Databases by Subject -- Science & Technology

Find Articles in Databases

Use the following databases to find articles in scholarly journals, magazines, conferences, etc.

AP Science (Partial Full-Text)
1971 - present
Provides access to articles on earth, life, physical, medical, and applied sciences. Includes the areas of biology, chemistry, mathematics, astronomy, geology, air and space, psychology, forestry, botany, environmental studies, engineering, etc.

Applied Science & Technology Index (Partial Full-Text)
1983 - present
Articles on scientific and technical topics such as aeronautics, applied mathematics, automotive engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, geology, machinery, nuclear engineering, physics, robotics, textile industry, etc. Includes graphs, charts, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations. The content in this database is also part of OmniFile Mega..

Science Index (Partial Full-Text)
1984 - present
Use this database to find articles on many science subjects such as: astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, environment, food & nutrition, genetics, health & medicine, mathematics, microbiology, oceanography, physics, physiology, zoology, etc. Many articles are full-text. The content in this database is also part of OmniFile Mega.

Biological & Agricultural Index (Partial Full-Text)
1983 - present
Articles on biological and agricultural topics such as agricultural chemicals, economics, engineering, and research, animal sciences, biotechnology, botany, ecology, environmental science, fishery sciences, forestry, genetics, microbiology, veterinary medicine, wildlife management, zoology, etc. Includes graphs, charts, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations. The content in this database is also part of OmniFile Mega.

Infotrac Science (Partial Full-Text)
1980 - present
Includes millions of articles from over 1,600 magazines, journals and reference materials on all aspects of the sciences. Topics include: agriculture, aerospace engineering, architecture, computer-aided design and engineering, electronics, microbiology, physics, plants and animals, psychology, zoology and more. The content of this database is also part of Academic OneFile and General OneFile.

Computer Database (Partial Full-Text)
1980 - present
Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.

OmniFile Mega (Partial Full-Text)
1982 - present
A one-stop multidisciplinary database covering many subjects such as: education, sciences, humanities, social sciences, etc. Contains everything (all the indexing, abstracting, and full-text) in the six other Wilson databases: Education Index, Science Index, Humanities Index, Readers' Guide Index, Social Sciences Index, Business Index.

Academic OneFile (Partial Full-Text)
1980 - present
Comprehensive database with millions of articles from journals and other reference sources. Includes articles on a variety of subjects such as: business and small business, communications and mass media, computers, criminal justice, diversity, education, environmental studies, health and medicine, landscaping and horticulture, military and terrorism, pop culture, psychology, religion and philosophy, and science. Includes the full-text coverage of The New York Times from 1995 to present.

General OneFile (Partial Full-Text)
1980 - present
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images.

SIRS (Full-Text)
Current
Provides access to full-text articles and internet resources on a variety of subjects such as economics, health, history, business, science, literature, the arts, philosophy, film, etc. An excellent source for government information and U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

Knovel Books Online (Full-Text)
Current
A collection of over 1,200 full-text books covering 16 different technical categories including: Aerospace & Radar Technology; Biochemistry, Chemistry & Chemical Engineering; Electrical & Power Engineering; Mechanics & Mechanical Engineering; Semiconductors & Electronics, and more.

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Useful Books Located in the Library

McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology. (20 Vols.)
New York : McGraw-Hill, 2002.
Reference Room (3rd Floor) - [Ref] Q121 .M3 2002

Gale Encyclopedia of Science. (6 Vols.)
McGrath, Kimberley A.
Detroit : Gale Group, 2001.
Reference Room (3rd Floor) - [Ref] Q121 . G35 2001

Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries through the Ages. (5 Vols.)
Krebs, Carolyn A.
Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2003.
Reference Room (3rd Floor) - [Ref] Q124.95 .K74 2003

Science and its Times : Understanding the Social Significance of Scientific Discovery. (8 Vols.)
Detroit : Gale Group, 2000-
Reference Room (3rd Floor) - [Ref] Q175.46 .S35 2000

Science in Dispute. (3 Vols.)
Schlager, Neil. ed.
Detroit, MI : Gale Group, 2002-
Reference Room (3rd Floor) - [Ref] Q175 .S364 2002

How Products are Made : an illustrated guide to product manufacturing. (7 Vols.)
Schlager, Neil. ed.
Detroit : Gale Research, 1994-
Reference Room (3rd Floor) - [Ref] TS145 .H69

Call Numbers for Browsing

Q	General Science
QA	Mathematics, Computers
QB	Astronomy
QC	Physics
QD	Chemistry
QE	Geology
QH	Natural History, Biology
QK	Botany
QL	Zoology
QM	Human Anatomy
QP	Psysiology
QR	Microbiology
R	Medicine
S	Agriculture (Plants & Animals)
T	General Technology
TA	General Engineering, Civil Engineering
TD	Environmental Technology
TH	Building Construction
TJ	Mechanical Engineering
TK	Electrical Engineering
TL	Automotive, Aeronautics
TP	Chemical Technology
TR	Photography
TS	Manufactures

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