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- Cambridge Histories
Cambridge Histories is the essential reference collection spanning 350 volumes in 10 subject areas. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, American History, History - General, Primary Sources, World History, Politics & Government
- CQ Researcher
Comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news in the United States. Controversial topics are addressed in a balanced, unbiased manner. Coverage: 1991-. Subject(s): Writing Studies, Multi-Subject Databases, News & Current Events, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General
- Credo Reference
Credo Reference includes over 650 titles with particular emphasis on subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks. Also included are over 1,100 short reference videos, nearly 450,000 high-resolution art images, photographs and maps across all subject areas. Subject(s): Writing Studies, Education - General, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- New! Encyclopaedia Iranica
The Encyclopædia Iranica is a comprehensive research tool dedicated to the study of Iranian civilization in the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias
- Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second Edition)
The Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second Edition) Online sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. It is a reference tool and the authoritative source not only for the religion, but also for the believers and the countries in which they live. Subject(s): Philosophy, Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias
- Encyclopaedia of Islam (Three)
Encyclopaedia of Islam-Three is the third edition of Brill’s Encyclopaedia of Islam which sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. EI-Three is an entirely new work, with new articles reflecting the great diversity of current scholarship. It is published in five substantial segments each year. Subject(s): Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias, Reference
- Gale eBooks
Searchable full text of reference books in many subjects. Books can be searched together or individually. Coverage: varies. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, Writing Studies, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Historical Atlas of Islam
A collection of historical maps showing the reach of Islam throughout history. Subject(s): Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History
- Journal Citation Reports
Contains citation information for science and social science journals. Users can determine which journals are the highest impact and which are most frequently used. Coverage: 2002-. Subject(s): Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Oxford English Dictionary - OED
Corresponds to the 2nd (1989) edition of the printed OED. The online version will be updated quarterly with new and revised definitions. Includes extensive coverage of word etymologies. This version is also searchable by the date that a word entered the English language. Coverage: 1989 Edition, with updates. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, Literary Criticism & Reference, Dictionaries, Linguistics
- Oxford Handbooks Online: History
Online access to the Oxford Handbooks series in History. Each handbook takes an aspect of its discipline, explains the key issues, the classic and contemporary debates on those issues, and describes how those debates might evolve. The handbooks offer authoritative and trustworthy guides to the scholarship that defines the field. Subject(s): Gender Studies, American History, History - General, World History, Reference
- Routledge Handbooks Online
Overviews of research and trends in the Social Sciences and Humanities. WFU access includes the following subject collections: Asian Studies; Communication, Journalism, Media & Culture; Environment & Sustainability; Law; Philosophy; Politics; Religion; Security Studies; and Sociology. Subject(s): Philosophy, Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, Environment/Ecology, Communication, Law, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General, Sociology
- Salem Press Online
Reference content focusing on history and government. Subject(s): American History, Reference, Politics & Government
- SIRS Issue Researcher
SIRS Issues Researcher provides background and current analysis necessary for research and understanding of 360+ current and pervasive Leading Issues. Analysis and opinions cover the pros, cons, and everything in between on the most researched and debated social issues. Subject(s): Education - General, News & Current Events, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General
- World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean
Includes a wide variety of sources about Latin America and the Caribbean: reference articles and commentary; academic journals and news-feeds; primary-source documents; maps and statistics; audio and video; and more. Covers topics such as politics, economics, religion, culture, international affairs, the environment, science, and technology. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, Primary Sources, World History, Politics & Government
Arts & Humanities (34)
- Berg Fashion Library
Berg Fashion Library’s content comes from eBooks, reference works, seminal essays, and museum partnerships Subject(s): Performing Arts, Religion
- Cambridge Histories
Cambridge Histories is the essential reference collection spanning 350 volumes in 10 subject areas. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, American History, History - General, Primary Sources, World History, Politics & Government
- CQ Researcher
Comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news in the United States. Controversial topics are addressed in a balanced, unbiased manner. Coverage: 1991-. Subject(s): Writing Studies, Multi-Subject Databases, News & Current Events, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General
- Credo Reference
Credo Reference includes over 650 titles with particular emphasis on subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks. Also included are over 1,100 short reference videos, nearly 450,000 high-resolution art images, photographs and maps across all subject areas. Subject(s): Writing Studies, Education - General, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Digital Dictionary of Buddhism
A compilation of Chinese logograph-based terms, texts, temple, schools, persons, etc., found in Buddhist canonical sources. Access includes the Chinese-Japanese-Korean-Vietnamese/English Dictionary, a compilation of Chinese logographs found in East Asian Confucian, Daoist, Neo-Confucian texts, and other historical sources. Subject(s): Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies
- Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second Edition)
The Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second Edition) Online sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. It is a reference tool and the authoritative source not only for the religion, but also for the believers and the countries in which they live. Subject(s): Philosophy, Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias
- Encyclopaedia of Islam (Three)
Encyclopaedia of Islam-Three is the third edition of Brill’s Encyclopaedia of Islam which sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. EI-Three is an entirely new work, with new articles reflecting the great diversity of current scholarship. It is published in five substantial segments each year. Subject(s): Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias, Reference
- Encyclopedia of Religion
Includes all historical religions and the religious systems of the East and the West. The entries are written by religious scholars, are signed, and include bibliographies. Coverage: 2nd edition. Subject(s): Religion, Encyclopedias
- Gale eBooks
Searchable full text of reference books in many subjects. Books can be searched together or individually. Coverage: varies. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, Writing Studies, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Gale Literary Sources
Combined interface for searching across multiple literature criticism resources simultaneously. Sources searched include Dictionary of Literary Biography, Contemporary Authors, Shakespearean Criticism, Contemporary Literary Criticism, and more. Coverage: varies. Subject(s): Literary Criticism & Reference, Encyclopedias
- Gale Literature Resource Center
Provides access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline. It covers more than 90,000 novelists, poets, essayists, journalists and other writers, with in-depth coverage of 2,000 of the most-studied authors. Literature Resource Center combines Contemporary Authors, Contemporary Literary Criticism, Dictionary of Literary Biography, Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature, and other reference sets into a single service. Coverage: varies. Subject(s): Literary Criticism & Reference, Encyclopedias
- Historical Atlas of Islam
A collection of historical maps showing the reach of Islam throughout history. Subject(s): Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History
- Literary Reference Center Plus
Contains author biographies, literary criticism, journal articles and book reviews. Subject(s): Literary Criticism & Reference
- Literature Criticism Online
Extensive, searchable compilation of literary commentary. Scholarly and popular commentary from broadsheets, pamphlets, books and periodicals, with page images of the print originals. Combines the contents of Contemporary Literary Criticism, Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism, Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism, Classical & Medieval Literature Criticism, Literature Criticism from 1400-1800, Drama Criticism, Poetry Criticism, Short Story Criticism, Shakespearean Criticism, and Children's Literature Review into a single online resource. Coverage: through June 2012. Subject(s): Literary Criticism & Reference, Encyclopedias
- MGG Online
MGG Online contains the digital version of the German-language music encyclopedia, Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart. MGG also includes in-depth articles on every aspect of music as well as many related areas such as literature, philosophy, and visual arts. Subject(s): Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Encyclopedias
- Music Online: Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Comprehensive coverage of world music. The encyclopedia is organized geographically, with an overview of each region, a survey of its musical heritage and traditions, and a description of specific musical genres, practices, and performances. Also includes links to associated audio examples. The encyclopedia is searchable, and articles are indexed by genre, subject, instrument, place, person, ensemble, and cultural group. Subject(s): Music, Ethnic & Area Studies
- New Jacoby
Brill's New Jacoby provides a revised edition of the Greek texts of Felix Jacoby’s Die Fragmente der Griechischen Historiker I-III where relevant. Brill's New Jacoby presents facing English translations of the Greek fragments, a new, critical commentary, and a brief encyclopedia-style entry about each historian’s life and works, with a select bibliography. Subject(s): Classical Languages, World History
- New Pauly
From BrillOnline Reference Works, the English edition of the authoritative classics encyclopedia "Der Neue Pauly." Covers more than 2,000 years of Greco-Roman history, ranging from the second millennium BC to early medieval Europe. Subject(s): Classical Languages, Religion, World History
- Oxford Art Online
Covers art and culture from prehistory to the 1990s. Its multicultural approach offers detailed analyses of civilizations from Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific. Provides a guide to the visual arts: painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, drawing, and printmaking, as well as the decorative arts. Subject(s): Art History, Encyclopedias
- Oxford Biblical Studies Online
Provides a comprehensive resource for the study of the Bible and biblical history. Offers a ready access point for Bible text and commentary, including the New Oxford Annotated Bible and five other popular Oxford Study Bibles. Subject(s): Religion
- Oxford Bibliographies: Art History
Oxford Bibliographies Online are authoritative, scholar-developed research guides covering a variety of subject areas. They combine features of an annotated bibliography and a subject encyclopedia, guiding researchers to the best available scholarship on the topic. Subject(s): Art History
- Oxford Bibliographies: Biblical Studies
Oxford Bibliographies Online are authoritative, scholar-developed research guides covering a variety of subject areas. They combine features of an annotated bibliography and a subject encyclopedia, guiding researchers to the best available scholarship on the topic. Subject(s): Religion
- Oxford Bibliographies: Cinema and Media Studies
Oxford Bibliographies: Cinema and Media Studies, offers authoritative research guides that combine features of an annotated bibliography and a high-level encyclopedia. Subjects covered include film history, television studies, media studies, critical theory, visual arts, cultural studies, digital culture, game studies, popular culture, and the study of the moving image. Subject(s): Film, Performing Arts, Communication
- Oxford Bibliographies: Classics
Oxford Bibliographies Online are authoritative, scholar-developed research guides covering a variety of subject areas. They combine features of an annotated bibliography and a subject encyclopedia, guiding researchers to the best available scholarship on the topic. Subject(s): Classical Languages
- Oxford Bibliographies: Islamic Studies
