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AAS Historical Periodicals Collection Series 1-5VCU
A comprehensive collection of periodicals from the American Antiquarian Society documenting the life of America's people from the Colonial Era through the Civil War and Reconstruction and into the early 20th Century.

Abbreviationes OnlineVCU
Identifies abbreviations used in medieval Latin manuscripts (Latin paleography). Entries cover the period from the 8th century up to and including the 15th century.

ABI/INFORM CompleteVCU
Abstracts, full-text journals and periodicals on business, finance, and management topics. Includes all content in ABI/INFORM Global, ABI/INFORM Dateline, and ABI/INFORM Trade and Industry. Includes full-text access to The Wall Street Journal.

Abstracts in Social GerontologyVCU VIVA
This bibliographic database covers essential areas in social gerontology research, including the psychology and biology of aging, elder abuse, the elderly and their families, aging and the economy, and other topics relevant to geriatric studies.

Academic Search CompleteVCU VIVA
Multi-disciplinary database providing indexing, abstracts, and full-text access for thousands of peer-reviewed journals and periodicals, among other materials. Covers science, social sciences, mathematics, engineering, and many other subjects.

Academic Video Online (AVON)VCU VIVA
Thousands of streaming videos covering a wide range of disciplines. Includes documentaries, interviews, feature films, news, and more distributed by PBS, BBC, CNN, CBS, Sony, A&E, Contemporary Arts Media, Royal Shakespeare, and many others.

Access World NewsVCU
Also known as NewsBank, provides access to major national and international newspapers, local and regional titles, blogs, and more. Historical and current content, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch archive from 1903 to present.

AccessAnesthesiologyVCU
Online resource that includes leading clinical textbooks in anesthesiology, procedural videos, clinical guidelines, self-assessment Q&A, and an interactive drug database with search and customizable curriculum functionality.

AccessEmergencyMedicineVCU
Comprehensive search tool for quick diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of emergency cases. Includes emergency medicine textbooks, procedural videos, self-assessment tools, an integrated drug database, patient handouts, and clerkship resources.

AccessEngineeringVCU
Full-text engineering handbooks and up-to-date reference materials from McGraw-Hill, supporting all levels of scientific and technical research in academic, corporate, industrial, and government sectors.
Can be used for course content:Authoritative, regularly updated engineering reference information, instructional videos, calculators, interactive tables and charts. More about affordable course content

AccessMedicineVCU
Access to McGraw-Hill medical textbooks including Harrison's Online. Contains multimedia library with case files, safety modules, procedural videos, diagnosis and self-assessment tools, patient handouts, an integrated drug database, and more.

AccessPharmacyVCU
Access to leading pharmacy textbooks, an extensive multimedia library, care plans, self-assessment tools, case files, a drug and supplement information database, and more.
Can be used for course content:Leading pharmacy texts and drug information More about affordable course content

AccessPhysiotherapyVCU
Physical therapy resource that includes textbooks, procedure and exercise videos, image galleries, self-assessment tools, and a cadaver dissection tool.

AccessScienceVCU
Online version of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology. Includes embedded video and images in the articles which can be downloaded for use in class presentations and demonstrations.
Can be used for course content:Primary research material, videos and animations, plus specially designed curriculum maps for teachers. More about affordable course content

AccessSurgeryVCU
Resource for surgical education including textbooks, videos, drug information, and board review questions.

ACLS Humanities E-BookVCU
Humanities E-Book (HEB) -- offered by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) -- is a digital collection of significant scholarship in the humanities.
Can be used for course content:Searchable collection of high-quality books in the humanities, recommended and reviewed by scholars. More about affordable course content

ACM Digital LibraryVCU VIVA
Bibliographic citations and full text of Association for Computing Machinery articles from journals, magazines, and conference readings. Coverage of most journals is from volume 1 to present.

Africa-Wide InformationVCU
Multidisciplinary index to research and publications by Africans and about Africa. Content includes dozens of bibliographic databases.

African America, Communists, and the National Negro Congress, 1933-1947VCU
Digitized working files of John P. Davis and successive executive secretaries of the National Negro Congress, established in 1936 to coordinate protest action in the face of deteriorating economic conditions for Black people.

