Databases by Subject

American Decades (Gale eBooks): Cross-disciplinary source for general researchers who need to document and analyze periods of contemporary (1900 to 2000) American social history.

American Eras (Gale eBooks): Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to particular eras in U.S. history.

American National Biography (Oxford Press): Biographical sketches of more than 17,400 men and women whose lives have shaped the nation.

Art and Humanities through the Eras (Gale eBooks): Profiling milestones and movements in the arts, literature, music and religion from a specific period. Each volume in this set helps researchers understand the various disciplines of the humanities in relation to each other, as well as to history and culture.

Dictionary of Symbols (Gale eBooks): A dictionary of nearly 200 symbols found in literature. Focuses on literary references rather than universal psychological archetypes and myths. Entries range from the Bible and classical authors to modern-day writing.

Encyclopedia Britannica (Badgerlink): Use this authoritative encyclopedia to locate background information on any topic imaginable. Provided by the State of Wisconsin's Badgerlink project. Off Campus Link

Encyclopedia of World Biography (Gale eBooks): A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.

Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art & Architecture (Oxford Press) : This encyclopedia spans every art form, medium, and civilization of the era, tracing the development of the art forms in Classical civilizations.

Music in American Life: An Encyclopedia of the Songs, Styles, Stars, and Stories That Shaped Our Culture (Gale eBooks): Examines music's influence on contemporary American life, tracing historical connections over time, demonstrating the symbiotic relationship between this art form and our society. Entries include singers, composers, lyricists, songs, musical genres, places, instruments, technologies, music in films, music in political realms, and music shows on television.

World Eras (Gale eBooks): Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history.

World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras (ABC-CLIO): World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras cover early human history around the globe—from prehistoric times to the beginnings of the Renaissance.

American National Biography (Oxford Press): Find biographical sketches of more than 17,400 men and women whose lives have shaped the nation using American National Biography.

Encyclopedia of American Business (Salem): Brief entries detail the important people, places and events in the business world.

American National Biography (Oxford Press): Find biographical sketches of more than 17,400 men and women whose lives have shaped the nation using American National Biography.

Encyclopedia Britannica (Badgerlink): Use this authoritative reference resource to locate background information on any topic imaginable. Off campus link

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (Gale eBooks): Includes information on more than 1,700 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics.

Salem Press Health/Medical Resources (Salem Press): Search the contents of the Magill's Medical Guide and the Salem Health Psychology and Behavior encyclopedia for information on diseases, disorders and medical treatments.

American and Global History Reference Collection (EBSCO): Search the full-text of over 30 subject-specific history reference sets using the familiar EBSCO interface. Reference sets range from Social Issues in America to World Trade and from World Dynasties to The Encyclopedia of the Great Depression.

American Decades (Gale eBooks): Cross-disciplinary source for general researchers who need to document and analyze periods of contemporary (1900 to 2000) American social history.

American Decades: Primary Sources (Gale eBppls): Cross-disciplinary source spanning the 20th century. Each volume in the set includes full or excerpted primary sources representing the seminal issues, themes, movements and events from a decade. Includes oral histories, songs, speeches, advertisements, TV, play and movie scripts, letters, laws, legal decisions, newspaper articles, cartoons, recipes, and more.

American Eras (Gale eBooks): Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to particular eras in U.S. history.

American National Biography (Oxford Press): Find biographical sketches of more than 17,400 men and women whose lives have shaped the nation using American National Biography.

Ancient Europe (Gale Virtual Reference Library): Examines the diverse peoples of early European civilization through a series of 212 essays, presented in chronological order. Coverage includes prehistoric origins through the early Middle Ages (8000 B.C. to A.D. 1000). Includes maps, photos, and chronologies.

Ancient Greece and Rome (Gale eBooks): Covers an extensive array of topics on ancient Greece and Rome including daily life, art and architecture, philosophy, science, religion, statesmen, military leaders, emperors, and more.

Art and Humanities through the Eras (Gale eBooks): Profiling milestones and movements in the arts, literature, music and religion from a specific period, each volume in this set helps researchers understand the various disciplines of the humanities in relation to each other, as well as to history and culture.

