VC Library Handbook

DATABASES BY SUBJECT

General Research & Reference Databases

 Gale Academic OneFile This premiere multidisciplinary database offers comprehensive journal coverage in almost all subject areas including business and economics, health and medicine, criminal justice, political science, history, psychology, and others. Take advantage of an intuitive search interface to find full-text articles on virtually any topic.  JSTOR The database provides full-text access to 684 scholarly journals in the humanities and social sciences. Content covers core subject areas including history, education, language and literature, business, and political science. The database features full runs of all journals from the first issue published up to the most current with a 3-5 year publisher delay.  Opposing Viewpoints in Context Opposing Viewpoints in Context is a comprehensive research tool for in depth coverage of important social issues of the day. In addition to the pro/con viewpoint essays, information includes topic overviews, primary source documents, periodical articles, and statistical tables, charts, and graphs.  Gale OneFile News U.S. and World Newspapers and Media This full-text newspaper resource allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other fields. Gale OneFile: News provides access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world.  Academic Video Online Academic Video Online is a comprehensive collection of video content spanning a wide range of subject areas. Content includes documentaries, feature films, theatre performances, training videos, and more from leading distributors, producers, and filmmakers including PBS, BBC, and others.  Encyclopedia Britannica Encyclopedias offer contextual and background information with key names, dates, and events associated with a topic. The information can help you narrow the focus of your research to a specific area to explore further.