African American Biographical DatabaseVCU
Large collection of biographies with full-text access to primary source materials including rare books, photographs, and illustrations. Documents state and local figures, professionals, organization members, artists and writers, and more.

African American CommunitiesVCU
Text and visual materials, oral histories, and other primary sources documenting race relations across social, political, cultural, and religious arenas, with a focus on Atlanta, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, and cities in North Carolina.

African American Music ReferenceVCU
Comprehensive coverage of blues, jazz, spirituals, civil rights songs, slave songs, minstrelsy, rhythm and blues, gospel, and other forms of black American musical expression, with reference texts, biographies, sheet music, and other materials.

African Americans and Jim Crow, 1883-1922VCU
Documents from the beginning of Jim Crow to post-World War I that provide insights into African American culture and life during this period of segregation and disenfranchisement.

African Americans and Reconstruction, 1865-1883VCU
Documents related to African Americans and citizenship, voting rights, literacy, land rights, employment and more from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of Jim Crow.

African Diaspora, 1860 - PresentVCU
Personal accounts, video, and primary sources document the global migrations and contributions of people of African descent.

African Newspapers: The British Library CollectionVCU
Chronicles African history and life from 64 newspapers published before 1901. Includes eyewitness reporting, advertisements, military reports, news and analysis of European exploration and colonization, and early moves toward self-governance.

African-American Poetry DatabaseVCU VIVA
Searchable collection of poems by African American poets of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, providing a comprehensive survey of the early history of African American poetry.

Afro-Americana ImprintsVCU
Over 13,000 works comprising an unparalleled record of African American history, literature and culture.

Age of ExplorationVCU
Primary source material focusing on western European maritime exploration journeys from 1410 to 1920.

AGELINEVCU
Social gerontology abstracts that cover aging-related content from the health sciences, psychology, sociology, social work, economics, and public policy. This database is designed for researchers, health care professionals, students, and consumers.

AGRICOLA via ProQuestVCU VIVA
The National Agricultural Library's comprehensive source of bibliographic citations covering all aspects of agricultural sciences, botany, ecology and related areas. Combined book and article searching.

AGRICOLA via U.S. Department of Agriculture VIVA
The National Agricultural Library's comprehensive database of agricultural sciences, ecology, botany, and related areas. Contains citations and abstracts for journal articles, and bibliographic records for monograph, serial, and audiovisual content.

Agricultural & Environmental Science CollectionVCU
Full text and indexing for international journals, trade publications, magazines, papers, proceedings, and government publications in agricultural research, environmental science, and related fields. Contains Environmental Impact Statements.

Algology Mycology and Protozoology Abstracts (Microbiology C)VCU VIVA
Covers research relating to algae, fungi, protozoa, and lichens. Scope of coverage includes reproduction, growth, life cycles, biochemistry, and genetics, infection, and immunity in man, other animals, and plants.

Alt HealthWatchVCU VIVA
Full-text articles on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. Book excerpts are also included.

Alternative Press IndexVCU
Bibliographic database of journal, newspaper, and magazine articles from hundreds of international alternative, radical, and left periodicals, covering from 1991 to the present. Includes the Alternative Press Archive.

AlukaVCU
An international initiative to build an online library of full-text scholarly resources from and about Africa, Aluka includes archival documents, books, ecological data, periodicals, reports, maps, and oral histories.

Aluminium Industry AbstractsVCU VIVA
Abstracts of scientific and technical journal articles, government reports, conference proceedings, dissertations, books, and patents.

AMED - Allied and Complementary MedicineVCU
Bibliographic database that covers complementary medicine, palliative care, and professions allied to medicine such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, and more.

Amerasia Affair, China and Postwar Anti-Communist FervorVCU
Digitized FBI records covering the 1940s Amerasia affair, the first great spy case of the postwar era, which prompted congressional investigations, stirred up partisan controversy, and threatened the reputations of several government officials.

America in World War Two: Oral Histories and Personal AccountsVCU
Digitized primary sources from American military personnel and civilians during World War II, including oral history videos, military records, digitized artifacts, correspondences, diaries, photographs, and ephemera.

