A database is an online collection of information. Databases can be composed of musical scores and recordings, images, journal or newspaper articles or entire books. They are typically searched by subject or title. We've listed general databases below. If you're off-campus, just login with your campus email and password.
Why? To search the largest periodical resource available, bringing together databases across all major subject areas
What? Full-text articles
When? 1970 - present
Why? To explore a premier virtual reference collection including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases in a wide expanse of subject areas
What? Encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, images, audio files, and video
Why? To explore the full spectrum of African-American history and culture
What? Maps, timelines, biographies, videos, and primary sources
When? 2,000,000 BCE - present
Why? To read authorized and accurate screenplays from the silent era to the present
What? Screenplays
When? 1903 - present