Key source for business articles. Subjects: Business, Communications, Economics, Health Admin, Public Admin Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news, dissertations Search Instruction:ABI/INFORM Quick Guide
Find articles on a wide range of subjects. Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Publications from the Association for Computing Machinery Subjects: Computer Science Info type: scholarly articles, conference papers Access Tips: EMU does not subscribe to Online Computing Reviews Service
Find articles by searching tables of content info for a large number of journals/periodicals Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Search for nonprofits by topic, geography, or name Subjects: Nonprofit Organizations, Professional Associations Info type: reference source, directory, organization descriptions
Use this tool to find biographical entries in reference books Info type: reference source Access Tips: After identifying book with bio, use Library Catalog to locate book. Also available via http://mel.org/
Very large database for scholarly articles on biology and medical topics Subjects: Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Neurology, Toxicology Info type: scholarly articles, conference papers
A smaller life sciences article database with most articles at undergraduate level Subjects: Biology, Life Sciences Info type: professional articles, scholarly articles
Bioscience research journals from societies and other small publishers Subjects: Biology, Botany, Ecology, Life Sciences, Natural Science, Zoology Info type: scholarly journals
Subjects: Business, Computing, Health Admin Info type: full text e-books Access Tips: Login requires My.Emich username and password. Links to Books24x7 e-books can be also found in the EMU Library Catalog.
Subjects: Business, Company Information, Industry Information Info type: company histories, industry overviews, market share info, reference sources, professional articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Conference Board overviews of current business topics and the economic outlook Subjects: Business, Consumer Confidence Index, Economic Indicators Info type: research reports, webcasts, statistics Access Tips: Browsing topics usually works best
GASB & IASB standards. Online manuals for accounting, auditing, and finance. Subjects: GAAP, Government Accounting, Intl Accounting, Budgeting, Controllership, Cost Management, Internal Auditing, SEC Compliance, Finance Info type: standards, reference books, checklists, newsletters Access Tips: GASB and IASB can be used by only 2 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later. Access instructions: 1. Login 2. Click Home tab 3. Change Current View: to Corporate Finance.
Extensive database of tax law info--federal, state, and international Info type: tax codes, regulations, cases, rulings, tax treaties, government documents, legal citator, analytical materials, tax journals, newletters, tax alerts, financial calculators. Search Instruction:Online Training Modules (Training shows some content not in our subscription--EMU has Tax Law content only. Also login & customization features are not relevant to university subscriptions.)
Automotive repair manuals Subjects: Practical automotive repair and maintenance Info type: instructions, diagrams, recall notices Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Subjects: International Politics, International Economics, Global Issues, Country Info Info type: research reports, scholarly articles, case studies, policy briefs, statistics
Key database for health sciences articles Subjects: Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics, Prosthetics, Health Admin, Nutrition, Clinical Laboratory Science, Physical Therapy Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/ Search Instruction:CINAHL Basic Searching; CINAHL Advanced Searching.
Subjects: Computer Science Info type: scholarly articles, book info, conference papers Access Tips: Also free on the web at http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/
Evidence-based reviews for healthcare decision-making Subjects: Diseases and Treatments, Health Topics, Medical Procedures, Health Admin Info type: systematic reviews, clinical trials, methods studies, technology assessments, economic evaluations
Search at the same time: SAGE communication journals, ERIC, and PsycINFO Subjects: Communication, Journalism Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, book info, book chapters, dissertations
Subjects: Computing, Information Technology, Telecommunications Info type: magazines, professional articles, scholarly articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Examines controversial topics reported in the media Subjects: Current, Newsworthy Issues (Political, Social, Economic, Environmental) Info type: reports
Searchable, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. Subjects: Government, Public Policy, Statistics Info Type: datasets and tools
Research and technical reports by the U.S. Department of Energy Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Energy Technologies, Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Renewable Energy Info type: research reports, technical reports
Scholarly journals that are free on the web Subjects: Many subjects Info type: scholarly journals Access Tips: This site can also be accessed at http://www.doaj.org/
Search for companies by numerous criteria. Esp useful for private company sales info. Subjects: Private Companies, Public Companies, U.S. Companies Info Type: directory info, executives, sales, credit scores Access Tips: Up to 2 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
A database designed for children grades K-6 Subjects: Includes most subjects Info type: magazine articles, news articles, encyclopedia entries, images Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