America: History and LifeVCU VIVA
Article abstracts and citations of literature covering the history and culture of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present.

American Civil Liberties Union Papers, 1912-1990VCU
Archive of primary source materials on civil rights, race, gender, free speech, citizenship, discrimination, immigration, labor, radicalism, and issues relating to the U.S. Supreme Court.

American Consumer CultureVCU
Provides cross-searchable access to primary sources for the study of market research, consumerism, business and advertising in America. Three separate modules are included in the collection.

American HistoryVCU
Manuscript and print materials spanning 1493 to 1945, covering major themes of the period from colonization and settlement through the revolution, expansion, politics, slavery, the Civil War and reconstruction, to World War II.

American History in VideoVCU
Thousands of videos for the study of American history, with contemporaneous video footage from the 1890s to the 1980s as well as historical documentaries from leading video producers.

American Indian Histories and CulturesVCU
Manuscripts, artwork, photographs, maps and print materials documenting American Indian history from American Indian and European perspectives, dating from 16th-century European settlement through the civil rights movements of the mid-20th century.

American Indian Movement and Native American RadicalismVCU
FBI files dating from 1969 to 1979 covering the evolution of the American Indian Movement as an organization of social protest; its leadership, policies, strategies, and role in the civil rights movement.

American Indian NewspapersVCU
Historical and contemporary periodicals published by Indigenous communities in the United States and Canada. Features national, local, and student publications from 1828 to the present.

American Men and Women of ScienceVCU
Biographical directory that profiles living persons in the physical and biological fields, as well as public health scientists, engineers, mathematicians, statisticians, and computer scientists.

American Periodicals Series VCU
Periodicals published between 1740 and 1940, including special interest and general magazines, literary and professional journals, children's and women's magazines, and more. Digitized images of pages show original typography, layout, and graphics.

American Poetry DatabaseVCU VIVA
Full-text poems by American poets from the Colonial period to the early twentieth century, drawn from over 1,200 print sources. Includes accompanying dedications, notes, arguments, and epigraphs where applicable.

American State Papers, 1789-1838VCU
Legislative and executive documents of the first 14 U.S. Congresses, digitized from the original print volumes. Coverage serves as an essential complement to the U.S. Congressional Serial Set from 1817 to 1994.

American Underworld: The Flash PressVCU
Rare insights into urban life, criminal activity, and the underground economy and literature of the 19th century.

American WestVCU
Manuscripts, printed works, records, maps and ephemera from the Everett D. Graff Collection of Western Americana, documenting the cultural, social, commercial, and environmental history of westward expansion from the 18th to mid-20th century.

Anatomy.TVVCU
Interactive 3D models of human anatomy, including images of all bodily systems. Users may manipulate the images and view accompanying text, animations, dynamic MRI, and movie clips, as well as take interactive quizzes.

Animal Behavior AbstractsVCU VIVA
Abstracts of journal articles, books, conference papers, standards, and other papers in behavioral and related studies, including neurophysiology, behavioral ecology, genetics, and applied ethology.

ANTE: Abstracts in New Technologies and EngineeringVCU VIVA
Index to world literature on technological and engineering innovations, including new developments in information technology, electronics, biotechnology, medical technology, construction, electrical and chemical engineering, and allied subject areas.

Anthropological Index Online (AIO)
Citations to articles found in the periodicals collection of The Anthropology Library at the British Museum.

AnthrosourceVCU
Digital searchable database containing past, present, and future publications of the American Anthropological Association. Includes articles from AAA journals, newsletters, bulletins, and monographs.

AP ImagesVCU
Millions of historical and contemporary news photographs with thousands more added daily. Includes a collection of graphics containing logos, maps, and timelines, as well as audio clips and news stories.

AP Stylebook OnlineVCU
Guidelines on spelling, grammar, punctuation, and usage, with phonetic spelling audio guide and Ask the Editor archives. Includes specialized chapters on sports, business, food, fashion, religion, broadcast, data journalism, and social media.

Apartheid South Africa, 1948-1980VCU
British government files featuring letters, diplomatic dispatches, reports, trial papers, activist biographies and first-hand accounts of the history of South Africa’s apartheid regime and the response of the international community.

