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Academic OneFile
Indexes and abstracts articles on subjects such as agriculture, anthropology, arts, business, communications, economics, law, political science, psychology, religion, general sciences, and current events. Most articles are in full text; via InfoTrac; 1980 - present. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC).
Off-campus access via proxy server
Accessible Archives
A collection of primary source material from 18th and 19th century periodicals, including African American newspapers, Civil War era newspapers, and state histories up to 1900 for Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Off-campus access.
ACM Portal - see Online Guide to Computing Literature
African American Newspapers: the 19th Century - see Accessible Archives
AgeLine Database
Indexes journal articles, books, research reports and videos about older adults and aging. Produced by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
Alternative Press Index
Indexes articles from alternative, radical and left publications. Some abstracts included; via FirstSearch; 1969 - present.
Off-campus access.
Aluka
An online digital library of scholarly resources from and about Africa including a wide variety of high-quality scholarly materials ranging from archival documents, periodicals, books, reports, manuscripts, and reference works, to three-dimensional models, maps, oral histories, plant specimens, photographs, and slides.
Off-campus access.
America: History and Life via EBSCOhost
Indexes journal articles, book chapters, book reviews and dissertations on American and Canadian history and culture; 1964 - present.
Off-campus access.
American Periodicals Series Online
APS Online features over 1,500 periodicals ... from colonial times to the advent of American involvement in World War II. Titles range from America's first scientific journal, Medical Repository, to popular magazines like Vanity Fair and Ladies' Home Journal.
Off-campus access.
L'Annee Philologique
Indexes journal articles, essays and conference proceedings in the field of classical studies. International coverage; 1924 - present.
Anthropological Literature (AnthroLit)- via FirstSearch
Indexes journal articles and essays in the fields of anthropology and archaeology. International coverage. Based on the collections of Harvard's Tozzer Library; 1984 - present.
Off-campus access
AnthroSource
Developed by the American Anthropological Association (AAA), AnthroSource brings 100 years of anthropological material online to scholars and the public, with current issues for 11 of the AAA's most critical peer-reviewed publications including American Anthropologist, American Ethnologist, and Cultural Anthropology.
Off-campus access.
Art Abstracts - see Wilson Art Abstracts
Art Index Retrospective
Indexes material in the fields of art, art history, architecture, design, and film. Includes citations for journal articles, yearbooks, museum bulletins, and reproductions of works of art that appear in indexed journals. For coverage of art literature from 1983 to the present, search Wilson Art Abstracts
Off-campus access.
ARTFL
Full-text database of nearly 2,000 works in French, ranging from classic literature to non-fiction and technical writing. Subjects include literary criticism, biology, history, economics, and philosophy, from medieval times onward.
Off-campus access.
Arts & Humanities Search
The online version of ISI's Arts & Humanities Citation Index, indexing
articles and books relevant to arts and humanities. Use to find who has cited a particular work; via FirstSearch; 1980 - present.
Off-campus access.
ARTstor
Searchable database of more than 300,000 digital images and associated catalog data. ARTstor covers many time periods and cultures, and documents the fields of architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, and design, as well as many other forms of visual culture. Users can search, view, and download images. Use the Help Guide if you need assistance.
Off-campus access.
Astrophysics Data System (ADS Abstract Service)
Includes three sets of abstracts: 1) astronomy and astrophysics; 2) instrumentation; 3) physics and geophysics; and 4) Los Alamos preprint server-- funded by NASA; 1975 - present.
ATLA Religion Database
Indexes scholarship of religion, including Biblical studies, world religions, Church history, and religious perspectives on social issues. From the American Theological Association; one of the Ovid databases; 1949- present.
Off-campus access.
Bibliography of the History of Art (BHA)
Indexes and abstracts publications in the history of art, covering current literature of European art from Late Antiquity to the present and American art from the European discoveries to the present. International coverage; one of the Ovid databases; 1990- present. For pre-1990 coverage, use RILA or Repertoire d'Art et d'Archeologie.Off-campus access.
Biography Resource Center
Biographies from several reference sources, including Marquis Who's Who, with related full-text articles, images and links to hand-picked web sites. Searchable by name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as keyword and full text, via InfoTrac. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). Off-campus access via proxy server.
BioOne
Full text access to over 120 scholarly journals in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences. Subscription includes BioOne and BioOne.2.Off-campus access.
