Evans Library: Databases By Subject Area: Start Here!

Welcome

Welcome to the databases by subject area page. Here you will find all of the databases the Evans Library has available to you arranged by subject area. Since some databases could be useful in a number of different subject areas, you may see some of them on multiple pages in the guide.

Let's start with the general databases. They include Academic OneFile, Academic Search Complete, MasterFILE Premier and ProQuest Research Library. They are our biggest & broadest databases - lots on information on a lot of topics. They are great for your English classes.

Gale Virtual Reference Library & Health Reference Center Academic are general reference databases. They are great places to find basic information about your topic. Statista is a database full of statistics & other general information on a wide-range of topics.

General Resources & Reference Databases

General Resources

Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
One of our general databases. It is both authoritative and comprehensive.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
One of our general databases. It is both authoritative and comprehensive.
MasterFILE Premier This link opens in a new window
Covers general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more.
ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new window
One of our general databases. It is both authoritative and comprehensive.

Reference Databases

Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
Designed specifically for student, faculty, and researchers, Gale’s eBook platform, GVRL, delivers titles covering the most-studied subject areas using technology built for today’s student workflow. GVRL is optimized for search, accessible simultaneously from any device, integrated with Google, and loaded with tools to encourage bookmarking, downloading, sharing, and more
Health Reference Center Academic This link opens in a new window
Provides access to medical & professional periodicals, health & fitness magazines, and reference books & pamphlets. It is designed for both nursing & allied health students as well as consumer health researchers. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.
Statista This link opens in a new window
Statista is a great way to visualize your topic and begin to draw some conclusions. Use this tool to help you brainstorm ways to approach your topic and argument.