Reference Databases
= Database contains some articles in full text/full image format
(AVL) = Alabama Virtual Library
Foundation Center (Available in Reference only)
Biography
Dictionary of Literary Biography (AVL)
Nearly 10,000 biographical and critical essays on the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres.
Lexis Nexis Academic Universe (People)
A Full-text documents from over 5,600 news, business, legal, medical, and reference publications.
Also check databases in these subjects:
- News & Current Events
- Subjects specific to the person's profession, e.g., for an author see Literature
- General/Multidisciplinary
Book Reviews
RCL Web (Resources for College Libraries)
A core list of print and electronic titles chosen by subject-expert editors and contributors as being highly relevant to the academic library collection.
Also check for databases in these subjects:
- Subjects specific to the subject of the article
- General/Multidisciplinary
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Concise, reliable cultural information on the countries of the world.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online Academic (AVL)
Gale Virtual Reference Library (AVL)
Oxford English Dictionary Online (AVL)
Oxford Reference Online Premium (AVL)
Directories
- Foundation Directory Online - in Library use only
- Foundation Grants to Individuals Online - in Library use only
Statistics
Also check databases in these subjects:
- Subjects specific to the subject of the article
- General/Multidisciplinary
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