Birds of North America Online
The electronic version of the 18 volume Birds of North America completed in 2002. Provides detailed scientific information for each of the 716 species of birds nesting in the USA and Canada. Account contents are updated frequently, and include image and video galleries showing behaviors, habitat, nests, eggs and nestlings, and recordings of that bird's songs and calls. Produced by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Off-campus access.
Book Review Digest Plus
Indexes reviews of current fiction and non-fiction, and provides review excerpts and over 100,000 full text reviews. 1983 - present. Off-campus access.
Book Review Digest Retrospective
Indexes reviews of adult and juvenile fiction and non-fiction. 1905-1982. Off-campus access.
Boston Globe online
1980+ indexing, plus full text articles. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. (MBLC).Off-campus access.
Britannica Online
Online equivalent of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Also includes articles not
included in the print edition, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the
Britannica Book of the Year and a directory of links to sites that have been selected, rated, and reviewed by the editors.Off-campus access.
Catalog of United States government publications - see MOCAT
CIAO (Columbia International Affairs Online)
Indexes a wide range of scholarship in international affairs, including working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, conference proceedings, books, journal articles, and policy briefs. Much is in full text. Includes links to international affairs centers, institutes, environmental studies web pages, news media, and US, international, and foreign government sites.Off-campus access.
Columbia Earthscape
Indexes material on the Earth and environmental sciences, and their social, political, and economic dimensions, including illustrated lectures, animations, video and image banks, exercises and labs, syllabi, basic textbook readings, environmental legislation, regional studies, international environmental documents, and white papers. ON CAMPUS ACCESS ONLY
Conference Board's research database
Research reports on the latest issues in business management and U.S. and global economics. Full text coverage from 1995 - present. Access provided by a generous friend of Wheaton.Off-campus access.
CongressDaily
Twice daily reports from Congress. From the National Journal Group; 1997 - present.Off-campus access.
Contemporary Women's Issues
Indexes material from journals, newsletters, research reports, and fact sheets. Full text global information on women; via FirstSearch; 1992 - present.Off-campus access.
CQ Researcher Online and CQ Weekly OnlineThe CQ Researcher contains in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy. 1991- present; can be searched separately, or with CQ Weekly Report 1983-, which contains an unbiased, objective, and comprehensive roundup of virtually all Capitol Hill activity each week.Off-campus access.
CSA Biological Sciences (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)
Indexes and abstracts a wide range of research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology, and ecology, some aspects of agriculture and veterinary science; 1982 - present.Off-campus access.
Dictionary of Old English Corpus
Full text database of 3,037 Old English texts.Off-campus access.
EconLit
Indexes and abstracts journal articles, books, working papers, and dissertations in economics; via First Search; 1969 - present.Off-campus access.
Educator's Reference Complete
Full text periodicals, reports and reference sources for teachers and school administrators, from InfoTrac. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC).
Off-campus access via proxy server
Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology
The electronic version of the three-volume Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology encompasses applications of psychological knowledge and procedures in all areas of psychology.Off-campus access.
Encyclopedia of Biodiversity
Major themes include the evolution of biodiversity, systems for classifying and defining biodiversity, ecological patterns and theories of biodiversity, and an assessment of contemporary patterns and trends in biodiversity.
Off-campus access.
Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science A fully searchable collection of articles by scientists and historians with emphasis on the workings of the mind and brain.
Off-campus access.
Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases
Focuses on nearly 500 endocrine diseases addressing everything from acromeglay, diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, Von Hippel-Lindau Disease, unexplained weight loss, to androgen related disorders.
Off-campus access.
Encyclopedia of Food Microbiology
The largest comprehensive reference source of current knowledge available in the field of food microbiology consisting of nearly 400 articles.
Off-campus access.
Encyclopedia of Food Sciences and Nutrition
The electronic version of the 10 volume Encyclopedia of Food Sciences and Nutrition provides a comprehensive coverage of the fields of food science, food technology, and nutrition.
Off-campus access.
Encyclopedia of Genetics
Provides the most complete and authoritative coverage of genetics ever published.
Off-campus access.
Encyclopedia of Life Sciences
A fully searchable collection of articles by scientists and historians in the life sciences.Off-campus access.