Checks and Balances: The Three Branches of Government (Gale eBooks): Presents easy to understand information about the inner workings of the federal government. Includes historical overviews and examinations of the day-to-day operations of each branch, as well as Constitutional duties and obligations of each branch, specifics related to eligibility, elections and appointments of key positions, changes since 1776, the future of each branch, and other topics.

Countries and Their Cultures (Gale eBooks) : Presents the cultural similarities within a country that set it apart from others by examining over 200 countries to document the myriad ways in which culture defines and separates the nations of the world as much as geographical borders do. Surveys each country's shared values, behaviors and cultural variations from foods and rituals to pastimes and arts, using a standard entry format for easy comparison. Provides illustrations, photographs and maps.

Encyclopedia Britannica (Badgerlink): Use this authoritative reference resource to locate background information on any topic imaginable. Provided by the State of Wisconsin's Badgerlink project. Off campus link

Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture (Gale eBooks): Provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view of Latin American history and culture from prehistoric times to the present. Covers cultural issues and includes numerous biographical profiles of important figures in politics, letters and the arts.

Encyclopedia of World Biography (Gale eBooks): A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.

Encyclopedia of World War I & World War II (ABC-CLIO): Access detailed information on the World Wars from their earliest roots to their continuing impact on global politics and human society in the Encyclopedia of World War 1 & World War II.

Europe, 1450-1789 (Gale eBooks): A six-volume survey of European history from 1450, the beginning of the print revolution, to 1789 and the French Revolution. Presents over 1,000 alphabetically arranged entries covering the period's most significant personalities and meaningful developments in the arts, religion, politics, exploration, and warfare.

History Behind the Headlines (Gale eBooks): Presents in-depth information on conflicts appearing in today's headlines. Users are provided with historical background and analysis to events to give a greater understanding of the politics, players, and layers of current affairs.

History of the U.S. Political System (Gale eBooks): Combines unique historical analysis, scholarly essays, and primary source documents to explore the evolution of ideas and institutions that have shaped American government and Americans' political behavior.

Music in American Life: An Encyclopedia of the Songs, Styles, Stars, and Stories That Shaped Our Culture (Gale eBooks): Examines music's influence on contemporary American life, tracing historical connections over time, demonstrating the symbiotic relationship between this art form and our society. Entries include singers, composers, lyricists, songs, musical genres, places, instruments, technologies, music in films, music in political realms, and music shows on television.

New Dictionary of the History of Ideas (Gale eBooks): A six-volume survey of the history of Western thought and culture, presented through 700 alphabetically arranged entries. Each entry explores the origin, cultural interpretations, and historical themes of such subjects as beauty, love, feminism, diversity, and social capital, among many others.

New Encyclopedia of Africa (Gale eBooks): Addresses the entire history of African cultures from the pharaohs and the ancient civilizations of the south through the colonial era to the emergence of 53 independent countries, some of them newly emergent in world commerce and others deep in conflict. Covers issues facing the continent such as global development, the AIDS crisis, and international terrorism.

St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture (Gale eBooks): Includes more than 3,036 signed essays, alphabetically arranged, and written or reviewed by subject experts and edited to form a consistent, readable, and straightforward reference. Entries cover topics and persons in major areas of popular culture: film; music; print culture; social life; sports; television and radio; and art and performance.

Salem Press History Resources (Salem Press): A collection of reference resources including dozens of subject-specific encyclopedia sets, primary resource documents, and US Census data.

Treaties with American Indians (Gale eBooks): Provides a comprehensive introduction to the treaties that promised land, self-government, financial assistance, and cultural protections to many of the tribes of North America, including Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada. Explores the historical, political, legal, and geographical contexts in which each treaty took shape.

Weapons and Warfare (Salem Press): An encyclopedia of historical and modern military weapon. Off Campus Link

World Eras (Gale eBooks): Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history.

