Databases are searchable, online collections of newspapers, journals and other periodicals, as well as other valuable resources such as e-books, art images and bibliographies.
Primary Databases
Academic Search Complete This EBSCOhost database provides access to 1,000s of journals in all subject areas--English, History, Math, Science, Art, Philosophy, Psychology and much more. This is a great place to start for research papers, projects, essays, etc. UPDATE: With the purchase of the H.W. Wilson company, EBSCO now offers full-text articles from more than 2,200 journals and 500 podcasts and videocasts, covering subject areas including the Humanities, Education, General Sciences, Technology, Business and more.
Art Museum Image Gallery This database also includes over 100,000 art images from museums around the world, as well as artist biographies. Search by artist name, genre, medium and more and retrieve gorgeous, high resolution image results.
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EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Brand new database of over 60,000 full-text and/or downloadable academic eBooks on a wide range of topics. View the eBook tutorial to learn more!
Credo Reference provides access to more than 600 reference titles from over 80 publishers. Get access to reliable information from encyclopedias, dictionaries, biographies, bilingual dictionaries and more. Tools such as image search, concept maps, crossword solvers and measurement conversions assist you in locating and using reference information effectively.
CountryWatch A great, comprehensive database of information on countries around the world. Find up-to-date maps (including physical, political, manufacturing, environmental and other data), flags, current economic, political, social, gender, investment, intelligence and other extensive country information.
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Newspaper Source Plus provides cover-to-cover access to more than 40 national and international newspapers, including The Washington Post, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, The Times (London) and The Evening Standard, as well as TV and radio news show transcripts from CNN, MSNBC, NPR, FOX and more.
Oxford Music Online Oxford Music Online contains more than 8,000 articles on composers, performers, conductors, instruments and notation, forms and genres, and individual works.
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To see all of Crafton's databases, visit CHC A to Z!
For assistance with databases or to obtain passwords for off-campus access, please visit either the Reference or Circulation desks or contact any library staff member.