HI 111 - World History II: Databases

What is it?
The Bellevue University Library's eCatalog is a tool that allows users to search for books, e-books, audio-books, e-books on Kindle, and DVDs within the library's collection. This is especially useful if a student wishes to eliminate periodicals, like journals and newspapers, from a search. It is also the ideal way to search for physical books and DVDs on the library shelves.
Why use it?
Use this resource if you are either looking for items on the library shelves or e-books.

What is it?
NoodleTools is a resource that allows students to evaluate resources, build accurate citations, archive source material, take notes, outline topics, and prepare to write. it generates accurate MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian references with options to annotate and archive lists of documents. It offers a visual 'tabletop' to manipulate, tag and pile notecards, then connect them in outlines to prepare for writing.
Why use it?
Use this resource if you are looking for an all-in-one resource to assist with note-taking, citations, and pre-writing projects.

What is it?
ABI/INFORM Complete features 3,000+ full text journals plus dissertations, market reports, industry reports, business cases and global and trade news relating to business, management and trade.
Why use it?
Use this database if you require scholarly sources when researching or writing within the fields of business and economics.
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What is it?
Academic Search Complete provides full text access to nearly 4,500 journals (3,600 peer-reviewed) from a broad range of academic disciplines.
Why use it?
Use this database if you need an all-inclusive place to begin or expand on research topics.
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What is it?
Alexander Street Video contains over 65,000 videos covering numerous disciplines, including art & design, health sciences, literature & language, psychology & counseling, and social sciences. Most videos are in short documentary, educational video, short film, or personal interest piece formats, and the database includes up-to-date video content on contemporary political topics.
Why use it?
Use this database if you are looking for video content on any particular academic subject.

What is it?
EBSCOhost is one of the most comprehensive database services available. Through this link you can search all of the EBSCO databases at one time: Academic Search Premier, Biography Reference Bank, Business Source Complete, ERIC, International Security & Counter Terrorism Reference Center, LISTA, MAS Ultra - School Edition, Medline with Full Text, Mental Measurements Yearbook & Tests in Print, Military & Government Collection, OmniFile Full Text Select, Primary Search, and Regional Business News.
Why use it?
Use this tool if you want to research virtually any subject area within EBSCOhost databases.
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What is it?
Films on Demand allows students immediate access to a multidisciplinary digital video library geared for the educational community. Students can share, save, and organize videos in custom playlists. Up-to-date citations are also available for all videos in MLA, CMS, and APA formats.
Why use it?
Use this resource if you are looking for videos in a variety of academic subject areas.

What is it?
Kanopy streams more than 26,000 films selected for university students. Selected films include documentaries, indie and foreign films, classics, and blockbusters. The discovery engine encourages users to challenge themselves to watch films outside their comfort area. Kanopy also allows users to watch films any time, anywhere, on any device.
Why use it?
Use this resource if you are looking for streaming videos on a variety of academic subject areas.

Guides:
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Advanced Search
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What is it?
WorldCat allows user to search millions of OCLC catalog records for books, web resources, and other material worldwide with records. Its coverage stretches from before 1000 BC to the present. Since participating libraries serve diverse communities in dozens of countries, resources are available in many languages.
Why use it?
Use this resource if you are looking for information about library-owned resources.