Category: Databases

“Getting Started” w/ University Libraries Databases

When it comes to your first encounter with our 575 specialized databases, selecting individual ones related to your topic of choice is encouraged. However, an initial suggestion for those who want to explore a wide-range of subject areas within a single, or set of individual databases, the University Libraries has set up a series of recommended databases to begin your pursuit of detail information resources.

The following most frequently-used examples found on our dedicated and full-service Databases site are provided for you examination . . .

Academic Search Premier

Abstract = A multi-disciplinary database for academic institutions with peer-reviewed full-text journals across disciplines including computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies.

 Credo Reference

Abstract = Provides background information from 4000 academic reference sources and allows users to create mind maps for research topics. Access this link https://library.shu.edu/credo-reference to view 200+ EBook titles.

Global Issues in Context

Abstract = Focuses on broad issues (war, genocide, human rights, poverty, globalization, world trade, global warming and other topics) in the news. Not a pro and con database, Global Issues in Context ties together sources to present analysis of issues across social, political, economic, environmental, and global headlines.

 LexisNexis Uni (Formerly LexisNexis Academic)

Abstract = Explore 17,000 news, business, and legal sources including U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Includes journals, television and radio broadcasts, newswires and blogs, local, regional, national and international newspapers with deep archives.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)

Abstract = Covers current social issues, from offshore drilling to climate change, health care to immigration. This cross-curricular research tool supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes.

 ProQuest Databases (Multi-Disciplinary Databases)

Abstract = Multi-disciplinary full-text database that searches: ABI/INFORM; Dissertations & Theses; Ethnic NewsWatch (ENW); GenderWatch (GW); Hoover’s Company Records; Education, Psychology and Social Science Journals; Health Management; Newspapers; Nursing & Allied Health Source.

Statista: Insights and Facts Across 170 Industries and 150+ Countries)

Abstract = Quickly find data for popular topics in the news and across disciplines. Insights and facts across 170 industries and 150+ countries. Curated data is ready in multiple formats for Excel analysis or curated graphics can easily be pasted into presentations, research papers and Adobe Creative Cloud.

We welcome you to our information center in the near future, but in the meantime if you need detailed help through the University Libraries. You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

Oxford African American Studies Center

If you are interested in finding resources about African Americans, the Oxford African American Studies Center is a great choice! The Oxford African American Studies Center provides students, scholars and librarians with more than 20,000 articles by top scholars in the field. The Oxford African American Studies Center combines the authority of carefully edited reference works with sophisticated technology to create the most comprehensive collection of scholarship available online to focus on the lives and events which have shaped African American and African history and culture.

Academic Search Premier & Interdisciplinary Investigation

The University Libraries presently has 627 specialized databases devoted to information resource discovery that leads to the ease of sharing of data covering a vast number of academic topics. When it comes to a generalized, yet helpful starting point for each of your respective courses, the Academic Search Premier site powered by EBSCO Host is an excellent place to begin.

According to officials at EBSCO, the Academic Search Premier database is a:

“. . . multi-disciplinary database for academic institutions with peer-reviewed full-text journals across disciplines including computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies.”

In terms of size, Academic Search Premiere features over 8,000 full-text periodicals and more than 10,000 abstracts dating from 1887-present. With the large volume of choices available to our research community, we are glad to share specific resources through Academic Search Premier and other databases in our collection. Happy and successful searching!

Need additional help through the University Libraries? You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

Check out Statista!

If you are interested in finding statistics and catchy infographics, Statista is a great option! With Statista, you can find statistical data on over 80,000 topics from 22,500 sources. You can easily download charts and infographics as PPT, PDF, PNG, and CSV. Look at this interesting infographic about Meta’s Reality Labs division, losing billions of dollars. And Statista content is continuously updated by their expert staff. Statista is available from University Libraries, please check it out when you have a chance.Bar graph displaying the operating loss of Meta's Reality Labs division

Lexis Uni – An Introduction

Lexis Uni – An Introduction

The presence of Lexis Uni (formerly known as Lexis-Nexis Academic) within our offerings of specialized databases is an important resource for students and faculty who are especially interested in current news stories, legal summaries, corporate profiles, and related subject matter.

Lexis Uni Welcome Screen

As outlined on the LexisNexis administrative site, the mission inherent within this resource is to promote the need for continued: “diversity of thought” approach to the access and usage potential found within the content offered through this database. Working with the research community is an ongoing factor when it comes to updating and providing as high a quality information-centered tool as possible. The Lexus Uni site also delivers a global perspective that is a useful option for the general public and academic communities alike.

Here is the link to our Lexis Uni site: Lexis Uni Database Page – Seton Hall University Libraries

Need help? Book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site

Newspaper Research – Historic and Contemporary Databases

Newspaper Research – Historic and Contemporary Databases

This month’s database feature are newspapers, both current subscriptions as well as historic. Our Newspaper Collection covers a wide-range of local and internationally based major city dailies and, specialized presses, from the 18th century to the present day.

