Resources by Topic

Science

Key Databases

AccessScience
  • Includes the full text version of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, late breaking science and technology news and links to relevant web sites.
  • Be sure to check the Image and Multimedia tabs. 
Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate

Covers a wide range of topics including artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, plastics, hydroponics, computer science, chemical engineering, energy resources and robotics, as well as the business and social implications of new technologies.

GreenFILE

Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.

JoVE Clinical Skills

Part of the Science Education collection, this video tutorial library is dedicated to teaching key concepts and fundamental techniques.

JSTOR

Our collection includes JSTOR's Arts & Sciences I and Language and Literature archive collections.

NEWSafari Learning Platform (video tutorial)
Formerly Safari Tech Books Online
  • O'Reilly's expanded collection includes books, videos and learning paths.
  • Personalized features like favorite topics and playlists are available without setting up an account.
  • You can download the O'Reilly mobile app (Android or Apple) for offline viewing. 
Sage Premier

Includes leading international peer-reviewed journals, including high-impact research titles published on behalf of over 245 scholarly and professional societies. Covers subject areas including business, humanities, social sciences, science & technology and medicine.

Science Database

Journals and magazines focused on applied and general sciences.

ScienceDirect

Includes the Health & Life Sciences and the Social & Behavioural Sciences College Edition journals collections. 

SpringerLink
Unlimited users per book

Downloadable as pdfs. 1000 eBooks on scientific, technical and medical research.

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