Databases by Title: L - O
Databases by Title: L - O
- Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) This link opens in a new window
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Librarianship, information studies, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more. Coverage in the database extends back as far as the mid-1960s. Citations and abstracts mostly with occasional full text. - Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA) This link opens in a new windowCovers all aspects of the study of language including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. It is especially useful to students in the MA in ESL program and those studying a foreign language.
- Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new windowLiterary criticism, literary magazines, magazines on writing, journals about literature, and information about authors, their works, and on literary movements. The scope is worldwide and it covers all genres and time periods.
- MasterFILE Complete This link opens in a new window
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This database specializes in general interest subjects, including popular magazines. It also offers reference sources and articles, biographies, and an image collection, including maps and flags. - Kanopy streaming video This link opens in a new window
Collection of streaming video titles, commercial free
Bush Library has mediated access to Kanopy streaming videos. All Kanopy titles currently leased and available for use are accessible via HamCAT and through the Kanopy user interface. Users will be prompted to fill out a form in Kanopy if you want the library to consider acquiring a new title. For more information, contact a librarian or see our Streaming Video Guide page for more details.
Some Kanopy videos display better on IPhones and iPads iOS when using the Kanopy app – freely available from the App Store.
- Middle Search Plus This link opens in a new window
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Full-text articles from popular middle school magazines, each assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles); plus full-text biographies, historical essays, primary source documents and a large collection of photos, maps and flags.
- Morningstar Investment Research Center (TRIAL)Tutorial videos
Morningstar Investment Research Center is an easy to navigate database that was designed especially for libraries to help patrons reach their investment goals. It’s the one-stop tool for collecting financial information, getting reliable portfolio analysis, learning about investment options, and getting the most up-to-date financial news commentary. Morningstar Investment Research Center provides data on over 14,500 stocks, 24,800 mutual funds, 1,500 exchange-traded funds, and 700 closed end funds. We also provide analyst reports on over 3,500 securities, offering in-depth background and analyst opinions on top investments.
Trial access available until June 19, 2014.
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts (NCJRS) This link opens in a new windowThe most extensive clearinghouse in the world for sources of information on criminal and juvenile justice. Use their Topical Index to find statistics on a variety of topics. The NCJRS Abstracts Database contains summaries of over 190,000 criminal justice publications. Access to full text available for many items.
NCJRS Tutorial - Naxos Music Library This link opens in a new windowLimited to 5 simultaneous users
Streaming access to over 100,000 CDs; the world's largest online classical music library. Includes jazz, blues, and world music. Provides composers' biographies and historical context for musical pieces.
Please Logout when you are finished using this resource. - New York Times Index This link opens in a new windowComprehensive digital coverage back to 1980 is available for this internationally renowned U.S. newspaper through the ProQuest database. The complete text of recent articles is provided in the text format. The New York Times Book Review and Sunday Magazine are provided in PDF format.
- News SourcesThis web page provides a list of online newspapers, radio, television and news wire services; many of which are full-text. Some services are available by library subscription only.
- Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new windowConsidered the authority on the English language, the OED provides dictionary definitions; subject, usage, region and origin categories; timelines; and a highly sophisticated thesaurus.
- Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new windowThis collection of reference books includes dictionaries, thesauri, and encyclopedias, both general and subject specific. Use this collection when searching for reputable background information on just about any academic topic.