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Virtual Lobby Display: The Census
This virtual lobby display of electronic sources related to the Census coincides with the 2020 Census count beginning this month.
These databases are useful for finding articles - mostly scholarly - about the U.S. Census. Try using "census" and "united states" as search terms, and adding additional terms that express any particular interests you have about the Census.
America: History & LifeKey database for research in American and Canadian history. Indexes journals from the 19th century to the present, containing articles on all eras of American history.
Description: Key database for research in American and Canadian history. Indexes journals from the 1960's to the present, containing articles on all eras of American history. Time Period: 19th century to present Sources: Search more than 1,800 journal titles. Subject Headings: Art & Architecture, History, Humanities, Mobile, Social Sciences Scholarly or Popular: Scholarly Primary Materials: Abstracts, Books/e-books, Citations, Conference Papers, Dissertation and Theses, Journal Articles, Magazine Articles Information Included: Abstracts, Full Text, Citations MultiLink: Yes Print Equivalent: None Publisher: EBSCO Updates: Monthly Number of Simultaneous Users: 6
JSTORJSTOR allows you to search across approximately 2,000 journal titles from more than 50 disciplines. It contains complete backfiles of scholarly journals starting with the first issues, many of which date back from the 1800s. Although the majority of titles do not have the most recent 3 to 5 years available in full text, there are some which have the current issues available.
Description:JSTOR allows you to search across approximately 2,000 journal titles from more than 50 disciplines. It contains complete backfiles of scholarly journals starting with the first issues, many of which date back from the 1800s. Although the majority of titles do not have the most recent 3 to 5 years available in full text, there are some which have the current issues available. Time Period: 19th century to present Sources: Provides the full text for approximately 2,000 journals. Subject Headings: Art & Architecture, Business, Education, English & Linguistics, General, Health, History, Humanities, Law, Mobile, Music, Philosophy & Religion, Psychology, Science, Social Sciences, Technology Scholarly or Popular: Scholarly Primary Materials: Citations, Journal Articles, Reviews Information Included: Full Text, Citations MultiLink: Print Equivalent: None Publisher: JSTOR Updates: Daily Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
Project MUSEFull text database of journals in disciplines such as art, literature, history, political science, and economics. Some full text will come from the JSTOR database, in PDF format.
Description:Project Muse is a full text database of journals in disciplines such as art, literature, history, political science, and economics. Some full text will come from JSTOR, in PDF format. Time Period: 1993 to present Sources: Indexes more than 300 journals. Subject Headings: Art & Architecture, English & Linguistics, History, Humanities, Philosophy & Religion, Psychology Scholarly or Popular: Scholarly Primary Materials: Books/e-books, Citations, Journal Articles Information Included: Journal Articles MultiLink: No Print Equivalent: None Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Updates: Daily Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
PAIS InternationalKey database for the field of political science and public policy issues. Includes PAIS Archives 1914-1976.
Description: Key database for the field of political science and public policy issues. Includes PAIS Archives 1914-1976. Time Period: 1914 to present Sources: Indexes more than 3,800 journals. Subject Headings: History, Law, Philosophy & Religion, Psychology, Social Sciences (Political Science) Scholarly or Popular: Semi-scholarly Primary Materials: Journal Articles Information Included:Abstracts, Citations, Full Text MultiLink: Yes Print Equivalent: None Publisher: Cambridge Scientific Abstracts Updates: Monthly Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
Sociological AbstractsSociological Abstracts provides access to U.S. and international literature on sociology and related disciplines and may be useful for research in social work and women and gender studies.
Description:Sociological Abstracts provides access to U.S. and international literature on sociology and related disciplines and may be useful for research in social work and women and gender studies. Time Period: 1952 to present Sources: Indexes more than 1,800 journals. Subject Headings: Philosophy & Religion, Psychology, Social Sciences (Sociology) Scholarly or Popular: Scholarly Primary Materials: Journal Articles, Dissertations and Theses, Books, Conference Papers Information Included: Abstracts, Citations, Full Text MultiLink: Yes Print Equivalent: None Publisher: Cambridge Scientific Abstracts Updates: Monthly Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
These databases contain primary sources like historical newspapers, magazines, books, pamphlets, and tracts; and are useful for finding primary sources about the Census. As with the secondary databases, try using "Census" as a search term, combined with other search terms that express topics and subjects that interest you.
New York Times (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)Search the complete text of the New York Times from 1857 to 2016 for PDF images of original articles which include photographs and drawings, obituaries, birth and marriage announcements, historical photos, stock photos, and advertisements.