Encyclopedia of Popular Music
The electronic version of the Encyclopedia of Popular Music is a biographical encyclopedia of rock, pop, and jazz artists, covering popular music from 1900 to the present, plus popular music genres, trends, styles, record labels, venues, and music festivals. Entirely cross-searchable with Grove Music Online through the Oxford Music Online gateway.
Off-campus access.
Encyclopedia of Psychotherapy
This electronic version of the Encyclopedia of Psychotherapy covers the major psychotherapies currently in practice as well as the classical approaches, identifies the scientific studies conducted on the efficacy of the therapies and reviews the theoretical basis of each therapy.Off-campus access.
Encyclopedia of Social Measurement
Provides descriptions of quantitative and qualitative techniques, measurement, sampling, and statistical methods related to social phenomena. Off-campus access.
Encyclopedia of the Human Brain
Covering anatomy, physiology, neuropsychology, clinical neurology, neuropharmacology, evolutionary biology, genetics, and behavioral science, this electronic version of the four-volume Encyclopedia of the Human Brain contains over 200 peer-reviewed signed articles from experts around the world. Includes over 1000 figures.Off-campus access.
Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences
The concise entries in The Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences explore all areas of the discipline on a wide variety of topics in neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and other related areas of neuroscience.Off-campus access.
ERIC
Indexes documents and journal articles in the field of education.
One of the Ovid databases; 1966 - present.Off-campus access. or via AskERIC.
ERIC/AE Test Locator
Includes ETS Test File (descriptions and availability information), Test Review Locator (corresponds to the print Mental Measurements Yearbooks, Tests In Print, and Test Critiques) and Buros/ERIC Test Publisher Directory.
Ethnic NewsWatch
Full text database of articles from newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press; 1990- present.Off-campus access.
Expanded Academic ASAP
Indexes and abstracts articles on subjects such as astronomy, religion, law, history, psychology, current events, sociology, and the general sciences. Many articles are in full text; via InfoTrac; 1980 - present. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). Off-campus access via proxy server
Facts.com (World News Digest)
The online version of Facts on File includes coverage of historical events from 1940 to the present, a live Reuters news feed, selected newspaper editorials, obituaries (1980+), and special sections on world leaders, country profiles, key issues, and maps.Off-campus access.
Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index
Indexes journal articles, book reviews, and essays in books about women, sexuality, and gender during the Middle Ages. Site is hosted by Haverford College. 1995 - present.
Film Literature Index
Indexes journal articles about film, television and video, including reviews and book reviews; online coverage is 1976-2001, use print index for 2002-2004.
FirstSearch
A database provider supplying access to many online journal indexes and other databases. Most are password-protected; see a reference librarian to sign in.Off-campus access.
Gender Studies Database
Indexes "gender-engaged scholarship" from professional journals, conference papers, books, book chapters, government reports, discussion and working papers, theses & dissertations and other sources. 1972- present. Off-campus access.
GenderWatch
Full text database of material related to gender issues, with emphasis on women's studies. Includes books, newsletters, reports, newspapers, magazines and scholarly journal articles; publication dates vary from the 1980's or 1990's - present.Off-campus access.
General BusinessFile ASAP
Indexes and abstracts articles on business and management topics. Many articles are in full text; via InfoTrac; 1980- present. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC).Off-campus access via proxy server
General Reference Center Gold (Magazine Index)
Indexes and abstracts articles from general-interest magazines, journals, reference books, and newspapers. Many articles are in full text; via InfoTrac; 1980 - present. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). Off-campus access v ia proxy server
General Science Abstracts - see Wilson General Science Abstracts
GEOBASE
Indexes and abstracts journal articles from the fields of geography, geology, ecology, international development, and related disciplines; via FirstSearch; 1980 - present.Off-campus access.
GreenFILE
Indexes and abstracts journal articles relating to the human impact on the environment in such disciplines as agriculture, education, law, health and technology.Off-campus access.
Grove Dictionary of Art Online - see Oxford Art Online
Grove Music Online - see Oxford Music Online
Health Reference Center Academic
Indexes and abstracts journal articles on health topics. Many articles are in full text; via InfoTrac; 1995 - present. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). Off-campus access via proxy server
Historical Abstracts via EBSCOhost
Indexes journal articles, book reviews, and dissertations pertaining to the history of the world from 1450 to the present (not including America, Canada, or pre-history. For America and Canada, use America: History and Life); 1955 - present.
Off-campus access.