Oxford Bibliographies Online are authoritative, scholar-developed research guides covering a variety of subject areas. They combine features of an annotated bibliography and a subject encyclopedia, guiding researchers to the best available scholarship on the topic. Subject(s): Religion
- Oxford Bibliographies: Renaissance and Reformation
Oxford Bibliographies in Renaissance and Reformation offers exclusive, authoritative research guides that combine the best features of an annotated bibliography and a high-level encyclopedia. Subject(s): Art History, Arts & Humanities - General, Medieval Studies
- Oxford English Dictionary - OED
Corresponds to the 2nd (1989) edition of the printed OED. The online version will be updated quarterly with new and revised definitions. Includes extensive coverage of word etymologies. This version is also searchable by the date that a word entered the English language. Coverage: 1989 Edition, with updates. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, Literary Criticism & Reference, Dictionaries, Linguistics
- Oxford Handbooks Online: Philosophy
Online access to the Oxford Handbooks series in Philosophy. Each handbook takes an aspect of its discipline, explains the key issues, the classic and contemporary debates on those issues, and describes how those debates might evolve. The handbooks offer authoritative and trustworthy guides to the scholarship that defines the field. Subject(s): Philosophy, Encyclopedias
- Oxford Handbooks Online: Religion
Online access to the Oxford Handbooks series in Religion. Each handbook takes an aspect of its discipline, explains the key issues, the classic and contemporary debates on those issues, and describes how those debates might evolve. The handbooks offer authoritative and trustworthy guides to the scholarship that defines the field. Subject(s): Religion, Encyclopedias
- Oxford Music Online
Covers all aspects of music worldwide, including composers, performers, other persons involved with music, terminology, musical genres and forms, orchestras, institutions, and cities and towns with significant musical traditions. Subject(s): Music, Encyclopedias
- Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy
REP Online provides access to over 2,700 articles and is regularly updated with new and revised articles. Includes subjects related to philosophy, such as politics, psychology, economics, anthropology, religion and literature. Subject(s): Philosophy, Reference
- Routledge Handbooks Online
Overviews of research and trends in the Social Sciences and Humanities. WFU access includes the following subject collections: Asian Studies; Communication, Journalism, Media & Culture; Environment & Sustainability; Law; Philosophy; Politics; Religion; Security Studies; and Sociology. Subject(s): Philosophy, Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, Environment/Ecology, Communication, Law, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General, Sociology
- Shakespeare Collection
Multiple resources for the study of Shakespeare, including criticism, the Arden full-text annotated editions, journal articles, prompt books, and other reference material. Subject(s): Literary Criticism & Reference, Literary Texts
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
A continually updated free encyclopedia that is maintained by philosophy scholars. Subject(s): Philosophy, Encyclopedias
Business & Economics (4)
- Corporate Affiliations
Discover "Who Owns Whom." Provides corporate linkage information for the most prominent parent companies and their affiliates, subsidiaries and divisions - down to the seventh level of corporate linkage. Includes public and private companies. Coverage: Varies. Subject(s): Company Directories
- Global Road Warrior
Information about countries, with emphasis on information necessary for business travel and world trade. Subject(s): Country Research, Facts & Stats
- New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics
Contains the full text of the 2008 edition of the New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, with ongoing quarterly updates. Also includes the 1987 edition. Coverage: 1987-present. Subject(s): Business - General, Economics & Statistics
- Reference USA
Provides addresses and sales information for over 14 million U.S. companies. It is searchable by state, city, zip code, area code or yellow page keywords. Search by SIC code if you need to get a list of companies within an industry. Limited credit-rating information also available. Coverage: current year. Subject(s): Company Directories, Careers & Personal Development
Education (6)
- Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Education
The Directory provides publishing information to assist in preparing manuscripts for publication. Includes information on journals’ preferred topic areas, style & format, review processes, number of copies required, acceptance rates, etc. Coverage: Current. Subject(s): Education - General, Library & Information Science
- Credo Reference
Credo Reference includes over 650 titles with particular emphasis on subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks. Also included are over 1,100 short reference videos, nearly 450,000 high-resolution art images, photographs and maps across all subject areas. Subject(s): Writing Studies, Education - General, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- eLibrary
This easy-to-use curriculum and reference resource delivers one of the largest general reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed specifically for schools and libraries of all kinds, as well as additional subject-based material. Subject(s): Curriculum Resources (K-12)
- SIRS Discoverer
Designed specifically for elementary and middle school students, SIRS Discoverer offer articles, nonfiction books, images, activities and websites curated for educational relevance, age appropriateness, and readability. Subject(s): Curriculum Resources (K-12), Education - General
- SIRS Issue Researcher
SIRS Issues Researcher provides background and current analysis necessary for research and understanding of 360+ current and pervasive Leading Issues. Analysis and opinions cover the pros, cons, and everything in between on the most researched and debated social issues. Subject(s): Education - General, News & Current Events, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General
- Testing & Education Reference Center
A testing and education preparation resource that includes in-depth information on college, graduate, and professional programs, professional training, scholarships, and entrance tests alongside practice tests for entrance exams, certifications, and licensing exams. Subject(s): Curriculum Resources (K-12), Education - General, Careers & Personal Development
Ethnic, Area, & Gender Studies (12)
- Digital Dictionary of Buddhism