Applied Science & Technology IndexVCU
Citations to articles in trade publications, technical and professional society journals, and specialized subject periodicals covering a wide variety of applied science fields, including civil engineering, aeronautics, computers, and informatics.

AqualineVCU VIVA
Index and abstracts from trade, technical, and scientific literature concerning all aspects of water resources, including water resources and supplies management, water legislation, water quality, and potable water distribution.

Aquatic Sciences & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA)VCU VIVA
Primary indexing and abstracting service for aquatic literature; sponsored by four United Nations agencies.

Archival Resources of the Virginias (ARVAS) VIVA
Database of finding aids with descriptions of manuscript and archival collections in Virginia universities, colleges, and institutions. Provides information about historical materials documenting Virginia history and culture from 1607 to the present.

Archive FinderVCU
Current directory of thousands of repositories and collections of primary source materials housed in the United States and United Kingdom.

Archive of AmericanaVCU
Combined interface for searching Early American Imprints I & II (1639-1819), American State Papers (1789-1838), and the U.S. Congressional Serial Set (1817-1980).

Archives of Sexuality & GenderVCU
Digitized books, manuscripts, periodicals, ephemera, and other materials for the historical study of sex, sexuality, and gender from the sixteenth century to the present, covering topics from sexual norms and gender roles to health and activism.

ArchivesSpace
VCU Special Collections & Archives database for searching archival and manuscript collections held by VCU Libraries.

Art Full TextVCU
Citations, abstracts, and selected full text for articles from international periodicals, peer-reviewed journals, and art dissertations. Also indexes art reproductions from indexed periodicals across styles and art movements.

Art History Research NetVCU
A resource for research into the history of modern design and the applied arts consisting of three linked databases: Design Abstracts Retrospective (DAR), Design ProFILES (DP), and ReVIEW. Formerly Arts: Search.

Art Index RetrospectiveVCU
Electronic version of Art Index, volumes 1-32, indexing historical literature on a variety of art topics from the early twentieth century to 1984.

ARTbibliographies ModernVCU
Abstracts of journal articles, books, essays, exhibition catalogs, dissertations, and exhibition reviews on all forms of modern and contemporary art.

ARTFL: A Textual DatabaseVCU
Searchable database of French-language texts from the 12th to the 20th century. Includes classic French literature, Provençal poetry and other verse, non-fiction prose and technical writing.

Artforum ArchiveVCU
An international monthly magazine covering contemporary art from 1962-2020. The archive contains feature articles, reviews, and interviews on artists, exhibitions, and publications.

ArticleFirstVCU VIVA
Citations for items listed in the table of contents of thousands of journals in science, technology, medicine, social science, business, the humanities, and popular culture.

Arts and Humanities Citation Index via ISI Web of ScienceVCU
Database of references cited in articles from the world's leading arts and humanities journals. Allows searching by subject, work, author, journal, and author address. Web of Science Tutorial

ARTstorVCU
Image database featuring a range of images in the arts, architecture, humanities, and social sciences. Collections have been contributed by leading museums, photo archives, scholars, and artists.

ASSIA: Applied Social Sciences Index and AbstractsVCU
Index and abstracts of international journals covering health, social services, psychology, sociology, economics, politics, race relations, and education.

Associates Programs SourceVCU VIVA
Full-text journals and books covering a range of subjects including substance abuse counseling, forensics, criminal justice, biotechnology, health information technology, robotics, graphic arts, interior design, and others.

ASTM CompassVCU
ASTM standards, journals, conference proceedings, manuals, and more. Covers a broad range of engineering disciplines including biomedical, chemical, environmental, health and safety, materials science, mechanical, and nuclear, among others.

ATLA Religion Database with ATLA SerialsVCU
Provides bibliographic records to journal articles, book reviews, and essay collections in all fields of religious and theological studies, with access to full-text articles and book reviews in the AtlaSerials full-text journal collections.

Avery Index to Architectural PeriodicalsVCU
Citations for journal articles on architecture and design, covering subjects such as the history and practice of architecture, landscape architecture, city planning, historic preservation, and interior design.