World Geography (ABC-CLIO): World Geography is a subject-specific encyclopedia that focuses on the geographic, political, social, economic, environmental, and cultural forces that are increasingly important in our globalized world. For any given country, you can find information about the landforms and climate; natural resources and agriculture; environment; people; traditions and etiquette; food and holidays; national dress; art and landmarks; and government, politics, and economy; as well as its history and contemporary issues the country faces.

World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras (ABC-CLIO): World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras cover early human history around the globe—from prehistoric times to the beginnings of the Renaissance.

World History: The Modern Eras (ABC-CLIO): World History: The Modern Era covers a broad range of topics including the evolution of modern Europe; concurrent developments in Asia, Africa, and the Islamic world; the global impact of the Industrial Revolution; and the last 100 years of conflicts and international cooperation.

Worldmark Nations of the World (Gale eBooks): Presents easy-to-understand information on 194 countries and dependencies from around the world. Entries discuss a variety of topics in detail, from banking and securities to climate, from government data to demographic statistics.

American National Biography (Oxford Press): Find biographical sketches of more than 17,400 men and women whose lives have shaped the nation using American National Biography.

Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America (Gale eBooks): Presents extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of more than 1,200 species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service.

Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography (Gale eBooks): Provides information on the history of science through articles on the professional lives of scientists. All periods of science from classical antiquity to modern times are represented.

Encyclopedia Britannica (Badgerlink): Use this authoritative reference resource to locate background information on any topic imaginable. Provided by the State of Wisconsin's Badgerlink project. Provided by the State of Wisconsin's Badgerlink project. Off Campus Link

Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy (Gale eBooks): Examines the philosophical and ethical issues underlying contemporary and historical environmental issues, policies, and debates. Covers concepts, institutions, topics, events and people, including global warming, animal rights, environmental movements, alternative energy, green chemistry, industrial ecology, and eco-sabotage.

Encyclopedia of Medicine (Gale eBooks): Includes information on more than 1,700 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics.

Encyclopedia of World Biography (Gale eBooks): A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.

Grizmek's Animal Life Encyclopedia (Gale eBooks): A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contributors from the scientific community.

Salem Press Science Resources (Salem Press): A collection of subject-specific encyclopedias for all of the major sciences.

U.X.L. Encyclopedia of Biomes (Gale eBooks): Offers detailed comparative essays on major biomes and their component ecosystems. Includes entries on land biomes and water biomes and covers climate, elevation, soil, water bodies, vegetation, animal life, food web, plant and animal adaptations, endangered species, human effects on the biome and the effects of the environment on culture and economy.

Water Science and Issues (Gale eBooks): This set covers all important water science concepts and current issues and highlights major historical developments and key figures.

American National Biography (Oxford Press): Find biographical sketches of more than 17,400 men and women whose lives have shaped the nation using American National Biography.

Encyclopedia Britannica (Badgerlink): Use this authoritative reference resource to locate background information on any topic imaginable. Off Campus Link

Encyclopedia of World Biography (Gale eBooks): A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.

New Catholic Encyclopedia (Gale eBooks): This 15 volume, second edition features revised and new articles. Among the 12,000 entries in the encyclopedia are articles on theology, philosophy, history, literary figures, saints, musicians and much more.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices (Gale eBooks) : Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices provides information on current religious practices around the world with an emphasis on how religions impact the daily lives of their followers.

World Religions (InfoBase): World Religions includes a treasure trove of articles—including more than 5,000 new articles on ancient religions/mythology and faith in America—tablet/mobile-friendly videos, and images on the beliefs, practices, and history of religions across the world, allowing students to delve deep into their topics.

American and Global History Reference Collection (EBSCO) : Search the full-text of over 30 subject-specific history reference sets using the familiar EBSCO interface. Reference sets range from Social Issues in America to World Trade and from World Dynasties to The Encyclopedia of the Great Depression.

American National Biography (Oxford Press): Find biographical sketches of more than 17,400 men and women whose lives have shaped the nation using American National Biography.