HLAS Online (Handbook of Latin American Studies)
Indexes and annotates scholarship on Latin America, including selected books and book chapters, journal articles, conference papers, and electronic resources. From the Library of Congress; 1935 - present.
Humanities Abstracts - see Wilson Humanities Abstracts
Index Islamicus
Indexes journal articles, conference proceedings, monographs, and book reviews on Islam, the Middle East and the Muslim world. From the School of Oriental and African Studies in London; 1906 - present.Off-campus access.
Index of Christian Art
Indexes primarily Christian art from early apostolic times to approximately 1400 A.D. Includes some photographic reproductions.Off-campus access.
INFOTRAC
A database provider supplying access to online bibliographic and full text academic and popular information. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC).Off-campus access via proxy server
International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences
The online version of the IESBS, corresponding to the 26-volume set (Ref H41 .I58 2001), contains 4,000 articles and is described as "..the largest corpus of knowledge about the social and behavioral sciences in existence..." Latest update 2004.Off-campus access.
Iter: Gateway to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
Indexes scholarly journal articles on the Middle Ages and Renaissance (400-1700).Off-campus access.
JSTOR
Full text backfiles of over 800 core scholarly journals in humanities, social sciences, and sciences. NOTE: By design, JSTOR does not contain the most recent 2-7 years of journals. Many of these titles are continued in Project Muse or in the Library's print and/or electronic subscriptions. Check JournalFinder for complete holdings information.
Off-campus access.
LexisNexis Academic
Indexes and abstracts U.S. and foreign newspapers, journals, transcripts, federal and state case law, law reviews, state and country profiles, company information and more. Many documents are in full text; dates of coverage vary. For assistance using this resource, try our Help Guide.
Off-campus access.
LexisNexis Congressional
Full text access to publications from and about the U.S. Congress, including congressional working papers, bills (1989-), and testimony (1988-); committee reports (1990-); member biographical and committee assignment information; voting records (1988-); member and campaign financial data and disclosures; plus the Federal Register (1980-), the Code of Federal Regulations (current), the U.S. Code, CIS Indexing and Abstracts (1970-), and the Congressional Record (1985-).
Off-campus access.
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts Indexes more than 600 periodicals, plus books, research reports and proceedings. Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more. 1960's- present. Off-campus access.
LION (Literature Online)
A collection of indexes, bibliographies, and full text literary and reference databases. Primary texts include English and American poetry, English fiction, and English and American drama, ranging from 600 to the early 20th century. Secondary sources include MLA Bibliography, LIFT, a literary journal index with some full text, ABELL (the Annual Bibliography of English Language and Literature), the King James Bible, biographical information for over 1,000 of the most studied authors, and over 200 full text literary journals.
Off-campus access.
Literary Reference Center
Full text literary information from over 1,000 books and monographs, major literary encyclopedias and reference works, hundreds of literary journals, and unique sources. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). Off-campus access.
Literature Criticism Online
Includes criticism on authors and literary works from 3 Gale series: Contemporary Literary Criticism (writers now living or who died after December 31, 1999), Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism (writers from 1900 to 1999), and Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism (writers who died between 1800 and 1899).
Off-campus access.
Literature Resource Center
Biographical information, overviews, full text literary criticism and reviews on nearly 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world. Includes the Gale series Contemporary Authors and the Dictionary of Literary Biography.
Off-campus access via proxy server.
Massachusetts Newsstand
Full text coverage of major Massachusetts newspapers including the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, the Quincy Patriot Ledger and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, plus selected coverage of other regional sources. 1980- present. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC).
Off-campus access.
MathSci
Contains evaluative reviews and abstracts of the research literature in mathematics, computer science, and applications; via Dialog. See reference librarian for assistance (mediated searching); 1940 - present.
Medline
Comprehensive index to scholarship of life sciences and biomedicine. Compiled by the U.S. National Library of Medicine; one of the Ovid databases; 1966 - present.
Off-campus access.
Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs: The International Encyclopedia of Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions
Provides a critical encyclopaedic survey of the entire field of adverse drug reactions. The vast amount of data is comprised of articles about each drug, presented alphabetically.
Off-campus access.
MLA Bibliography (LION)
Indexes critical scholarship on literature, language, linguistics and folklore, including journal articles, series, monographs, dissertations, bibliographies, and proceedings; via ProQuest or search with the LION database; 1926 - present.
