FYS100D Tales of the Table - Fall 2016: Article Databases

The Vocabulary of Power, B...

Xuhui Mao

1993

Databases can be general, covering a wide range of topics, or specialized, covering just a particular topic.  Below are some general databases.

• General & Multidisciplinary
•      Academic Search Complete, 
•      Ebscohost, 
•      FirstSearch, 
•      LexisNexis

You can also check the full list of library databases:

• Title A to Z List of all Albright databases

There are also a variety of 

• Library Subject Guides

Some specialized databases that may be helpful:

• JSTOR
• Project Muse
• Science Direct

You can also search LION One Search for journals using keywords.

Many journals are available online for specific date ranges.  Older issues may not be digitized, and some recent issues may not yet be available.

Some journals are available in physical volumes in the library.

If you find an excellent article that isn't available in the library, you can use ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan) to get a copy, usually within a week.