Newspaper Databases Site

Historic Newspapers Site

Thematic areas include African American Newspapers, Catholic News, Civil Rights, Ireland, Judaism, Latino/a, and Women’s Studies.

Nexis Uni is a great news and legal resource.

Nexis Uni Database Site

Need more help? Book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site

News Article from Nexus Uni featuring Seton Hall University, 2022

SHU Libraries Database Spotlight – Business Resources

October is Financial Planning Month and be it an academic study or personal pursuit, this is one among many topics we have for share upon request with our entire information-seeking community. The Seton Hall University Libraries also offers a wider and important range of business-centered resources from accounting to working capital and several other themes in-between.

Our expert Business Librarian, Professor Chelsea Barrett provides the University community with relevant resources in this popular area of reference.

She eagerly offers this message of welcome to the University Community –“We have resources available to give you industry, demographic and company data that you may not be able to find freely online.  Have a project you are working on? Explore our databases—you may be surprised at what you can find!”

Here is a link to our Business Databases: https://library.shu.edu/az.php?s=49201

For more information on our varied and detailed resources please reach out to Professor Barrett at: Chelsea.barrett@shu.edu or feel free to book an consultation for one-on-one research assistance using our research appointment form: https://library.shu.edu/library/research-appointments

Happy Exploration!

 

Research Advice from a Senior Diplomacy Student

Laura Rogers
Laura Rogers, recent Seton Hall graduate and former student library worker

The library has many resources available that I wish I’d known about as a freshman, especially for Diplomacy students. As someone who has worked at the library for the last four years, I’d recommend that all students familiarize themselves with the library’s website, as most questions regarding the library can be answered there. On the website, you can find comprehensive lists of available books and eBooks, which are separated by subject. Many professors will put their textbooks on permanent reserve at the library. I highly recommend taking advantage of this resource, since I know how expensive some books can be and how they add up. Professors don’t always announce when books are on reserve so it’s important to check the website for yourself, especially because some professors use the same textbooks for different classes.

Another aspect of the library that few students know about is the newspaper subscriptions that are available through the website. I know that many professors encourage students to stay up to date on current events, whether it be through news or journal articles. Many of these are available for free online through the library. So, if you need to access to major newspapers like the New York Times or Wall Street Journal among others, I encourage all students to look at the subscriptions the school already has access to.

All disciplines have research guides, which are a great starting point for finding relevant databases and resources. They’re written by expert liaison librarians for each major, so I highly recommend students find out who their librarian is! I personally met with the Diplomacy subject librarian over the past four years by making a research appointment. I met with her several times to discuss papers I’ve written, including my senior thesis. She was incredibly helpful in providing me with tips to locate the sources I needed.

While the website covers most of the resources you’ll need, our subject librarians and circulation staff are always welcome to help any students navigate the resources the library offers in person or over chat or email.

 

New Enhancements in PolicyMap

See what’s new in PolicyMap, a GIS mapping tool, which is used at SHU in many programs such as Public Health, Political Science and Education for student assignments and useful data for grant applications.  There are fantastic new enhancements to make PolicyMap even more essential in your classroom and for your research including simplified data labels, histograms for ranges, an amazing number of boundaries and custom regions you can create, data benchmarks for context and the ability to add local data to PolicyMap that is important for your research. On  June 1,  the Libraries held a webinar that looked at new data including predominant race, mortgage denials/redlining, Social Vulnerability Index (CDC), andjh Medically Underserved Areas.  The recording of the June 1 webinar is located here.  Additional sessions will be scheduled over the summer.  Stay tuned to SHU Libraries social media.

Information about new features is listed below:

There are additional resources available with sample assignments about using PolicyMap in the classroom here:  https://policymap.helpdocs.io/academic-resources.

Please contact your liaison librarian for more information about PolicyMap.

Come Celebrate Shakespeare at the University Libraries

To mark the 457th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth, University Libraries highlights resources focused on one of the world’s greatest playwrights.

If you would like to watch productions of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, please check out the BBC Shakespeare Plays. This collection features 37 plays produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

The New Oxford Shakespeare presents an entirely new consideration of all of Shakespeare’s works, edited from first principles from the original texts themselves, and drawing on the latest textual and theatrical scholarship. The Oxford Scholarly Editions Online brings the content of all three print volumes together as one powerful resource.

Additionally, University Libraries subscribes to some of the top Shakespeare studies journals including: Shakespeare, Shakespeare Quarterly and Shakespeare Studies. Shakespeare is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to the study of Shakespeare. It publishes articles on criticism, performance, and the history of Shakespeare and his works. Shakespeare Quarterly is peer-reviewed journal published for the Folger Shakespeare Library by the Oxford University Press. The journal publishes original works related to all aspects of Shakespeare studies. Shakespeare Studies is a peer-reviewed volume published annually with a focus on Shakespeare studies and theatre. The journal features the work of performance scholars, literary critics, and cultural historians.

Lastly, the Library provides access to subscription-based or open-access scholarly resources such as Folgerpedia, Open-Source Shakespeare, JSTOR Understanding Shakespeare, and Shakespeare in the Digital Age from the University of Notre Dame.

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