A good place to start social work research. Subjects: Social Work Info type: encyclopedia articles with overviews and introductions for social work topics
Key source for Education articles and reports Subjects: Education, Communication Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, ERIC documents Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/ Search Instruction:ERIC Basic Guide; ERIC Advanced Guide
Find chapters in books focusing on humanities and social sciences Subjects: Art, History, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Politics, Women’s Studies Info type: book chapters, essays Access Tips: After identifying book with essay, use Library Catalog to locate book
Large global news database covers all countries Subjects: news, business, company information Info type: news articles, news wires, television and radio transcripts, magazines, trade journals, company financials, investment information, articles in many languages Access Tips: Up to 6 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later. Use Companies/Markets tab then Companies link for international company info. Search Instruction:Top 10 Reasons to Love Factiva
Find articles on a wide range of subjects Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news articles, encyclopedia and reference book entries Search Instruction:Gale PowerSearch Video - takes a minute to load
Search and display the full-text of reference sets. Subjects: Many subjects, including History, Education, Film, Health, Science, Social Science Info type: encyclopedia and reference book entries List of Sources
Subjects: Business Info type: news articles, professional articles, scholarly articles, investment reports Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Find articles on a wide range of subjects Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Search for scholarly materials Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, books, research reports, theses, working papers, cited sources Access Tips: Use link above to get Findtext+ links. Also free at http://scholar.google.com/ Search Instruction:Google Scholar Video
Subjects: Visual Arts, Artists, Aesthetics Info type: scholarly encyclopedia articles, biographies, images, book info, definitions Access Tips: Up to 3 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
Subjects: Music, Musicians, Composers, Jazz, Opera, Popular Music, Dance Info type: scholarly encyclopedia articles, biographies, definitions, book info Access Tips: Up to 3 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
Search or browse old issues of the magazine Harper’s Weekly. Subjects: History, Women’s Studies, Literature Info type: magazine articles, primary sources, fiction
Subjects: Health, Diseases, Drugs, Medicine, Alternative Medicine Info type: professional articles, scholarly articles, magazine articles, reference book entries, medical dictionary, web videos Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/ Search Instruction:Searching Health & Wellness Center pdf; Health & Wellness Center video - takes a minute to load
Information on books printed using hand presses (approx. 1400 – 1850) Subjects: Rare Books Info type: library catalog records Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Subjects: Genealogy, Local History Info type: census records, county histories, published genealogies, government records, old directories, historical society newsletters
Journals from the publisher Highwire Subjects: Various, especially Life Sciences, Medicine, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences Info type: scholarly journals
Documents on significant events of each year 1972 – current Subjects: History, Politics, International Affairs Info type: primary sources, speeches, government reports, treaties, court decisions, presidential statements, studies
Subjects: Private & Public Companies, U.S. Companies, Intl Companies, Nonprofits Info type: company descriptions, sales, competitors, company history, directory info
Archive of social science data that can be downloaded and used for original research Subjects: Political Science, Economics, Education, Geography, Health Care, Criminology, Social Issues Info type: data sets, survey data, U.S. Census data
Subjects: Law in the U.S., Canada, Britain, Ireland, Australia, & New Zealand Info type: law review articles, scholarly articles, professional articles
Journals from publishers: Taylor & Francis, Routledge, Psychology Press Subjects: Various, including Business, Economics, Education, Engineering Info type: scholarly journals
Search for articles in Spanish-language and bilingual journals Subjects: Many subjects, especially Arts, Humanities, Spanish Language Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, news articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Subjects: architecture, graphic design, interior design, urban planning Info type: scholarly article summaries Access Tips: Free. First time users must click "Register Here" to set up login and password.
A database designed for middle school students Subjects: Many subjects Info type: magazine articles, news articles, encyclopedia entries, news transcripts Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
A database designed for elementary school students Subjects: Many subjects Info type: magazine articles, encyclopedia entries Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
A database designed for high school students Subjects: Many subjects Info type: magazine articles, news articles, encyclopedia entries, reports, news transcripts Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Collection of journals from many publishers Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles Access Tips: Only some of the journals are owned by EMU. Before purchasing articles: check Findtext+ or Journals by Title, consider interlibrary loan, and/or consult with a librarian.
