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New Databases


IEEE Xplore Digital Library

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Updated: Regularly
Full text access to select IEEE journals, including: Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, Broadcasting, Transactions on Computers, IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, IEEE Transactions on Mechatronics, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Proceedings of the IEEE Semiconductor Manufacturing, IEEE Transactions on Software, IEEE Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of Spectrum, IEEE Technology and Society Magazine.

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European Views of the Americas: 1493-1750

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Updated: Irregularly
A comprehensive guide to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750. Covers the history of European exploration as well as portrayals of Native American peoples, and a wide range of subject areas are including natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and slavery.

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RCL - Resources for College Libraries


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Provides a list of core titles that are essential for undergraduate study. Developed by an editorial team of more than 400 subject editors, bibliographers, and referees the RCL database content is continuously updated and now features improved functionality and a new improved user-friendly interface

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Archaeology (publication of eHRAF)

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Updated: Regularly
eHRAF Archaeology contains information on world prehistory organized by archaeological traditions. Full-text sources are subject-indexed at the paragraph level. This resource is on trial until December 31st. Please let us know what you think of it by filling our our Electronic Resources Evaluation Form.

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World Cultures (publication of HRAF)

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eHRAF World Cultures contains information on all aspects of cultural and social life. Information is organized by cultures and ethnic groups and the full-text sources are subject-indexed at the paragraph level. This resource is on trial until December 31st. Please let us know what you think of it by filling our our Electronic Resources Evaluation Form.

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Books In Print

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Updated: Regularly
Contains book reviews and publication information on print, audio, and video resources.

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World Religions

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Updated: Regularly
Contains overviews and reference material on major world religions. Note: Contains primary sources, images, and video.

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Environment Complete

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Coverage: 1888 - Present
Updated: Regularly
Environment Complete contains scholarly and popular sources on several areas of Environmental Studies, including agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, renewable energy sources, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, urban planning.

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Film and Television Index w/ Full Text

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Coverage: 1914 - Present
Updated: Regularly
Contains scholarly, popular and trade articles on a variety of topics, including film and television theory, preservation and restoration, screenwriting, production, cinematography, technical aspects, and reviews.

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Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society

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Contains entries on many controversial issues, providing background information, expert perspectives, and primary and secondary sources to give broader context and understanding to the issue. Note: Contains images, video, and primary sources.

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Humanities Index Retrospective

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Coverage: 1907 - 1984
Updated: Irregularly
Abstracts and bibliographic indexing of scholarly sources in the humanities, as well as specialized magazines.

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Social Sciences Index Retrospective

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Coverage: 1907 - 1984
Updated: Irregularly
Abstracts and bibliographic indexing of scholarly sources in all areas of the social sciences.

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Mango Languages

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Updated: Regularly
Interactive language lessons focused on practical, common conversation skills. Includes instruction on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture.

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Gender Studies

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Covers the full spectrum of gender-engaged scholarship inside and outside academia.Contains Women's Studies International, Men's Studies, Women's Studies Abstracts and more.

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NBER Working Papers

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Contains working papers from researchers at the National Bureau of Economic Research on a variety of topics of interest to economists, business, and government agencies.

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Films on Demand

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Also known as Films for the Humanities and Sciences, Films on Demand contains streaming videos in a variety of academic disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, business and economics, science and mathematics, health and medicine, and archival films and newsreels. You can find out more about this resource on our Films on Demand Guide. Note:Contains Video. Contains Primary Sources.

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