Encyclopedia Britannica (Badgerlink): Use this authoritative reference resource to locate background information on any topic imaginable. Provided by the State of Wisconsin's Badgerlink project. Off Campus Link

Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice (Gale eBooks) : An interdisciplinary source that addresses not only law but also sociology, psychology, history and economics. Entries vary widely from abortion to rape and from family violence to wiretapping, offering a mirror of issues dominating today's headlines. This edition is a complete update and revision of the previous edition that includes new essays on topics such as stalking, hate crimes, and HIV.

Encyclopedia of Psychology (Gale eBooks): This single-volume, accessible resource covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including: notable people, theories and terms; landmark case studies and experiments; applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports; and career information.

Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics (Gale eBooks) : This Encyclopedia considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society. This broad coverage supports the numerous courses in applied and professional ethics and policy related to the practice of science and technology in education.

Encyclopedia of World Biography (Gale eBooks ): A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.

Human Geography: People and the Environment (Gale eBooks): Provides insight into both regional and global issues by addressing fundamental and advanced topics critical to the study of human geography and places special emphasis on exploring the impact of human habitation and economic activity on the environment.

Psychology & Behavioral Health (Salem): This comprehensive database covers notable theories, people, social issues, life stages, the physiology and anatomy of the nervous system, and various mental illnesses or conditions.

Salem Press: A collection of reference resources including health, business, history, literature, science and US Census data.

Twenty-First Century Psychology (Gale eBooks) : Highlights the most important topics, issues, questions, and debates in the field of psychology. Provides material of interest for students from all corners of psychological studies, whether their interests be in the biological, cognitive, developmental, social, or clinical arenas.

American and Global History Reference Collection (EBSCO): Search the full-text of over 30 subject-specific history reference sets using the familiar EBSCO interface. Reference sets range from Social Issues in America to World Trade and from World Dynasties to The Encyclopedia of the Great Depression.

American Eras (Gale eBooks): Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to particular eras in U.S. history.

American National Biography (Oxford): Find biographical sketches of more than 17,400 men and women whose lives have shaped the nation using American National Biography.

Art and Humanities through the Eras (Gale eBooks): Profiling milestones and movements in the arts, literature, music and religion from a specific period, each volume in this set helps researchers understand the various disciplines of the humanities in relation to each other, as well as to history and culture.

Countries and Their Cultures (Gale eBooks): Presents the cultural similarities within a country that set it apart from others by examining over 200 countries to document the myriad ways in which culture defines and separates the nations of the world as much as geographical borders do. Surveys each country's shared values, behaviors and cultural variations from foods and rituals to pastimes and arts, using a standard entry format for easy comparison. Provides illustrations, photographs and maps.

Encyclopedia Britannica (Badgerlink): Use this authoritative reference resource to locate background information on any topic imaginable. Provided by the State of Wisconsin's Badgerlink project. Provided by the State of Wisconsin's Badgerlink project. Off Campus Link

Encyclopedia Britannica-Spanish Language Edition (Badgerlink): Use this authoritative reference resource to locate background information on any topic imaginable. Off Campus Link

Encyclopedia of World Biography (Gale eBooks): A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.

Encyclopedia of World Cultures (Gale eBooks): This eBook set lists and describes more than 1,500 global cultures. Based on research of social scientists, it is the source for historical, social, political, economic, linguistic, religious, and other information on virtually every existing culture.

World Geography (ABC-CLIO): World Geography is a subject-specific encyclopedia that focuses on the geographic, political, social, economic, environmental, and cultural forces that are increasingly important in our globalized world. For any given country, you can find information about the landforms and climate; natural resources and agriculture; environment; people; traditions and etiquette; food and holidays; national dress; art and landmarks; and government, politics, and economy; as well as its history and contemporary issues the country faces.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life (Gale eBooks): Covers cultural groups in Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa. Each volume is organized by continent, covering history, politics, customs, religion, education, human rights issues, teen life, and more.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (Gale eBooks): Presents easy-to-understand information on 194 countries and dependencies from around the world. Entries discuss a variety of topics in detail, from banking and securities to climate, from government data to demographic statistics.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices (Gale eBooks): Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices provides information on current religious practices around the world with an emphasis on how religions impact the daily lives of their followers.