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Academic Search Premier 1984 to present
A scholarly, multi-disciplinary full text database containing full text for nearly 4,700 publications, including more than 3,600 peer-reviewed publications. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for nearly 8,200 journals in the collection.
Reader's Guide Abstracts Indexing 1983 to present, abstracting 1984 to present
Covers a broad range, with a US-national focus, of nearly 200 English-language popular magazines. Updated monthly. Provides citations, abstracts.
LexisNexis Academic
Provides access to a wide range of news, business, legal, and reference information. Provides citations, abstracts, full text.
ArticleFirst 1990 to present
Covers more than 12,000 different journals; emphasis on indexing articles immediately upon publication. Updated daily. Provides citations.
Newspaper Source
Provides selected articles from 143 US and international newspapers. Provides citations, abstracts, and full text.
WorldCat
Over 36 million records of any type of material cataloged by OCLC member libraries. Includes manuscripts written as early as the 11th century. Updated daily. Provides citations.
Historic Documents
The online equivalent of the entire run of the print serial Historic documents, issued since 1972, each annual volume of which contains approximately 100 documents covering the most significant events of the year. The documents include presidential speeches, international agreements, Supreme Court decisions, U.S. governmental reports, scientific findings, and cultural discussions. Documents are preceded by introductory material to provide historical and intellectual context. Documents may be searched by full-text keyword, title, and topic; a cumulative index is provided. Provides full text.
Oxford English Dictionary
The accepted authority on the evolution of the English language. A guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words, both present and past.
Oxford Reference Online Premium Collection
A fully-indexed, cross-searchable database of over 100 dictionaries and reference works in all subject areas published by Oxford University Press. Also includes titles in the world-renowned Oxford Companions Series. Provides full text.
ILSTUDIA (Illinois State University Digital Images of Art) prehistoric to the present
A locally produced database of images for use in the study and teaching of art, design, and material culture at Illinois State University. Includes views of sculpture, architecture, painting, and decorative art objects from European, American, Middle Eastern, Asian, African and Oceanic cultures dating from prehistoric times to the present. The images come from many sources, including published images, original images purchased or donated, and unique images selected and scanned from the slide library at the School of Art.
Polling the Nations 1986 to present
A database of polls taken on a variety of subjects all over the world from 1986 to the present. Each record in the database consists of one poll question and the participants' responses. Records are indexed in one of more than 5,000 topics and six search fields: subject matter, question text, universe, date, polling organization and response categories. Other information provided includes: source name and contact information, sample size, and notes on the sample population. Includes full text.
Campus Research from Westlaw
This research service for news, business, and law-related information has been designed for students. It brings together news databases arranged geographically and topically; newswires as well as business, trade, and professional journals and publications; and law-related resources, including both primary law and analysis.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Includes the full text of books, encyclopedias and handbooks. The available titles are: Arts and Humanities Through the Eras (2005), The Columbia Companion to American History on Film (2003), Business Plans Handbook , Vol. 6 1999 - Vol. 12 2007, Encyclopedia of American Industries (2005), Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion (2005), Encyclopedia of Food and Culture (2003), Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (2006), Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health (2007), McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science and Technology (2005), Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics (2007), Encyclopedia of School Psychology (2005), and Social Change in America: The Historical Handbook (2006 ).
Guide to Reference (ALA)
Used internationally as the “source of first resort” for identifying local materials that answer users’ questions, train reference staff, develop reference collections, assist interlibrary loan staff, and serves as a gateway to the wider repertory of the reference literature.
Marquis Who's Who 1985 to present
Marquis Who's Who features comprehensive profiles on over 1.4 million of the most accomplished individuals from all fields of endeavor including: government, business, science and technology, the arts, entertainment, and sports.

Includes information from the following publications: Who's Who in America, Who Was Who in America, Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in Asia, Who's Who in American Politics, Who's Who in American Art, Who's Who of American Women, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders, Who's Who in Science & Engineering, Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in Medicine & Healthcare, Who's Who in Finance & Business,. Who's Who in 20th Century America, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in the Midwest, Who's Who in the South & Southwest, Who's Who in the West, Who's Who in Media & Communications, Who's Who in Entertainment, Who's Who in American Education, Who's Who in American Nursing, Who's Who in Religion, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America, Who's Who Among Human Services Professionals.
MasterFile 1975 -
this multidisciplinary database provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books and 164,424 primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of over 453,000 photos, maps & flags.
New York Times (1851-2005) 1851-2005
The New York Times (1851-2005) offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. Coverage: Sept 18,1851-Dec 31, 2005.
OAIster
Developed by the University of Michigan Libraries, OAIster is a union catalog of digital resources. OAIster contains information on multidisciplinary resources from more than 1000 contributors worldwide.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Today's increasingly complex issues are presented in a pro-and-con format in Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. With its rich content drawn from the acclaimed social issues series from Greenhaven Press as well as content from other Gale sources, this database develops and enhances critical thinking skills and provides an ideal reference source for everything from social studies projects to debate preparation.
Readers' Guide Retrospective 1890-1982
Provides indexing of general-interest periodicals published in the United States and reflects the history of 20th century America.
Reference Universe 1985 to present
Reference Universe is a cumulative index with over 15 million citations to over 10,000 specialized encyclopedias, compendia and handbooks. By searching this database, you will be able to find the best electronic or print resources to help you begin your research with truly authoritative articles. Reference Universe covers all disciplines, and includes works from 1985 to present.
Sage eReference
Full text access to reference works primarily in the social sciences that are published by Sage. Titles include: Encyclopedia of American Urban History, Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment, Handbook of Death & Dying and Encyclopedia of New Media.
Westlaw
This research service for news, business, and law-related information has been designed for students. It brings together news databases arranged geographically and topically; newswires as well as business, trade, and professional journals and publications; and law-related resources, including both primary law and analysis.
Who's Who 1985 to present
Marquis Who's Who features comprehensive profiles on over 1.4 million of the most accomplished individuals from all fields of endeavor including: government, business, science and technology, the arts, entertainment, and sports.

Includes information from the following publications: Who's Who in America, Who Was Who in America, Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in Asia, Who's Who in American Politics, Who's Who in American Art, Who's Who of American Women, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders, Who's Who in Science & Engineering, Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in Medicine & Healthcare, Who's Who in Finance & Business,. Who's Who in 20th Century America, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in the Midwest, Who's Who in the South & Southwest, Who's Who in the West, Who's Who in Media & Communications, Who's Who in Entertainment, Who's Who in American Education, Who's Who in American Nursing, Who's Who in Religion, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America, Who's Who Among Human Services Professionals.
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