A compilation of Chinese logograph-based terms, texts, temple, schools, persons, etc., found in Buddhist canonical sources. Access includes the Chinese-Japanese-Korean-Vietnamese/English Dictionary, a compilation of Chinese logographs found in East Asian Confucian, Daoist, Neo-Confucian texts, and other historical sources. Subject(s): Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies
- New! Encyclopaedia Iranica
The Encyclopædia Iranica is a comprehensive research tool dedicated to the study of Iranian civilization in the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias
- Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second Edition)
The Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second Edition) Online sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. It is a reference tool and the authoritative source not only for the religion, but also for the believers and the countries in which they live. Subject(s): Philosophy, Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias
- Encyclopaedia of Islam (Three)
Encyclopaedia of Islam-Three is the third edition of Brill’s Encyclopaedia of Islam which sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. EI-Three is an entirely new work, with new articles reflecting the great diversity of current scholarship. It is published in five substantial segments each year. Subject(s): Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias, Reference
- Historical Atlas of Islam
A collection of historical maps showing the reach of Islam throughout history. Subject(s): Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History
- Music Online: Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Comprehensive coverage of world music. The encyclopedia is organized geographically, with an overview of each region, a survey of its musical heritage and traditions, and a description of specific musical genres, practices, and performances. Also includes links to associated audio examples. The encyclopedia is searchable, and articles are indexed by genre, subject, instrument, place, person, ensemble, and cultural group. Subject(s): Music, Ethnic & Area Studies
- Oxford Bibliographies: African Studies
Oxford Bibliographies are authoritative, scholar-developed research guides covering a variety of subject areas. They combine features of an annotated bibliography and a subject encyclopedia, guiding researchers to the best available scholarship on the topic. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, History - General
- Oxford Bibliographies: Latin American Studies
Oxford Bibliographies Online are authoritative, scholar-developed research guides covering a variety of subject areas. They combine features of an annotated bibliography and a subject encyclopedia, guiding researchers to the best available scholarship on the topic. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, Politics & Government
- Oxford Bibliographies: Latino Studies
Oxford Bibliographies are authoritative, scholar-developed research guides covering a variety of subject areas. They combine features of an annotated bibliography and a subject encyclopedia, guiding researchers to the best available scholarship on the topic. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, History - General
- Oxford Handbooks Online: History
Online access to the Oxford Handbooks series in History. Each handbook takes an aspect of its discipline, explains the key issues, the classic and contemporary debates on those issues, and describes how those debates might evolve. The handbooks offer authoritative and trustworthy guides to the scholarship that defines the field. Subject(s): Gender Studies, American History, History - General, World History, Reference
- Routledge Handbooks Online
Overviews of research and trends in the Social Sciences and Humanities. WFU access includes the following subject collections: Asian Studies; Communication, Journalism, Media & Culture; Environment & Sustainability; Law; Philosophy; Politics; Religion; Security Studies; and Sociology. Subject(s): Philosophy, Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, Environment/Ecology, Communication, Law, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General, Sociology
- World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean
Includes a wide variety of sources about Latin America and the Caribbean: reference articles and commentary; academic journals and news-feeds; primary-source documents; maps and statistics; audio and video; and more. Covers topics such as politics, economics, religion, culture, international affairs, the environment, science, and technology. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, Primary Sources, World History, Politics & Government
History (18)
- Cambridge Histories
Cambridge Histories is the essential reference collection spanning 350 volumes in 10 subject areas. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, American History, History - General, Primary Sources, World History, Politics & Government
- Credo Reference
Credo Reference includes over 650 titles with particular emphasis on subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks. Also included are over 1,100 short reference videos, nearly 450,000 high-resolution art images, photographs and maps across all subject areas. Subject(s): Writing Studies, Education - General, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Dictionary of Old English: A to I
Defines the vocabulary of the first six centuries (C.E. 600-1150) of the English language. Subject(s): Medieval Studies, Linguistics
- New! Encyclopaedia Iranica
The Encyclopædia Iranica is a comprehensive research tool dedicated to the study of Iranian civilization in the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias
- Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second Edition)
The Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second Edition) Online sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. It is a reference tool and the authoritative source not only for the religion, but also for the believers and the countries in which they live. Subject(s): Philosophy, Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias
- Encyclopaedia of Islam (Three)
Encyclopaedia of Islam-Three is the third edition of Brill’s Encyclopaedia of Islam which sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. EI-Three is an entirely new work, with new articles reflecting the great diversity of current scholarship. It is published in five substantial segments each year. Subject(s): Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias, Reference
- European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750
Bibliography only, no full text. This database is derived from the seminal reference work "European Americana: A Chronological Guide to Works Printed in Europe Relating to the Americas, 1493-1750," commonly known as the Alden-Landis bibliography (after the co-editors John Alden and Dennis Landis). Features works produced in Europe that make some mention of the discovery and emerging awareness of the Americas. A wide range of subject areas are covered, from natural disasters to disease outbreaks and slavery. Subject(s): American History, Primary Sources
