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Databases used for academic research are bibliographic databases. They are a useful research tool to find articles on a specific topic. Unlike Google, an algorithmic natural language search, bibliographic databases use keywords and/or subject headings to search through large indices of high-quality academic journals, with many filter options to easily narrow your results. For help using databases, contact your campus librarian at vanlibrary@adler.edu or book an appointment using the link below.
Best Bet:
Ovid option for psychology & mental health. Includes social sciences, medical, business, education, law.
Multi-disciplinary:
Covers wide range of disciplines, including sciences & humanities.
Other related topics:
Criminal justice, race, gender, family, political sociology, religion, social psychology, social structure, social work, addiction, & violence.
All Adler Databases:
Check out this video introduction to subject heading searching in OVID databases. These tutorials will apply to APA PsycInfo, MEDLINE, ERIC, Mental Measures Yearbook, and more. We also have a written tutorial available below.
Check out some video introductions to EBSCO-provided databases. These tutorials will apply to Academic Search Complete, SocINDEX, and Business Source Elite, and more. We also have a written tutorial available below.