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    Academic Search Premier INDEX/SOME FULL TEXT (Dates of coverage vary by title)
    Indexes over 7,800 journals. Full text for more than 4,450 publications, includinng 3,500+ peer-reviewed publications. It covers a broad range of disciplines including social sciences, news, education, ethnic studies and many more. This is an upgrade of the library's subscription to Academic Search Elite.

    America: history and life INDEX/ABSTRACTS
    Indexes 2,000 journals published worldwide. Also covers selected historical journals from major countries, state and local history journals, a targeted selection of hundreds of journals in the social sciences and humanities and about 6,000 book and media reviews.

    American Periodicals Series Online FULL TEXT (1740-1900)
    Over 1,100 periodicals that first began publishing between 1740 and 1900, including special interest and general magazines, literary and professional journals, children's and women's magazines, and many other historically-significant periodicals.

    Annual Reviews INDEX (1984-)
    Searchable index to the table of contents of the Annual Review of... books published by Annual Reviews, Inc., in the social sciences, physical sciences and biomedical sciences. Each of the three subject divisions has a separate search page and search options. The Social Sciences section includes anthropology, energy and environment, political science, psychology, public health and sociology. Search tips are available.

    Anthropological Index/ Royal Anthropological Society (1979- ) INDEX/CITATIONS
    This index covers the periodical collection of the British Museum Department of Ethnography (Museum of Mankind). Entries have been compiled from more than 750 journals. Published in quarterly issues divided into geographical and broad subject headings for easy searching. Annual subject index which uses terms designed for the specialist interests of anthropologists and archeologists. Annual author index; cross-referenced. Subjects Covered: Biological Anthropology,Physical Anthropology,Demography,Human Ecology and Primatology
    List of journals indexed

    Anthropological Literature Index (Late 19th Century- ) INDEX/CITATIONS
    Indexes articles and essays on anthropology and archaeology, including art history, demography, economics, psychology, and religious studies. Includes more than 426,000 records. Updated quarterly. This Index uses the Eureka database interface, with an FAQ page with tips and answers to frequently asked questions.

    Atlantes (1980-1996) INDEX
    Included in Sports Discus

    Bibliography of Asian studies. (1971 - ) INDEX.
    This on-line version of the Bibliography of Asian Studies (BAS) contains over 640,000 records on all subjects (especially in the humanities and the social sciences) pertaining to East, Southeast, and South Asia published worldwide from 1971 to the present. Through the 1991 printed version, the BAS included citations to Western-language periodical articles, monographs, chapters in edited volumes, conference proceedings, anthologies, and Festschriften, etc. Monographs published since 1992 have not been added to the database, and users seeking such monographs are urged to consult other general resources and databases

    Bibliography of Native North Americans (1500- ) INDEX
    Bibliographic database covering the history, life and culture of native North Americans. Compiled by Human Relations Area Files, it contains citations to works published from the sixteenth century to the present, including monographs, essays, journal articles, US and Canadian government documents and other publications. With over 70,000 records, this database is an essential tool for anyone researching native American topics and issues, including anthropologists, political scientists, sociologists, psychologists, educators, and legal medical researchers, and policy makers.

    Catalogue Du Musee Olympique
    Included in Sports Discus

    Cambridge Scientific Abstracts INDEX/ABSTRACTS
    A source of multiple databases. Content coverage includes the life sciences, environmental and aquatic sciences, computer sciences, materials science and engineering, aerospace, social sciences, and humanities

    ComDisDOME (1997 - ) MULTIMEDIA RESOURCE
    An information service, or portal, developed by Communication Sciences and Disorders educators and professionals for educators, clinicians, researchers, and students in the fields of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. The database connects users to over 130,000 citations from over 125 journals in the field (with full-text purchase options) and searches multiple content sources, including books and dissertations, from one location. It also provides links to associated authors, institutions, and Web sites.

    Communication & Mass Media CompleteINDEX/FULL TEXT
    Over 40,000 citations plus the full text for more than 200 journals in areas related to communication and mass media.

    Communication Studies: A SAGE Full-Text Collection INDEX/FULL TEXT
    Includes the full-text of 19 journals published by SAGE and participating societies, some journals going back 23 years, encompassing over 5,000 articles. It covers such subjects as Journalism, Public Opinion, Political Communication, Mass Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Cultural Studies / Intercultural Communication, Television / Film Studies, Media Studies, Business Communication, Organizational / Management Communication, Written Communication, Rhetoric, and Literacy Studies. The searchable database consists of bibliographic records (indexed summaries or abstracts) as well as the complete text of each journal article. Every bibliographic record in the Collection links to the appropriate full-text in PDF format.

