Atkinson Library

Web Resources

A collection of links to online academic resources

Subject Areas*

External Sites

Art

Biology

Business & Industry

Careers

Census/Statistics

Chemistry

Children's Literature

Communication

Computer Science

Economics

Education

Government & Politics

Health

History

Languages

Law

Library Catalogs

Literature

Mathematics

Music

Philosophy

Physics

Psychology

Sociology

Search Engines

Reference Sources

Online News Sources

Other

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Art

Article Databases

HandPress Book (FirstSearch) - Union catalog of European printing from the 15th century to the 1830s.

SCIPIO (FirstSearch) - Art and Rare Book Sales/Auction Catalogs

Web Sites

Michigan Electronic Library Art Index

World Wide Art Resources

Art History Resources on the Web

 

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Biology

Article Databases

HistSciTechMed (First Search) - International bibliography of history of science, technology, and medicine

WilsonSelect Plus (FirstSearch) - Full text articles in science, humanities, education and business

Web Sites

Internet Public Library Biological Resources

Biosciences Resources

 

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Business & Industry

Article Databases

Computer Database (InfoTrac) - contains computer related product information, software, hardware and other equipment. Also covers the application of technology.

Expanded Academic ASAP (InfoTrac) - focuses primarily on the Social Sciences, but coverage includes business, economics and management.

General Business FileASAP (InfoTrac) - Provides company and industry information along with broker reports, trade publications and newspapers. Full-text with images.

Web Sites

Big Charts

Business Researcher's Interests (BRINT)

Michigan Electronic Library-Business, Economics, & Labor Resources

 

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Careers

Article Databases

General Business FileASAP (InfoTrac) - Provides company and industry information along with broker reports, trade publications and newspapers. Full-text with images.

Newspapers (InfoTrac) - Through InfoTrac, JCC users have access to a variety of newspapers, including both state and national titles.

WilsonSelectPlus (FirstSearch) - Full-text articles in the sciences, the humanities, education and business.  Good general database for beginning research.

Web Sites

America's Career InfoNet

Michigan Electronic Library - Jobs & Careers

Michigan Career Portal

Monster.com

Occupational Outlook Handbook

 

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Census/Statistics

Article Databases

Expanded AcademicASAP - Covers all aspects of the Social Sciences as well as science and technology. Includes full-text with images.

Newspapers - Access a wide selection of newspapers, including national titles, such as the New York Times and the Washington Post, and state titles like the Grand Rapids Press.

WilsonSelectPlus (FirstSearch) - Full-text articles in the sciences, the humanities, education and business.  Good general database for beginning research.

Web Sites

Kids Count (Annie E. Casey Foundation Report)

Michigan Electronic Library - Population & Statistics

Statistical Abstract of the United States

U.S. Census Bureau - Factfinder

Occupational Outlook Handbook

OFFSTATS: Official Statistics on the Web (statistics in many subject areas)

 

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Chemistry

Article Databases

HistSciTechMed (First Search) - International bibliography of history of science, technology, and medicine

Expanded AcademicASAP - Covers all aspects of the Social Sciences as well as science and technology. Includes full-text with images.

WilsonSelectPlus (FirstSearch) - Full-text articles in the sciences, the humanities, education and business.  Good general database for beginning research.

Web Sites

Michigan Electronic Library - Chemistry Resources

Michigan Electronic Library - Classification Schemes/Taxonomy

World Wide Virtual Library - Chemistry

 

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Children's Literature

Article Databases

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database - CLCD provides information on children's books. It includes full-text reviews, information about authors and book awards. Search by author, title or genre.

ERIC (Educational Resources Information Clearinghouse (FirstSearch) - Contains both journal article information and specialized educational documents.

Web Sites

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site

Children's Literature Web Guide

Fairrosa Cyber Library of Children's Literature

MEL (Michigan Electronic Library) - Books & Reading

 

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Communication

Article Databases

General Reference Center Gold (InfoTrac) - Provides information on management, careers and financial trends in the scientific and technological fields.

Newspapers - Through InfoTrac, JCC users have access to a variety of newspapers, including both state and national titles.

WilsonSelectPlus (FirstSearch) - Full-text articles in the sciences, the humanities, education and business.  Good general database for beginning research.

Web Sites

AJR (American Journalism Review)

COMFILE (Communication Sources on the Internet, Reinard)

Journalism Resources (University of Iowa)

NewsLink (News Sources on the Web)

 

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Computer Science

Article Databases

Computer Database (InfoTrac) - Contains information on computer related products, including hardware and software.  Also includes articles on technology application.

