Do you have an upcoming end-of-semester research assignment? If so, you might consider using some of the databases SMU Libraries subscribes to that can make the research and writing process less stressful for you during this busy season. Here are some of our recommendations by area of study:
Business
- Bloomberg: An essential for all Cox students, available in the newly renovated Duda Family Business Library.
- GuideStar Pro: Evaluate and compare the financials, staffing, and mission of nonprofits.
- Sage Business Cases: Browse case studies by business discipline (includes accounting, finance, marketing, organization studies, and more).
English
- MLA Handbook Plus: A must for any student writing papers adhering to MLA guidelines.
- Early English Books Online: A great fit for students writing papers on the Renaissance or early modern period. Features early versions of texts printed in this era, perfect for primary sources.
- Oxford English Dictionary: An essential for all English courses. Includes historical uses of words and etymologies; used by faculty members often.
History
- Early American Newspapers: Newspapers published from 1690-1922.
- Newspapers.com World Collection: Newspapers from 1700-2000, local to international news. Includes full-page images.
- San Antonio Light Historical Archive: Check out this new database, with a focus on Texas and San Antonio history!
More Humanities:
- BrillOnline Reference Works: Biblical & Religious Studies, Classical Studies, Islamic Studies, & more.
- Cambridge Companions Complete Collection: Cambridge Companions on Literature, Classics, Philosophy, Religion, Culture, & Music.
Fine Arts:
- ARTstor: Digital library of images related to art, architecture, humanities, & social sciences.
- Oxford Art Online: Oxford’s art reference works.
Politics and International Affairs:
- PolicyMap: U.S. national data and mapping tool and analytics platform.
- Policy Commons: Global Think Tanks: Objective, fact-based research from the world’s leading policy experts, think tanks, IGOs and NGOs.
Social Sciences:
- ERIC: Education resources & publications.
- Oxford Bibliographies: Psychology: Overviews & annotated bibliographies on topics within psychology.
STEM:
- Compendex: Engineering literature database.
- Computer Source: Computer science trends & info.
- MathSciNet: Mathematical sciences literature.
News and Journalism:
- New York Times: SMU Libraries provides access to the New York Times website and app to current students, faculty, and staff.
- Wall Street Journal: SMU Libraries provides access to the Wall Street Journal and WSJ.com articles for current SMU community members.
Don’t see your area of study listed? Don’t worry – this isn’t all we’ve got! Search for your discipline on our database page, where you can filter by subject, type of resource needed (such as primary source, etc.), and keywords. You can also check out our research guides, find your discipline, and feel free to contact your subject librarian with any questions. With over 700 databases available, we are sure to have something helpful as you look ahead to the end of the semester.