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DGRweb: American Chemical Society Directory of Graduate Research, from the ACS Directory of Graduate Research (DGR), is the most comprehensive source of information on chemical research and researchers at universities in the U.S. and Canada. It provides information on 668 academic departments; 10,118 faculty members; and 68,243 publication citations and covers a wide variety of subjects including chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, medicinal/pharmaceutical chemistry, polymers and materials science, marine science, toxicology, and environmental science. (http://dgr.rints.com/)
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The Directory of Open Access Journals provides over 4216 open access journals (1500 of which are searchable at the article level) that include large collections in biology, education, health sciences, history, library and information science, mathematics and the social sciences. (http://www.doaj.org/)
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| Diversity Studies Collection |
Diversity Studies Collection (InfoTrac) explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. |
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The Department of Energy (DOE) Data Explorer provides access to scientific research data - such as computer simulations, numeric data files, figures and plots, interactive maps, multimedia, and scientific images - generated in the course of DOE-sponsored research in various science disciplines. (http://www.osti.gov/dataexplorer/)
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The e-Skeletons Project is an interactive website that allows the user to compare human and primate anatomy. Primate skeletons included are: the chimpanzee, the orangutan, the common marmoset, and the ruffed lemur. Choose one bone, view it from all directions (dorsal, ventral, etc.) and compare it to other species' bones. (http://www.eskeletons.org/)
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EarthTrends is a comprehensive online database, maintained by the World Resources Institute, that focuses on the environmental, social, and economic trends that shape our world. (http://earthtrends.wri.org/index.php)
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| EasyBib |
EasyBib helps format your research references quickly and accurately, allow you to easily create bibliographies and citations for your research projects.
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Ebrary is a comprehensive subscription database of e-books and other authoritative materials that includes more than 37,000 titles in 16 key subject areas. Students will need to download the ebrary reader onto their computer in order to read the available items. There is a download tab on the main page of ebrary that you may click to download.
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Educational Media Reviews Online Database contains more than 3500 reviews of educational videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs, written by librarians and teaching faculty from the United States and Canada. The University at Buffalo-SUNY sponsors the database, which focuses on adult media, but also contains reviews for grades K-12 media. (http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/emro/search.asp)
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Educator's Collection (InfoTrac) is perfect for educating future teachers and administrators. This set covers the latest technologies, developments, instruction and coaching breakthroughs as well as background information on child health and development. Included in this set are 250 journals.
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Educator's Reference Complete (InfoTrac) This comprehensive database covers multiple levels of education from preschool to college and includes virtually every educational specialty, such as bilingual studies, health, technology and testing. The database also includes resources on issues related to administration, funding and policy in education.
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The EIA Library provides policy-neutral data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment. The website includes energy-related databases, directories, software applications, and full-text publications from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. (http://www.eia.doe.gov/bookshelf.html)
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| Encyclopaedia Britannica |
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online includes the Encyclopaedia Britannica as well as Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, the Britannica Student Encyclopaedia, and the Britannica Book of the Year. It also provides an Internet directory to more than 300,000 sites selected by Britannica editors. This is also filed under Britannica Online. |
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The Encyclopedia of Life includes individualized pages for more than 1,000,000 species of plants, animals, and microorganisms (though some pages are less complete than others). Eventually, the Encyclopedia will be an online reference and database on all 1.8 million species currently known to science and will stay current by capturing information on newly discovered and formally described species. The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) is an ambitious, even audacious project to organize and make available via the Internet virtually all information about life present on Earth. (http://www.eol.org/)
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The Energy Citations Database provides free access to over 2.6 million science research citations with continued growth through regular updates. There are over 218,000 electronic documents, primarily from 1943 forward, available via the database. Citations and documents are made publicly available by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). ECD includes scientific and technical research results in disciplines of interest to DOE such as chemistry, physics, materials, environmental science, geology, engineering, mathematics, climatology, oceanography, computer science and related disciplines. It includes bibliographic citations to report literature, conference papers, journal articles, books, dissertations, and patents. (http://www.osti.gov/energycitations/)
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| Environmental Studies and Policy Collection |
Environmental Studies and Policy Collection (InfoTrac) provides robust coverage of the field of environmental issues and policy. This collection, which includes nearly 200 journals, provides instant access to the multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests. |
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ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) is the world's most widely used index to educational-related literature. Established in 1966, ERIC is supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement and is administered by the U.S. National Library of Education (NLE). ERIC is the largest education database in the world—containing over one million records of journal articles, research reports, curriculum and teaching guides, conference papers, and books.
To access this database, you must change the database listed from ProQuest Educational Journals. To do this, click on the link on the left side of the page (right under the tabs). This link is called "Databases Selected." On the next screen select ERIC. When the next screen pops up you can continue your search.
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The European Geosciences Union is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and free, universal accessibility of scientific publications in all areas of geosciences and planetary and solar system sciences for the benefit of the scientists worldwide. Provides full-text to 18 journals and several book series provided by the European Geosciences Union. (http://www.egu.eu/publications/list-of-publications.html)
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Expanded Academic ASAP (InfoTrac) provides information on topics from arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology. This database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images!
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| Eyewitness to History |
Eyewitness to History is a free site providing access to lots of primary sources. The site contains materials from the ancient world to present. Text, photos, audio, and film clips are all included. It does include some advertisements. (http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/) |
| FBI Uniform Crime Reports |
The FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program was conceived in 1929 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to meet a need for reliable, uniform crime statistics for the nation. In 1930, the FBI was tasked with collecting, publishing, and archiving those statistics. Today, several annual statistical publications, such as the comprehensive Crime in the United States, are produced from data provided by nearly 17,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States. (http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/ucr) |
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Field Biology Electronic Field Guides were created by students in the Field Biology class at Brandeis University from 2002 - 2006. While not a truly authoritative resource, these are interesting to see and are useful for background information. (http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/fieldbio/)
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| Films On Demand |
Films On Demand offers streaming educational videos in a variety of subjects, including the humanities, social sciences, business, science, math, health and medicine. |
| Fine Arts and Music Collection |
Fine Arts and Music Collection (InfoTrac) has more than 100 full-text magazines and journals covered in databases such as the Wilson Art Index and RILM. This collection provides resources to support research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. |
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Gale Virtual Reference Library (InfoTrac) is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office).
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| Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection |
Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection (InfoTrac) provides nearly 50 journals focused specifically on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. A fertile and growing collection, this collection includes content relating to both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies. |
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The Gateway to Educational Materials allows you to search for educational resources, such as lesson plans and curriculum units. GEM draws from some of the country's best museums, universities, and government programs, including NASA, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, the National Science Foundation, and the Exploratorium in San Francisco. GEM is sponsored by the National Education Association (NEA). (http://www.thegateway.org/)
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General Business File ASAP (InfoTrac) allows you to analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images available.
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General Business File International (InfoTrac) allows you to analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and directory listings with full text and images available.
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General OneFile (InfoTrac) is a one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
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General Reference Center Gold (InfoTrac) is a general interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
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| General Science Collection |
General Science Collection (InfoTrac) offers millions of articles from over 1,600 magazines, journals and reference materials on all aspects of the sciences. |
| GLBT Life and Issues Collection |
GLBT Life and Issues Collection (InfoTrac) offers nearly 40 journals. It aims to provide balanced coverage of this significant aspect of our culture, covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more. |
| Google Art Project |
Google Art Project provides images from seventeen museums across the world. Users can zoom in on selected works, review information about the artwork and find out more about the creating artist. (http://www.googleartproject.com) |