Off-campus access. MLA Bibliography. Off-campus access. MLA Bibliography (LION).
MLA Directory of Periodicals
Listing of journals and series in languages and literature; included in the MLA database.
Off-campus access.
MOCAT- (Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications)
Indexes print and electronic publications of the U.S. government, the world's largest publisher. 1994 - present.
Music Index OnlineIndexes material relevant to classical and popular music and musicology. Includes articles, book and record reviews, first performances, and obituaries; 1973 - present.
Off-campus access.
Nation, National Review, and New Republic Online Archives
Full text of the Nation 1865 to the present, the National Review 1955 to the present, and the New Republic 1914 to the present. Select the databases to search individually or together.
Off-campus access.
National Journal Group's Policy Central
Includes: Ad spotlight, Almanac of American politics, CongressDaily, Hotline, Markup reports, National journal, Poll track, and Technology daily.
Off-campus access.
NCJRS Abstracts Database
Summaries of more than 180,000 criminal justice publications including: federal, state, and local government reports; books; research reports; journal articles; unpublished research -- often with links to full text. The National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS ) is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.
New York Times on the Web current file 1980+ and New York Times on the Web historical file 1851-2005
1980+ file includes indexing for articles, plus full-text articles (with limited images). Access provided by the SouthEastern Massachusetts Library System (SEMLS).
The historical file (1851-2005) includes indexing and full text articles and full page images. Full text is not available for any articles affected by the Supreme Court ruling on the Tasini case (freelance writers and copyright).
Off-campus access. Current File
Off-campus access. Historical File
OED Online (Oxford English Dictionary)
Full text of the 20 volumes of the OED, the 3 volume Additions Series, as well as at least 1,000 new and revised entries added quarterly. The OED is the leading authority on the evolution of the English language over the last millenium, providing information on the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words.
Off-campus access.
Online Guide to Computing Literature (ACM Portal)
Indexes core works in computing, including journals, proceedings, books, technical reports, and dissertations.
Off-campus access.
Ovid
A database provider supplying web-based access to several online journal indexes/abstracts. For assistance using Ovid, try our Help Guide
Off-campus access.
Oxford Art Online
Encyclopedic coverage of art, archaelogy, architecture, design and film. Electronic version of the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, the Grove Dictionary of Art, and the Oxford Companion to Western Art. Off-campus access.
Oxford Music Online
Encyclopedic coverage of musical subjects of all kinds including composers, performers, conductors, musical terms and forms, individual works, instruments and notations, venues, and genres. Electronic version of the New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, the New Grove Dictionary of Opera, the Oxford Companion to Music, and the Oxford Dictionary of Music. Cross-searchable with the Encyclopedia of Popular Music.
Off-campus access.
PAIS International and PAIS Archive
Indexes materials relating to political, social, and public policy issues. Citations include journal articles, books, directories, conference proceedings, pamphlets, reports, and government documents; a CSA database; 1937 - present.
Off-campus access.
Perseus Digital Library
Searchable database of more than 1 million links to texts, images, datasets, encyclopedias, maps, grammars, dictionaries, reference works, and other primary materials in the history, literature and culture of the Greco-Roman world. Includes texts in Latin and/or Greek. From the Department of Classics, Tufts University.
Philosopher's Index
Indexes and abstracts the scholarship of philosophy and related fields. Includes books and journal articles; one of the Ovid databases; 1940- present.
Off-campus access.
Policy Central - see National Journal Group's Policy Central
Poll track
National Journal Group's database of over 5,000 public opinion surveys on political races, important issues and national figures. The latest survey results are posted as soon as they become available, and compared to any previous polls in order to show emerging trends in a race or on an issue. Selected polls from 1997-, with more comprehensive coverage beginning in 1998.
Off-campus access.
Project Muse
Full text collection of over 350 scholarly journals from the Johns Hopkins University Press and other university presses. Earlier years may be in JSTOR. Consult JournalFinder for full holdings information.
Off-campus access.
PsycINFO
Indexes and abstracts the professional and academic literature in psychology and related disciplines. American Psychological Association and Canadian Psychological Association journals are in full text; one of the Ovid databases; 1806 - present. For assistance using this resource, try our Help Guide.
Off-campus access.
Religion Index - see ATLA Religion Database
Repère
Indexes and abstracts French language periodicals. Some full text included. 1980 - present.