    Contemporary Women's Issues (1992- ) INDEX/FULL TEXT/LOCAL HOLDINGS
    Indexes global information on women in over 1,500 journals, newsletters, research reports from non-profit groups, government and international agencies, along with fact sheets. Information on women in over 150 countries is compiled in a single collection bringing together such disciplines as sociology, psychology, health, education and human rights. Records indicate when the UNL Libraries own a print copy of the text. Updated 26 times a year.

    Criminology: A SAGE Full-Text Collection INDEX/FULL TEXT
    includes the full-text of 23 journals published by SAGE and participating societies, some journals going back 23 years, encompassing over 5,500 articles. It covers such subjects as Criminal Justice, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Justice, Corrections, Penology, Policing, Forensic Psychology, and Family and Domestic Violence. The searchable database consists of bibliographic records (indexed summaries or abstracts) as well as the complete text of each journal article. Every bibliographic record in the Collection links to the appropriate full-text in PDF format.

    Current Index to Statistics.
    A bibliographic index to publications in statistics and related fields. The CIS Extended Database (CIS-ED) includes bibliography for the following types of items beginning in most cases in 1974, or with the first issue of the journal if later: the entire contents of over 100 "core journals" (including pre-1974 coverage for a number of the most important journals), selected articles since 1974 from about 900 additional journals in fields related to statistics, and about 8000 books in statistics published since 1974. Updated yearly.

    Ethnic Newswatch INDEX/ABSTRACTS, FULL TEXT (1990- )
    A full-text collection of the newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press, including articles, editorials, columns, reviews, etc.which provide a broad diversity of perspectives and viewpoints. (Opcion de búsqueda en Español.)

    Family and Social Studies World Wide INDEX/ABSTRACTS (1970- )
    Indexes research, policy, and practice literature in the fields of family science, human ecology and human development. Major topics include: family violence, family therapy, intermarriage, minority groups, family relationships & dynamics, parenting, adolescents, organizations & services, marriage & divorce, reproduction issues, work & gender roles, AIDS/HIV, family law & related issues, sexual attitudes & behavior, blended families, family counseling & education, trends in marriage & family and families at risk

    Gender Studies Database INDEX/PARTIAL FULL TEXT (1972- )
    Combines NISC's popular Women's Studies International, Men's Studies and Sexual Diversity Studies databases with relevant contributions from the Child Development & Adolescent Studies as well as Family & Society Studies Worldwide databases. Links to freely available and indexed full-text articles and documents on the web are available. Several hundred links provide access to carefully selected websites.

    GEOBASE INDEX/ABSTRACTS (1980- )
    Indexes worldwide literature on geography, geology, ecology, and related disciplines. Over 2,000 journals are fully covered, and an additional 3,000 are selectively covered. More than 2,000 books, monographs, conference proceedings, and reports are also covered. It contains 600,000+ records with abstracts. Updated daily.

    GLBT Life with full text INDEX/SOME FULL TEXT (Coverage varies by title)
    A resource for literature regarding gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. It provides indexing and abstracts for more than 400 magazines, journals books and news sources, and also provides coverage for gray literature such as case studies and important speeches. Additionally, it includes full text for 50 of the most important and historically significant GLBT journals, magazines and regional newspapers, as well as dozens of full text monographs. Disciplines covered include civil liberties, culture, employment, family, history, psychology, religion, sociology and more.

    Godey's Lady's Book FULL TEXT (1830-1885)
    Text and illustrations of the influential 19th century woman's magazine. early issues included biographical sketches, articles about mineralogy, handcrafts, female costume, the dance, equestrienne procedures, health & hygiene, recipes & remedies, sheet music, etc. Gradually the periodical matured into an important literary magazine and contained extensive book reviews and works by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Edgar Allen Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and many other celebrated authors and poets and championed equality and education for women. It is considered among the most important resources of 19th century American life and culture.

    HAPI Online See Hispanic American Periodicals Index below.

    HarpWeek (1857-1912) FULL TEXT
    HarpWeek indexes the news, literature, editorials, illustrations, cartoons and ads that appeared in Harper’s Weekly, America's leading 19th century illustrated newspaper. The period covered goes from the Civil War era through the Gilded Age. It includes both page images and digitized full text.

    HeinOnline (1985- ) INDEX/FULL-TEXT.
    A retrospective database providing full-text access to the archives of core legal journals. Dates of coverage vary by journal.

    Heracles INDEX (1975-1997)
    Included in Sports Discus.

