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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.
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Ovid option for psychology & mental health. Includes social sciences, medical, business, education, law.
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Image and special collections research resource.
A collection of 30,000 digital images of paintings, sculpture and architecture, including images from many important collections.
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.