ethnic studies.

    Use this database to answer questions like

    • What are the basic ideas of the "clash of civilizations" model of International Relations?
    • Is cognitive-behavioral therapy effective for alcohol and/or drug-dependent patients?
    • Some people claim that the works attributed to Shakespeare were actually written by someone else. Is this a credible argument?

    Documentation

    Vendor

    • EBSCO
  • Science and technology, from basic introductory material to extended article entries in key scientific areas including biology, Earth and environmental sciences, chemistry, physics, and beyond.
    Authoritative and comprehensive, AccessScience provides students with an up-to-date, easy-to-use gateway to scientific knowledge, from basic introductory material to extended article entries and live journal citations in key scientific areas including biology, Earth and environmental sciences, chemistry, physics, and beyond. With contributions from the world’s top researchers—including 38 Nobel Laureates—and edited specifically to engage undergraduates, AccessScience links students to the lives and works of world-renowned experts, making science accessible and interesting while increasing scientific knowledge and competence. AccessScience features: •More than 9,000 articles and research updates with literature citations—many actively linked to source materials—and extensive cross-referencing •More than 16,000 vivid color images and compelling videos and animations that bring topics to life on the screen •Intriguing biographies of nearly 3,000 well-known scientists •110,000+ definitions drawn from the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms •A continually updated science and technology newsfeed from Science News •A handy study center with Q&As, study guides, bibliographies, and essay topics Based on the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, AccessScience stays current on the most significant scientific findings and breakthroughs with updates from the annual McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology. Plus AccessScience’s editorial team is composed of veteran scientists and scientific writers with deep experience in making complex subjects accessible and exciting to newcomers

    Use this database to answer questions like

    • Why is the sky blue?
    • I need a short biography of Nikola Tesla.
    • I’m looking for an overview of the cracking process use in the petrochemical industry.
    • Why are aerosols harmful to the environment?
    • How do heartworms affect dogs?

    Documentation

    Vendor

    • MCGRAW-HILL
  • Listings of American research on agriculture and life sciences.
    Agricola provides over 2.5 million citations, often with abstracts, for journal articles, books, technical reports, theses, patents, software and audiovisual materials from the collections of the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agriculture Library, dating from 1970. Covers aspects of agriculture and allied disciplines, including selective worldwide coverage of primary information sources.

    Use this database to answer questions like

    • I’m researching wind power and need information on current developments.
    • I’m writing a paper on bypass protein and cattle. Can you help me?
    • How do I find articles on irrigation and plant yields?
    • Have you information on marketing hogs or swine?

    Documentation

    Vendor

    • EBSCO
  • 180 complete science, technology and engineering magazines with listings from 750 more.
    Convenient access to important sources in applied science, technology and engineering, including many peer-reviewed journals. This database features full text, graphs, charts, diagrams, photos and illustrations that provide an abundance of data in scientific and technical articles.

    Use this database to answer questions like

    • Where can I find information about compressors?
    • What are some advantages of wind generated power?
    • I’m looking for articles on the geology of the Athabasca Basin.
    • Do volcanoes ever erupt under the ocean?
    • What’s new in the area of fingerprint identification?

    Documentation

    Vendor

    • EBSCO
  • North American birds for everyone.
    This database is a comprehensive research tool for information including detailed reports, audio clips, image galleries, maps and videos. Users can search by species name, keywords, or browse by family or alphabet to find information on everything from migration to breeding habits. Researchers will enjoy the up-to-date, comprehensive list of references which are highlighted so that readers may shift easily between the body of a report and the literature cited. The database also features "News and Updates" on the home page. Compiled jointly by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the American Ornithologist Union.

    Use this database to answer questions like

    • I need to identify the distinguishing characteristics of the Fox Sparrow?
    • Have you anything in the library that will let me hear what a Red-Throated Loon sounds like?
    • What are the priorities for future research concerning the Cattle Egret?

    Vendor

    • CORNELL UNIVERSITY
  • News and reviews of computer products and industries.
    This database provides an extensive combination of indexing, abstracts and full text articles from 700 key business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronic industries ranging from 1980 to the present. Over 150 publications offer full text articles to the present day, with an additional 125 offering full text articles from publications with various start and end dates. 245 publications are indexed to the present day. Suitable for browsing or detailed research.

    Use this database to answer questions like

    • How can I find background research for my job hunting in the robotics industry?
    • Where would I find reviews of the latest consumer products?
    • I'm looking for analyses of high tech companies and their products, as well as industry trends.
    • I need to find articles on digital imaging as well as LAN products.
    • Where would I find articles about the satellite television industry that mention competition?

    Documentation

    • Training - Tours, Fact Sheets, Tutorials

    Vendor

    • CENGAGE
  • Environment Complete contains information on environmental issues of all kinds, with access to more than 1600 domestic and international titles, full text for 650 journals and 100 monographs.
    Environment Complete offers extensive coverage in applicable areas of agriculture, ecosystem technology, energy, renewable energy resources, natural resources, marine and freshwater science, geography, pollution and waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts and urban planning.

    Use this database to answer questions like

    • What percentage of rainforests are left in the world?
    • What ecosystems are present in Canada?
    • What is Brazil's policy on the environment?

    Documentation

    Vendor

    • EBSCO
  • 2100 full-text peer-reviewed magazines for college and university students.
    This database provides full-text and indexed coverage of periodical articles for many academic disciplines including humanities, social sciences, technology and education. General interest topics are also covered and images are included for many journals.

    Use this database to answer questions like

    • How does West Nile Virus impact horses?
    • What is the current status of the democratic movement in Myanmar?
    • Describe life in Romania since the fall of Nicolae Ceausescu.

    Documentation

    Vendor

    • CENGAGE
  • Information on animals, earth and space for beginning readers
    Information on animals, earth and space for beginning readers

    Vendor

    • EDU Reference
  • Academic magazines on emotions, behavior, mental processes and anthropology.
    a comprehensive database providing 574 full text publications, including 550 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to the full text, indexing and abstracts are provided for all journals in the collection which include Canadian and international journals. Full text information in this database dates as far back as 1965.

    Use this database to answer questions like

    • How common is bullying in the workplace and what can you do to deal with it?
    • Why are some people generally happier then others?
    • I have to write a paper on the prevalence of suicide in Australia.
    • I'd like some information on dream interpretation in a therapeutic setting.

    Documentation

    Vendor

    • EBSCO