    HeritageQuest Online (1985- ) INDEX/FULL-TEXT.
    A collection of research materials for tracing family history and American culture, with original page images for all documents. It includes ProQuest's Genealogy and local history collection of 25,000+ family and local history books as well as the complete U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1930, the PERSI periodical source index and Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files.

    Hispanic American Periodicals Index INDEX (1970- )
    Searchable Web version of the Hispanic American Periodicals Index with authoritative, worldwide information about Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean basin, the United States-Mexico border region, and Hispanics in the United States. From analyses of current political, economic, and social issues to unique coverage of Latin American arts and letters, HAPI Online contains complete bibliographic citations to articles, book reviews, documents, original literary works, and other materials appearing in more than 400 key social science and humanities journals published throughout the world. List of journals indexed.

    Historical Abstracts INDEX/ABSTRACTS
    Indexes over 2,000 journals covering the history of the world from 1450 to the present (excluding the United States and Canada, which are covered in America: History and Life).

    International Medieval Bibliography BIBLIOGRAPHY
    A bibliography of over 300,000 articles, review articles, scholarly notes and similar literature on all aspects of medieval studies. The discipline areas covered include Classics, English Language and Literature, History and Archaeology, Theology and Philosophy, Medieval European Languages and Literatures, Arabic and Islamic Studies, History of Education, Art History, Music, Theatre and Performance Arts, Rhetoric and Communication Studies for works work published throughout Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. The time coverage is c. 400-1500.

    International Political Science Abstracts INDEX/ABSTRACTS
    Produced by the International Political Science Association, IPSA includes current indexing and abstracts of the world's leading journals in political science. This database contains over 110,000 records from nearly 900 journals published from 1989 to the present. Approximately 8,000 new records are added to the database each year.

    Legal Trac (1980- ) INDEX/CITATIONS, PART ABSTRACTS
    Case studies, government regulations, practice of law, statutes, taxation and international law. Access all major law reviews, and specialty law and bar association journals.

    Lexis-Nexis via Academic Universe ABSTRACTS/FULL TEXT
    Full-text online news, business, medical, and legal information from more than 5,000 sources, including major newspapers, magazines, SEC filings (annual reports, 10-K’s), Hoovers Company Reports, government publications (federal and state laws, Supreme Court decisions, Code of Federal Regulations), and country profiles. Covers all subjects but especially strong in business and law. Updated daily. Includes both a help section and a "How Do I?" section giving directions and advice for finding information in this database. There is also an online tutorial on how to use the database. List of Individual Sources Covered

    Military & Government Collection FULL TEXT
    Offers current news pertaining to all branches of the military, via a full text collection of nearly 300 journals and periodicals. Also includes full text for 245 pamphlets and offers indexing and abstracts for nearly 400 titles. Some publications covered in this database include are Air Force Controller, Army Reserve Magazine, Defense Studies, Global Security Review, Joint Force Quarterly, Military Technology, National Review, Defense, Combat Edge, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, Foreign Affairs, Military Technology and Naval Forces.

    NCJRS Abstracts Database (U.S. National Criminal Justice Reference Service) (1998- ?) INDEX/ABSTRACTS
    Site contains summaries of more than 140,000 criminal justice publications, including federal, state, and local government reports, books, research reports, journal articles, and unpublished research.

    19th Century Masterfile (NCM). (1802-1903) INDEX
    Provides bibliographic indexing for American and English periodicals published between 1802 to 1903. Corresponds in part to the print Poole's Index to periodical Literature, 1802-1906, a pioneer index for periodical literature of the 19th century, with additional indexes for pre-1925 materials. Contains more that 4 million citations. Updated regularly.

    Online Geographical Bibliography (19854- ) INDEX/FULL TEXT
    Updated regularly. Provides bibliographical references to books, periodical articles, pamphlets, government documents, maps and atlases in the American Geographical Society Collection of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Indexing uses the AGSC Research Catalog Subjects. Corresponds to the print index Current Geographical Publications

    PAIS Archive INDEX. (1915-1976)
    PAIS Archive supplements PAIS International, extending the depth of the backfile and enabling researchers, students, librarians, government agencies, and others to conduct complete research in the field of global public policy, world affairs, international relations, and history since 1915. PAIS Archive contains more than 1.2 million records.

    PAIS International (1972- ) INDEX. (1985-) ABSTRACTS
    Indexes materials relevant to public and social policy making published anywhere in the world in any of six languages (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and German. The database contains references to more than a half million journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference reports, publications of international agencies, microfiche, Internet material, and more. Newspapers and newsletters are not indexed. Updated monthly.

