Find it at Emory
When searching some of the databases below, you may notice that you can't access the full-text of some articles. Use the purple Find it at Emory button to do a quick search of Emory library databases to determine if the article exists somewhere else. You can also search for the title of the journal in discoverE.
Accessing Emory Journals
Don't pay for a journal article! Odds are Emory has already and if not we have services in place to buy it for you.
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eJournals at EmoryFind out if Emory has a subscription from a journal's homepage or from another website by checking the journal title here
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Browser Tools to Save Emory PasswordAdd one of these 2 bookmarklets to your browser to reload any page to check if Emory has a subscription.
Types of Databases
The Emory Libraries have a large number of databases that can help you with your research. You can search in two different types of databases.
- Multidisciplinary databases - Include both popular and scholarly sources on a wide range of topics. Consider trying the multidisciplinary database Academic Search Complete as a place to get started with a research project.
- Subject-specific databases - Include scholarly and specialized articles from a specific discipline. See the Databases @ Emory list to get a sense of what subject-specific databases are available to you.
We also have databases that can help you locate sources like videos, images, data sets, data visualizations, primary sources, newspapers, interviews, etc.
Google Scholar is also a great place to search for articles. Use these directions to ensure that you can both find and access material from Google Scholar at the Emory Libraries.
Pro-tip: always scour through the bibliographies of the articles you're reading that relate to your research area/topic. Often you'll find that someone else has done the legwork of compiling articles/books directly relevant to your research interest!
Database Search Strategies
Tips:
- limit the date range
- select "Peer Reviewed"
- exclude dissertations
- use the blue Find it @ Emory button
Start here - Multidisciplinary Databases
To find peer reviewed, scholarly articles begin with one of these great databases, which covers most topics. If you aren't finding what you wanted, email a librarian for advice on next steps. (You can contact a librarian that supports your major or your SIRE advisor's department either is fine.) If you normally use only one of these databases, then try a different one to expand your options.
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Academic Search CompleteProvides indexing and abstracts for thousands of journals and other publications.
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JSTORAccess a wide variety of journal articles and ebooks in the humanities and other disciplines
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Google ScholarSearch for books and articles from a wide variety of academic publishers, professional societies, pre-print repositories and universities, and more. To add a "Find It @ Emory" button, go to Library Links in the Settings menu, search for Emory, and click the "Find It @ Emory" box. NOTE: Unlike a library database, many sources found in Google Scholar require payment before providing full text; check library holdings of journal titles in DiscoverE or Interlibrary Loan before paying.
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Web of ScienceA collection of multidisciplinary citation databases, including Science Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index, the Arts & Humanities Citation Index, and more.
Find News and Data Sources
See the Finding Newspapers topic guide for help locating newspapers at the Emory libraries.
See the Data Resources and Support Guide for help with locating statistics and data for your project.
Humanities Databases
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America: History and Life [EBSCOhost]Scholarly journal articles, book reviews, and dissertations in U.S. & Canadian history.
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ARTstorDigital images and associated data for non-commercial, scholarly, non-profit, and educational use.
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GenderWatchProvides publications that focus on the impact of gender across a broad spectrum of subject areas.
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Historical Abstracts [EBSCOhost]Access scholarly journal articles, books reviews, and dissertations in modern world history (1450 to present) excluding the U.S. and Canada. Covers sources published from 1955 to present.
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MLA International BibliographyIndexes critical materials on literature, criticism, drama, languages, linguistics, and folklore. Coverage includes journals, series, essay collections, monographs, dissertations, bibliographies, proceedings, and other materials. Produced by the Modern Language Association.
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Oxford Scholarship OnlineOxford Scholarship Online offers access to thousands of academic works from Oxford University Press; browse by subjects across the humanities, social sciences, sciences, medicine, and law.
Social Science Databases
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Anthropology PlusCovers journal articles, edited books, and essays in anthropology, archeology, and related interdisciplinary research.
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Business Source CompleteAccess a range of material related to business. Includes peer-reviewed journals, financial data, monographs, case studies and more.
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Communication and Mass Media CompleteProvides indexing and some full-text journals in areas related to communication and mass media.
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ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) [EBSCOhost]Access material from the Education Resources Information Center, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education. Includes articles, reports, guides, papers, and more.
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PsycINFO (EBSCO)Indexes and provides access to major peer-reviewed journals and scholarly literature in the behavioral sciences and mental health.
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Social Sciences Full TextA database that provides access to journals in the social sciences, including anthropology, political science, sociology, economics, and related fields. Coverage includes a wide range of interdisciplinary fields covered in a broad array of social sciences journals.
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SocINDEX with Full TextIndexes journals, books, book chapters, book reviews, dissertations and conference papers in sociology and related disciplines.
Science & Medical Databases
To get familiar with your new SIRE topic, explore one of these tools first.
To begin exploring the research journals in your SIRE field, here are some of the databases your SIRE advisors are using. Tip: email a librarian for time-saving advice for the database you've picked.
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PubMedProduced by the National Library of Medicine, this biomedical database includes over 30 million citations and dates back to 1946.
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IEEE XploreFor computer science, engineering, and related topics.
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SciFinderA gateway to searching all chemical substance and chemistry databases produced by Chemical Abstracts Service.
Note: First-time users must access the database on campus to register their personal login/password.Instructions for registration including registration link: http://guides.main.library.emory.edu/scifinder