Research Databases

A World of Resources... Just a Few Clicks Away.

The HFU Library's databases are a rich source of information. In them you will find scholarly and peer reviewed journal articles, eBooks, images, videos and much more. 

Databases are accessible using your Holy Family University login credentials (the same username/password you use for University email and Canvas).  If you require any assistance, please call 267-341-3315, send us a chat message or email reference@holyfamily.edu.

For more information, browse our research guides.

Browse Databases by Subject

The Complete A-Z List of Research Databases

Academic Search Ultimate  
Multidisciplinary research database • Abstracts and full-text journal, magazine, and trade publication articles across all academic disciplines

AAS Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 2  
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 2 covers titles published from 1821-1837

AAS Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 3  
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 3 covers titles published from 1838-1852

AAS Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 4  
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 4 covers titles published from 1853-1865

AAS Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 5  
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 5 covers titles published from 1866-1877

Applied Science & Technology Full Text  
Science and technology journals • Abstracts and full-text articles in science and technology

Art Full Text  
Art journals and trade publications - Abstracts and full-text articles covering art, art history, design, cinematography, and related topics

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Biological and Agricultural Index Plus  
Biology and agriculture journals and trade publications • Abstracts and full-text articles, including biology, biochemistry, agriculture, and food science

Business Source Complete  
Business journals and trade publications - Abstracts and full-text articles on management, marketing, finance, trade, and business administration

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CINAHL Complete  
Nursing journals • Abstracts, citations, and full-text articles and studies covering nursing and related disciplines

The Cochrane Library  
Medical research database • Evidence-based information source for healthcare professionals including reviews, protocols, trials, and technology assessments

Counseling and Therapy in Video  
Streaming videos • Coverage includes psychotherapy, psychology, psychiatric counseling, and social work

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eBook Academic Collection  
eBooks • Multidisciplinary collection of full-text, dowloadable academic eBooks

eBook Collection   
eBooks • Full-text, downloadable eBook content across all academic disciplines

EBSCO Open Dissertations  
Digital theses and dissertations • Access to thousands of full-text theses and dissertations submitted to universities around the world

Education Full-Text  
Education journals • Abstracts and full-text journal, magazine, and trade publication articles on education and related topics

Education Source  
Education journals • Abstracts and full-text journal, magazine, and trade publication articles on education and related topics

Educational Administration Abstracts  
Education journals and trade publications • Abstracts and full-text articles for educational administration

ERIC  
Education research source • Includes abstracts, articles, documents, teaching guides, dissertations, and more

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Family Studies Abstracts  
Family studies abstract index • Abstracts and some linked full-text articles covering marriage, divorce, family therapy, and related topics

Films on Demand: Archival Films and Newsreels  
Streaming video • Access thousands of primary source archival films and newsreels

Films on Demand: Master Academic Collection  
Streaming video • Comprehensive, curriculum-focused films and videos across a variety of subject areas

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General Science Full Text  
General science journals and magazines • Abstracts and full-text articles in biology, chemistry, earth science, health, math, physics, and related fields

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Humanities Full Text  
Humanities journals • Abstracts and full-text articles covering art, history, literature, music, and religion

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JSTOR  
Liberal arts journals • Abstracts, full-text articles, and book chapters in education, social sciences, sciences, and the humanities

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MEDLINE with Full Text  
Medical journals, cases, and news • Abstracts, cases, and full-text articles covering all aspects of medicine and medical research

Mergent Archives  
Business and industry archive • Business, corporate, and industry documents from companies around the world

Mergent First Research  
Business and industry research • Industry profiles and alerts, call prep sheets, and state profiles for domestic companies

Mergent Online Premium  
Business and industry research • International and domestic economic research, industry analysis, government filings, and independent business research

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New York Times Online  
Complimentary NYT access for the HFU community • Online registration required. Current news, culture, and opinion, with access to the NYT archive. Note: If you get a chrome error message, please click "IGNORE".

Newspaper Source Plus  
News archive • Full-text national and international news archive; includes television and radio transcripts

Newswires  
Newswire index and archive • Current (30 days) access to national and international newswires

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OmniFile Full-Text Mega  
Humanities journals • Abstracts and full-text articles covering the arts, humanities, technology, and social sciences

Ovid Nursing Database & Journals  
Nursing and medical journals and bibliographies • Abstracts and full-text articles in nursing and related fields

Oxford English Dictionary  
Digital reference source • Discover the definitions, etymologies, and pronunciations of English words

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ProQuest Dissertations & Theses  
Digital theses and dissertations • Citation index of theses and dissertations from around the world; some full-text available

PsycARTICLES  
Psychology journals • Abstracts and full-text articles from journals published by the American Psychological Association (APA)

PsycBOOKS  
Psychology books and reference • Full-text chapters from thousands of APA Publishing book titles and the APA Encyclopedia of Psychology

PsycINFO  
Psychology journals and books • Abstracts, full-text book chapters, journal articles, and dissertations published around the world

Psychotherapy.net  
Streaming video • Videos demonstrating a wide range of psychotherapeutic modalities, populations, and issues

PubMed  
Nursing and Medical research • Citations and some full-text links to scholarly and research journals in all fields of medical research

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Race Relations Abstracts  
Social sciences journals • Abstracts and external links to articles encompassing ethnic studies, immigration, and discrimination

Reader's Guide Full Text  
Popular and general interest magazines • Abstracts and full-text articles from popular and general interest magazines

Regional Business News  
Business news source • Region-focused news articles covering all aspects of business

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SAGE Premier  
Multidisciplinary research database • Abstracts and full-text articles across all academic fields of research and inquiry

SIRS® Issues Researcher  
Analysis and background information • Articles, analysis, essays, and data on a variety of current issues and controversies

Social Sciences Full-Text  
Social sciences journals • Abstracts and full-text articles across all areas of social science research

Something About the Author Online  
Literary reference source • Article-length entries on the lives and works of authors and illustrators for children's and young adult literature

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TeachingBooks.net  
Literary reference source • Profiles of children's and young adult authors and illustrators, reader's guides, and audio excerpts

Teaching Channel  
Streaming videos • Teaching videos that showcase current techniques, model best teaching practices, and provide immediate ideas to support student learning

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Violence and Abuse Abstracts  
Social science and psychology journals • Abstracts and some full-text articles on family and domestic violence, sexual and emotional abuse, and related topics; links to some full-text

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Wall Street Journal  
Complimentary WSJ access for the HFU community • Breaking news and analysis from the U.S. and around the world