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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
Is an online database of 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
Is a web-based encyclopedia of detailed information and images for 56 U.S. states and territories.
AGRICOLA
Full text and/or bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library. Coverage for AGRICOLA dates back to 1979 and includes more than 2.5 million citations.
Alt-Health Watch
Provides full text articles focusing on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
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 Film Scripts
Provides full text access to assorted film scripts as well as detailed information on the scenes, characters and people related to the scripts.
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.
Armed Conflict Database
Provides full text information, analysis, and fact sheets on armed conflicts worldwide.
ArtSearch
Provides online listings of current job openings in various artistic fields ranging from Stage Management, to Acting, to Choreography, etc. To access this resource please call (412) 392-3171or email the Library at library@pointpark.edu to obtain the necessary username and password.
Business Source Premier
Full text and/or abstracts for scholarly business journals covering economics, finance, international business, etc. Contains a large collection of peer reviewed journals and a company directory search feature.
Capitalism and Society
Focuses on the dynamics of capitalism. Topics covered include ownership, corporate control, entry and venture capital, the discovery process, and commercial performance.
Communication & Mass Media
Full text and/or abstracts covering research in areas related to communication and mass media.
Company Information (Hoovers Online)
Provides detailed information on U.S. and International companies.
Company Profiles
Provides detailed information and Datamonitor reports on various U.S. and International companies.
Computer & Applied Science Complete
Full text and/or abstracts for scholarly publications covering areas ranging from computing and applied sciences to engineering.
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 view points.
CQ Researcher
Provides comprehensive analysis of issues in the news media, including topics related to health, international affairs, the environment, education, U.S. economy, and technology. CQ Researcher offers an overview, future outlook, chronology, and bibliography for each issue as well as a pro/con section that represents opposing points of view.
Criminal Justice Periodicals
Full text and/or abstracts covering topics related to criminal justice.
Dance in Video
Features videos of dance productions and documentaries by influential performers and companies of the 20th century. Selections cover ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, experimental, improvisational dance, etc.
ebrary
Provides access to over 30,000 electronic books covering a variety of subject. This resource also allows the user to highlight text, search for additional content, and take notes electronically.
Economists Voice
Provides full-text articles covering all aspects of the study of Economics.
Encyclopedia of Global Change
Covers all types of phenomena that change life on Earth from altered ecosystems, climate change, population, politics and global change to biographies, case studies, and more.
Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages
Provides articles on aspects of the Middle Ages from the fifth to the fifteenth century covering the topics of art, culture, science, politics, philosophy, theology, etc.
ERIC - Education Resources Information Center
Indexes / abstracts of articles and documents on education research and practice. Includes lesson plans, educational bibliographies, etc.
Europa World Online
Is the electronic version of the Europa World Year Book which provides political and economic information on over 250 countries and territories.
Films On Demand Videos
Provides access to a variety of online academic streaming videos. Please consult the FAQ section for connection and browser requirements.
FORENSICnetBase
Is a collection of electronic books covering topics in criminal justice, forensic science and law enforcement.
Global Road Warrior
Provides information on countries of the world as related to culture, travel, communications, business, trade and marketing.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
Full text resource covering topics such as AIDS, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, aging, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children’s health, women’s health, etc.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Full text or abstracts/indexing for journals in the medical disciplines. Includes USP Pharmacopoeia, DI: Vol. II, and Stedman's Medical Dictionary.
Humanities International Complete
Full text and/or abstracts for scholarly publications covering all aspects of the humanities, with worldwide content pertaining to literary, scholarly and creative thought.
International Encyclopedia of Dance
Covers theatrical, ritual, dance-drama, folk, traditional, ethnic, and social dance. Cultural and national overviews are accompanied by entries on dance forms, music and costumes, performances, and biographies of dancers and choreographers.
JStor
Full text articles from the Humanities, Social Sciences, and selected science areas. Most recent 2-5 years not included.
The Latino American Experience
The Latino American Experience is a full-text database that explores the history and culture of U.S. Latinos.
The Legal Collection
Full text articles from scholarly law journals covering information centered on the discipline of law and legal topics.
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.
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts
Indexes periodicals, research reports and proceedings. Subject coverage includes librarianship, online information retrieval, etc.
Literary Reference Center
Is a comprehensive full text literary reference database, which provides users with a broad spectrum of reference information including detailed information on the most studied authors and their works.
MEDLINE (National Library of Medicine)
Full text and/or citations covering all areas of medicine, including clinical medicine, experimental medicine, dentistry, nursing, health services administration, nutrition, and much more. Includes the MeSH thesaurus.
Newspaper Source
Provides full text and/or abstracts for 159 US newspapers, eighteen international newspapers, six newswires, and nine newspaper columns.
North American Theatre Online
Provides full text access to various plays, reference materials, playbills, and other resources.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre & Performance
Provides authoritative and up-to-date information about theatre and performance from ancient Greek theatre to modern day developments. In addition to theatre performances, it covers dance, opera, radio, film, television, etc.
Oxford English Dictionary
Online dictionary that covers words from across the English-speaking world. The OED offers etymological analysis, listings of variant spellings, and pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Oxford Islamic Studies Online
Provides in-depth information on current scholarship in the field of Islamic study. This resource features reference content and commentary covering such topics as Islamic history, concepts, people, practices, politics, culture, etc.
Oxford Reference Online
Provides access to over 100 fully searchable reference resources such as encyclopedias, English dictionaries, thesauruses, bilingual dictionaries, biographies, compilations of quotations, and subject specific dictionaries. Subject areas include the performing arts, math and sciences, business, literature, and history.
Plunkett Research Online
Provides in-depth research reports on specific industries. Each report features market research analysis, glossaries of industry terms, industry statistics, profiles of leading companies, etc.
Project MUSE
Provides full text access to critically acclaimed articles from prestigious 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.
PsycARTICLES
Contains more than 25,000 full-text articles from 42 journals published by American Psychological Association and allied organizations. Coverage includes general psychology and specialized basic, applied, clinical, and theoretical research in psychology.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Full text and/or citations covering topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational & experimental methods.
PsycInfo
Indexing and abstracts from the American Psychological Association for articles, dissertations, technical reports, books and book chapters from 1887 to the present that cover psychology and psychological aspects of related fields.
Regional Business News
Full text coverage of regional business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
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, etc.
Research Starters - Sociology
Provides study and research guides for Sociology topics.
Sage Online
Provides full text access to journals covering Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Technology, etc.
SBRnet (Sports Business Research Network)
Provides resources focusing on the sporting goods and sports marketing industry. SBRnet features market research and industry news covering all facets of sports sales, sports participation, sports broadcasting, sports marketing, etc.
Science Direct
Full text and/or abstracts for selected journals in the fields of science, psychology and business.
The Serials Directory
Provides access to bibliographic information as well as current pricing structures for popular serials.
Theatre in Video
Provides online streaming video of more than 250 definitive performances of the world's leading plays and more than 100 film documentaries related to theatre productions.
USA.gov
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.
Wall Street Journal
Provides full text access from 1982 to present of the Wall Street Journal with coverage that includes national and international finance as well as other topics.
