Selected Databases
Use databases to track down articles in journals.
Articles usually have a specific focus, are relatively short, and
are relatively current. Some databases, particularly the general
ones, include the full text of the article. You can find the databases
by going to the library's
home page and selecting "Electronic Resources." Type
in the name of the database that you need from the "Quick
Search" menu.
Background Information
CQ Researcher (current events)
News Databases
LexisNexis Academic
Access World News
General Databases
Academic OneFile
Academic
Search Premier
Specialized Databases
Anthropology Plus
Anthropological Index Online
Georgetown University's Bioethics Database
Historical Abstracts and America: History & Life
PAIS (Public Affairs Information Service)
PubMed
PsycINFO
Sociological Abstracts
Find
other databases
by subject.
When searching article databases,
use this button to find the full article.
- If we have access to online full-text in any of our databases
it will link to it.
- If we don't have full-text online but have a print copy on
our shelves it will give you the call number.
- If we don't have an electronic or paper copy it will link to
an interlibrary loan request form so we can get it for you.
Use NUcat (the
online catalog) to identify books that the library has, as well
as journal titles, microfilm, videos, and other catalogued
material. Books are excellent sources of overviews and substantial
material on a particular topic, but do not necessarily reflect
the most current events. NUcat will also tell you whether material
is in the main library or in another Northwestern University library.
Reference Books
Animal Behavior Desk Reference REF 591.503 B278a
Animal Rights REF 179.3 Y81a
Animal Rights: A Subject Guide, Bibliography, and Internet
Companion REF 016.1793 K61a
Animal Rights Movement in the United States, 1975-1990
REF 016.1793 M296a
Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America
REF 578.68097 B365
Companion Encyclopedia of Anthropology: Humanity, Culture and Social Life REF 301 C7374
Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior REF 591.503 E56
Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare REF 179.3 E56
Encyclopedia of Anthropology REF 301.03 E557 (Encyclopedia Case)
Encyclopedia of Bioethics REF 174.2 E56 2004 (Encyclopedia Case)
Encyclopedia of Endangered Species REF 574.529 E56
Encyclopedia of Ethical, Legal, and Policy Issues in Biotechnology REF 174.96606 E56
International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences
REF 300.3 I61 (Encyclopedia Case)
Learning & Memory REF 153.103 E56 2003
Mythical Zoo REF 398.24503 S272m
Penguin Atlas of Endangered Species REF 578.68 M153p
Thematic Guide to World Mythology REF 201.3 S882t
West's Encyclopedia of American Law REF 348.7303 W538 2004
Cite your material
in a standard format
Citation
Style for Research Paper: APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian, etc. Online!
Citation Styles
Reference Assistance
NU Library's Main Reference Department Contact Page
Natalie Pelster
Reference Department
Email: n-pelster@northwestern.edu
Office phone: 847-491-8735
Jason Kruse
Reference Department
Email: jkruse@northwestern.edu
Office phone: 847-491-2171
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