For information on how to cite an article retrieved from computer indexes and databases, go to Citing Print and Electronic Sources in Research Papers.

Off Campus Access to Databases

Biological Abstracts (BIOSIS)

Citations and abstracts from the major publications in the biological and biomedical sciences. From 1969 - present.

Access restricted; contact Kim Cullinan, Head of Public Services or call the Information Desk at 816-501-4188.

Biology Digest

Citations to articles covering the life sciences for undergraduates and high school students. From 1989 - present.

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Black Drama

This database offers the full-text of over 1200 dramatic plays from the mid-1800s by authors from North America, English-speaking Africa, the Caribbean and African Diaspora countries. Also included are playbills, images and other ephemera related to the productions.

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Books in Print

Records of in-print, out-of-print, and forthcoming books from over 44,000 North American publishers. Now including Publishers, Distributors & Wholesalers of the U.S. which is updated quarterly.

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Business and Company Resource Center

This database identifies company profiles, industry news, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and articles in business journals and newspapers.

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Business & Industry

Contains important facts, figures and key events dealing with public and private companies, industries, products and markets for all manufacturing and service industries at an international level. B&I focuses on a body of literature that includes leading trade magazines, newsletters, the general business press and international business dailies. From 1994 - present.

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Business & Management Practices

Business & Management Practices (BaMP) is a full-text resource with a focus on the practical aspects and approaches of business management. Business & Management Practices offers highly-focused coverage of more than 300 core management journals and trade publications. Also included are specific management-related articles from over 300 additional respected business sources. Full-text is available for approximately 60% of the cited articles. From 1995 - present.

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Business Dateline

Articles on regional business activities and trends as well as major stories on local firms, their products and executives. Full-text is available for most articles.

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Business Economic Theory Collection

This collection of 200 full-text periodicals from EconLit covers topics such as economic development, forecasting, and history; fiscal theory; monetary theory and financial institutions; business finance; public finance; country studies; and government regulations.

Business Organizations

Directory of new and established organizations, agencies, and publications worldwide.

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Business Source Premier

This database includes articles from scholarly, peer-reviewed and trade business publications, country economic reports, industry reports, career guides and company profiles.

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Tips for Searching For Companies, Countries and Industries in Business Source Premier (PDF 7KB)

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