Databases

A multidisciplinary resource offering more than 8,500 sources. 

Over 40 vetted electronic news magazine titles addressing a myriad of national and general interest topics. 

Coverage: 1691-1820.

Coverage: 1821-1837.

Coverage: 1838-1852.

Coverage: 1853-1865.

Coverage: 1866-1877.

From the Library of Congress and WGBH. Access to 40,000+ hours of radio and TV programs from the 1940s to the 21st century.

Over 19,000 biographies of significant, influential, or notorious figures from American history, written by prominent scholars.

A complete and medically accurate digital human 3D model based on real body scans and imaging data.

Over 2,300 active indexed and abstracted journals including over 2,100 peer-reviewed articles. 

A full-text art research database covering fine, decorative, commercial art, and architecture. 

Index of articles on culture and ideas. Published by The Chronicle of Higher Education, with new material added six days a week.

Over 2 million images from top museums, archives, scholars, and artists.

Comprehensive coverage of the Asian American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. 35 million+ primary documents from diverse sources and perspectives, both historical and contemporary. Resources addressing how people of Asian descent have helped shape the story of America.

A technically advanced American Sign Language (ASL) instruction platform with clear and concise videos that incorporate Deaf culture, vocabulary, phrases, and conversations. Includes a proprietary “Magic Mirror” for instant expressive skills feedback and simulated role play.

The world's largest collection of international recipes, and global food culture information.

Content sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications.

Literature works, author information, literary criticism, plot summaries, and character analysis. Includes full-length videos of classic plays/films, full-text classic works, writing help, and the Shakespeare Center.

A multidisciplinary collection of over 249,000 eBook titles. Coverage of a large selection of academic subjects from leading publishers, and university presses.

Over 1,300 videos/clips, including over 800 full-length videos of great literary works, from comedies to dramas to musicals, highlighting character interaction and pivotal plot devices. Includes video clips featuring major scholars such as Harold Bloom discussing important literary topics. Accessible through the Bloom's Literature database, under resources.