When you're starting your research you'll want to use a general database. This is a database that is designed to cover many subject areas all at once! These databases are great starting points since they contain just a little bit of everything. The most recommended general databases are listed below!
Once you get a little deeper into your research you may need a "subject specific" database, or a database that has material from only one subject areas.
The fastest way to determine if a database is useful is to see if it is recommended by the librarian in your subject area! However you may soon discover that you need to branch out from the main subject area in which you are doing research. In that case you will want to use the Subjects dropdown () on the Find Databases page to find other recommended databases in other subject areas.
All databases in our Find Databases page also have a short description that can help you determine if the database will be useful to you.
General Databases
Wide variety of scholarly literature, newspapers, magazines, and more covering topics from a wide variety of disciplines. A great place to start searching for sources on your subject!
Subject Specific Databases
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