    Political Science: A SAGE Full-Text Collection INDEX/FULL TEXT
    includes the full-text of 25 journals published by SAGE and participating societies, some journals going back 24 years, encompassing over 10,000 articles. It covers such subjects as General Political Science, American Government & Politics, Political Sociology, Comparative Politics, Policy Studies, Political Communication, Peace / Conflict Studies, Presidential Studies, Political Theory / Philosophy, International Relations, and Area Studies. The searchable database consists of bibliographic records (indexed summaries or abstracts) as well as the complete text of each journal article. Every bibliographic record in the Collection links to the appropriate full-text in PDF format.

    Political Science and Government Abstracts. Title has changed to Worldwide Political Science Abstracts

    Poole's Plus See 19th Century Masterfile (NCM) above.

    ProQuest Historical Newspapers INDEX/FULL TEXT
    The New York Times (1851-2001), The Wall Street Journal (1889-1987), The Washington Post (1877-1988), The Christian Science Monitor (1908-1991), Los Angeles Times (1881-1984) and Chicago Tribune (1849-1984.) Provides full text and full image articles with digital reproductions of every page, every article and every issue in PDF format. In addition to news stories, includes editorials, letters to the editor, obituaries, birth and marriage announcements, photos, and advertisements.

    PsychINFO (1887 - )INDEX/ABSTRACTS
    Contains citations and summaries of journal articles, book chapters, books and technical reports, as well as citations to dissertations, all in the field of psychology and psychological aspects of related disciplines, such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, anthropology, business and law. Journal coverage includes international material selected from more than 1,400 periodicals written in over 35 languages. Current chapter and book coverage includes worldwide English-language material published from 1987-present. Over 55,000 references are added annually through monthly updates. PsycINFO is produced and copyrighted by the American Psychological Association

    Psychology: A SAGE Full-Text Collection INDEX/FULL TEXT
    Includes the full text of 35 journals published by SAGE and participating societies, some journals going back 36 years, and encompasses over 21,600 articles. It covers such subjects as Applied Psychology, Assessment, Child Development, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Cultural Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Family Studies, Group Work, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Language Acquisition, Latin American Studies, Learning Disabilities, Measurement, Neuropsychology, Personality, Philosophical Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychology of Diversity, School Psychology, Social Psychology, and Sociology of Race and Ethnicity. The searchable database consists of bibliographic records (indexed summaries or abstracts) as well as the complete text of each journal article. Every bibliographic record in the Collection links to the appropriate full-text in PDF format.

    The Royal Historical Society Bibliography (1990- ) INDEX; (55 BC - present ) ABSTRACTS
    Provides bibliographic data on historical writing dealing with the British Isles and with the British empire and commonwealth, during all periods for which written documentation is available. It is a guide to the work of historians - it does not contain original sources, unless they have been edited and republished by historians (except for a selection of pre-1901 printed sources derived from the printed bibliographies published for the Royal Historical Society and the American Historical Association by Oxford University Press).

    ScienceDirect INDEX & FULL-TEXT
    ScienceDirect contains over 25% of the world's science, technology and medicine full text and bibliographic information. Apart from online reference works, handbooks and book series ScienceDirect offers a rich journal collection of over 2,000 titles The Libraries’ access to full text is limited to the individual titles to which it subscribes.

    Social Sciences Citation Index (1990- ) INDEX; (1992- ) ABSTRACTS
    Fully indexes more than 1,725 journals across 50 social sciences disciplines. Also indexes individually selected, relevant items from over 3,300 of the world's leading scientific and technical journals. Some of the disciplines covered include: anthropology, history, industrial relations, information science & library science, law, linguistics, philosophy, political science, psychology, psychiatry, public health, social issues, social work, sociology, substance abuse, urban studies and women's studies. Available as part of the the Web of Science

    Social Services Abstracts (1980- ) INDEX; (1992- ) ABSTRACTS
    provides bibliographic coverage of current research focused on social work, human services, and related areas, including social welfare, social policy, and community development. The database abstracts and indexes over 1,406 serials publications and includes abstracts of journal articles and dissertations, and citations to book reviews. Updated monthly

    Sociofile. See Sociological Abstracts below.

    Sociological Abstracts (1963- ) INDEX/ABSTRACTS
    Indexes over 2000 journals, conference papers, relevant dissertation listings, book reviews, and selected books in sociology, social work and related disciplines. Updated quarterly.

    Sociology: A SAGE Full-Text Collection INDEX/FULL TEXT
    Includes the full-text of 33 journals published by SAGE and participating societies, some journals going back 24 years, encompassing over 12,700 articles. It covers such subjects as Childhood, Contemporary Sociology, Comparative Sociology, Consumer Culture, Classical Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, Leisure Studies, Social Theory, Sociology of Sport, and Sociology of Work and Employment (Labor Studies). The searchable database consists of bibliographic records (indexed summaries or abstracts) as well as the complete text of each journal article. Every bibliographic record in the Collection links to the appropriate full-text in PDF format.

