A-Z Databases

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Academic Search Complete
Scholarly articles and general interest sources in all fields.
Web of Science
Citation index for the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities.
WorldCat
Search the holdings of over 10,000 libraries worldwide. Use this search to find books and other materials not available in UW and Summit Libraries. Use Interlibrary Loan to request items not owned by UW Libraries or its borrowing partners.
FirstSearch
FirstSearch is the most powerful interface for searching WorldCat and includes more detailed records than other WorldCat interfaces; it is often used by library staff and expert searchers. Search the holdings of over 10,000 libraries worldwide to find books and other materials not available in UW and Summit Libraries, and then use Interlibrary Loan to request those items.

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Responsible Use of Electronic Resources

Article Lookup

New / Trial Databases

The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.

American Indian Newspapers

Trial

From historic pressings to contemporary periodicals, explore nearly 200 years of Indigenous print journalism from the US and Canada. Trial access is on-campus only and available through November 8, 2018. Please send feedback to Jessica Albano, News Librarian.

Black Thought and Culture

Trial

Writings by major American black leaders covering 250 years of history. Trial access is on-campus only and available through November 16, 2018. Please send feedback to Harry Murphy, American Ethnic Studies Librarian.

BMI Research

New

Global industry, economic and political risk ratings and analysis.

China Geo-Explorer II

New

Chinese demographic and economic data, maps, charts and reports. Only one user may access it at a time.

Ethnographic Sound Archives Online

Trial

Historic audio recordings and their supporting field materials from the dawn of ethnomusicology as a codified discipline. Trial access is on-campus only and available through November 16, 2018. Please send feedback to Anne Davis, anthropology librarian.

Ethnographic Video Online: Volume IV

Trial

Ethnographic films, documentaries, select feature films, and previously unpublished fieldwork. Trial access is on-campus only and available through November 16, 2018. Please send feedback to Anne Davis, Anthropology Librarian.

GuideStar

New

A national database providing detailed information on charities and nonprofit organizations.

LGBT Magazine Archive

Trial

Publications charting contemporary issues, developments and events relating to the LGBT community over a period of more than 60 years. Trial access is on-campus only and available through November 16, 2018. Please send feedback to Cass Hartnett, Gender Women & Sexuality Studies Librarian.

Political Extremism in the Twentieth Century

Trial

Digital archive documenting a range of radical groups on the right and left in the US, Europe and Australia. Trial ends Nov. 16, 2018. Please send feedback to Theresa Mudrock, History Librarian.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Amsterdam News

Trial

One of the nation’s leading black newspapers and one of New York’s most influential black-owned institutions. Trial access is on-campus only and available through November 16, 2018. Please send feedback to Harry Murphy, American Ethnic Studies Librarian.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Boston Globe, The Globe and Mail, The Korea Times

Trial

Digital historical newspaper coverage from 1880s to 2000s. Trial access is on-campus only and available through October 31, 2018. Please send feedback to Theresa Mudrock, History Librarian.

The Times Literary Supplement

Trial

Weekly literary review. Trial access is on-campus only and available through October 24, 2018. Please send comments to Elliot Stevens, English Librarian.

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