Databases: Find By Subject or By Title (A to Z)
The databases below provide full-text articles, citations and/or abstracts and in some cases extensive company and industry information. (Note: If you find only a citation or abstract for an article check to see if the Library owns a hard copy by searching our online catalog by journal title--be sure we also have the issue/date you want. If we don't own a copy, please make an interlibrary loan request and we will get it for you.)
Off-campus Users: Databases are accessible from off-campus with your Nichols network username/password. If unsure of what your username is, click here.
Quickly connects business researchers with more of the scholarly information that they need to conduct scholarly research, including journals, news, dissertations, working papers, reports, and more.
Academic OneFile Articles, most in full-text (html and PDF format) from scholarly journals. Also contains podcasts and transcripts from NPR, CNN, and the CBC, as well as full-text New York Times content from 1985 to the present. [Video Tutorial]
Academic OneFile Select Covers everything from art and literature to economics and the sciences. This resource for academic research integrates the full text of publications from across the disciplines and now includes vocational/technical titles.
Academic Search Premier A good starting point: articles from key journals in many scholarly disciplines, with some trade journals and magazines, 1975-present. [Video Tutorial]
American Doctoral Dissertations More than 153,000 theses and dissertations in total, some with links to the full text. For those that do not provide full text we can always try to get you a copy. Aside from the dissertation itself, their bibliographies are often very useful.
Banker and Tradesman Delivers full access to award-winning news coverage of the Massachusetts real estate, banking and financial industries – keeping you up to date on the latest trends, transactions, regulations and legal issues affecting your business. Access real estate and credit records statewide – compiled weekly for easy reading and analysis, in print and online. On campus access only. (Must use above link for username and password to be prefilled on the Log In page. May need to click submit twice).
Biography in Context Excellent reference source with full-text narrative biographies, magazine and newspaper articles, and citations for additional sources.
Boston Business Journal
Weekly journal that features local business news. Also provides tools to help businesses grow, network and hire. Must create an account using your Nichols College email to access articles. (Boston Business Journal subscription instructions)
Boston Globe
Complete electronic edition, including full-text content of local, regional, national and international developments. (Search is through ProQuest; 1980-Current)
Britannica Library Encyclopedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, magazines and periodicals.
Business Source Elite
Full-text coverage of scholarly business, management and economics journals. Also includes Company Profiles with SWOT analysis.
Cabells Directory: Business Set Provides information on verified, reputable journals in a variety of business disciplines(Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing) including: journal editor contact information, submission guidelines, call for submission deadlines, acceptance rates, and metrics for easy reference when preparing to publish a manuscript.
Career Transitions Provides guidance and essential activities for job seekers and those investigating new career options, including students, soon to be graduates, and adults new to navigating the modern job market. [Video Tutorial]
Communications and Mass Media Academic journals and magazines focusing on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered in the database include advertising and public relations, literature and writing, linguistics, and more
Provides full-text computing and information systems journals online. In full-text format, researchers have access to all the charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements so vital to scientific and engineering literature.
Available through Academic Search Premier, full articles not available on the Congressional Digest website. Search ‘Congressional Digest’ and select ‘Title’ as the search field.
Consumer Brand Analytics Access market size, demographics, social media and sports fan involvement for 200+ consumer brands in 19 product categories.
Criminal Justice
Comprehensive periodical content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism, and more.
Diversity Studies
Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.
Economics & Theory
Discover content useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, and more.
Educator's Reference Complete
Selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Included content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. Majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database.
Environmental Studies
Explore topics and events within Earth systems, global change, pollution, populations, and more. Includes case studies, news, reference materials, academic journals, videos, and more.
Environmental Studies & Policy
Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers, and corporate interests.
ERIC
Compiled by the U.S. Department of Education, ERIC represents the most complete bibliography of educational material.
Excel Easy
Learn Excel quickly with this fully illustrated tutorial.
This database offers essential content covering important issues related to race in society today. Essays, articles, reports and other reliable sources provide an in-depth look at the history of race and provide critical context for learning more about topics associated with race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness.
FindArticles Free article website with full-text articles from scholarly and trade publications in various disciplines, 1998 - present. Search by keyword or browse by category and/or publication titles.
