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| Most Popular Databases Below are the 30 most-searched "individual" library databases, from June 2007 to July 2008. Please note that this list includes searches from our popular federated search databases, ArticlesOnlineFAST (18,539 searches), Bengal Central Search (75,685 searches), or Peer Reviewed Articles EZ (95,994 searches). Click here to see a spreadsheet with more complete database usage statistics. #1 - 256,697 searches Academic Search Premier (provided by SUNYConnect)Journal articles on a wide range of topics (1975 - present). #2 - 215,736 searches ERIC - EBSCOhost ERIC (provided by SUNYConnect)Journal articles, books, theses, curricula, and conference papers on education topics (1966 - present). #3 - 207,689 searches Education Research Complete (provided by SUNYConnect)Indexes over 1,800 journals, with full text for over 1000 journals, in all areas of education. Includes full text for more than 130 books and numerous education-related conference papers. #4 - 203,793 searches PsycINFOComprehensive index to journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations in psychology and related disciplines (1887 - present). #5 - 202,610 searches SocINDEX with Full TextJournals in sociology and social work, plus coverage of anthropology, criminal justice, gender studies, and more. Also indexes books and conference papers. #6 - 194,227 searches Business Source Premier (provided by SUNYConnect)Scholarly and general business periodicals (1990 - present). #7 - 188,665 searches Health Source: Nursing/AcademicScholarly articles on many medical disciplines especially nursing and allied health (1984 - present). #8 - 144,696 searches Communication & Mass Media CompleteJournals covering all areas of communication and mass media studies. #9 - 142,492 searches CINAHL Plus with Full Text (provided by SUNYConnect)Health and nursing periodicals, mostly academic. #10 - 141,269 searches Hospitality & Tourism CompleteScholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism (1965 - present). #11 - 122,672 searches Psychology and Behavioral Sciences CollectionJournal articles in psychology and behavioral sciences. #12 - 117,644 searches MLA International BibliographyModern Language Association database of journal articles, books, and more pertaining to literature, language, linguistics, and folklore (1926 - present). #13 - 115,916 searches MasterFILE Premier (provided by SUNYConnect)Periodical articles on all topics plus short biographies, contemporary primary source documents, images, and information from reference sources. #14 - 113,727 searches Religion and Philosophy CollectionJournal articles in religion and philosophy. #15 - 113,392 searches Textile Technology IndexCovers the scientific and technological aspects of textile production and processing. #16 - 81,196 searches America: History and LifeJournal articles, book reviews, dissertations, and more about the U.S. and Canada from prehistory to the present (1964 - present). #17 - 79,099 searches Historical AbstractsPeriodical articles, books, and dissertations about world history from 1450 to the present, excluding the U.S. and Canada (1954 - present). #18 - 68,320 searches Academic OneFileJournal articles on a wide range of topics. #19 - 43,961 searches Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (provided by SUNYConnect)Presents opposing views on a wide range of social issues. #20 - 18,635 searches Education: A SAGE Full-Text CollectionPeer reviewed articles covering all areas of education. #21 - 18,520 searches Gale Virtual Reference LibraryDozens of standard, academic reference sources on a variety of topics. #22 - 18,115 searches Informe (provided by NOVELny)Articles from Spanish language and bilingual periodicals (1994 - present). #23 - 16,723 searches Criminology: A SAGE Full-Text CollectionPeer reviewed articles covering subjects such as criminal justice, juvenile delinquency, policing, forensic psychology, and domestic violence. #24 - 16,588 searches Psychology: A Sage Full-Text CollectionPeer reviewed articles covering many aspects of psychology. #25 - 16,271 searches Sociology: A Sage Full-Text CollectionPeer reviewed articles covering all areas of sociology. #26 - 15,842 searches ProQuest Historical NewspapersSearchable database that includes full-text articles from nine newspapers: Atlanta Constitution (1868-1942), Boston Globe (1872-1925), Chicago Tribune (1849-1986), Christian Science Monitor (1908-1995), Hartford Courant (1764-1984), Los Angeles Times (1881-1986), New York Times (1851-2005), Wall Street Journal (1889 - 1991), and Washington Post (1877-1992). #27 - 15,497 searches Philosopher's IndexJournal articles and books in philosophy and related fields (1940 - present). #28 - 15,231 searches Literature Resource Center (provided by SUNYConnect)Biographical, bibliographical, and critical analysis of literary figures and their writings from all time periods. #29 - 8,571 searches Oxford Reference Online PremiumDatabase of over 120 reference books on many topics. #30 - 7,611 searches WorldCatCatalog of books, media, computer programs, musical scores, Web resources, and other materials in libraries worldwide (1000 BC - present). 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