Databases for Sociology & Social Work

  • Academic OneFile (Gale) 1980 to present
    Access to scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers in all major disciplines. Includes thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC Worldwide Learning.
  • CQ Researcher
    Provides in-depth coverage of the most important issues of the day. Full-length articles include an overview, historical background, chronology, pro/con feature, plus resources for additional research. Graphics, photos and short "sidebar" features round out the reports. Shorter "Hot Topics" articles provide a solid introduction to subjects most in demand by students.
  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
    A community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals.
  • Diversity Studies Collection (Gale)
    Provides scholarly journals and magazines that explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.
  • eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
    A selection of multidisciplinary eBook titles representing a range of academic subject matter.
  • eBook Religion Collection (EBSCOhost)
    Provides titles ranging from introductory texts for undergraduate coursework to more complex works for scholars. Items included in the subscription cover diverse worldwide religions and explore popular areas of study such as the social, cultural, and historical impacts of religion.
  • Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)
    A collection of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
  • Gender Studies Collection (Gale)
    Provides balanced coverage of this significant aspect of culture and society with scholarly journals and magazines focusing on topics including gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.
  • Homeland Security Digital Library
    The nation’s premier collection of documents related to homeland security policy, strategy, and organizational management.
  • JSTOR
    Provides access to more than 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.
  • OmniFile Full Text Mega (EBSCOhost)
    With the full text of articles from over 2,500 publications, and indexing and abstracts from nearly 3,600 publications, this database provides invaluable support for research in all core undergraduate subjects and for cross-disciplinary work.
  • Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)
    Covers current and multiple view points and today's controversial social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. . Includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, and infographics that help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
  • Project Gutenberg
    Offers over 57,000 free eBooks, with focus on older works for which copyright has expired.
  • Social Sciences Full Text (EBSCOhost)
    Provides access to a wide assortment of the most important journals published in the social sciences. This resource provides detailed indexing for over 625 periodicals dating back as far as 1983, nearly 400 of which are peer-reviewed.
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