Gale OneFile: Business
Articles and reports on the activities of companies and industries worldwide through business and trade publications (including Predicasts Overview of Markets and Technology (PROMT), complemented by a selection of international, U.S., and regional news publications.
Gender Studies
Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.
General OneFile
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Explore a range of topics broken down by subject for targeted results based on your interests. Best for general research.
Global Issues in Context
International viewpoints on wide range of issues, topics and current events. Each report includes overview, 'perspective' articles, reference, primary source and statistical information. Also includes podcasts, video and interactive graphs. [Video Tutorial]
GreenFILE
A research database covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Gun Regulation and Legislation in America Articles, legislative histories, Congressional Service Reports, U.S. Supreme Court briefs, monographs, and more.
Harvard Business Review
Full text from 1985 to present. Click on a year listed in the right column to look through a specific issue. Or click on 'search within this publication' (near the top of the page) to search for articles published by Harvard Business Review.
Health and Wellness Center Information on diseases, conditions and drugs from trusted reference and periodical sources.
Health and Medicine
Find up-to-date information on a range of health care topics. Best for students, researchers, and health care professionals.
Healthfinder.gov Health information from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and universities.
Homeland Security Digital Library The HSDC is a collection of documents related to homeland security policy, strategy, and organizational management. It contains documents from federal, state, tribal, and local government agencies, professional organizations, think tanks, academic institutions, and international governing bodies.
Hospitality & Tourism
Coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field.
Information Science
Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.
Insurance & Liability
Discover information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations.
Journal of Applied Sport Management
Journal of Marketing
Full text from 1985 to present. Click on a year listed in the right column to look through a specific issue. Or click on 'search within this publication' (near the top of the page) to search for articles published by Journal of Marketing.
JSTOR (from the Boston Public Library) [Available for free with a Boston Public Library (BPL) ecard (available online at https://www.bpl.org/ecard/). Once you have your card (just takes a minute or two!) go to the BPL, then click on 'Books & More' and then 'Online Resources'.] Full-text articles from hundreds of scholarly journals covering a wide range of subjects. [Note: full-text for most recent 3 - 5 years are not provided.]
Leadership & Management
Provides access to authoritative periodical content covering topics such as 21st-century skills, organizational dynamics and leadership, adult learning and continuing education, and more. Updated daily, this resource is useful for researchers or any professional interested in career development.
Legal Forms
Access a wide selection of Massachusetts legal forms and resources across the most popular legal areas. Forms are organized by categories or can be searched.
Literature Resource Center
Up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world.
Mergent Intellect Industry profiles and more. (Tip: For industry profile search by a company name in an industry; on results page click on 'Industry Details, then (if available for your industry, open the 'First Research Industry Report'.) This database is available for free with a Boston Public Library (BPL) ecard (available online at https://www.bpl.org/ecard/). It only takes a minute or two to sign up for one.
Morningstar Investment Center Comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments, spanning mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds. This database is available for free with a Boston Public Library (BPL) ecard (available online at https://www.bpl.org/ecard/). It only takes a minute or two to sign up for one.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) An internal clearinghouse for information on law enforcement and criminal justice. Includes publications, reports, articles, congressional hearings transcripts, statistics and more.
New York Times Full-text coverage of the New York Times from 1995-present. (New York Times Subscription Instructions)
News (OneFile) Provides access to more than 2,300 major U.S. newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. Includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts and transcripts. Search articles by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other fields.
Nexis Uni Articles (and more) from a wide variety of sources -- newspaper and magazine articles, business data, medical and health information, legal materials, and reference sources. [Video Tutorial]
Opposing Viewpoints
Covers timely issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana.
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine.
Popular Magazines
Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile (including academic journals) focusing on current events, sports, science, and health issues.
Multidisciplinary content containing scholarly journals, eBooks, dissertations & theses, newspapers (including the Boston Globe) and more.
Psychology
Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.