Archive of back issues for many journals Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly journals, professional periodicals Access Tips: Usually the most recent 3-5 years are not available in JSTOR. However, EMU may have a current subscription to the journal. Check Journals by Title.
A database designed for children grades K-5. Subjects: Many subjects Info type: encyclopedia entries, magazine articles, news articles, images, maps, charts, graphs. Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Prepare for tests and improve basic skills with this interactive tool. Subjects: GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, Math Skills, Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling, Grammar, Jobhunting Skills Info type: online practice tests, online mini-courses Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Subjects: Law, U.S. and International Info type: law review articles, scholarly articles, professional articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Find legislative materials, regulations, and info on U.S. Congressional activity. Subjects: U.S. Congress, U.S. Government, Legislation, Regulations, Politics Info type: congressional hearings, committee reports, bills, selected committee prints, public laws, legislative histories, Congressional Record, Federal Register, U.S. Code, congressional voting records, congressional documents, campaign finance info, political news
Subjects: Linguistics, Hearing & Speech Physiology, Interpersonal Communication Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, conference papers, book info, dissertations
Search the text of literary works and find literary criticism. Subjects: Literature, Literary Criticism Info type: e-books, novels, poems, plays, scholarly articles, professional articles, reference book entries
Find author biographies, literary criticism, short literary works, articles on literary topics. Subjects: Authors, Literary Criticism, Literature, Children’s Literature Info type: biographical essays, encyclopedia articles, scholarly articles, book reviews, poems, short stories, essays, web links, images, audio-file interviews Access Tips: Up to 2 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
Subjects: Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Health Admin, Psychiatry, Public Health Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Reviews of educational and psychological tests. Subjects: Personality Tests, Educational Tests, Aptitude Tests, Neuropsychological Tests, Achievement Tests, Intelligence Tests, Speech & Hearing Tests Info type: descriptions of tests, reviews of tests Access Tips: Up to 4 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
Subject: Market research for consumer products in U.S. and Europe Info type: market research reports, customer demographics, competitive analysis, market-share analysis, articles on market trends Access Tips: Academic use only. First time users must click "Create Profile" to set up an account using my.emich email address.
Subjects: Corrections, Courts, Crime, Crime Prevention, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Substance Abuse, Victim Services Info type: research reports, professional articles, scholarly articles, statistics, book info, training materials Access Tips: Gov reports are often on the web. When privately published articles or books are described, locate via Journals by Title or Library Catalog. NCJRS database is also free at http://www.ncjrs.gov
Search many NLM databases at once: Medline/PubMed, MedlinePlus, ClinicalTrials.gov, etc. Subjects: Health, Medicine, Clinical Trials, Drugs, Genetics, Hazardous Substances, Health Organizations Info type: scholarly articles, research reports, consumer health info, e-books, book info, directory info, definitions Access Tips: Gov reports are often on the web. When privately published articles or books are described, locate via Journals by Title or Library Catalog. NLM Gateway is also free at http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov
Subjects: Most Subjects Info type: full text e-books Access Tips: Links to NetLibrary e-books can be also found in the EMU Library Catalog. Most books also available via http://mel.org/
Use this tool to identify articles published approximately 1800 to 1900. Subjects: Most Subjects Info type: magazine articles, scholarly articles, law review articles (1786 – 1922) Access Tips: Use Journals by Title to find full text articles in EMU Library. Often these will only be available in paper or microform.
Use this tool to search for fiction by topic and/or reading level. Also, includes book discussion guides for novels and activities to go with children’s picture books. Subjects: Adult Fiction, Children’s Books, Teen Fiction, Book Awards, Reader’s Advisory Info type: book summaries, book reviews, first chapters, discussion guides, curriculum ideas Access Tips: Use Library Catalog to locate books at EMU. Also available via http://mel.org/
Collection of 60+ Nursing related journals. Subjects: Nursing, Case Management, Health Admin, Nutrition, Public Health Info type: scholarly journals Access Tips: Click Your Journals@Ovid to search only journals owned by EMU.
Subjects: Nursing, Case Management, Health Admin, Nutrition, Public Health Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, evidence based reviews, government reports, dissertations, video training
Subjects: Nutrition, Health, Food Safety, Allergies Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, book info, book chapter info, reports, conference papers Access Tips: Click article titles to view more information. Use Findtext+ button to locate full text, as other links may not be free.
