Databases by Type

Overview

Biography

Biographies provide detailed accounts of a person's life, helping to understand their background, achievements, and impact, making them great for researching individual histories and influences.

Career Information & Test Prep

These resources offer insights into various professions and help prepare for exams or certifications, making them essential for career planning and academic success.

Data & Statistics

Data and statistics resources compile numerical information and trends, crucial for supporting arguments with evidence and conducting quantitative research.

Dissertations

Dissertations provide valuable insights into emerging trends and diverse perspectives within a field, offering extensive coverage beyond typical journal articles. They might be the only research or literature on an uncommon or niche topic.

E-Books

Our E-books are accessible anytime and anywhere, making them convenient for your research needs. Search our collections individually, or search the library catalog and limit to E-books to search all the E-book collections at once.

Government Resources

These include official documents and reports from government agencies, offering authoritative information on policies, laws, and public services

Multimedia

Explore our video and image database collections.

Newspaper

Newspapers offer current and historical accounts of events, opinions, and cultural perspectives, crucial for studying contemporary and past events in detail. Check out our Finding Newspapers guide for more information on finding current and historical newspapers.

Primary Sources

Primary sources are firsthand accounts or original documents from a specific time or event, essential for interpreting history, analyzing perspectives, and conducting original research. Check out our Finding Primary Sources Research Guide for more information and links to additional primary source resources.

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