PsycNet
Citations to a large amount of content from APA publications and more. To get to search screen, under "New Users" click on "Search" link. To narrow content to specific types of articles choose "Journal Articles" from Document Type menu and choose type of Methodology (such as Empirical Study). You can also check box for Peer Reviewed articles only
PubMed Free World Wide Web access point to MEDLINE, the citation database of the National Library of Medicine. Article citations date from the mid-1960's to the present. Links to many full text articles are provided.
Regional Business News
Provides full-text regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces. Users can search newspapers, magazines and other resources from trusted news sources.
Religion & Philosophy
Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Updated daily.
Research Companion
Helps students do more effective scholarly research and supports educators as they teach the core information literacy principles of finding, evaluating, and using information.
Science Database
7.3 million full text articles from over 1,600 sources, including charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements so vital to scientific and engineering literature.
Science in Context
Articles from reference works, academic journals and magazines, images, audio and video files.
SportDiscus Fulltext
Comprehensive database of references to sports and health related articles, book chapters, dissertations, and conference proceedings. Up to 4 simultaneous users.
Sports Business Journal- New
SBJ provides the news, the networking and the data to equip the most powerful executives in sports business to make more informed decisions, deals and partnerships.
Sports Market Analytics
Online service providing full text articles and statistics covering the sporting goods and sports marketing industries.
Statista
Statistics and studies gathered by market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and government sources on over 600 industries.
Teacher Reference Center
Covers assessment, best practices, continuing education, curriculum development, elementary and higher education, language arts, teacher education, and a great many more related subjects.
U.S. History in Context
Information on people, events and topics in U.S. history. Includes articles from reference works, academic journals and magazines, primary source documents, images, video and audio.
Valueline Vast array of financial measures for over 6,000 stocks, 18,000 mutual funds, 200,000 options, and other securities. This database is available for free with a Boston Public Library (BPL) ecard (available online at https://www.bpl.org/ecard/). It only takes a minute or two to sign up for one.
Vocations & Careers
Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.
Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal was founded in July 1889. Ever since, the Journal has led the way in chronicling the rise of industries in America and around the world. (Wall Street Journal Subscription Instructions) (Accounts must be refreshed every year, as well as after 90 days of inactivity. Visit WSJ.com/Nichols to refresh your access).
War & Terrorism
Gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.
World History in Context Information on people, events, and topics in world history. Includes articles from reference works, academic journals and magazines, primary source documents, images, video and audio.
Academic Search Premier A good starting point: articles from key journals in many scholarly disciplines, with some trade journals and magazines, 1975-present. [Video Tutorial]
Academic OneFile Articles, most in full-text (html and PDF format) from scholarly journals. Also contains podcasts and transcripts from NPR, CNN, and the CBC, as well as full-text New York Times content from 1985 to the present. [Video Tutorial]
Academic OneFile Select Covers everything from art and literature to economics and the sciences. This resource for academic research integrates the full text of publications from across the disciplines and now includes vocational/technical titles.
American Doctoral Dissertations More than 153,000 theses and dissertations in total, some with links to the full text. For those that do not provide full text we can always try to get you a copy. Aside from the dissertation itself, their bibliographies are often very useful.
Britannica Library
Encyclopedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, magazines and periodicals.
FindArticles Free article website with full-text articles from scholarly and trade publications in various disciplines, 1998 - present. Search by keyword or browse by category and/or publication titles.
General OneFile
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Explore a range of topics broken down by subject for targeted results based on your interests. Best for general research.
Global Issues in Context International viewpoints on wide range of issues, topics and current events. Each report includes overview, 'perspective' articles, reference, primary source and statistical information. Also includes podcasts, video and interactive graphs. [Video Tutorial]
JSTOR (from the Boston Public Library)
[Available for free with a Boston Public Library (BPL) ecard (available online at https://www.bpl.org/ecard/). Once you have your card (just takes a minute or two!) go to the BPL, then click on 'Books & More' and then 'Online Resources'.] Full-text articles from hundreds of scholarly journals covering a wide range of subjects. [Note: full-text for most recent 3 - 5 years are not provided.]
Legal Forms
Access a wide selection of Massachusetts legal forms and resources across the most popular legal areas. Forms are organized by categories or can be searched.