Find free digital resources for scholars, often in university research repositories. Subjects: Covers most subjects. Info type: scholarly articles, e-books, research reports, working papers, conference papers, theses, primary sources, sheet music, audio files, web videos, data sets
Easy way to research controversial issues--Abortion, Civil Rights, Global Warming, etc. Subjects: Many Social and Scientific Topics Info type: viewpoint articles, book chapters, encyclopedia articles, magazine articles, scholarly articles, news articles, statistics, images, audio files, web links, legal & legislative documents Access Tips: Up to 2 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later. Search Instruction:Opposing Viewpoints Video - takes a minute to load
Search or browse back issues of 12+ ornithology journals. Subjects: Birds, Ornithology Info type: scholarly journals Access Tips: Does not include recent journal issues.
Search for articles in 20+ Occupational Therapy journals. Subjects: Occupational Therapy Info type: scholarly articles Access Tips: No Findtext+, use Journals by Title to find articles.
Index of papers presented at conferences worldwide Subjects: Covers most subjects. Info type: conference papers Access Tips: Findtext+ may not work well for these. Consult with a librarian on techniques for locating conference papers.
Collection of Physics journals from American Institute of Physics and other societies. Subjects: Physics Info type: scholarly journals Access Tips: Excessive or systematic downloading of table of contents, articles, etc. may result in an individual’s and/or the university's loss of online access to AIP/IOP physics content.
Index of worldwide conference proceedings. Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: conference proceedings, list of papers presented at each meeting Access Tips: Findtext+ may not work well for these. Consult with a librarian on techniques for locating conference proceedings.
Large collection of 400+ journals published by universities and scholarly societies. Subjects: Humanities & Social Studies--especially History, Literature, Political Science, Women’s Studies, some Science and Mathematics Info type: scholarly journals, literary magazines
Key database for Psychology articles Subjects: Psychology, Education, Business, Communication, Linguistics, Social Work Info type: scholarly articles, book info, conference papers, dissertations, book reviews
Searchable archive of Biomedicine and Life Science journals. Subjects: Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Admin, Public Health Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles Access Tips: Most recent issues not available for some journals. EMU may have a current subscription—-check Journals by Title. PubMed Central is also free at http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov
Index to the contents of popular periodicals from 1890 - 1982 Subjects: History, Popular Culture Info type: magazine articles Access Tips: Often these will only be available at the library in paper or microform
Subjects: Prosthetics, Orthotics, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Info type: scholarly articles, conference papers, book info Access Tips: No content added after 2007. No Findtext+, use Journals by Title to find articles.
Subjects: Music, Dance, Ethnomusicology, Music Therapy, Music Education Info type: scholarly articles, magazine articles, conference papers, book info, essays, book chapters, dissertations
Financial ratio benchmark data from RMA Annual Statement Studies (was Robert Morris) Subjects: Industry Ratios, Benchmark Statistics, Industry Default Probabilities, Cash Flow Measures, Balance Sheet Analysis, Risk Measures Info type: statistics Access Info: If your industry isn't covered by RMA, try these sources of industry ratios. Instruction:RMA Webseminar
Subjects: Computing, Information Technology, Programming Info type: full text e-books, O’Reilly guides Access Tips: Up to 3 users at a time. Try again later if you don’t get in. Search Instruction:Safari Tip Sheet
Search and display the full-text of reference books from the publisher Sage. Subjects: Many subjects, including African American Studies, Anthropology, Business Ethics, Communication, Criminology, Economics, Education, Gender Studies, History, Politics, Psychology, Social Issues, Social Work, Sociology. Info type: encyclopedia articles
Journals from the publisher Sage Subjects: Various, including Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Info Technology, Business Info type: scholarly journals
Search for articles in Science journals and see which articles cite an article Subjects: Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine Info type: scholarly articles, conference papers
Search for articles in free e-journals Subjects: Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Environment, Geography Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
Journals from the publisher Elsevier Subjects: Various, including Physical Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Info Technology, Social Sciences, Business, Linguistics Info type: scholarly articles
Search Chemical Abstracts. Also access CAS Registry of >20M substances and Medline. Subjects: Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Medicine Info Type: scholarly articles, patents, conference proceedings, dissertations, chemical substances, biosequences, reactions, suppliers, regulatory lists Access Tips:You must register for SciFinder Scholar before you can use it. Register Search Instruction:Searching SciFinder Scholar - Video
Art and Rare Book Sales/Auction Catalogs Subjects: Auctions, Art Sales, Estate Sales, Rare Books, Antiques Info type: book info Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Search science-specific web pages including journal web sites Subjects: Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology Info type: web sites, scholarly journals, technical reports, patents, dissertations, course materials Access Tips: No Findtext+, use Journals by Title to find articles. Articles for sale on the web may be free to you through EMU Library.
