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Academic OneFile
Journal articles on a wide range of topics.

Academic Search Premier (provided by SUNYConnect)
Journal articles on a wide range of topics (1975 - present).

AccuNet/AP Media Archive (see AP Images)

ACLS Humanities E-Book
Searchable collection of over 1,700 academic electronic books, covering many aspects of history and the humanities (mid 1800s – present).

African American Experience
Searchable digital resource including primary documents, books, reference sources, classic texts and more, covering all aspects of African American culture and history.

African American Song
Digital online collection of over 16,000 historical music tracks covering a variety of genres.

Agricola
Journal articles, books, and audiovisual materials on all aspects of agriculture, forestry, and animal science (1970 - present).

Aluka
Online library of documents and digital images of scholarly resources from and about Africa.

America: History and Life
Journal articles, book reviews, dissertations, and more about the U.S. and Canada from prehistory to the present (1964 - present).

American Chemical Society Web Editions
Searchable database of journals published by the American Chemical Society.

American Song
Digital online collection of American music covering genres such as country, folk, blues, bluegrass, Native American, old time, gospel, and more.

Anthropology Plus
Index to journal articles in all areas of anthropology, ethnology, archaeology, and folklore from the late-nineteenth-century to the present.

AnthroSource
Peer reviewed journals, newsletters, and bulletins published by the American Anthropological Association.

AP Images
Photos, graphics, and audio from the Associated Press.

Applied Science and Technology Abstracts
Periodical articles about computer science, engineering, food industry, physics, textile industry, applied mathematics, and more (1983 - present).

Art Abstracts
Periodical articles about fine arts, architecture, art history, fashion design, and more (1984 - present).

ArticleFirst (provided by SUNYConnect)
Index of articles on all topics from the contents pages of journals (1990 - present).

ArticlesOnlineFAST
Serves as an introductory source for quick retrieval of a few full-text articles in many subject areas.

Arts and Humanities Citation Index
Search for citations to scholarly journal articles. Conduct cited reference searches for articles that cite a previously published work. This database is known online as Web of Science. (1970 – present)

ARTstor
Digital images and information about works of visual art, including architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, and design from many times and cultures.
On-campus access | Off-campus access | An Introduction to ARTstor

AskART
Database of over 50,000 American artists, including biographies and images of paintings. Also contains a glossary, art topic essays, and information on art museums, galleries, auction houses, and more.

Atlanta Constitution (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
Searchable database of full-text articles from the Atlanta Constitution (1868-1929).

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BasicBIOSIS
Core life science journals, both popular and scholarly (2002 - present).

Bengal Central Search
Search a wide range of databases plus the library catalog all at once with one results list.

Biography and Genealogy Master Index (provided by SUNYConnect)
List of reference sources (many in Butler Library) with information about people, living and deceased, from every field of activity worldwide.

Biological and Agricultural Index
Popular and scholarly periodicals.

BioOne Abstracts and Indexes
Keyword and subject search engine for BioOne, which includes research journals focused on biological, ecological, and environmental sciences. For browsing of journal titles, link to BioOne

Birds of North America Online
Detailed scientific information for each of the 716 species of birds nesting in the United States and Canada, with images and recordings of bird songs and calls.

Book Index with Reviews
Information on millions of books including fiction and non-fiction titles in all genres, many with full-text reviews.

Books 24x7
Searchable collection of online books in business, information technology, and desktop applications. Available to Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff who create a SkillSoft account at the Buffalo State Human Resources Department SkillSoft Web page.

Books in Print
Directory of in-print, out-of-print, and forthcoming books published in the U.S., many with reviews.

Boston Globe (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
Searchable database of full-text articles from the Boston Globe (1872-1923).

Business and Company Resource Center (provided by NOVELny)
Company and industry information along with scholarly and general business periodicals (1980 - present).

Business Source Premier (provided by SUNYConnect)
Scholarly and general business periodicals (1990 - present).

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Cabell's Educational Directory
Directory of journals in the areas of curriculum and psychology with detailed information on submitting manuscripts (select Member Area tab to access the directory).

Canadian Encyclopedia
Online version of standard reference source. Includes a youth encyclopedia and the Encyclopedia of Music in Canada.