News (OneFile) Provides access to more than 2,300 major U.S. newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. Includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts and transcripts. Search articles by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other fields.
Nexis Uni Articles (and more) from a wide variety of sources -- newspaper and magazine articles, business data, medical and health information, legal materials, and reference sources. [Video Tutorial]
Opposing Viewpoints
Covers timely issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana.
Multidisciplinary content containing scholarly journals, eBooks, dissertations & theses, newspapers (including the Boston Globe) and more.
This database offers essential content covering important issues related to race in society today. Essays, articles, reports and other reliable sources provide an in-depth look at the history of race and provide critical context for learning more about topics associated with race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness.
Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile (including academic journals) focusing on current events, sports, science, and health issues.
Excel Easy
Learn Excel quickly with this fully illustrated tutorial.
Nexis Uni
Under 'Legal Research', see 'Tax Law' for federal and state tax cases, Internal Revenue Code and more. [Video Tutorial]
Biography in Context
Excellent reference source with full-text narrative biographies, magazine and newspaper articles, and citations for additional sources.
Quickly connects business researchers with more of the scholarly information that they need to conduct scholarly research, including journals, news, dissertations, working papers, reports, and more.
Banker and Tradesman Delivers full access to award-winning news coverage of the Massachusetts real estate, banking and financial industries – keeping you up to date on the latest trends, transactions, regulations and legal issues affecting your business. Access real estate and credit records statewide – compiled weekly for easy reading and analysis, in print and online. On campus access only. (Must use above link for username and password to be prefilled on the Log In page. May need to click submit twice).
Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal was founded in July 1889. Ever since, the Journal has led the way in chronicling the rise of industries in America and around the world. (Wall Street Journal Subscription Instructions) (Accounts must be refreshed every year, as well as after 90 days of inactivity. Visit WSJ.com/Nichols to refresh your access).
Boston Business Journal
Weekly journal that features local business news. Also provides tools to help businesses grow, network and hire. Must create an account using your Nichols College email to access articles. (Boston Business Journal subscription instructions)
Business Source Elite
Full-text coverage of scholarly business, management and economics journals. Also includes Company Profiles with SWOT analysis.
Gale OneFile: Business Articles and reports on the activities of companies and industries worldwide through business and trade publications (including Predicasts Overview of Markets and Technology (PROMT), complemented by a selection of international, U.S., and regional news publications.
Cabells Directory: Business Set Provides information on verified, reputable journals in a variety of business disciplines(Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing) including: journal editor contact information, submission guidelines, call for submission deadlines, acceptance rates, and metrics for easy reference when preparing to publish a manuscript.
Consumer Brand Analytics Access market size, demographics, social media and sports fan involvement for 200+ consumer brands in 19 product categories.
Economics & Theory
Discover content useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, and more.
Harvard Business Review
Full text from 1985 to present. Click on a year listed in the right column to look through a specific issue. Or click on 'search within this publication' (near the top of the page) to search for articles published by Harvard Business Review.
Insurance & Liability
Discover information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations.
Journal of Marketing
Full text from 1985 to present. Click on a year listed in the right column to look through a specific issue. Or click on 'search within this publication' (near the top of the page) to search for articles published by Journal of Marketing.
Legal Forms
Access a wide selection of Massachusetts legal forms and resources across the most popular legal areas. Forms are organized by categories or can be searched.
Mergent Intellect Industry profiles and more. (Tip: For industry profile search by a company name in an industry; on results page click on 'Industry Details, then (if available for your industry, open the 'First Research Industry Report'.) This database is available for free with a Boston Public Library (BPL) ecard (available online at https://www.bpl.org/ecard/). It only takes a minute or two to sign up for one.
Nexis Uni Full-text articles (and more) from a wide variety of sources -- newspaper and magazine articles, business data (more SWOTs), medical and health information, legal materials, and reference sources. [Video Tutorial]
Regional Business News
Provides full-text regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces. Users can search newspapers, magazines and other resources from trusted news sources.
Statista Statistics and studies gathered by market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and government sources on over 600 industries.
