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American Literature: Databases

Databases

Databases

Databases are additional library resources organized by collections of information that provide access to scholarly articles, research studies, eBooks, newspapers, and other reliable resources. These databases are often subscription-based and curated for academic, professional, or general research purposes, offering credible, up-to-date information that isn’t freely available online. 

Multi-Discipline Databases

Multi-Discipline Databases

Multi-discipline databases provide access to scholarly articles, research papers, and other resources across a wide range of academic fields. These databases are useful when exploring topics spanning multiple disciplines or starting broad research before narrowing your focus. Below is a short list of starting points.

For the full list of databases, click here: A-Z Databases.

Subject Specific Databases

Subject Specific Databases

Subject-specific databases provide access to focused scholarly articles, research papers, and other resources across a particular topic. Selecting databases that fit the category of research will help focus the results. 

To Filter databases by subject, type, or vendor, follow the steps below (Figure 1). 

  1. Select the filter, for example, "ALL Subjects"
  2. Select a subject that fits your topic or subject, for example, "Language & Literature"  

Click here for the full A-Z Databases list. 


Figure 1: Filter databases based on a subject.

Starting Points

Below are some databases to start with. Feel free to explore: