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- Academic
OneFile 1980-Current
This database provides scholarly, full-text articles from nearly
4000 journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage
of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences,
the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic
OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. Includes full-text
coverage of The New York Times back to 1995. Updated
daily.
- Agriculture
Collection
This collection of over 130 titles is predominantly full-text.
Researchers will have access to current and authoritative content
that spans the industry from practical aspects of farming to
cutting edge scientific research in horticulture. Coverage begins
in 1980.
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- Biography
Resource Center
Biography Resource Center provides full-text coverage of more
than 380,000 individuals from throughout history and from around
the world. Researchers will find biographies culled from award-winning
reference titles, hundreds of screened, reliable journals, periodicals,
and newspapers, images and Web sites. The scope and quality
of this biographical research source will help students in all
disciplines. Updated daily.
- Business
and Company ASAP
1980-Current
Providing researchers with information on companies, markets
and industries. From market trends, mergers and acquisitions
to current management theory and company overviews. Access business
and trade journals, newspapers and company directory profiles
with full text and images.
- Business
Economics and Theory
Based on the EconLit title list, Business Economics and
Theory is a collection of 150 full-text periodicals covering
topics such as economic development, forecasting, and history;
fiscal theory; monetary theory and financial institutions; business
finance; public finance; and international, labor, health care,
managerial, demographic, regional, agricultural, and urban economics;
country studies, and government regulations.
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- Communications
and Mass Media Collection 1980-Current
This collection provides current information from more than
100 journals focusing on all aspects of the communications field.
Key subjects covered include advertising and public relations,
literature and writing, linguistics, and many more.
- Computer
Database 1980-Current
Use this database to find computer-related product introductions,
news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics,
engineering, communications and the application of technology.
Coverage begins in 1980 and includes over 400 titles.
- CountryWatch
This database provides political, geographic, economic, and
business information for the countries of the world.
- The
CQ Researcher Online
Use this database to find in-depth, non-biased coverage of political
and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health,
international affairs, education, the environment, technology
and the US economy. Each 13,000-word CQ Researcher report is
a unique work, investigated and written by a seasoned journalist.
Criminal
Justice Collection 1980-Current
Whether studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer,
paralegal, or for a career in Homeland Security, this collection
rises to the challenge. Users will have access to 150 journals
that are predominantly full text.
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- Diversity
Studies Collection 1980-Current
This collection explores cultural differences, contributions
and influences in our global community. This set includes nearly
150 full-text journals.
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- Educators
200 Collection
Perfect
for educating future teachers and administrators, this set includes
over 250 titles covering the latest technologies, developments,
instruction and coaching breakthroughs.
- Environmental
Studies and Policy Collection 1980-Current
Providing robust coverage of the field of environmental issues
and policy, this collection of nearly 100 full-text journals,
provides instant access to the multiple viewpoints of this volatile
field of study, including perspectives from the scientific community,
governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.
- Expanded
Academic ASAP
From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and
technology, this database meets research needs across all academic
disciplines. Access nearly 2500 scholarly journals, news magazines,
and newspapers - many with full text and images!
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Facts
on File News Services Databases
Facts on File News Services Databases is a group of comprehensive
full-text databases that draw together historical, primary
source materials as well as current news stories, and research
reports on controversial issues and science topics. It contains
complete content from Facts on File World News Digest
since 1940, plus Issues & Controversies, Issues
& Controversies in American History, and Today's
Science.
- Fine
Arts & Music Collection
This collection of more than 100 full-text periodicals covers
different types of art and expression. It provides broad coverage
of the arts from music and music theory to drama and the performing
arts. It also provides content in the visual arts and art history.
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FirstSearch
This database is an index to materials in numerous specialized
databases. NO COMPLETE
ARTICLES - Restricted Access
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- Gale
Virtual Reference Library
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias
and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
These reference materials once were accessible only in the library,
but now you can access them online from the library or remotely
24/7.
- Gardening,
Landscape & Horticulture Collection
A custom collection of nearly 50 journals focused on key issues
in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture.
- Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues Collection
This collection of over 30 full-text journals aims to provide
balanced coverage of this significant aspect of our culture,
covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues,
health aspects, and many more. Coverage begins in 1980.
- General
BusinessFile ASAP 1980 - Current
Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and
trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics.
Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications,
newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full
text and images available.
- General
OneFile
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide
range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics,
education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities,
law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences,
sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions
of full-text articles in 5700 sources. Updated daily.
- General
Reference Center Gold 1980 - Current
Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and
industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and
more, in this general interest database that integrates a variety
of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade
publications. Includes over 3000 sources.
- General
Science Collection
Composed of nearly 300 academic journals and general science-focused
magazines, this collection provides coverage of all scientific
endeavor, including such topics as particle physics and quantum
theory, advanced mathematics, biotechnology, and many more.