Subjects: Engineering, Physics, Physical Sciences Info type: scholarly journals, professional periodicals, conference papers, web sites Access Tips: Also available free on the web at http://scitation.aip.org. Link from EMU Library site to get Findtext+ links.
A database designed for students grades 1 - 9 Subjects: Many subjects Info type: magazine articles, news articles, encyclopedia entries, images, web sites Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Search for articles in Social Science journals and see which articles cite an article Subjects: Social Sciences, Psychology, Business Info type: scholarly articles, conference papers Search Instruction:Cited Reference Searching
Subjects: Sports, Physical Fitness, Physical Education, Coaching, Training Info type: scholarly articles, magazine articles, professional articles, book reviews Access Tips: Up to 4 users at a time. Try again later if you don’t get in.
Journals from the publisher Springer Subjects: Various, including Life Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Geosciences, Environment, Engineering, Psychology, Economics, Business, Social Sciences Info type: scholarly journals Access Tips: Not all of the journals and books are available to EMU. Before purchasing articles: check Findtext+ or Journals by Title, consider interlibrary loan, and/or consult with a librarian.
Business Publication, Magazine, and Newspaper Advertising Source
Subject: Advertising, Media Info type: ad rates, publication profiles, circulation statistics, directory info Access Tips: EMU has a subscription to only the first 3 publications
Subjects: Companies traded on U.S. exchanges, Industries, Investment Info types: company info and financials, bond ratings, industry overviews and trends, stock reports, mutual fund reports Access Tips: Ignore Keyword Search box at top--use Publication Search. In results, note numerous links to the left leading to detailed info.
Legislative documents from the U.S. House and Senate Subjects: U.S. Government, Politics, Law, Legislation Info type: bills, public laws, committee reports, vote records, treaties, congressional debate transcripts Access Tips: Also free at http://thomas.loc.gov
Find articles and reviews in the Times Literary Supplement from 1902-1990 Subjects: Literature, Children’s Books, Art, Theater, Film Info type: book reviews, art reviews, theater reviews, movie reviews, poems Access Tips: Click “view facsimile” to see full text
Databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases Subjects: Toxicology, Hazardous Substances, Carcinogens, Environmental Mutagens, Pollution Info type: government reports, maps, chemical structures, directory info Access Tips: Also free on the web at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov
Read today’s Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, etc. Subjects: Business, News, Politics Info type: newspaper articles Access Tips: Use News Pages tab. Up to 6 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later. You can also use ABI/INFORM to search the WSJ.
Search for articles in Science & Social Science journals and see which articles cite an article Subjects: Many subjects, especially Sciences and Social Sciences Info type: scholarly articles, conference papers Search Instruction:Web of Science Article Search - Video Cited Reference Searching
Perform legal research and/or search for news articles Subjects: U.S. Law, State Law, European Union Law, News Info type: court cases, laws, regulations, law review articles, legal encyclopedias, legal guides, law dictionary, news articles Access Tips: Use Law tab to access legal research materials
Search for adult, teen, and children’s books by genre, subject, setting, time period, etc. Subjects: Fiction, Nonfiction, Reader’s Advisory Info type: book info, book summaries, book series info, book awards Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/ Search Instruction:What do I read next? - Video, takes a minute to load
Journals from the publishers Wiley and Blackwell Subjects: Most subject areas, especially in Sciences, Medicine, and Social Sciences Info type: scholarly journals Access Tips: Only some of the journals are owned by EMU. Before purchasing articles: check Journals by Title, consider interlibrary loan, and/or consult with a librarian.
Find articles on a wide range of subjects Subjects: Covers most subjects Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia and four almanacs Subjects: General Subjects Info type: encyclopedia articles, statistics, brief biographies, basic facts, lists Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Search for materials in libraries worldwide. Also tools for creating lists & bibliographies. Info type: book info, library holdings Access Tips: Also free on the web at http://www.worldcat.org