Repertoire d'Art et d'Archeologie
Indexes and abstracts publications in the history of art, covering
current literature of European art from Late Antiquity to the present
and American art from the European discoveries to the present; one of the Ovid databases; 1973-1989. Use BHA for coverage after 1989.
Off-campus access.
RILA: International Repertory of the Literature of Art (Repertoire International de la Litterature de l'Art)
Indexes and abstracts publications in the history of art, covering current literature of European art from Late Antiquity to the present and American art from the European discoveries to the present; one of the Ovid databases; 1975-1989. Use BHA for coverage after 1989.
Off-campus access.
ScienceDirect
Full text of over 1,900 Elsevier journals and 29 encyclopedias in the sciences and
social sciences. Coverage for most titles is 1993- or 1995 - present.
Off-campus access.
Scopus
Indexes and abstracts scientific, technical, medical and social sciences literature and web resources. Includes citation tracking and links to full text articles. Early 1900's- present for some abstracts; 1996- present for citation tracking. Off-campus access.
Social Sciences Abstracts - see Wilson Social Sciences Abstracts
Sociological Abstracts
Indexes journals, dissertations, conference papers, and selected books in sociology and related disciplines. A CSA database; 1952 - present.
Off-campus access.
Test Reviews Online (Buros Institute of Mental Measurements)
Serves as a locator for test reviews published in the Mental Measurements Yearbook series, located in the Reference Room of the Wallace Library (Ref BF698.5.M45). Browse test titles alphabetically and by category, or search by keyword. N.B. It is not necessary to purchase the reviews indexed here - they appear in the Mental Measurements Yearbooks.
Times Digital Archive 1785-1985
Indexing and full-image of every page published by The Times (London) from 1785-1985.
Use this link to search articles published from 1985 to the present
Off-campus access.
Treatise on Geochemistry
This electronic version of the 10 volume set includes all the major subjects in the field, ranging from the chemistry of the solar system to environmental geochemistry.
Off-campus access.
Ulrichsweb
Provides bibliographic and publisher information on more than 300,000 periodicals.
Off-campus access.
Wall Street Journal on the Web current file 1984+
1984+ indexing, plus full text articles (with limited images). Access provided by the SouthEastern Massachusetts Library System (SEMLS).
Off-campus access. Current File.
Washington Post on the Web current file 1987+ and Washington Post on the Web historical file 1877-1992
1987+ indexing, plus full text articles (with limited images). The historical database (1877-1992) includes indexing and full text articles and full page images.
Off-campus access. Current File. Off-campus access. Historical File
Wilson Art Abstracts
Indexes material in the fields of art, art history, architecture, design, and film, including articles in periodicals, yearbooks, museum bulletins, and reproductions of works of art that appear in indexed journals; one of the Ovid databases; 1983 - present. For coverage of art literature from 1929 to 1984, search Art Index Retrospective.
Off-campus access.
Wilson General Science Abstracts
Indexes journals in the physical, life, and health sciences; one of the Ovid databases; 1984 - present.
Off-campus access.
Wilson Humanities Abstracts
Indexes journals in the disciplines of archaeology and classical studies, art, folklore, history, language and literature, literary criticism, music and performing arts, philosophy, and religion; one of the Ovid databases; 1984 - present.
Off-campus access.
Wilson Social Sciences Abstracts
Indexes articles and book reviews in over 350 of the key international English language journals in the social sciences, for example: anthropology, area studies, economics, political science, psychology, sociology; one of the Ovid databases; 1983 - present.
Off-campus access.
Women Writers Online
Full text collection of pre-Victorian (1400-1850) literature by women. From Brown University.Off-campus access.
World News Connection
English-language translations of time-sensitive news and information from non-U.S. media sources. The information in WNC is provided to the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) by the Foreign Broadcast Information Service; 1994 - present. For assistance using this resource, try our Help Guide. FOR BEST RESULTS, DO NOT USE INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) AS YOUR BROWSER
Off-campus access.
World News Digest - see Facts.com
WorldCat
Catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide. For assistance using this resource, try our Help Guide.
Off-campus access.
World Shakespeare Bibliography Online
A comprehensive annotated bibliography for books, journals, book reviews, dissertations, theatrical productions, reviews of productions, audiovisual materials, electronic media, and other scholarly and popular materials related to Shakespeare.
Off-campus access.
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