- Gale eBooks
Searchable full text of reference books in many subjects. Books can be searched together or individually. Coverage: varies. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, Writing Studies, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Historical Atlas of Islam
A collection of historical maps showing the reach of Islam throughout history. Subject(s): Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History
- History Study Center
History Study Center is a collection of primary and secondary sources on global history from ancient times to the present day. Subject(s): World History, Reference
- New Jacoby
Brill's New Jacoby provides a revised edition of the Greek texts of Felix Jacoby’s Die Fragmente der Griechischen Historiker I-III where relevant. Brill's New Jacoby presents facing English translations of the Greek fragments, a new, critical commentary, and a brief encyclopedia-style entry about each historian’s life and works, with a select bibliography. Subject(s): Classical Languages, World History
- New Pauly
From BrillOnline Reference Works, the English edition of the authoritative classics encyclopedia "Der Neue Pauly." Covers more than 2,000 years of Greco-Roman history, ranging from the second millennium BC to early medieval Europe. Subject(s): Classical Languages, Religion, World History
- Oxford Bibliographies: African Studies
Oxford Bibliographies are authoritative, scholar-developed research guides covering a variety of subject areas. They combine features of an annotated bibliography and a subject encyclopedia, guiding researchers to the best available scholarship on the topic. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, History - General
- Oxford Bibliographies: Latino Studies
Oxford Bibliographies are authoritative, scholar-developed research guides covering a variety of subject areas. They combine features of an annotated bibliography and a subject encyclopedia, guiding researchers to the best available scholarship on the topic. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, History - General
- Oxford Bibliographies: Renaissance and Reformation
Oxford Bibliographies in Renaissance and Reformation offers exclusive, authoritative research guides that combine the best features of an annotated bibliography and a high-level encyclopedia. Subject(s): Art History, Arts & Humanities - General, Medieval Studies
- Oxford Handbooks Online: History
Online access to the Oxford Handbooks series in History. Each handbook takes an aspect of its discipline, explains the key issues, the classic and contemporary debates on those issues, and describes how those debates might evolve. The handbooks offer authoritative and trustworthy guides to the scholarship that defines the field. Subject(s): Gender Studies, American History, History - General, World History, Reference
- Salem Press Online
Reference content focusing on history and government. Subject(s): American History, Reference, Politics & Government
- World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean
Includes a wide variety of sources about Latin America and the Caribbean: reference articles and commentary; academic journals and news-feeds; primary-source documents; maps and statistics; audio and video; and more. Covers topics such as politics, economics, religion, culture, international affairs, the environment, science, and technology. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, Primary Sources, World History, Politics & Government
Reference Sources (39)
- ABC-CLIO E-book Collection
Formerly called the Greenwood Digital Collection. A collection of reference e-books published by Greenwood. Subject(s): Encyclopedias
- American National Biography
American National Biography consists of brief biographies of Americans with significant achievements, fame, or influence. "American" is defined as a person whose significant actions occurred during his or her residence within what is now the United States or whose life or career directly influenced the course of American history. Only deceased persons are included. Subject(s): Biographies
- Auto Repair Source
Reference database with authoritative and up-to-date auto repair and service information on more than 38,000 vehicles. Subject(s): Careers & Personal Development
- Biography Reference Bank
A biography database of in-depth profiles from Current Biography and World Authors, the periodical coverage of Biography Index, and specialist content from Junior Authors & Illustrators. Subject(s): Biographies
- Biography Reference Center
Contains full-text biographies, including the complete full-text run of "Biography Today" and "Biography," plus many narrative biographies not available in other databases. Users can locate biographies of interest through keyword searches or by browsing genre categories (e.g., actors, authors, composers, inventors, musicians, Presidents of the United States, etc.). Coverage: varies. Subject(s): Biographies
- Chicago Manual of Style
Provides recommendations on editorial style and publishing practices for the digital age. Includes the full contents of the 16th and 15th editions. Subject(s): Reference
- CQ Electronic Library
Contains CQ Researcher, CQ Magazine, CQ Voting & Elections, State Stats, and Political Handbook of the World, 2010-present. CQ Researcher Online contains comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news in the United States. Controversial topics are addressed in a balanced, unbiased manner. CQ Weekly covers the U.S. Congress: bills, votes and amendments, floor and committee activity, and backroom maneuvering. Coverage: 1983-. Subject(s): Multi-Subject Databases, News & Current Events, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General
- CQ Researcher
Comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news in the United States. Controversial topics are addressed in a balanced, unbiased manner. Coverage: 1991-. Subject(s): Writing Studies, Multi-Subject Databases, News & Current Events, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General
- Credo Reference
Credo Reference includes over 650 titles with particular emphasis on subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks. Also included are over 1,100 short reference videos, nearly 450,000 high-resolution art images, photographs and maps across all subject areas. Subject(s): Writing Studies, Education - General, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Cypress Resume
Easy-to-use resume building tool with a built-in writing process and automatic formatting. Subject(s): Careers & Personal Development
- Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
Encyclopaedia Britannica's online version includes articles ranging from concise explanations to comprehensive expositions and from historical treatments of subjects to current-events coverage. Included are Britannica's Book of the Year, Nations of the World, and changing feature sections. Coverage: 1994-. Subject(s): Encyclopedias