InfoTracOneFile - A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics, including business and computers.

WilsonSelectPlus (FirstSearch) - Full-text articles in the sciences, the humanities, education and business.  Good general database for beginning research.

Web Sites

Michigan Electronic Library - Internet & Technology

NewsLink (News Sources on the Web)

 

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Economics

Article Databases

Expanded Academic ASAP (InfoTrac) - Covers all aspects of the Social Sciences as well as science and technology. Includes full-text with images.

General Business File ASAP(InfoTrac) - Provides company and industry information along with broker reports, trade publications and newspapers.  Full-text with images.

Newspapers - Through InfoTrac, JCC users have access to a variety of newspapers, including both state and national titles.

WilsonSelectPlus (FirstSearch) - Full-text articles in the sciences, the humanities, education and business.  Good general database for beginning research.

Web Sites

About.com - Economics

Michigan Electronic Library- Business, Economics, & Labor Resources

World Wide Virtual Library - Economics

 

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Education

Article Databases

Education Abstracts - Leading publications in education, including  K-12 to higher education sources.  Includes some full-text.

ERIC Database - Comprehensive Educational Resource containing citations to both journal articles and non-journal documents, including special reports.

WilsonSelect Full Text - Covers general social science topics, including education. All items are full-text.

WilsonSelectPlus (FirstSearch) - Full-text articles in the sciences, the humanities, education and business.  Good general database for beginning research.

Web Sites

Children's Literature

Educator's Desk Reference Lesson Plans

Blue Web'n: Blue Ribbon Learning Sites

Michigan Department of Education

U.S. Department of Education

Lesson Plans

Columbia Education Center Lesson Plans

Education World - Education Topics

Michigan Teacher Network Lesson Plans

 

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Government & Politics

Article Databases

Index to Legal Periodicals and Books (FirstSearch) - Covers all aspects of jurisprudence, including corporate and criminal law, real estate and tax law. Court cases and new legislation are in the database as well.

LegalTrac (InfoTrac) - Contains article citations and full-text articles from law journals & reviews, legal newspapers, specialty law journals and bar association journals. International coverage.

Web Sites

WWW Virtual Law Library

FindLaw

University of Michigan Documents Center

 

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Health

Article Databases

Health and Wellness Resource Center

Health Reference Center - Academic

Web Sites

Atlanta Health Pages Index

HealthWeb

 

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History

Web Sites

Archaeological Institute of America

World Wide Web Virtual Library - History

Michigan Electronic Library

Horus' History Links

Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet

Vital Records Information (United States)

 

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Languages

Web Sites

The Michigan Electronic Library Language Resources

The I Love Languages Page

 

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Law

Web Sites

Michigan Electronic Library - Law

American Bar Association

 

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Library Catalogs (MI)

Web Sites

Detroit Area Library Network

Eastern Michigan University Library

Lansing Community College Library

Library of Michigan

Michigan State University Library

Spring Arbor University Library

Wayne State University Library

Western Michigan University Library

University of Detroit Mercy Library

University of Michigan Library

 

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Literature

Article Databases

Gale's Literature Resource Center - This database is accessed through Jackson District Library (JDL) and requires a JDL Library Card. Select online databases from the JDL Home Page. Input your library card and pin number. More information is available on the Gale FAQs page.

WilsonSelectPlus (FirstSearch) - Full-text articles in the sciences, the humanities, education and business.  Good general database for beginning research.

Web Sites

Internet Public Library Online Literary Criticism Collection

Internet Public Library Literature Reference

The Michigan Electronic Library - Literature

 

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Mathematics

Web Sites

Math Archives

Michigan Electronic Library - Mathematics

Internet Public Library - Mathematics Reference

 

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Music

Web Sites

Internet Resources for Music Scholars

World Wide Music Resources

Internet Public Library - Music Reference

 

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Philosophy

Web Sites

Guide to Philosophy on the Internet

Philosophy in Cyberspace

Internet Public Library - Philosophy Reference

 

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Physics

Web Sites

PhysLINK: The Ultimate Physics Resource

Physics Web

 

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Psychology

Web Sites

PsycSite: Science of Psychology Resources

Internet Mental Health

Mental Health InfoSource

 

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Sociology

Web Sites

Internet Resources for Sociologists

A Sociological Tour through Cyberspace

The SocioWeb

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