CBIR Online
Creativity Based Information Resources includes annotated records of books, articles, dissertations, videos, and other works focusing on creativity.

Central Referral Service
Database of Western New York health and human service organizations.

Chicago Tribune (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
Searchable database of full-text articles from the Chicago Tribune (1849-1985).

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
Thousands of full-text reviews of children's books. Link to the Children's Literature home page for information on authors and illustrators, teaching materials, book awards, and more.

Choice Reviews Online
Over 100,000 reviews of books, media, electronic sources, and other material from the journal Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries. (September 1988 – present)

Christian Science Monitor (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
Searchable database of full-text articles from the Christian Science Monitor (1908-1993).

CINAHL Plus with Full Text (provided by SUNYConnect)
Health and nursing periodicals, mostly academic.

Citation Indexes
Search for citations to scholarly journal articles in all subject areas. Conduct cited reference searches for articles that cite a previously published work. This database is known online as Web of Science. (1970 – present)

ClasePeriodica
Index of articles written in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English from Latin American journals specializing in the social sciences, humanities, science, and technology (mid-1970s - present).

Classical Music Library
Digital online collection of classical music, including opera, chamber, orchestra, vocal & choral, and more.

Classical Scores Library
A growing collection of classical music scores from the Renaissance to the present.

CollegeSource Online
College catalogs available on campus only.

Columbia Granger's World of Poetry
An index of poems along with biographies, commentaries, and the full text of 250,000 poems.

ComDisDome: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Journal articles, books, dissertations, Web sites, and institutions in speech-language pathology and audiology.

Communication & Mass Media Complete
Journals covering all areas of communication and mass media studies.

CountryWatch
News and information on countries of the world.

CQ Almanac Online
Original accounts and summaries, in yearbook format, of major legislation considered in U. S. Congressional sessions, 1945 – one year ago.

CQ Researcher
In-depth reports on current and controversial issues.

Criminal Justice Abstracts (for criminal justice journals, use SocINDEX with Full Text)

Criminology: A SAGE Full-Text Collection
Peer reviewed articles covering subjects such as criminal justice, juvenile delinquency, policing, forensic psychology, and domestic violence.

Custom Newspapers (provided by NOVELny)
A collection of national and international newspapers.

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Discovery Education Streaming (formerly United Streaming)
Educational videos in many subjects, available for viewing and downloading. Also includes some image and sound files.
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Dissertations (see WorldCat Dissertations and Theses)

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Early English Books Online (EEBO)
Digital facsimiles of over 100,000 works on many subjects written in English from 1473-1700.

EBSCO Animals
Articles from the Encyclopedia of Animals.

EconLit
Journal articles, books, and dissertations on economics (1969 - present).

Education: A SAGE Full-Text Collection
Peer reviewed articles covering all areas of education.

Education Research Complete (provided by SUNYConnect)
Indexes over 1,500 journals, with full text for over 750 journals, in all areas of education. Includes full text for more than 100 books and numerous education-related conference papers.

eHRAF Archaeology
Cross-cultural database of information covering the archaeological history of cultures and traditions worldwide.

eHRAF World Cultures (formerly eHRAF Ethnography)
Cross-cultural database containing books, articles, and dissertations on all aspects of cultural and social life worldwide.

Electronic Collections Online
Scholarly journals in a wide range of disciplines (1995 - present).

Emerald Fulltext
Business and management journals (abstracts 1989 - present, full text 1994 - present).

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Spanish language version of World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia, appropriate for ages 11-14.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
Encyclopedia entries and articles.

Environment and Energy (E&E) Publishing
News coverage and reports of environmental and energy politics and policy. Suite of services includes Environment & Energy Daily, E&E News PM, Greenwire, Land Letter.

ERIC - EBSCOhost ERIC (provided by SUNYConnect)
Journal articles, books, theses, curricula, and conference papers on education topics (1966 - present).

ERIC - U.S. Department of Education
Journal articles, books, theses, curricula, and conference papers on education topics (1966 - present).

Ethnic NewsWatch
Newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic, minority, and native press. Spanish language version also available (1985 - present).

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Faulkner’s Advisory for Information Technologies Studies
Specialized reports, technology tutorials, product reviews, and more covering many aspects of information technology.

Faulkner’s Security Management Practices
Specialized reports on many aspects of security: electronic, personnel, physical, and information technology.

Fiction Connection
Find out the titles of books that are similar to works of fiction you enjoy, or browse lists of fiction in many categories.

FirstSearch Periodical Titles
Find specific periodical titles in FirstSearch databases.

FOODnetBASE
Reference books covering topics in food science.

Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia entries and articles.

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Gale Database of Publications and Broadcast Media
Directory of advertising rates, circulation statistics, local programming, personnel, and other information about newspapers, periodicals, radio stations, television stations, and cable TV companies.

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Dozens of standard, academic reference sources on a variety of topics.

GenderWatch
Historical and current perspectives on gender issues (1970 - present).

General Science Collection (provided by NOVELny)
Full text coverage for more than 60 of the most popular science publications (1992 - present).

GeoRef
Comprehensive geoscience database produced by the American Geological Institute.

GeoScienceWorld
Searchable database of scholarly journals in the geosciences.

Grove Art Online
Now contained in Oxford Art Online.

Grove Music Online
Now contained in Oxford Music Online.

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HarpWeek (provided by SUNYConnect)
Browse or search the full-text, full-image electronic version of Harper's Weekly for the years 1857-1865 covering the Civil War.

Hartford Courant (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
Searchable database of full-text articles from the Hartford Courant (1764-1984).

Health and Wellness Resource Center
Magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on topics including fitness, pregnancy, diseases, medicine, nutrition, alcohol and drug abuse, herbal remedies, and alternative treatments.

Health Reference Center Academic (provided by NOVELny)
Medical journals, consumer health magazines, reference books, and pamphlets (1980 - present).

Health Source: Consumer Edition
Consumer health information from periodicals, pamphlets, and reference books.

Health Source: Nursing/Academic
Scholarly articles on many medical disciplines especially nursing and allied health (1984 - present).

HeinOnline
Collection of legal research materials, including law journals and coverage of the Supreme Court, Federal Register, and Treaties and Agreements.

Historical Abstracts
Periodical articles, books, and dissertations about world history from 1450 to the present, excluding the U.S. and Canada (1954 - present).

History E-Book Project (see ACLS Humanities E-Book)

Hoover's
Provides access to business information on more than 12 million U. S. and non-U. S. companies, industries, and the people who run them.

Horn Book Guide
Reviews of books for children and young adults (1989 - present).

Hospitality & Tourism Complete
Scholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism (1965 - present).

Humanities E-Book (see ACLS Humanities E-Book)

HRAF (see eHRAF Archaeology and eHRAF World Cultures (formerly eHRAF Ethnography))

Humanities International Index
Covers journals and other important resources in the humanities.

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Informe (provided by NOVELny)
Articles from Spanish language and bilingual periodicals (1994 - present).

InfoTrac Junior Edition (provided by NOVELny)
Periodical database for students in junior high and middle school on a wide range of topics (1991 - present).

InfoTrac OneFile (changed to Academic OneFile)

Ingenta (provided by SUNYConnect)
Multidisciplinary periodical index and commercial document delivery service.

Institute of Physics Journals (see IOPscience [Institute of Physics])

IOPscience (Institute of Physics)
Database of articles from over 50 journals published by the Institute of Physics from 1874 to the present.

International Bibliography of Theatre and Dance with Full Text
Journal articles and books on all aspects of theater and performance worldwide.

International Financial Statistics
Financial statistics from the International Monetary Fund covering over 200 countries.

International Index to Music Periodicals Full Text
Articles from popular and scholarly music and music education periodicals.

IPA Source
A library of International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and literal translations of opera arias and art song texts.

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JSTOR
Archive of back issues from scholarly journals in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

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Kraus Curriculum Development Library
Curriculum guides, frameworks, and standards for educators in all subjects at all grade levels, many available full text online.

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LegalTrac
Indexes law reviews, bar association journals, and other legal periodicals
(1980 - present).

LexisNexis Academic
News, business, legal, and reference information from periodicals, wire service reports, news broadcasts, and more.

Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts
Indexes more than 600 periodicals, plus books, research reports and proceedings. Topics include librarianship, online information retrieval, cataloging, information management, and more. (mid-1960s - present)

Literary Reference Center
Information from literary journals, reference works and books which provide biographical and critical analysis of thousands of literary figures and their writings.

