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Frequently Used Databases
Databases by Name
Databases by Subject
 
Remote access to electronic databases:
Most of the databases can be accessed from off-campus. If prompted, enter a UCS CLID and password to access a database. To obtain a UCS CLID and password, faculty, staff, and students may visit the Help Desk.
 
Got Questions?
For assistance with your research, the reference librarians can advise you in person (hours of operation), on the phone (337.482.6030), and through our Ask Reference service.
 
Research Tools:
WebFeat: Search multiple databases at one time.

Dictionary: Oxford English Dictionary

Newspapers: Search LexisNexis for articles.
The Advocate (Baton Rouge) 1994 to present
New York Times June 1980 to present
Times-Picayune (New Orleans) 1991 to present
New Resources:
EBSCOhost Mobile:
Use your mobile device to access your favorite EBSCOhost resources! This application is tailor-made for the smaller screens of mobile devices, and offers the most important EBSCOhost features and functionality, right in the palm of your hand!

Databases:
H.W. Wilson Art Suite
Includes Art Full Text, Art Index Retrospective, and Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals.
Free Trials:
Influenza Evidence-Based Information Portal (Free from EBSCO)
Due to H1N1 Influenza and concerns about the 2009/2010 flu season, the EBSCO Publishing Medical and Nursing editors of DynaMed™, Nursing Reference Center™ (NRC) and Patient Education Reference Center™ (PERC) have made key influenza information from these resources freely available.
Iter: Gateway to the Middle Ages and Renaissance (Access ends 9/6/2010)
Iter, meaning a journey or a path in Latin, is a not-for-profit partnership dedicated to the advancement of learning in the study and teaching of the Middle Ages and Renaissance (400-1700) through the development and distribution of online resources.
JSTOR Plant Science
An online environment that brings together content, tools, and people interested in plant science. It provides access to plant type specimens, taxonomic structures, scientific literature and related materials such as letters, maps, paintings, and drawings. It also provides an easy-to-use interface that supports research and teaching, including the ability to measure and record plant specimens, share observations and objects with colleagues and classmates, and investigate global plant biodiversity.
Research Links:
Finding Articles:
Topics for Research Papers: A to Z
Links to full text e-journals available to Dupré Library
E-Journals from EBSCOhost
Provides access to electronic journals and full text of articles for journals managed through EBSCOhost Electronic Journals Service (EJS), as well as usage of SmartLinks in EBSCOhost. For a complete list of EJS E-Journals use this link.
Instructional Guides
Collection of informational and subject guides
Library Catalog
Search Dupré Library online catalog and related resources
LOUISiana Union Catalog
Search Louisiana academic library catalogs
Louisiana Room
Special Collections
U.S. Government Information
Tutorials:
EBSCOhost Databases
IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEEE Xplore)
JSTOR
LexisNexis Academic
ProQuest Databases
Web of Knowledge
Boolean Searching
Plagiarism
 
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