- New! Encyclopaedia Iranica
The Encyclopædia Iranica is a comprehensive research tool dedicated to the study of Iranian civilization in the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias
- Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second Edition)
The Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second Edition) Online sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. It is a reference tool and the authoritative source not only for the religion, but also for the believers and the countries in which they live. Subject(s): Philosophy, Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias
- Encyclopaedia of Islam (Three)
Encyclopaedia of Islam-Three is the third edition of Brill’s Encyclopaedia of Islam which sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. EI-Three is an entirely new work, with new articles reflecting the great diversity of current scholarship. It is published in five substantial segments each year. Subject(s): Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, World History, Encyclopedias, Reference
- Encyclopedia of Religion
Includes all historical religions and the religious systems of the East and the West. The entries are written by religious scholars, are signed, and include bibliographies. Coverage: 2nd edition. Subject(s): Religion, Encyclopedias
- Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Career database that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. Includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video. Subject(s): Careers & Personal Development
- Gale eBooks
Searchable full text of reference books in many subjects. Books can be searched together or individually. Coverage: varies. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, Writing Studies, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Gale Literary Sources
Combined interface for searching across multiple literature criticism resources simultaneously. Sources searched include Dictionary of Literary Biography, Contemporary Authors, Shakespearean Criticism, Contemporary Literary Criticism, and more. Coverage: varies. Subject(s): Literary Criticism & Reference, Encyclopedias
- Gale Literature Resource Center
Provides access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline. It covers more than 90,000 novelists, poets, essayists, journalists and other writers, with in-depth coverage of 2,000 of the most-studied authors. Literature Resource Center combines Contemporary Authors, Contemporary Literary Criticism, Dictionary of Literary Biography, Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature, and other reference sets into a single service. Coverage: varies. Subject(s): Literary Criticism & Reference, Encyclopedias
- Global Road Warrior
Information about countries, with emphasis on information necessary for business travel and world trade. Subject(s): Country Research, Facts & Stats
- History Study Center
History Study Center is a collection of primary and secondary sources on global history from ancient times to the present day. Subject(s): World History, Reference
- Journal Citation Reports
Contains citation information for science and social science journals. Users can determine which journals are the highest impact and which are most frequently used. Coverage: 2002-. Subject(s): Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Literature Criticism Online
Extensive, searchable compilation of literary commentary. Scholarly and popular commentary from broadsheets, pamphlets, books and periodicals, with page images of the print originals. Combines the contents of Contemporary Literary Criticism, Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism, Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism, Classical & Medieval Literature Criticism, Literature Criticism from 1400-1800, Drama Criticism, Poetry Criticism, Short Story Criticism, Shakespearean Criticism, and Children's Literature Review into a single online resource. Coverage: through June 2012. Subject(s): Literary Criticism & Reference, Encyclopedias
- MGG Online
MGG Online contains the digital version of the German-language music encyclopedia, Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart. MGG also includes in-depth articles on every aspect of music as well as many related areas such as literature, philosophy, and visual arts. Subject(s): Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Encyclopedias
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a source of career information, designed to provide assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. Coverage: Current. Subject(s): Careers & Personal Development
- Oxford Art Online
Covers art and culture from prehistory to the 1990s. Its multicultural approach offers detailed analyses of civilizations from Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific. Provides a guide to the visual arts: painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, drawing, and printmaking, as well as the decorative arts. Subject(s): Art History, Encyclopedias
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Biographies of deceased people who were British or who impacted the British Isles, including Ireland and colonial America. Coverage: 4th Cent. B.C.E. - 2000. Subject(s): Biographies
- Oxford English Dictionary - OED
Corresponds to the 2nd (1989) edition of the printed OED. The online version will be updated quarterly with new and revised definitions. Includes extensive coverage of word etymologies. This version is also searchable by the date that a word entered the English language. Coverage: 1989 Edition, with updates. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, Literary Criticism & Reference, Dictionaries, Linguistics
- Oxford Handbooks Online: History
Online access to the Oxford Handbooks series in History. Each handbook takes an aspect of its discipline, explains the key issues, the classic and contemporary debates on those issues, and describes how those debates might evolve. The handbooks offer authoritative and trustworthy guides to the scholarship that defines the field. Subject(s): Gender Studies, American History, History - General, World History, Reference
- Oxford Handbooks Online: Philosophy
Online access to the Oxford Handbooks series in Philosophy. Each handbook takes an aspect of its discipline, explains the key issues, the classic and contemporary debates on those issues, and describes how those debates might evolve. The handbooks offer authoritative and trustworthy guides to the scholarship that defines the field. Subject(s): Philosophy, Encyclopedias
- Oxford Handbooks Online: Religion
Online access to the Oxford Handbooks series in Religion. Each handbook takes an aspect of its discipline, explains the key issues, the classic and contemporary debates on those issues, and describes how those debates might evolve. The handbooks offer authoritative and trustworthy guides to the scholarship that defines the field. Subject(s): Religion, Encyclopedias