Literature Criticism Online
Biographical and critical analysis of literary figures and their writings from all time periods.

Literature Resource Center (provided by SUNYConnect)
Biographical, bibliographical, and critical analysis of literary figures and their writings from all time periods.

Literary Market Place
Directory of the international book publishing industry.

Los Angeles Times (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
Searchable database of full-text articles from the Los Angeles Times (1881-1985).

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Making of America
A digital library of primary sources in American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction, comprised of books and journals. The library is divided into two distinct, searchable collections: one at Cornell University, and the other at the University of Michigan.

Marquis Who's Who on the Web
Over one million biographies of the most accomplished individuals from all fields of endeavor.

MAS Ultra - School Edition
General interest and current events magazines as well as reference sources for high school students.

MasterFILE Premier (provided by SUNYConnect)
Periodical articles on all topics plus short biographies, contemporary primary source documents, images, and information from reference sources.

MathSciNet
Index of mathematics journals (1940 - present).

MEDLINE - EBSCOhost MEDLINE (provided by SUNYConnect)
Journals published internationally covering all areas of medicine (1965 - present).

MEDLINE - PubMed
Journals published internationally covering all areas of medicine (1965 - present).

Mental Measurements Yearbook
Information about and reviews of English-language standardized tests covering education, psychology, personality, and vocational aptitude.

Merriam-Webster Online
Abridged English-language dictionary and thesaurus.

Military & Government Collection (provided by SUNYConnect)
Current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government with full text for nearly 400 periodicals.

MLA Directory of Periodicals
Directory of periodicals covered in the MLA International Bibliography.

MLA International Bibliography
Modern Language Association database of journal articles, books, and more pertaining to literature, language, linguistics, and folklore (1926 - present).

Morningstar Investment Research Center
Research on over 20,000 stocks and mutual funds.
On-campus access | Off-campus access

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Naxos Music Library
Extensive online library of music recording from Naxos and other independent labels. Includes a variety of genres including classical, jazz, world/folk, and new age, with liner notes and background information.

NCJRS Database
Searchable collection of over 3500 full-text documents, plus 190,000 article and document abstracts, from the National Criminal Justice Reference Service database and library.

netLibrary
Electronic versions of books including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks.

New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians
An online encyclopedia covering all aspects of music worldwide.

New York State Newspapers (provided by NOVELny)
A select group of newspapers from New York State.

New York Times
Searchable database of selected full-text articles from the New York Times. Material from 1851-1922 and 1987 to present is free of charge. Some material from 1923-1986 is free.

New York Times (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
Searchable database of full-text articles from the New York Times (1851-2003).

Newspaper Source
Articles from U.S. and international newspapers and newswires.

NOVELny
The New York Online Virtual Electronic Library provides a variety of resources including articles, books, and reference sources. Free access is available to anyone with a New York State driver’s license, New York State non-driver’s photo ID, or a public library card.

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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (provided by SUNYConnect)
Presents opposing views on a wide range of social issues.

OriginalSources
Original source documents in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences written by original thinkers and experts throughout the ages.

Oxford Art Online
Art reference sources including Grove Art Online, an encyclopedia covering visual arts worldwide from prehistory to the present.

Oxford English Dictionary
The authority on the evolution of English language over the last millennium with definitions, history, and pronunciation of words.

Oxford Language Dictionaries Online
Bilingual dictionaries, grammar guidance, verb tables, pronunuciation charts, and more for Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Other languages will be added in the future.

Oxford Music Online
Music reference sources including Grove Music Online, an encyclopedia covering all aspects of music worldwide.

Oxford Reference Online Premium
Database of over 120 reference books on many topics.

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Peer Reviewed Articles EZ
Serves as an introductory source for quick retrieval of a few citations, many with full-text availability, from peer reviewed journals in many subject areas.

Philosopher's Index
Journal articles and books in philosophy and related fields (1940 - present).

Primary Search (provided by NOVELny)
Articles from children's magazines appropriate for elementary school level.

Project MUSE
Scholarly journals in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers
Searchable database that includes full-text articles from nine newspapers: Atlanta Constitution (1868-1929), Boston Globe (1872-1923), Chicago Tribune (1849-1985), Christian Science Monitor (1908-1993), Hartford Courant (1764-1984), Los Angeles Times (1881-1985), New York Times (1851-2003), Wall Street Journal (1889 - 1989), and Washington Post (1877-1990).

