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 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 material supporting both sides of important current topics, in order to develop critical-thinking skills and draw your own conclusions
What? Topic guides, articles
Why? To explore a full-text archive of scholarly journals, particularly strong in the arts and humanities
What? Journal articles
When? 1665 - present
Why? To find reliable information on authors, their works, and their roles within literary history
What? Biographical entries, as well as relevant criticism and topic entries
Why? To enjoy full-site, institutional access to The New York Times including breaking news and robust arts coverage
What? Newspaper articles, images
When? 1851 - present
How? Register an account with your UNCSA email through the link for full-access
Why? To read current and archival articles from The Wall Street Journal
What? Full text articles
When? 1984 - present
Why? To trace the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement in America
What? Timelines, government documents, scholarly articles, bibliographies for further research
When? 20th-21st centuries
Why? To browse 650+ historic issues of Vanity Fair magazine, with full-text, full-color access
What? Magazine articles, images
When? 1913-1936, 1983-2015