- Oxford Music Online
Covers all aspects of music worldwide, including composers, performers, other persons involved with music, terminology, musical genres and forms, orchestras, institutions, and cities and towns with significant musical traditions. Subject(s): Music, Encyclopedias
- Oxford Reference Online
Searchable full text of reference books in many subjects. Books can be searched together or individually. Coverage: varies. Subject(s): Encyclopedias, Reference
- Reference USA
Provides addresses and sales information for over 14 million U.S. companies. It is searchable by state, city, zip code, area code or yellow page keywords. Search by SIC code if you need to get a list of companies within an industry. Limited credit-rating information also available. Coverage: current year. Subject(s): Company Directories, Careers & Personal Development
- Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy
REP Online provides access to over 2,700 articles and is regularly updated with new and revised articles. Includes subjects related to philosophy, such as politics, psychology, economics, anthropology, religion and literature. Subject(s): Philosophy, Reference
- Salem Press Online
Reference content focusing on history and government. Subject(s): American History, Reference, Politics & Government
- SIRS Issue Researcher
SIRS Issues Researcher provides background and current analysis necessary for research and understanding of 360+ current and pervasive Leading Issues. Analysis and opinions cover the pros, cons, and everything in between on the most researched and debated social issues. Subject(s): Education - General, News & Current Events, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
A continually updated free encyclopedia that is maintained by philosophy scholars. Subject(s): Philosophy, Encyclopedias
- Testing & Education Reference Center
A testing and education preparation resource that includes in-depth information on college, graduate, and professional programs, professional training, scholarships, and entrance tests alongside practice tests for entrance exams, certifications, and licensing exams. Subject(s): Curriculum Resources (K-12), Education - General, Careers & Personal Development
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- AccessMedicine
A comprehensive online medical education resource. Includes reference tools, images, a diagnostic tool, drug information, and patient information. Also includes medical textbooks, cases, videos, and self-assessment for medical students. Subject(s): Biology, Chemistry, Health & Exercise / Medicine, Neuroscience, Physics, Science & Technology - General
- AMA Manual of Style
Welcome to the online home of the AMA Manual of Style! With a streamlined interface, intuitive search and browse, and personalization features, finding what you need in the Manual is easier than ever. Subject(s): Health & Exercise / Medicine
- ClinicalKey
Database of clinical information, including medical books, journal articles, drug information, patient education materials, etc. Subject(s): Biology, Health & Exercise / Medicine
- CRC Combined Chemical Dictionary
The Combined Chemical Dictionary (CCD) Web Version is a chemical database containing over 500,000 substances which are formerly available from the following products: Dictionary of Analytical Reagents Dictionary of Carbohydrates Dictionary of Inorganic and Organometallic Compounds Dictionary of Natural Products Dictionary of Organic Compounds Dictionary of Drugs (formerly PharmaSource) Subject(s): Chemistry
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
An authoritative reference source containing physical formulas and mathematical tables used in labs every day. Includes all the figures, data, and tables found in the print version. Subject(s): Chemistry, Physics
- Credo Reference
Credo Reference includes over 650 titles with particular emphasis on subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks. Also included are over 1,100 short reference videos, nearly 450,000 high-resolution art images, photographs and maps across all subject areas. Subject(s): Writing Studies, Education - General, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- DSM-5 Library
Online edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5®), used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders. WFU access includes DSM-5, the DSM-5 Handbook of Differential Diagnosis, and DSM-5 Clinical Cases. Subject(s): Health & Exercise / Medicine, Counseling, Psychology
- Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis
Systematic and exhaustive coverage of reagents used in organic synthesis. The database lists reactions and the most frequently consulted reagents and catalysts. Searchable by structure and substructure, reagent, reaction type and experimental conditions, etc. Subject(s): Chemistry
- Gale eBooks
Searchable full text of reference books in many subjects. Books can be searched together or individually. Coverage: varies. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, Writing Studies, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Inorganic Crystal Structure Database (ICSD)
Database of published structures with atomic coordinates. Subject(s): Chemistry, Physics
- Journal Citation Reports
Contains citation information for science and social science journals. Users can determine which journals are the highest impact and which are most frequently used. Coverage: 2002-. Subject(s): Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Routledge Handbooks Online
Overviews of research and trends in the Social Sciences and Humanities. WFU access includes the following subject collections: Asian Studies; Communication, Journalism, Media & Culture; Environment & Sustainability; Law; Philosophy; Politics; Religion; Security Studies; and Sociology. Subject(s): Philosophy, Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, Environment/Ecology, Communication, Law, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General, Sociology
- Science (Gale in Context)
Provides contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. Reference content is merged with full-text journal and news articles, experiments, images, videos, and links to vetted websites, organized into a user-friendly portal experience. Subject(s): Biology, Chemistry, Environment/Ecology, Health & Exercise / Medicine, Neuroscience, Physics, Science & Technology - General
- UpToDate
An evidence-based knowledge system to help clinicians at the point of care. All UpToDate content is written and edited by a global community of physicians, experts in their specialties. Content is continually reviewed to ensure it is of the highest quality and based on the latest evidence. Subject(s): Health & Exercise / Medicine
Social Sciences (19)
- Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Education
The Directory provides publishing information to assist in preparing manuscripts for publication. Includes information on journals’ preferred topic areas, style & format, review processes, number of copies required, acceptance rates, etc. Coverage: Current. Subject(s): Education - General, Library & Information Science
- Cambridge Histories
Cambridge Histories is the essential reference collection spanning 350 volumes in 10 subject areas. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, American History, History - General, Primary Sources, World History, Politics & Government
- CQ Electronic Library
Contains CQ Researcher, CQ Magazine, CQ Voting & Elections, State Stats, and Political Handbook of the World, 2010-present. CQ Researcher Online contains comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news in the United States. Controversial topics are addressed in a balanced, unbiased manner. CQ Weekly covers the U.S. Congress: bills, votes and amendments, floor and committee activity, and backroom maneuvering. Coverage: 1983-. Subject(s): Multi-Subject Databases, News & Current Events, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General
- CQ Researcher
Comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news in the United States. Controversial topics are addressed in a balanced, unbiased manner. Coverage: 1991-. Subject(s): Writing Studies, Multi-Subject Databases, News & Current Events, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General
- Credo Reference
Credo Reference includes over 650 titles with particular emphasis on subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks. Also included are over 1,100 short reference videos, nearly 450,000 high-resolution art images, photographs and maps across all subject areas. Subject(s): Writing Studies, Education - General, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Dictionary of Old English: A to I
Defines the vocabulary of the first six centuries (C.E. 600-1150) of the English language. Subject(s): Medieval Studies, Linguistics
- DSM-5 Library
Online edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5®), used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders. WFU access includes DSM-5, the DSM-5 Handbook of Differential Diagnosis, and DSM-5 Clinical Cases. Subject(s): Health & Exercise / Medicine, Counseling, Psychology
- Gale eBooks
Searchable full text of reference books in many subjects. Books can be searched together or individually. Coverage: varies. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, Writing Studies, History - General, Encyclopedias, Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Journal Citation Reports
Contains citation information for science and social science journals. Users can determine which journals are the highest impact and which are most frequently used. Coverage: 2002-. Subject(s): Reference, Science & Technology - General, Social Sciences - General
- Mental Measurements Yearbook
Contains descriptions of nearly 1900 commercially published standardized educational, personality, vocational aptitude, and psychological tests. Each record provides authors, publishers, time requirements, score descriptions, intended populations, validity/reliability data, and critical reviews. Coverage: 9th edition through present. Subject(s): Counseling, Psychology
- Oxford Bibliographies Online: Political Science
Oxford Bibliographies Online are authoritative, scholar-developed research guides covering a variety of subject areas. They combine features of an annotated bibliography and a subject encyclopedia, guiding researchers to the best available scholarship on the topic. Subject(s): Politics & Government
- Oxford Bibliographies: Cinema and Media Studies
Oxford Bibliographies: Cinema and Media Studies, offers authoritative research guides that combine features of an annotated bibliography and a high-level encyclopedia. Subjects covered include film history, television studies, media studies, critical theory, visual arts, cultural studies, digital culture, game studies, popular culture, and the study of the moving image. Subject(s): Film, Performing Arts, Communication
- Oxford Bibliographies: Latin American Studies
Oxford Bibliographies Online are authoritative, scholar-developed research guides covering a variety of subject areas. They combine features of an annotated bibliography and a subject encyclopedia, guiding researchers to the best available scholarship on the topic. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, Politics & Government
- Oxford English Dictionary - OED
Corresponds to the 2nd (1989) edition of the printed OED. The online version will be updated quarterly with new and revised definitions. Includes extensive coverage of word etymologies. This version is also searchable by the date that a word entered the English language. Coverage: 1989 Edition, with updates. Subject(s): Arts & Humanities - General, Literary Criticism & Reference, Dictionaries, Linguistics
- Oxford Handbooks Online: Political Science
Online access to the Oxford Handbooks series in Political Science. Each handbook takes an aspect of its discipline, explains the key issues, the classic and contemporary debates on those issues, and describes how those debates might evolve. The handbooks offer authoritative and trustworthy guides to the scholarship that defines the field. Subject(s): Politics & Government
- Routledge Handbooks Online
Overviews of research and trends in the Social Sciences and Humanities. WFU access includes the following subject collections: Asian Studies; Communication, Journalism, Media & Culture; Environment & Sustainability; Law; Philosophy; Politics; Religion; Security Studies; and Sociology. Subject(s): Philosophy, Religion, Ethnic & Area Studies, Environment/Ecology, Communication, Law, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General, Sociology
- Salem Press Online
Reference content focusing on history and government. Subject(s): American History, Reference, Politics & Government
- SIRS Issue Researcher
SIRS Issues Researcher provides background and current analysis necessary for research and understanding of 360+ current and pervasive Leading Issues. Analysis and opinions cover the pros, cons, and everything in between on the most researched and debated social issues. Subject(s): Education - General, News & Current Events, Politics & Government, Social Sciences - General
- World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean
Includes a wide variety of sources about Latin America and the Caribbean: reference articles and commentary; academic journals and news-feeds; primary-source documents; maps and statistics; audio and video; and more. Covers topics such as politics, economics, religion, culture, international affairs, the environment, science, and technology. Subject(s): Ethnic & Area Studies, Primary Sources, World History, Politics & Government