Articles and Databases
Articles can be found in the library's databases. Library databases are searchable, contain citation information (author, title, publisher, abstract, date published, etc) and often contain full-text articles. Databases can be multi-disciplinary covering many subjects or they can be subject-specific focusing on a specific area of study.
Complete database listing and the SearchONU mega database:
SearchONU: Always a good place to start out and test your topic. SearchONU is the library's database that searches most of the other databases, e-journals, e-books, the POLAR catalog, as well as the OhioLINK catalog.
- SearchONU (Classic Interface) This link opens in a new windowSearches ONU's databases, e-journals, e-books, the POLAR catalog, and the OhioLINK catalog.
Environmental databases:
- Environment Complete This link opens in a new windowIndex, abstracts and full text articles on environmental studies
More information - GreenFile This link opens in a new windowContent includes global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling & more
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Religion-related databases:
- AtlaSerials, Religion Collection This link opens in a new windowDatabase of articles, book reviews, and essays in religion and theology.
More information - Religion and Philosophy Collection This link opens in a new windowIndex, abstracts, and full text covering such topics as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy.
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Selection of multi-disciplinary and subject-specific databases:
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowIndex, abstracts, and full text for many scholarly publications covering all academic areas of study.
More information - Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowIndex, abstracts, and full text covering scholarly business journals on management, economics, finance, accounting, international business etc.
More information - Communication & Mass Media Complete This link opens in a new windowIndex, abstracts, and full text for journals in communication and mass media. Includes or has links to full text
More information - Criminal Justice Abstracts - Full text This link opens in a new windowJournal articles, books, and reports dealing with Criminology and related disciplines.
More information - Engineering Village This link opens in a new windowIncludes cross database searching of the Compendex, EI Patents, GeoBase, NTIS and Referex engineering and applied science
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More information - Health Source: Consumer Edition This link opens in a new windowInformation on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health.
More information - JSTOR : the Scholarly Journal Archive This link opens in a new windowFull text articles, eBooks, and primary sources for many disciplines.
More information - MasterFILE Premier (popular magazines) This link opens in a new windowIndex, abstracts, and full text covering nearly all subjects including general reference, business, health, and much more. Designed for a general (as opposed to academic) audience.
More information - PsycINFO This link opens in a new windowJournals, dissertations, and book chapters in psychology.
More information - SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new windowIndex, abstracts, and full text covering sociology, including social behavior, human tendencies, interaction, relationships, community development, culture and social structure.
More information - SPORTDiscus with Full Text This link opens in a new windowComprehensive reference library for sport, physical fitness, sport science and recreation.
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Finding Full-Text Articles and Off Campus Access
Most databases will have full-text articles available in PDF or HTML formats. If PDF or HTML is unavailable look for the following link:
Click on this link to find your full-text article.
If the above link is not available, request your article through Interlibrary Loan.
When using library resources off campus, the system prompts for your Ohio Northern University username and password
- When prompted for your username, type your ONU username.
- Your password is the same password you use to sign into your ONU email.
Please contact reference@onu.edu with any questions.