Career Transitions
Provides guidance and essential activities for job seekers and those investigating new career options, including students, soon to be graduates, and adults new to navigating the modern job market. [Video Tutorial]
Leadership & Management
Provides access to authoritative periodical content covering topics such as 21st-century skills, organizational dynamics and leadership, adult learning and continuing education, and more. Updated daily, this resource is useful for researchers or any professional interested in career development.
Vocations & Careers
Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.
Communications and Mass Media
Academic journals and magazines focusing on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered in the database include advertising and public relations, literature and writing, linguistics, and more
Homeland Security Digital Library
The HSDC is a collection of documents related to homeland security policy, strategy, and organizational management. It contains documents from federal, state, tribal, and local government agencies, professional organizations, think tanks, academic institutions, and international governing bodies.
Criminal Justice
Comprehensive periodical content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism, and more.
Nexis Uni
Search for case information and articles. Under 'Legal Research' find federal and state case law, law review articles, and legal news.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS)
An internal clearinghouse for information on law enforcement and criminal justice. Includes publications, reports, articles, congressional hearings transcripts, statistics and more.
Gun Regulation and Legislation in America
Articles, legislative histories, Congressional Service Reports, U.S. Supreme Court briefs, monographs, and more.
War & Terrorism
Gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.
Diversity Studies
Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.
This database offers essential content covering important issues related to race in society today. Essays, articles, reports and other reliable sources provide an in-depth look at the history of race and provide critical context for learning more about topics associated with race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness.
Gender Studies
Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.
Britannica Library
Encyclopedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, magazines and periodicals.
Selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Included content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. Majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database.
Compiled by the U.S. Department of Education, ERIC represents the most complete bibliography of educational material.
Helps students do more effective scholarly research and supports educators as they teach the core information literacy principles of finding, evaluating, and using information.
Covers assessment, best practices, continuing education, curriculum development, elementary and higher education, language arts, teacher education, and a great many more related subjects.
Banker and Tradesman Delivers full access to award-winning news coverage of the Massachusetts real estate, banking and financial industries – keeping you up to date on the latest trends, transactions, regulations and legal issues affecting your business. Access real estate and credit records statewide – compiled weekly for easy reading and analysis, in print and online. On campus access only. (Must use above link for username and password to be prefilled on the Log In page. May need to click submit twice).
The following databases are available for free with a Boston Public Library (BPL) ecard (available online at https://www.bpl.org/ecard/). Once you have your card (just takes a minute or two!) go to the BPL, then click on 'Books & More' and then 'Online Resources'.
Morningstar Investment Center
Comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments, spanning mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds.
Vast array of financial measures for over 6,000 stocks, 18,000 mutual funds, 200,000 options, and other securities.
Health and Medicine
Find up-to-date information on a range of health care topics. Best for students, researchers, and health care professionals.
Healthfinder.gov
Health information from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and universities.
Health and Wellness Center
Information on diseases, conditions and drugs from trusted reference and periodical sources.
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine.
PubMed
Free World Wide Web access point to MEDLINE, the citation database of the National Library of Medicine. Article citations date from the mid-1960's to the present. Links to many full text articles are provided.
Biography in Context
Biographical information on more than 185,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. Includes full-text brief biographies, articles, and website suggestions.
U.S. History in Context
Information on people, events and topics in U.S. history. Includes articles from reference works, academic journals and magazines, primary source documents, images, video and audio.
World History in Context
Information on people, events, and topics in world history. Includes articles from reference works, academic journals and magazines, primary source documents, images, video and audio.
Gun Regulation and Legislation in America
Articles, legislative histories, Congressional Service Reports, U.S. Supreme Court briefs, monographs, and more.
Hospitality & Tourism
Coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field.
Provides full-text computing and information systems journals online. In full-text format, researchers have access to all the charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements so vital to scientific and engineering literature.
Information Science
Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.
Literature Resource Center
Up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world.
Available through Academic Search Premier, full articles not available on the Congressional Digest website. Search ‘Congressional Digest’ and select ‘Title’ as the search field.
