This tool helps researchers identify the best databases for their work 

• A keyword search in the A-Z Databases list searches the titles, descriptions, subject areas, and the creators of databases
• It does not search within the databases themselves
• Not all of the content included within these databases is findable in Library Search

Keyword search

Choose the default "Search for Databases" to search by database title or description.

Tip: While you can't search content contained in the databases here, searches do include librarian-created descriptions.
Example: a search for "India" will include hits not just from the title of the resource, but also from descriptions which highlight specific content, topics, potential uses of our resources.

Limit by Departments/Programs

Use this menu to select a database that focuses on the subject, department, or program listed.

Tip: This selection will also provide librarian-recommended databases and subject guides for your department or program. It will also provide contact information for the subject librarian for that department or program.

Limit by Database Types

You can limit your search by the form of content included in the various types of databases, such as scholarly articles, primary sources, audio and video files, newspapers, etc.

Tip: If you are unsure what types of materials you may need, leave the default "All Database Types" selected.

Limit by Vendor or Provider

Some of our vendors and providers have multiple resources on the same platform. Choosing this search option allows you to see all the content from a single provider.

Tip: Some providers offer searches of the entirety or selections of their holdings via a central platform. These options can be an easy way to search multiple databases at the same time. See examples below.