    Sports Discus (Dates vary by publication, 1830- ) INDEX/FULL TEXT
    Indexes the literature on all aspects of exercise physiology, physical education, physical fitness, sports, sports medicine, recreation,coaching, physical fitness, the psychology, history and sociology of sport, training, and conditioning.It contains over 650,000 records with journal article, conference proceedings and monograph coverage going back to 1800; over 20,000 dissertations and theses and reference to articles in 60 different languages.

    Urban Studies: A SAGE Full-Text Collection INDEX/FULL TEXT
    iincludes the full text of 12 journals published by SAGE and participating societies, some journals going back 37 years, and encompasses over 2,500 articles. It covers such subjects as Anthropology, Economic Development, Economics, Education, Environmental Science, Planning Pedagogy, Planning Practice, Planning Theory, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Public Administration, Regional Geography, Regional Science, Residential and Community Development, Social, Spatial, and Cultural Dynamics, Sociology, Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Culture, Urban Geography, Urban Policy, Urban Politics, and Welfare Economics. The searchable database consists of bibliographic records (indexed summaries or abstracts) as well as the complete text of each journal article. Every bibliographic record in the Collection links to the appropriate full-text in PDF format.

    Wellesley index to Victorian periodicals (1824-1900) INDEX
    An electronic version of the Wellesley index, it provides access to printed sources of Victorian thought and opinion. Although of prime interest to those studying literature, history and Victorian life, the Index also covers articles on politics, religion, economics, art, science, archaeology and philosophy. It is also a major source for researching women's writing, including details of about 1,500 Victorian women writers. The electronic version includes all the corrections made to the print version since its publication and as a result of recent research, plus the numerous additions from the Victorian Periodicals Review. The Index covers 45 monthly and quarterly periodicals, and lists the articles of each contributor.

    World Textiles (1970- ) INDEX/ABSTRACTS
    This database contains information on all aspects of the textiles industry, textile technology, and the applications of textiles materials. The database contains fully searchable bibliographic information and English-language abstracts. World Textiles provides current and archive coverage of some 500 periodicals and several hundred non-serial publications (books, proceedings, directories). The material covered includes refereed scientific papers; technical or trade journal and magazine articles; UK, US, and European patents and standards, directories, and any other relevant material. World Textiles also features extensive coverage of non-English language publications and less accessible sources. Updated monthly

    Worldwide Political Science Abstracts (1975-current)INDEX/ABSTRACTS
    Formerly titled "Political Science and Government Abstracts," it now includes the merged backfiles of ABC POL SCI and Political Science Abstracts. A Cambridge Scientific Abstracts database which contains abstracts of materials from professional journals, major news magazines and books devoted to North American and international politics and political analysis. Topics include political institutions, processes, and behavior; international law and politics; public policy; public administration; political theory; and political economics.

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BiographiesPlus Illustrated

Cities of the World

Columbia Gazetteer of the World

Countries & Their Cultures

Datapedia of the United States, 1790-2005: America Year by Year

Dictionary of American History

Digital Sanborn Maps 1867-1970

Encyclopedia of Aging

Empire Online Documenting the American South (DAS)

Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy

Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion

Encyclopedia of Communications & Information

Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments & Amending Issues, 1789-2002

Encyclopedia of Crime & Justice

Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior

Encyclopedia of Feminist Theories

Encyclopedia of Food & Culture

Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgendered History in America

Encyclopedia of Modern Asia

Encyclopedia of Popular Culture

Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Encyclopedia of Psychology

Encyclopedia of Russian History

Encyclopedia of Sociology

Encyclopedia of the American Constitution

Encyclopedia of the Boer War: 1899-1902

Encyclopedia of the Great Depression

Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses

Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History

Encyclopedia of World Biography

Geo-Data: World Geographical Encyclopedia

Government Printing Office Database

Government Printing Office Monthly Catalog

Handbook of Latin American Studies

Health and Psychosocial Instruments

Historic Documents. History E-Book Project

HRAF (Human Relations Area File).

ICPSR (Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research)

Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death & Dying

Mental Measurements Yearbook

Native Americans: An Encyclopedia of History, Culture, and Peoples

OECD Index

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

Polling the Nation

Statistical Universe

Television News Archive (Vanderbilt)

ULI Development Case Studies

U.S. Congressional Serial Set

World Almanac

World Development Indicators

World Guide 2001/2002

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations

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