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- Health
Reference Center Academic
This
multi-source database provides access to the full text of nursing
and allied health journals, plus the wide variety of personal
health information sources in InfoTrac's award-winning Health
Reference Center. All in a single, easy-to-use database, the
material contained in this database is intended for informational
purposes only. Includes over 850 sources.
- Home
Improvement Collection
Even the smallest home improvement project can be daunting:
with this collection of over 100 home improvement focused titles,
hobbyists and professional carpenters alike will immediately
put their projects on a more solid foundation.
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- Information
Science and Technology Collection
This collection is comprised of content from nearly 100 leading
industry journals covering topics such as information infrastructure,
data processing techniques, metadata architectures, and more.
Coverage begins in 1980.
- Insurance
and Liability Collection
This collection, comprised of over 20 journals, takes a
broad view of this multimillion dollar industry, covering such
topics as labor relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and
more.
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LexisNexis
Academic
This database contains full-text documents from over 5,600
news, business, legal, medical, and reference publications
with a variety of flexible search options.
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Library,
Information Science & Technology Abstracts
This databases indexes 600+ periodicals, plus books, research
reports, and proceedings. Subject coverage includes librarianship,
classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information
retrieval, information storage and management, and more. Coverage
in the database extends back as far as the mid-1960s.
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- MagillOnLiterature
Plus
This
database is composed of critical analyses of individual works,
biographical essays, images, and a glossary of terms. In addition,
read comprehensive overview essays about literary genres, time
periods, and national literatures.
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Military
and Intelligence Database
This database is comprised of content from over 400 journals
that cover all aspects of the past and current state of military
affairs. Key subjects covered include socioeconomic effects
of war, governmental policies, the structure of armed forces,
and many more. You'll
find over 500 titles and more than 7 million articles with
links to related sources outside of the current article: reference
books, magazine and newswire articles.
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- NetLibrary
Expand your research by using MJC's collection of thousands
of full-text online books. You can search, borrow, and read
full-text online versions of previously-published books 24/7
via the Internet.
- Nursing
and Allied Health Collection
Including over 440 titles, this predominantly full-text collection
covers all aspects of the nursing profession from direct patient
care to health care administration. Coverage begins in 1980.
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- Physical
Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection
This predominantly full-text collection includes over 60 titles
in the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine. Topics
include proven treatment techniques, experimental research theses,
and many more. Coverage begins in 1980.
- Pop
Culture Collection
This collection provides useful information for any researcher
in a social science, history, art, or liberal arts course. The
collection is made up of 100 subject-appropriate periodicals
that are predominantly full text.
- Pop
Culture Universe: Icons | Idols | Ideals
Search more than 300 full-text authoritative resources for topics
on American and world popular culture, past and present. Browse
by Subject or Decade, follow Hot Topics of the Day on the PCU
Blog, and build your skills in the Skills Center.
- Psychology
and Behavioral Sciences Collection
This database contains full-text articles, including those from
nearly 550 peer-reviewed journals. Topics include emotional
and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental
processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental
methods. Full-text information dates as far back as 1965.
- Psychology
Collection
This set explores what makes people "tick" from childhood to
death by providing individuals a basic understanding of the
study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind evolves over
time. Most of the 200 periodicals are full text. Coverage begins
in 1980.
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- RAND
California
This database contains full-text information on California and
US public policy issues with an emphasis on statistics.
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Religion
& Philosophy Collection
Users of this collection can research different religions,
philosophies and how they impact our daily lives. The collection
is comprised of 250 periodicals, many of which are full text.
Coverage begins in 1980.
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- Small
Business Collection
Perfect for business schools and entrepreneurs,
this compilation provides insights, tips, strategies and success
stories. Users will find over 280 subject-appropriate full-text
periodicals.
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- Tourism,
Hospitality and Leisure Collection
With current content from over 500 largely full-text
journals, this collection provides coverage of both the historical
and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism
field. It also provides for focused study of specialized aspects
of the industry including cultural aspects of travel, leisure
activities, economic aspects of tourism, and more.
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- US
History Collection
This collection provides coverage of the current thinking and
events in US History, as well as scholarly work being established
in the field. This compilation of over 40 journals provides
robust and balanced coverage of the field.
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- War
and Terrorism Collection
Researchers and students of history, social science, and current
events will gain insight into conflicts: their causes, their
impact, and how they are perceived on a global scale. Almost
100 full-text periodicals are included. Coverage begins in 1980.
- World
Folklore and Folklife
This full-text database of prestigious reference books,
classic folk tales, titles in the Greenwood Press Folklore Handbook
Series, and more can help you research topics as varied as literature,
gender roles, and cultural studies. It includes topics such
as celebrations, rituals, myths, religion, beliefs, urban legends,
music, dance, holidays, food, tales, and traditional arts and
crafts from around the world.
- World
History Collection
This collection of nearly 40 predominantly full-text journals
provides balanced coverage of events in World History. It is
useful both to the novice historian and to the advanced academic
researcher.
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access library databases from off campus you will be prompted
to log in with your MJC ID Number (your student # or your employee
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