The databases below contain scholarly, peer-reviewed journal content specific to literature. Try using search terms related to your topic, or use some of the keywords listed in "Getting Started" tab.
Why search here?
To find both original research and commentary on original works across many disciplines. If your topic is interdisciplinary or you are just beginning, this is a good place to start.
What's included?
This multi-disciplinary database provides full-text for more than 3,100 journals, including full-text for nearly 2,750 peer-reviewed journals. Also holds a large academic eBook collection. Most resources in full-text, some items may need to be requested through InterLibrary Loan for full-text access.
Why search here?
To begin research in a subject area and locate scholarly articles, newspaper articles, news website transcripts, podcast transcripts, videos, and magazines. A database with multiple subject areas of coverage, good for interdisciplinary research and current events.
What's included?
Millions of articles from over 9,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources—including thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC Worldwide Learning. Accessible in both PDF and HTML formats and covers key subject areas, such as biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, environmental science, history, marketing, political science, and psychology. Most resources in full-text, though some may need to be requested through InterLibrary Loan for full access.
Why search here?
To find scholarly resources specific to the fields within gender studies. A place to locate academic journal articles, reports, and popular magazines.
What's included?
Access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including Gender studies, Queer studies, Women's studies, Men's studies, family and marital studies, and more. Most resources in full-text, though some may need to be requested through InterLibrary Loan for full access.
Why search here?
To find scholarly, trade, and population magazine and journal resources related to historical and current Popular Culture studies.
What's included?
More than 130 full-text magazine/journal publications, of which more than 20 are peer-reviewed journals. Coverage includes social science, history, art, and liberal arts. Most resources in full-text, though some may need to be requested through InterLibrary Loan for full access.
Why search here?
To find quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues from multiple viewpoints and a variety of source types. User-friendly topic browsing options.
What's included?
Viewpoints, academic journal content, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more.
Why search here?
To find scholarly journals, magazines, books, and other content relating specifically to arts and humanities fields.
What's included?
Scholarly peer-reviewed journals and selected trade and consumer titles relevant to: art, design, crafts and photography; archaeology, anthropology and classical studies; architecture, interior design and urban planning; history, philosophy, geography and religion; modern languages and literatures; music, theatre, film and cultural studies. Most resources are available in full-text, some articles may need to be requested through Interlibrary Loan for full access.
