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Popular Databases

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Academic Search Complete

Popular

scholarly and peer-reviewed journals - a good choice for most topics / on-campus-only link

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Credo

Popular

features encyclopedia and other references sources - a good starting point for getting background information and a big-picture overview of your topic /on-campus-only link
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New / Trial Databases

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

Access World News

New

More than 12,000 current news sources providing multiple and diverse viewpoints from local, regional, national and international publications. Includes specialized content modules such as Access Business News, Health/Science News, Spanish Language News, Multi-Cultural News, and San Francisco Metropolitan Collection.

Chronicle of Higher Education

New

The Chronicle of Higher Education is a source of news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators. Also useful for students involved in academic research. Coverage of topics relevant to higher education includes global news, special reports, employment opportunity information, blogs, advice, and forums for communication.

New York Times

New

The New York Times is an American daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership. Founded in 1851, the Times has since won 130 Pulitzer Prizes, and has long been regarded within the industry as a national "newspaper of record".
on-campus-only link

SpringerNature

New

Open Access eBooks, not a paid database.

SWANK

New

SWANK is a digital streaming service for films. Only the films on the guide are available for viewing.

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