Databases and Indexes

The Primary database in education is:

ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center):

ERIC is a national information system designed to provide users with ready access to education-related literature. ERIC provides access to the broad range of educational resources included in Current Index to Journals in Education and Resources in Education.

Other related databases:

Academic Search Premier -- Designed specifically for academic institutions, this scholarly collection offers information in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. It contains full text for more than 4,600 publications, including over 3,500 peer-reviewed publications. A good starting point for research, but other subject specific resources should be also consulted.

FirstSearch -- Provides access to dozens of indexes and databases in a variety of subject areas. Password required; contact the Reference Desk at x32420. Patrons wanting to use WorldCat Online click here.

International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences -- A newer edition of the standard classic work, International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences (1968), the Encyclopedia highlights the integration and interconnectedness of the social sciences with other disciplines. It is a useful starting point for research in psychology, public policy, history, religion, ethics, philosophy, education and many other social sciences. (The Encyclopedia is also available in print in the Library’s reference collection).

JSTOR -- Full-text archive of scholarly journals. Select More Information for tips in using JSTOR.

LEXIS-NEXIS Academic -- Provides full-text access to a wide range of news, business, legal, and reference information.

Social Sciences Full Text -- Provides access to over 500 social sciences journals covering a broad range of fields including addiction studies, anthropology, criminal justice, economics, ethics, gender studies, international relations, law, policy studies, political science, and sociology. Indexing begins in 1983, abstracting in 1994, and full text for selected titles in 1995.