PsycARTICLES
Full-text articles from journals published by the American Psychology Association and allied organizations (1987 - present).

Psychology: A Sage Full-Text Collection
Peer reviewed articles covering many aspects of psychology.

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Journal articles in psychology and behavioral sciences.

PsycINFO
Comprehensive index to journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations in psychology and related disciplines (1887 - present).

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Readers' Guide Retrospective, 1890-1982
Covers a wide range of topics from popular, general interest periodicals published in the United States.

Regional Business News
Full-text regional business publications and newswires from around the world.

Religion and Philosophy Collection
Journal articles in religion and philosophy.

ResearchChannel
Videos and educational TV programs in all subject areas from academic and research institutions.

Resources for College Libraries
Resources for collection development, reference, and bibliographic instruction in academic libraries.

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Sage eReference
Searchable collection of over 45 academic encyclopedias covering the social sciences.

Sage Premier (Sage Journals Online)
Over 450 scholarly journals in the social sciences, humanities, and health.

Science Citation Index
Search for citations to scholarly journal articles. Conduct cited reference searches for articles that cite a previously published work. This database is known online as Web of Science. (1970 – present)

Science Reference Center (provided by NOVELny)
Provides access to full-text science-oriented content from periodicals and reference books for educators and students in grades five to twelve as well as the general public.

ScienceDirect (provided by SUNYConnect)
Journals in the fields of science, technology, medicine, and social sciences from Elsevier Science and other publishers.

Searchasaurus (provided by NOVELny)
Information for elementary and middle school students.

The Serials Directory
Provides access to bibliographic information and pricing structures for popular serials.

Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries
Digital online collection of music from many North American and global traditions. Also includes spoken word, poetry, prose, and sound effects.

Social Sciences Citation Index
Search for citations to scholarly journal articles. Conduct cited reference searches for articles that cite a previously published work. This database is known online as Web of Science. (1970 – present)

SocINDEX with Full Text
Journals in sociology and social work, plus coverage of anthropology, criminal justice, gender studies, and more. Also indexes books and conference papers.

Sociology: A Sage Full-Text Collection
Peer reviewed articles covering all areas of sociology.

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Textile Technology Index
Covers the scientific and technological aspects of textile production and processing.

Thomas Register
Directory of companies and products manufactured in North America.

TOPICsearch (provided by NOVELny)
Current events and popular topics for middle school and high school students.

TRAC (Transactional Records Action Clearinghouse)
Reports, bulletins, and data on federal spending, staffing, and law enforcement activities of the federal government.

TracFed
Information from the non-partisan Transactional Records Action Clearinghouse about federal government activities in law enforcement, courts, criminal justice, etc.

Twayne's Authors Series (provided by NOVELny)
Literary criticism covering authors from all time periods worldwide.

Twentieth Century North American Drama
Contains plays written from the late 1800s to the present. Also includes playbills, information on theaters, production companies, and more.

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Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
Directory of magazines, journals, newspapers, and other serials published worldwide.

UNdata (United Nations data)
Statistics sources from the United Nations on education, health, population, human development, business, and more.

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Wall Street Journal (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
Searchable database of full-text articles from the Wall Street Journal (1889 - 1989).

Washington Post (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
Searchable database of full-text articles from the Washington Post (1877-1990).

Web of Science
Search for citations to scholarly journal articles in all subject areas. Conduct cited reference searches for articles that cite a previously published work. (1970 – present)

Webster’s Third New International Dictionary Unabridged
Unabridged English-language dictionary.

Who's Who (see Marquis Who's Who on the Web)

World Book Online Reference Center
Encyclopedia articles, Web links, audio and video clips, animations, sounds, and much more.

WorldCat
Catalog of books, media, computer programs, musical scores, Web resources, and other materials in libraries worldwide (1000 BC - present). For alternative, traditional interface, link to WorldCat (FirstSearch).

WorldCat Dissertations and Theses
Citations of over five million dissertations and theses.

WWD Online
Searchable database of fashion and clothing industry information from Women's Wear Daily. On-campus use only (1994 - present).



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This page was last updated on May 8, 2008