Databases & E-Reference Materials

Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary is a compilation of technical data and descriptive information covering thousands of chemicals and chemical phenomena, trade name products, processes, reactions, products, and related terminology.

Provides quality-rated systematic reviews evaluating the effectiveness of public health interventions.

Health and medical information intended for a nonspecialist audience. Materials indexed include magazines, reference books, and health pamphlets as well as academic journals. Includes more than 18,800 Clinical Reference Systems reports.

Provides access to scholarly journals focusing on many medical disciplines, such as nursing, allied health, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more. Some full text is available.

Provides access to a comprehensive, image-based collection of legal periodicals. Each journal in the database begins from its inception. Also includes access to code of federal regulations, legal classics, treaties and agreements, U.S. Attorney General opinions, U.S. Federal Legislative History, U.S. Presidential Library, U.S. statutes at large, and the U.S. Supreme Court Library. Full text is available.

Provides access to more than 350 Spanish-language and bilingual Spanish-English newspapers printed in the U.S. during the 19th and 20th centuries. These newspapers offer unabridged voices, ranging from intellectuals and literary notables to politicians, union organizers, and grassroots figures. Key titles include El Clamor Público (Los Angeles), El Nuevo Mexicano (Santa Fe), Latin Times (Chicago), and El Misisipi (New Orleans). 

Combining deep historical content with current sources, Hispanic Life in America provides primary source documents related to Hispanic American life. Hispanic Life in America is continually updated to reflect the latest news in government, business, and arts—from U.S. immigration policies and the response at the U.S. southern border, to the Dreamers and the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), as well as the ongoing influence of Hispanic American businesses, politicians, musicians, athletes, and others

Covers the history of the world (excluding the United States and Canada) from 1450 to the present, including world history, military history, women's history, history of education, and more. Materials indexed include abstracts to books, journals, and dissertations.

Provides access to historical information on companies, including financial performance, key officers, competitors, and market trends. Reports for over 800 US companies are included, covering 75% of the most prevalent Fortune 500 companies. Reports can be browsed by company name, industry, or date.

Includes hundreds of entries on notable actors and actresses, singers, dancers, and comedians, as well as directors, producers, cinematographers, and scriptwriters. Some general topics, such as race, film genres, and stereotypes are also included. Other entries briefly summarize the better-known films, old and new, Academy Award winners, and cult classics.