Banker and Tradesman Delivers full access to award-winning news coverage of the Massachusetts real estate, banking and financial industries – keeping you up to date on the latest trends, transactions, regulations and legal issues affecting your business. Access real estate and credit records statewide – compiled weekly for easy reading and analysis, in print and online. On campus access only. (Must use above link for username and password to be prefilled on the Log In page. May need to click submit twice).
Boston Business Journal
Weekly journal that features local business news. Also provides tools to help businesses grow, network and hire. Must create an account using your Nichols College email to access articles. (Boston Business Journal subscription instructions)
Boston Globe
Complete electronic edition, including full-text content of local, regional, national and international developments. (Search is through ProQuest; 1980-Current)
Nexis Uni
Full-text from a wide variety of sources -- newspaper and magazine articles, business data, medical and health information, legal materials, and reference sources. Includes New York Times full-text.
New York Times
Full-text coverage of the New York Times from 1995-present. (New York Times Subscription Instructions)
News (OneFile) Provides access to more than 2,300 major U.S. newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. Includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts and transcripts. Search articles by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other fields.
Opposing Viewpoints
Covers timely issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana.
Popular Magazines
Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile (including academic journals) focusing on current events, sports, science, and health issues.
Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal was founded in July 1889. Ever since, the Journal has led the way in chronicling the rise of industries in America and around the world. (Wall Street Journal Subscription Instructions) (Accounts must be refreshed every year, as well as after 90 days of inactivity. Visit WSJ.com/Nichols to refresh your access).
Psychology
Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.
PsycNet
Citations to a large amount of content from APA publications and more. To get to search screen, under "New Users" click on "Search" link. To narrow content to specific types of articles choose "Journal Articles" from Document Type menu and choose type of Methodology (such as Empirical Study). You can also check box for Peer Reviewed articles only
Biography in Context
Biographical information on more than 185,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. Includes full-text brief biographies, articles, and website suggestions.
Britannica Library
Encyclopedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, magazines and periodicals.
Cabells Directory: Business Set
Provides information on verified, reputable journals in a variety of business disciplines(Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing) including: journal editor contact information, submission guidelines, call for submission deadlines, acceptance rates, and metrics for easy reference when preparing to publish a manuscript.
Religion & Philosophy
Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Updated daily.
Environmental Studies
Explore topics and events within Earth systems, global change, pollution, populations, and more. Includes case studies, news, reference materials, academic journals, videos, and more.
Environmental Studies & Policy
Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers, and corporate interests.
GreenFILE
A research database covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Science Database
7.3 million full text articles from over 1,600 sources, including charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements so vital to scientific and engineering literature.
Science in Context
Articles from reference works, academic journals and magazines, images, audio and video files.
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine.
Sports Business Journal- New
SBJ provides the news, the networking and the data to equip the most powerful executives in sports business to make more informed decisions, deals and partnerships.
Sports Market Analytics
Online service providing full text articles and statistics covering the sporting goods and sports marketing industries.
Consumer Brand Analytics
Access market size, demographics, social media and sports fan involvement for 200+ consumer brands in 19 product categories.
SportDiscus Fulltext
Comprehensive database of references to sports and health related articles, book chapters, dissetations, and conference proceedings. Up to 4 simultaneous users [Video Tutorial]
E-Journals in Sport
Below is a list of sport-related online journals that can be useful if you have a citation for one of them (journal title, article title, date of publication, issue/volume, etc.) or just want to browse:
Athletic Business
Athletic Management
Cyber-Journal of Sport Marketing
Journal of Applied Sport Management
Journal of Sport Analytics
Journal of Sports Economics
Marquette Sports Law Review
The Sport Journal
LibGuides (Research Guides)
Our LibGuides are now up and linked to your courses on Canvas. These guides make it easier for students to access resources available to them. LibGuides are a standard among most academic libraries and we are excited that Conant Library now has them available for student use, which will ensure student success. You can find a complete list of all LibGuides here: https://nichols.libguides.com/
Contact Information
Circulation@nichols.edu 508-213-2334 [Front Desk]
Office Hours
Fall/ Spring Hours
Mon-Fri 7:45am - 12:00am
Sat & Sun 1:00pm - 12:00am
Summer Office Hours
Mon.-Thurs.:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location
127 Center Road
Dudley, MA 01571