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| Reference Databases by Subject General/Reference | News & Events | Arts & Humanities | Sciences | Social Sciences General/Reference 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. 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. 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. 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. 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) 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. Discovery Education Streaming (formerly United Streaming) Educational videos in many subjects, available for viewing and downloading. Also includes some image and sound files. Create an Account/Learn More* | I Already Have an Account * Internet Explorer users must type "BSCLOGON\" before your user name Dissertations (see WorldCat Dissertations and Theses) Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos Spanish language version of World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia, appropriate for ages 11-14. Encyclopaedia Britannica Online Encyclopedia entries and articles. Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia Encyclopedia entries and articles. 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. Horn Book Guide Reviews of books for children and young adults. (1989 - present) International Financial Statistics Financial statistics from the International Monetary Fund covering over 200 countries. Literary Market Place Directory of the international book publishing industry. Marquis Who's Who on the Web Over one million biographies of the most accomplished individuals from all fields of endeavor. Merriam-Webster Online Abridged English-language dictionary and thesaurus. Morningstar Investment Research Center Research on over 20,000 stocks and mutual funds. On-campus access | Off-campus access netLibrary Electronic versions of books including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks. 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. OriginalSources Original source documents in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences written by original thinkers and experts throughout the ages. 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, pronunuciation charts, and more for six languages. Other languages will be added in the future. Oxford Reference Online Premium Database of over 120 reference books on many topics. Regional Knowledge Network Data, maps, and statistics about Western New York and Southern Ontario, from the University at Buffalo’s Regional Institute. 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. Sage eReference Searchable collection of over 45 academic encyclopedias covering the social sciences. The Serials Directory Provides access to bibliographic information and pricing structures for popular serials. Thomas Register Directory of companies and products manufactured in North America. Ulrich's Periodicals Directory Directory of magazines, journals, newspapers, and other serials published worldwide. 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. News & Events AccuNet/AP Media Archive (see AP Images) AP Images Photos, graphics, and audio from the Associated Press. Bengal Central Search Search a wide range of databases plus the library catalog all at once with one results list. CountryWatch News and information on countries of the world. Discovery Education Streaming (formerly United Streaming) Educational videos in many subjects, available for viewing and downloading. Also includes some image and sound files. Create an Account/Learn More* | I Already Have an Account * Internet Explorer users must type "BSCLOGON\" before your user name 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. Arts & Humanities 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. Aluka Online library of documents and digital images of scholarly resources from and about Africa. American Song Digital online collection of American music covering genres such as country, folk, blues, bluegrass, Native American, old time, gospel, and more. 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. Bengal Central Search Search a wide range of databases plus the library catalog all at once with one results list. 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. 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. Columbia Granger's World of Poetry An index of poems along with biographies, commentaries, and the full text of 250,000 poems. Discovery Education Streaming (formerly United Streaming) Educational videos in many subjects, available for viewing and downloading. Also includes some image and sound files. Create an Account/Learn More* | I Already Have an Account * Internet Explorer users must type "BSCLOGON\" before your user name Early English Books Online (EEBO) Digital facsimiles of over 100,000 works on many subjects written in English from 1473-1700. 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. 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. Grove Art Online Now contained in Oxford Art Online. Grove Music Online Now contained in Oxford Music Online. IPA Source A library of International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and literal translations of opera arias and art song texts. 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. 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. 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. 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 Language Dictionaries Online Bilingual dictionaries, grammar guidance, pronunuciation charts, and more for six languages. 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. 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. 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. Sciences Aluka Online library of documents and digital images of scholarly resources from and about Africa. Bengal Central Search Search a wide range of databases plus the library catalog all at once with one results list. 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. 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. Discovery Education Streaming (formerly United Streaming) Educational videos in many subjects, available for viewing and downloading. Also includes some image and sound files. Create an Account/Learn More* | I Already Have an Account * Internet Explorer users must type "BSCLOGON\" before your user name EBSCO Animals Articles from the Encyclopedia of Animals. 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. FOODnetBASE Reference books covering topics in food science. Gale Virtual Reference Library Dozens of standard, academic reference sources on a variety of topics. OriginalSources Original source documents in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences written by original thinkers and experts throughout the ages. Oxford Reference Online Premium Database of over 120 reference books on many topics. 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. Social Sciences 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. Aluka Online library of documents and digital images of scholarly resources from and about Africa. Bengal Central Search Search a wide range of databases plus the library catalog all at once with one results list. 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. Business and Company Resource Center (provided by NOVELny) Company and industry information along with scholarly and general business periodicals. (1980 - present) Central Referral Service Database of Western New York health and human service organizations. CollegeSource Online College catalogs available on campus only. 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. Discovery Education Streaming (formerly United Streaming) Educational videos in many subjects, available for viewing and downloading. Also includes some image and sound files. Create an Account/Learn More* | I Already Have an Account * Internet Explorer users must type "BSCLOGON\" before your user name 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. 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. 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. Gale Virtual Reference Library Dozens of standard, academic reference sources on a variety of topics. HeinOnline Collection of legal research materials, including law journals and coverage of the Supreme Court, Federal Register, and Treaties and Agreements. 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. HRAF (see eHRAF Archaeology and eHRAF World Cultures (formerly eHRAF Ethnography)) Humanities E-Book (see ACLS Humanities E-Book) International Financial Statistics Financial statistics from the International Monetary Fund covering over 200 countries. Kraus Curriculum Development Library Curriculum guides, frameworks, and standards for educators in all subjects at all grade levels, many available full text online. Mental Measurements Yearbook Information about and reviews of English-language standardized tests covering education, psychology, personality, and vocational aptitude. Morningstar Investment Research Center Research on over 20,000 stocks and mutual funds. On-campus access | Off-campus access 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. 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 Reference Online Premium Database of over 120 reference books on many topics. Regional Knowledge Network Data, maps, and statistics about Western New York and Southern Ontario, from the University at Buffalo’s Regional Institute. Sage eReference Searchable collection of over 45 academic encyclopedias covering the social sciences. Thomas Register Directory of companies and products manufactured in North America. 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. |
