Cultural Studies Databases
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Academic Search Complete
Full text and/or abstracts for scholarly publications covering most academic areas. Large collection of peer reviewed journals and an extensive image collection.
A to Z Maps Online
Downloadable maps of all kinds, including modern outline, political, thematic, topographic, scientific and animated maps, as well as tens of thousands of antique maps of the world and individual countries.
A to Z The USA
A web-based encyclopedia of detailed information and images for 56 U.S. states and territories.
The African American Experience
The African American Experience is a full-text database providing in-depth coverage of the history and culture of African Americans.
American History in Video
Provides access to online videos for the study of American history. Videos include newsreels, archival footage, and important documentaries.
The American Indian Experience
Provides full text materials and accounts of Native American history from an indigenous prospective.
AP Images
Provides access to a searchable database of Associated Press photographs, audio files, graphics and text.
Communication & Mass Media Complete
Full text and/or abstracts covering research in areas related to communication and mass media.
CQ Global Researcher
Provides comprehensive analysis of global issues. CQ Global Researcher offers an overview, future outlook, chronology, and bibliography for each global issue covered as well as a “Voices from Abroad” section which highlights international viewpoints.
CQ Researcher
Provides comprehensive reports on issues in the news, including topics related to health, international affairs, the environment, education, the U.S. economy, and others. CQ Researcher offers an overview, a future outlook, chronology, and bibliography for each issue it covers, as well as a pro/con section that argue opposing points of view.
ebrary
Provides access to electronic books covering a variety of subjects. Create an account to keep a personalized virtual bookshelf, to highlight text, search for additional content, and take notes electronically.
European Views of the Americas
Provides resources for those interested in European printed works relating to the Americas from 1493-1750.
Films On Demand
Provides access to a variety of online academic streaming videos. Please consult the FAQ section for connection and browser requirements.
Global Road Warrior
Provides information on countries of the world as related to culture, travel, communications, business, trade and marketing.
JStor
Full text articles from scholarly journals in the Humanities, Business, Social Sciences, and selected Science areas.
The Latino American Experience
The Latino American Experience is a full-text database that explores the history and culture of U.S. Latinos.
LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe
Full text newspapers and wire services, business news, market reports, SEC filings, legal research including Shepard's Supreme Court citation service, state and federal codes and case law, medical news, journals, and abstracts.
Mango Languages
Is an online language learning system which allows you to learn a language at your own speed. Courses for over 30 languages are available, including Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian and many more! Create a profile and begin today!
Newspaper Source
Provides full text and/or abstracts for 159 US newspapers, 18 international newspapers, 6 newswires, and 9 newspaper columns.
Oxford Reference Online
Provides access to over 100 fully searchable reference resources such as encyclopedias, English dictionaries, thesauruses, bilingual dictionaries, biographies, compiled quotations, and subject specific dictionaries. Subject areas include the Performing Arts, Math and Sciences, Business, Literature, and History.
Project MUSE
Provides full text access to articles from acclaimed Humanities and Social Sciences journals. Project MUSE also has a vast selection of journal titles from many of the world's leading university presses and scholarly societies.
Religion & Philosophy Collection
Full text and/or abstracts covering topics such as world religions, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy, and more.
Sage Online
Provides full text access to prestigious scholarly journals in Business, the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Technology, among others.
USA.gov
The portal to government information provides a search engine to access official information and services from the U.S. government.
Vocational & Career Collection
Full text coverage of trade and industry-related periodicals.
Journal List
To search for a particular newspaper, magazine or journal in the Library’s collection, use the Journal List.
Library Books / DVDs
Cultural Studies Books generally have call numbers in GN and will be located on the Lower Level of the library. DVDs are shelved alphabetically on the Library’s Main Floor. Please use PointCat: Find Books &More for more detailed information.
Internet Sites related to Cultural Studies
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How to Cite Resources
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Purdue OWL: APA Formatting and Style Guide
Purdue OWL: MLA Formatting and Style Guide
Nova Southeastern University for APA
Ohio State University APA Style Guide
Ohio State University MLA Style Guide
Ohio State University Chicago Style Guide