Description: Search the complete text of the New York Times from 1857 to 2016 for PDF images of original articles which include photographs and drawings, obituaries, birth and marriage announcements, historical photos, stock photos, and advertisements. Time Period: 1857 to 2016 Sources: 1 Subject Headings: General, History, News (News) Scholarly or Popular: Popular Primary Materials: Archival Material, News, Reviews Information Included: Full Text
<MultiLink Included: No Print Equivalent: Older issues of the New York Times (1857-2005) are on microfilm in the Periodicals and Microforms Collection, Bracken 1 East. Current issues of the paper are in the Current Periodicals collection, also in Bracken 1 East. Publisher: ProQuest Information & Learning Updates: NA Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
American Antiquarian Society Historical Periodicals CollectionThe American Antiquarian Society Historical Periodicals Collection database provides full text access to thousands of historical periodical publications. This database, which is made up of 50 collections, contains scans of each page of all publications, including illustrations. The results list takes you to the article level and allows you to browse the entire issue of the publication.
Description: The American Antiquarian Society Historical Periodicals Collection database provides full text access to thousands of historical periodical publications. This database, which is made up of 50 collections, contains scans of each page of all publications, including illustrations. The results list takes you to the article level and allows you to browse the entire issue of the publication. Time Period: 1684 to 1912 Sources: Provides the complete text of articles from thousands of magazines. Subject Headings: English & Linguistics, General, History, Humanities, Mobile, Philosophy & Religion, Science, Social Sciences Scholarly or Popular: Semi-scholarly Primary Materials: Magazine Articles Information Included: Full Text, Citations MultiLink: No Print Equivalent: None Publisher: EBSCO Updates: NA Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
Hoosier State ChroniclesHoosier State Chronicles provides access to more than 260 digitized Indiana newspaper titles and is operated by the Indiana State Library in partnership with the Indiana Historical Society. The database contains high quality images of many of Indiana's historical newspapers with issues as early as 1804.
Description:Hoosier State Chronicles provides access to more than 260 digitized Indiana newspaper titles and is operated by the Indiana State Library in partnership with the Indiana Historical Society. The database contains high quality images of many of Indiana's historical newspapers with issues as early as 1804. Time Period: 1800's to the 1970's Sources: Contains approximately 120,000 newspaper issues. Subject Headings: History, News, Social Sciences Scholarly or Popular: Popular Primary Materials: Archival Material, News Information Included: Full Text,Citations MultiLink: Print Equivalent: None Publisher: Indiana State library Updates: NA Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
Description: Cross search or browse the content of nearly 300 Indiana and U.S. historical newspapers. You will find articles, eyewitness reporting, editorials, letters, advertisements, obituaries, and more. Time Period: 1817 to 1922 Sources: Contains the full text of nearly 300 historical U.S. newspapers. Subject Headings: History, News, Social Sciences Scholarly or Popular: Popular Primary Materials: Archival Material, Citations, Legal Materials, Maps, News, Other Information Included: Full Text,Citations Print Equivalent: None Publisher: NewsBank Updates: NA Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
Making of AmericaMaking of America primarily contains the full text of 19th century books and journal articles. The collection is strong in subject areas such as education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science and technology.
Description:Making of America primarily contains the full text of 19th century books and journal articles. The collection is strong in subject areas such as education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science and technology. Time Period: 1850 to 1923 Sources: Contains the full text of approximately 8,500 books and 13 journal titles. Subject Headings: Education, English & Linguistics, General, History, Humanities, Philosophy & Religion, Psychology, Science, Social Sciences, Technology Scholarly or Popular: Popular Primary Materials: Books/e-books, Journal Articles Information Included: Full Text,Citations MultiLink: No Print Equivalent: None Publisher: University of Michigan Updates: NA Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans (1639-1800)Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans (1639-1800)is a key collection of 17th and 18th century American writing, all reproduced online in full-text. Primary sources include texts on early American diplomacy, foreign affairs, government, history, literature, philosophy, and religion. Based on Charles Evans’ renowned “American Bibliography” and Roger Bristol’s supplement, it includes nearly every book, pamphlet, and broadside published in American during that time period.
Description:Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans (1639-1800) is a key collection of 17th and 18th century American writing, all reproduced online in full-text. Primary sources include texts on early American diplomacy, foreign affairs, government, history, literature, philosophy, and religion. Based on Charles Evans’ renowned “American Bibliography” and Roger Bristol’s supplement, it includes nearly every book, pamphlet, and broadside published in American during that time period. Time Period: 1639-1800 Sources: Includes more than 36,000 works and a total of 2.3 million pages. Subject Headings: History, Humanities Scholarly or Popular: Semi-scholarly Primary Materials: Archival Material Information Included: Full Text MultiLink: Print Equivalent: Early American Imprints Series Publisher: Readex Updates: NA Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited