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AAPG Datapages **
Full-text publications from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists including the AAPG Bulletin, and releases from regional societies including Lafayette, New Orleans, and Houston.
- Coverage: varies from 1917 – present, updated regularly
- A gift from the Lafayette Geological Society
- Subjects: GeoScience, Petroleum Engineering
ABI/INFORM Collection (ProQuest) **
Full-text coverage of scholarly journals on topics related to business including management techniques, advertising, marketing, and finance, and also includes access to company and executive profiles and The Wall Street Journal.
- Coverage: 1984 – present, updated daily
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Computer Science, News, Engineering, Political Science, Business & Economics, Math & Physics, Chemistry, Government & Law, Accounting, Economics & Finance, Foundation & Leadership, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program, Mass Media
Abstracts in Anthropology (Sage) **
Covers a broad spectrum of significant, current anthropological topics from a vast number of periodicals.
- Coverage: 2014 – 2016
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Anthropology, Sociology
Abstracts in Social Gerontology (Partial) (EBSCO)
Citations and abstracts of bibliographic records covering key areas of relevance to geriatric studies including the psychology of aging, elder abuse, society, and the elderly.
- Coverage: 1990 – present
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Psychology, Sociology, Kinesiology, Health, Counseling
Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of scholarly journals, magazines, and newspaper articles for most academic disciplines.
- Coverage: 1990 – present, updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: GeoScience, Communication, Anthropology, Nursing, General, Computer Science, News, History, Agriculture, Louisiana Studies, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Engineering, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Communicative Disorders, Business & Economics, Education, Library Science, Literature, English, Math & Physics, Music, Philosophy, Chemistry, Kinesiology, Geography, Zoology, Government & Law, Journalism, Modern Languages
ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Digital Library
Citations and abstracts of publications by the Association for Computing Machinery and other publishers. Publications include books, journal articles, conference proceedings, doctoral dissertations, master's theses, and technical reports. ACM Digital Library is funded by the Center for Advanced Computer Studies.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated frequently
- A gift from the Center for Advanced Computer Studies
- Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mass Media
Advertising Periodicals, 1815-1888 (EBSCO)
Illustrates consumer marketing in the 19th century showing the various goods and services available and the varying approaches to how retailers marketed them across a diversifying economy.
- Coverage: 1815-1888
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Communication, Anthropology, History, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Business & Economics, Marketing & Hospitality
African American Newspapers, 1827-1998 (NewsBank) **
Searchable, full-text U.S. newspapers chronicling a century and a half of the African American experience.
- Coverage: 1827 – 1998, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, News, History, Humanities
Agricola (EBSCO)
Citations and abstracts covering topics related to agriculture including animal husbandry, agricultural economics, and rural sociology.
- Coverage: 1970 – present, updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Zoology, Health, Chemical Engineering, Economics & Finance
Agricultural Periodicals from the Northeastern U.S., 1789-1879 (EBSCO)
Focuses on regional publications about farming-related activities in the 19th century and covers northeastern conditions and how populations adapted to the particular climates and soil conditions of the area.
- Coverage: 1789-1879
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: GeoScience, Anthropology, History, Agriculture, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Business & Economics, Geography, Zoology, Health
Agricultural Periodicals from the Southern, Midwestern, and Western U.S., 1800-1878 (EBSCO)
Focuses on agriculture during the 19th century and covers the day-to-day concerns of a largely agrarian society of the time.
- Coverage: 1800-1878
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: GeoScience, Anthropology, History, Agriculture, Louisiana Studies, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Business & Economics, Geography, Zoology, Health
Alt HealthWatch (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of peer-reviewed journals, magazines, reports, and proceedings covering complementary, holistic, integrative, and alternative approaches to healthcare and wellness.
- Coverage: 1986 – present, updated quarterly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Nursing, Health
Alternative Faith and Philosophy Periodicals, 1789-1878 (EBSCO)
Represents the origins and rapid growth of innovative faiths focusing on alternative religious beliefs, alternative forms of worship, philosophies, and expressions in 19th century America.
- Coverage: 1781-1879
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Alternative Medicine and Health, 1810-1877 (EBSCO)
Chronicles the concept of healthy living and alternative medicine in the 19th century and covers the changing views on health, hygiene, and fitness.
- Coverage: 1810-1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, Nursing, History, Humanities, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Chemistry, Kinesiology, Health
America: History & Life (EBSCO) **
Citations and abstracts to the literature covering the history and culture of the United States and Canada, from prehistory to the present.
- Coverage: 1964 – present, updated regularly
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: History, Louisiana Studies, Humanities, Political Science
America's Historical Newspapers: Louisiana State Package (NewsBank) **
Searchable, full-text Louisiana newspapers published during the 19th century. Includes access to newspapers from other states.
- Coverage: varies by title.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, News, History, Louisiana Studies
America's News (NewsBank) **
Full-text coverage of newspaper articles on topics related to business, communications, education, government, history, healthcare, politics, and more. Subscription includes Baton Rouge Advocate, New Orleans Times-Picayune, and USA Today.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated daily
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Communication, Nursing, General, News, History, Louisiana Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Business & Economics, Education, Government & Law, Journalism
America's News: Louisiana State News (NewsBank) **
Full-text coverage of newspaper articles on topics related to business, communications, education, government, history, healthcare, politics, and more. Subscription includes Baton Rouge Advocate, New Orleans Times-Picayune, and USA Today.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated daily
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Communication, Nursing, General, News, History, Louisiana Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Business & Economics, Education, Government & Law, Journalism
American Civil War, 1855-1868 (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of the American Civil War from various perspectives paints a dynamic picture of a scarring and polarizing conflict that deeply affected all aspects of American society from the immediate years before the Civil War to the beginnings of Reconstruction.
- Coverage: 1855-1868
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Government & Law
American Literary Periodicals, 1782-1834 (EBSCO)
Periodicals from the 18th and 19th centuries and the American authors who contributed to them—catalyzing the beginning of distinctly American literary movements that marked a sharp break from European literary traditions.
- Coverage: 1782-1834
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Library Science, Literature, English
American Literary Periodicals, 1835-1858 (EBSCO)
Represents the higher forms of American literature and literary criticism where many of America's most famous19th century writers found their start and, in many cases, their livelihoods by writing for these periodicals.
- Coverage: 1835 – 1858
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Library Science, Literature, English
American Literary Periodicals, 1859-1891 (EBSCO)
Represents the higher forms of literature and literary criticism in the late 19th century where many of the most important figures in American literature found their start and, in many cases, earned their livelihoods through their writing for these periodicals.
- Coverage: 1859 – 1891
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Library Science, Literature, English
American Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry Periodicals, 1786-1877 (EBSCO)
Focuses on professional medical thought, including dental practice, during the 19th century and, with detailed illustrations and diagrams using what were state-of-the-art printing techniques at the time, chronicles the development of medical and surgical techniques over time.
- Coverage: 1786 – 1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, Nursing, History, Humanities, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Chemistry, Health
American Physical Society (APS)
Serves the international physics community with peer-reviewed research journals, news and commentary about the latest research published in the Physical Review journals, news about and for members, information about physics and its place in the world, and blogs covering science policy, as well as fun and educational science news.
- Coverage: 1970 – Present
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Math & Physics
American Political and Social Movements, 1815-1884 (EBSCO)
Chronicles the prevailing movements of the 19th century telling the story of American society and politics from diverse perspectives and giving voice to the established and powerful as well as the disenfranchised and subversive.
- Coverage: 1815 – 1884
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Government & Law
American Political Periodicals, 1715-1891 (EBSCO)
Chronicles the key political issues and movements of the 18th and 19th centuries for early American politics covering a range of political affiliations.
- Coverage: 1715 – 1891
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Government & Law
ArchiVision
Architecture photo archive created for in-depth study and analysis by students of architecture and art.
- Provided by the Department of Architecture
- Subjects: Art & Architecture
Art & Architecture Complete (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of art journals, magazines, and books, plus detailed indexing and abstracts covering fine, decorative, and commercial art, as well as architecture and architectural design. Includes a collection of images.
- Coverage: 1937 – present
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Art & Architecture, Humanities
Art Index Retrospective (H.W. Wilson) (EBSCO) **
Citations and abstracts from international publications covering all aspects of art and architecture.
- Coverage: 1929 – 1984, updates vary
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Art & Architecture, Humanities
ARTFL Project (website) **
The Project for American and French Research on the Treasury of the French Language (ARTFL) is a French database containing the text of a selection of major French literary collections.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, Modern Languages
Arts & Humanities Citation Index
Multidisciplinary index to the journal literature of the arts and humanities.
- Coverage: 1975 – present, updated weekly
- Part of the Web of Science Core Collection
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: History, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Modern Languages
ArtSEARCH ** [Library Use Only]
National employment bulletin for the arts searchable by category, state, and date. Find positions in theaters, performing arts centers, universities, colleges and schools, dance companies, museums, and other arts organizations.
- Coverage: updated regularly
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Note: Library Use Only
- Subjects: Art & Architecture, Humanities
Artstor
Digital image archive in the arts, architecture, humanities, and sciences with an accessible suite of software tools for teaching and research.
- Coverage: dates vary, updated regularly
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Art & Architecture, Humanities
ASTM Compass **
A vast collection of industry-leading standard and technical engineering information.
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals (EBSCO)
Index of international, scholarly, and popular periodical literature, including publications of professional associations; US state and regional periodicals; and major serial publications in the architecture and design of Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Australia.
- Coverage: 1855 – present, updated weekly
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Art & Architecture
Axis 360 (Baker-Taylor)
Provides access to an assortment of eBooks for juvenile and young readers. Files are downloaded in ACSM format; for the easiest reading experience, it is recommended you read items in the browser.
- Access is provided by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Reading Institute
- Subjects: eBooks
Baptists, Quakers, and Independent Church Periodicals, 1797-1881 (EBSCO)
Presents the growth and strong presence of the Baptist church and smaller church communities in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries demonstrating the history of the Baptist church and the history of America are intimately related.
- Coverage: 1797 – 1881
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Bayou State Periodical Index
Subject guide to periodicals published in Louisiana on topics of particular interest to the people of this state.
- Coverage: 1958 – present, updated quarterly
- Provided by Dupré Library
- Subjects: General, Louisiana Studies
Bibliography of the History of Art (website)
Index covering European and American visual arts material. Includes two databases: Bibliography of the History of Art and Répertoire International de la Littéerature de L'art.
- Coverage: 1975 – 2007, updated quarterly
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Art & Architecture, Humanities
Biography (Gale) **
Biographical information and full-text articles on the world's most influential people. Searchable by birth or death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender, etc.
- Coverage: varies, updates varies
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, History, Louisiana Studies, Literature, English, eBooks, Journalism
Biological Abstracts (EBSCO)
Citations to life science and biomedical research literature.
- Coverage: 1962 – present, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Zoology, Health
BioMed Central (website) **
Open access, peer-reviewed journals spanning all areas of biology, biomedicine, and medicine. Articles are available immediately upon publication.
- Coverage: varies by title, updated frequently
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Nursing, Biology, Kinesiology, Zoology, Health, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
Black Life in America (NewsBank) **
Comprehensive news coverage of the African American experience sourced from American and global news sources, including current and historical Black publications
- Coverage: 1704 – 1975, updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Subjects: General, Criminal Justice, Geography, Government & Law, News, History, Humanities, Political Science, Sociology
Book Collection: Nonfiction (EBSCO) **
Searchable full-text and abstracts of popular nonfiction books for youth in core subject areas, as well as information on careers, health, technology, life skills, and more.
- Coverage: 1932 – 2011
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, History, Library Science, Literature, English
Business and General Education Periodicals, 1800-1885 (EBSCO)
Focuses on the long and rich history of business and education in the United States from the 19th century reflecting a broad range of evolving educational methods and encompassing many classroom environments.
- Coverage: 1800 – 1885
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Accounting, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Economics & Finance, Foundation & Leadership, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program
Business Market Research Collection (ProQuest)
Contains company, industry, economic, and geopolitical market research from three sources, including Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch from Oxford Analytica, and Snapshots.
- Coverage: 1986 – current
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Business & Economics, Economics & Finance, Marketing & Hospitality
Business Source Complete (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of scholarly, peer-reviewed business-related journals.
- Coverage: 1886 (full-text from 1990) – present, updated monthly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Computer Science, News, Engineering, Political Science, Business & Economics, Math & Physics, Chemistry, Government & Law, Accounting, Economics & Finance, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program
Business, Industrial and Professional Periodicals, 1774-1858 (EBSCO)
Chronicles the large-scale shifts in commerce during the rise of capitalism in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Coverage: 1774 – 1858
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Business & Economics, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics & Finance, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Foundation & Leadership, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program, Petroleum Engineering
Business, Industrial and Professional Periodicals, 1859-1870 (EBSCO)
Chronicles the large-scale shifts in commerce during the years witnessing the rise of capitalism during the middle of the 19th century.
- Coverage: 1859 – 1870
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Business & Economics, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics & Finance, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Foundation & Leadership, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program, Petroleum Engineering
Business, Industrial and Professional Periodicals, 1871-1901 (EBSCO)
Chronicles the large-scale shifts in commerce during the second industrial revolution's solidification of capitalism, mass production, and industrialization in the later part of the 19th century.
- Coverage: 1871 – 1901
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Business & Economics, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics & Finance, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Foundation & Leadership, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program, Petroleum Engineering
Cabell's Directories
Directories in business, education, psychology, computer science, and health—searchable by topic, acceptance rate, type of review, number of reviewers and publishers, and classification index and also lists call for papers and a comparison of institutional publishing activity.
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Nursing, Computer Science, Psychology, Business & Economics, Education
Canadian Periodicals, 1790-1877 (EBSCO)
Represents periodicals largely, but not exclusively, published in Canada that focus on Canadian history, literature and politics. Titles are in English and French.
- Coverage: 1790 – 1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Literature, Modern Languages
Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, and Episcopal Periodicals, 1797-1904 (EBSCO)
Focuses on the roots and common elements of worship among Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, and Episcopalians in the New World during the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Coverage: 1797 – 1904
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Chicago Manual of Style Online **
Full-text, online version of The Chicago Manual of Style.
- Coverage: 17th (2017) and 16th (2010) editions
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Computer Science, History, Humanities, Engineering, Reference
Chronicle of Higher Education **
Full-text news and information of interest to faculty, administrators, and students in higher education. Includes current job listings.
- Coverage: Sept. 1989 – present, updated weekly
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Note: For off-campus access, follow these Chronicle of Higher Education access instructions (PDF).
- Subjects: General, News, Education
CINAHL Ultimate (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of scholarly, peer-reviewed nursing and allied health journals.
- Coverage: 1937 – present, updated monthly
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning and Nursing Distance Learning
- Subjects: Nursing, Communicative Disorders, Kinesiology, Health
Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (EBSCO) **
Bibliography of controlled trials identified by contributors to the Cochrane Collaboration and others.
- Coverage: dates vary, updated quarterly
- Part of the Cochrane Collection Plus
- Purchased by Dupré Library with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning
- Subjects: Nursing, Health
Cochrane Clinical Answers (EBSCO) **
Each Cochrane Clinical Answer contains a clinical question, a short answer, and an opportunity to ‘drill down’ to the evidence from relevant Cochrane Systematic Reviews. The evidence is displayed in a user-friendly format, mixing narrative, numbers, and graphics.
- Coverage: dates vary, updated quarterly
- Purchased by Dupré Library with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning
- Subjects: Nursing, Health
Cochrane Collection Plus (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of high-quality healthcare data for providers, patients, and researchers. Includes Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, MathSciNet via EBSCOhost.
- Coverage: dates vary, updated quarterly
- Purchased by Dupré Library with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning and Nursing Distance Learning
- Subjects: Nursing, Health
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (EBSCO) **
Contains full-text articles as well as protocols focusing on the effects of healthcare.
- Coverage: dates vary, updated quarterly
- Part of the Cochrane Collection Plus
- Purchased by Dupré Library with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning
- Subjects: Nursing, Health
Cochrane Methodology Register (EBSCO) **
Bibliography of publications that report on methods used in the conduct of controlled trials. It includes journal articles, books, and conference proceedings.
- Coverage: dates vary, updated quarterly
- Part of the Cochrane Collection Plus
- Purchased by Dupré Library with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning
- Subjects: Nursing, Health
College and Student Periodicals, 1806-1877 (EBSCO)
Colleges and trade school publications from all over the country, which include student titles and schools' literary periodicals, provide a better understanding of popular culture through the eyes of youths in 19th century America. Many publications were largely written by and for women.
- Coverage: 1806 – 1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Journalism, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Foundation & Leadership
Commercial Periodicals from the Southern U.S., 1811-1877 (EBSCO)
Focuses on commercial and business concerns in the South during the 19th century.
- Coverage: 1811 – 1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Agriculture, Louisiana Studies, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Business & Economics, Marketing & Hospitality
Communication & Mass Media Complete (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles in areas related to communication and mass media.
- Coverage: 1920 – present, updated regularly
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Subjects: Communication, Communicative Disorders, Journalism
Computer Source (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of publications featuring the latest information and current trends in high technology.
- Coverage: 1985 – present, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Congregational, Presbyterian, and Reformed Church Periodicals, 1803-1902 (EBSCO)
Provides insight into the distinct Protestant ecclesial communities that thrived in America through their participation in the activities of Congregational, Presbyterian, and Reformed churches during the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Coverage: 1803 – 1902
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Counseling and Therapy in Video (Alexander Street) **
Videos for the study of counseling, social work, psychotherapy, psychology, and psychiatric counseling.
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Education
CQ Magazine (Sage) **
Comprehensive, full-text coverage of U.S. legislative news and analysis.
- Coverage: 1983 – 2009
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, History, Political Science, Business & Economics, Government & Law
CQ Press (Sage) **
Includes eBook content in social sciences, including handbooks and encyclopedias.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Communication, Government & Law, History, Mass Media, Political Science
CQ Researcher (Sage) **
Full-text, in-depth coverage of important issues featured in the news each week.
- Coverage: 1991 – present, updated weekly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, History, Political Science, Business & Economics, Government & Law
Credo Reference **
Full-text, online reference sources including dictionaries, encyclopedias, biographies, quotations, and bilingual dictionaries. Content pages also include news, images, and videos.
- Coverage: varies, updates vary
- Receive through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, eBooks, Reference
Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of journals and magazines covering essential areas related to criminal justice and criminology.
- Coverage: dates vary
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Subjects: Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Government & Law
Cultural Periodicals from the Southern U.S., 1797-1877 (EBSCO)
Focuses on broadly defined cultural concerns in the South during the early to the late 19th century.
- Coverage: 1797 – 1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Louisiana Studies, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Current Events and History Periodicals, 1691-1912 (EBSCO)
Provides a snapshot of America's early history by chronicling notable events, regular reports on economics and government affairs, local news, and interests of the 17th-20th centuries.
- Coverage: 1691 – 1912
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Business & Economics, Journalism
Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, LA newspaper) (ProQuest) **
Full-text, online access to Lafayette, LA's newspaper, The Daily Advertiser.
- Coverage: July 25, 2002 – present, updated daily
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: General, News, Louisiana Studies
Deutsches Wöerterbuch (website) **
Full-text, etymological dictionary of the German language—started by the Grimm Brothers in 1838.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: General, Reference
Dimensions
Contains articles published in scholarly journals, books and book chapters, preprints, and conference proceedings. All publications are contextualized with linked data sets, funding, publications, patents, clinical trials, and policy documents. You can also view associated categories, funders, institutions, and researcher profiles.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: General
Dissertations & Theses @ University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Partial) (ProQuest) **
Citations and abstracts of dissertations and theses completed by students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Some full-text is included. Also includes documents produced at other academic institutions.
- Coverage: 1916 – present, updated monthly.
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Subjects: General, History, Louisiana Studies, Literature, English, Modern Languages
Dissertations & Theses A&I (Partial) (ProQuest) **
Citations and abstracts of dissertations and theses from around the world.
- Coverage: 1861 – present, updated monthly
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Subjects: General, History, Louisiana Studies, Literature, English, Modern Languages
Dissertations & Theses Global (ProQuest) **
A comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses from around the world, spanning from 1743 to the present day and offering full text for graduate works added since 1997, along with selected full text for works written before 1997. It contains a significant amount of new international dissertations and theses both in citations and in full text.
- Coverage: 1743 – 1997 (selected), 1997 – present
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Subjects: GeoScience, Communication, Anthropology, Nursing, General, Computer Science, History, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Engineering, Biology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Communicative Disorders, Business & Economics, Education, Literature, English, Math & Physics, Music, Chemistry, Kinesiology, Modern Languages, Health
Drama, Humor, and Fine Arts Periodicals, 1764-1877 (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage reflects the important role the arts played in the development of American culture in the 18th and 19th centuries and reveals a lively portrait of a creative nation that found expression on canvas, on stage, and in print.
- Coverage: 1764 – 1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
DSM-5 Clinical Cases **
Presents patient cases that exemplify the mental disorders categorized in the DSM-5.
- Coverage: 2014
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Psychology, Sociology, Communicative Disorders, Health
DSM-5 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition **
Full-text, online access to the DSM-5.
- Coverage: 2013
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Psychology, Sociology, Communicative Disorders, Reference, Health
DSM-5 Handbook of Differential Diagnosis **
Presents a variety of approaches to psychiatric diagnosis, including a six-step diagnostic framework, bottom-up decision trees, and differential diagnosis tables.
- Coverage: 2014
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Psychology, Sociology, Communicative Disorders, Health
Duke University Press eBook Collection **
Full-text access to eBooks in humanities and social sciences.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Political Science, eBooks
Early English Books Online (ProQuest) **
Comprehensive digital archive of works printed in English from 1473 – 1700.
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: History, Political Science, Literature, English, Philosophy, eBooks, Government & Law, Modern Languages, Mass Media
Early Modern Books (ProQuest) **
Provides an integrated search experience across both Early English Books Online and Early European Books. Covers material from the British Isles and Europe.
- Coverage: 1450 to 1700
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: History, Art & Architecture, Political Science, Literature, Philosophy, eBooks, Government & Law, Modern Languages
eBook Academic Collection (EBSCO) **
Full-text eBook collection covering most academic disciplines.
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning
- Note: EBSCO eBooks can be checked out for a maximum of twenty-one (21) days. Download the free versions of Adobe Digital Editions for desktop use and Bluefire Reader or any other app supported by Adobe Digital Editions for mobile use.
- Subjects: General, eBooks
eBook Collection (EBSCO) **
EBSCO offers high-quality eBook titles and audiobooks from major academic publishers and University Presses from around the world.
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning
- Note: EBSCO eBooks can be checked out for a maximum of twenty-one (21) days. Download the free versions of Adobe Digital Editions for desktop use and Bluefire Reader or any other app supported by Adobe Digital Editions for mobile use.
- Subjects: Business & Economics, eBooks, Accounting, Economics & Finance, Foundation & Leadership, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program
eBooks (Gale) **
Full-text encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for most academic disciplines.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, eBooks, Reference
eBook Open Access (OA) Collection (EBSCO) **
Multidisciplinary collection of eBooks offering access to titles on various topics, without DRM (digital rights management) restrictions, created in cooperation with university presses and scholarly publishers in the Open Access model.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, eBooks
EBSCO Databases **
List of titles and links to all EBSCO databases subscribed to by Dupré Library
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: General
EDS (EBSCO Discovery Service) **
Access all of Dupré Library's resources (library catalog and multiple databases) through a single search. Results may include articles from scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, books, eBooks, and other content, as well as links to additional full-text resources.
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: GeoScience, Communication, Anthropology, Nursing, General, Computer Science, News, History, Agriculture, Louisiana Studies, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Engineering, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Communicative Disorders, Business & Economics, Education, Library Science, Literature, English, Math & Physics, Music, Philosophy, Chemistry, Kinesiology, Geography, Zoology, eBooks, Government & Law, Journalism, Modern Languages, Reference
Educational Administration Abstracts (EBSCO) **
Citations and indexing of journal articles covering areas related to educational administration, including educational leadership, educational management, and educational research.
- Coverage: 1966 – present
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Education, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Foundation & Leadership
Emerging American Religions, 1821-1895 (EBSCO)
Chronicles new religious movements that were founded and flourished in America during the 19th century.
- Coverage: 1821 – 1895
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Emerging Sources Citation Index (Web of Science)
Journals capture scientific, social science, and humanities trends and developments beyond the high-impact literature.
- Coverage: 1900 – present, updated weekly
- Part of the Web of Science Core Collection
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: GeoScience, Communication, Anthropology, Nursing, General, Computer Science, History, Agriculture, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Engineering, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Communicative Disorders, Education, Literature, English, Math & Physics, Music, Philosophy, Chemistry, Geography, Zoology, Government & Law, Journalism, Modern Languages
Engineering Village
Comprehensive, interdisciplinary engineering database. Includes indexing to journals, patents, and conference reference materials.
- Coverage: 1884 – present, updated weekly
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
Environment Complete (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing for journals, books, and monographs in the areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, and affiliated areas of environmental study.
- Coverage: 1888 – present
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: GeoScience, Computer Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Business & Economics, Government & Law, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
ERIC (EBSCO) **
Full-text access to educational and education-related journals, technical reports, and other publications.
- Coverage: 1966 (full-text varies) – present, updated daily
- From EBSCOhost
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Communicative Disorders, Education, Library Science, Kinesiology, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Foundation & Leadership
ERIC (website) **
Full-text access to education-related journals, technical reports, and other publications.
- Coverage: 1966 (selected full-text from 1993) – present, updated daily
- From the U.S. Department of Education
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Communicative Disorders, Education, Library Science, Kinesiology
European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750 (EBSCO)
Citations and abstracts of printed books, manuscripts, and other materials printed in Europe relating to the Americas.
- Coverage: 1493 – 1750
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Political Science
Family Studies Abstracts (EBSCO)
Citations and abstracts of scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles covering essential areas related to family studies.
- Coverage: 1931 – present, updates vary
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Sociology, Health, Counseling
Fireside Companions and Family Literature Periodicals, 1805-1877 (EBSCO)
Draws from a rich tradition of family and children's literature consisting of not only prescribed values but also the social and family dynamics of 19th century America.
- Coverage: 1805 – 1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Literature, Counseling
First Search (OCLC)
Connects you to information on a wide range of subjects in 12 databases to find content in every format from worldwide library collections.
- Coverage: most current file, updated continually
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, History, Library Science, Literature, English
Foreign Language Periodicals in America, 1684-1904 (EBSCO)
Includes periodicals published in foreign languages primarily from the 18th and 19th centuries covering subjects such as religion, literature, and politics, and both speak to and reflect the interests and concerns of the immigrant and ethnic communities of the time.
- Coverage: 1684 – 1904
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Business & Economics, Chemistry, Modern Languages
Fuente Académica (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of scholarly, peer-reviewed journals from renowned Latin American and Spanish publishers covering all major subject areas including agriculture, economic history, law, and psychology.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated weekly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, Modern Languages
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia (EBSCO) **
Full-text encyclopedia covering a variety of topics.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated annually
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, Reference
Gale Databases **
List of titles and links to all Gale databases subscribed to by Dupré Library
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, History, Louisiana Studies, Humanities, Literature, English, eBooks, Journalism, Reference
Gale eBooks **
Full-text encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for most academic disciplines.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, eBooks, Reference
Gale In Context: Biography **
Biographical information and full-text articles on the world's most influential people. Searchable by birth or death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender, etc.
- Coverage: varies, updates varies
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, History, Louisiana Studies, Literature, English, eBooks, Journalism
Gale Literature **
Full-text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism and analysis, reviews, author biographies, and expertly written work overviews.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English, Mass Media
Gale Literature Criticism **
Full-text access to Contemporary Literary Criticism (CLC), Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism (TCLC), Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism (NCLC), and Literature Criticism 1400-1800 (LC).
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English, Mass Media
Gale Literature Resource Center **
Full-text coverage of scholarly journal articles, biographies, bibliographies, and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline. Includes access to book reviews, full-text poems and short stories, overview essays, and much more.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English, Mass Media
Gale Literature: Scribner Writer Series **
Full-text essays outlining the lives and works of important authors from around the world.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated regularly.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English
Gale Literature: Twayne's Author Series **
In-depth, full-text introductions to the lives and works of writers, the history and influence of literary movements, and the development of literary genres. Features content from print series including U.S. Authors Series Classic, English Writers Series Classic, Masterwork Studies, Studies in Short Fiction, and more.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English
General Interest Christian Periodicals, 1743-1889 (EBSCO)
Features titles that address the broad themes of Christianity that appealed to a general readership throughout the late 18th century and 19th centuries.
- Coverage: 1743 – 1889
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
GreenFILE (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles offering well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact on the environment. Topics include global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
- Coverage: 1913 – present, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: GeoScience, Art & Architecture, Civil Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
HathiTrust Digital Library (website) **
A partnership of academic and research institutions that provides full-text access to books, journals, and other digital resources viewable in PDF format.
- Coverage: varies by title, updated regularly
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: General, History, Humanities, Literature, English, eBooks, Government & Law, Modern Languages
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of scholarly, medical, nursing, and allied health journals. Features the AHFS Consumer Medication Information, which covers brand and generic drug patient education sheets.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Nursing, Communicative Disorders, Kinesiology, Health, Counseling
Hispanic Life in America (NewsBank) **
A comprehensive archive of global news sources, including Spanish-language or bilingual publications, related to Hispanic American history, culture, and daily life, combining deep historical content with current sources.
- Coverage: 1704 – 1942, updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, Criminal Justice, Geography, Government & Law, History, Humanities, News, Political Science, Sociology
History Reference Center (EBSCO) **
Comprehensive, full-text history database featuring reference books, encyclopedias, non-fiction books, magazines, historical documents, photos, maps, and videos.
- Coverage: prehistory – present
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: History, Louisiana Studies, Humanities, Reference
History Reference eBook Collection (EBSCO) **
Offers a selection of historical eBook titles covering global topics.
- Coverage: from the ancient world through today – Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: History, Louisiana Studies, Humanities, eBooks, Reference
Hobbies, Socialization, and Sport Periodicals, 1775-1889 (EBSCO)
Covers a wide range of leisure activities enjoyed by Americans in their spare time during the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Coverage: 1775 – 1889
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Business & Economics, Kinesiology
Hoover's Company Profiles (ProQuest) **
Thorough and up-to-date information on the largest and most influential public and private companies. Profiles feature company overview and history, officers and board members, rankings, and financial information.
- Coverage: varies, updated regularly
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Business & Economics, Accounting, Economics & Finance, Foundation & Leadership, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program
Hospitality & Tourism Index (EBSCO) **
Citations and abstracts of trade publications, magazines, and academic journals covering research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism.
- Coverage: 1924 – present
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Business & Economics, Foundation & Leadership, Management, Marketing & Hospitality
Human Resources Abstracts (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing to academic journals, magazines, and trade publications covering essential areas related to human resources including human resources management, employee assistance, and organizational behavior.
- Coverage: 1975 – present
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Business & Economics, Foundation & Leadership, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program
IEEE Now Publishers Foundations and Trends Technology eBooks Library **
Full-text access to eBooks on emerging topics in engineering and computer science.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Note: Excessive printing and downloading, even though available functionality on IEEE Xplore, is not permitted under the license and will result in loss of access and possible disciplinary action.
- Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering, eBooks
IEEE Xplore Digital Library **
Full-text access for research in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, and related disciplines. Subscription includes access to IEEE journals, magazines, conferences, and active standards, as well as IET journals, magazines, and conferences.
- Coverage: 1800s for select titles – present, updated daily
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Note: Excessive printing and downloading, even though available functionality on IEEE Xplore, is not permitted under the license and will result in loss of access and possible disciplinary action.
- Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
Information Science & Technology Abstracts (ISTA) (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of the most important periodicals in the area of information science. Includes access to peer-reviewed journals, trade publications, conference proceedings, and patents.
- Coverage: mid-1960s – present, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: GeoScience, Computer Science, Engineering, Library Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mass Media
Ingenta Connect (Partial) **
Citations and abstracts of scholarly journals in all subject disciplines. Provides document delivery service. The cost of articles purchased is the responsibility of the user.
- Coverage: 1988 – present, updated daily
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: General
Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) (website)
International social and behavioral sciences research data repository including specialized collections and educational activities.
- Received through the Picard Center membership
- Note: Create a MyData Account with your University email to access advanced features.
- Subjects: Nursing, General, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Communicative Disorders, Education, Government & Law, Health, Counseling, Economics & Finance
IQS Directory (website)
Provides a comprehensive listing of manufacturers and suppliers serving major segments of the OEM industrial manufacturing marketplace across the United States and Canada.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Engineering
JSTOR **
Full-text coverage of scholarly journal articles in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Subscription includes the Arts & Sciences I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII and Life Sciences Collections.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated regularly
- Most collections received through LOUIS membership; additional Collections purchased by Dupré Library with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning
- Subjects: Anthropology, General, History, Louisiana Studies, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Business & Economics, Education, Literature, English, Math & Physics, Music, Philosophy, Geography, Zoology, eBooks, Government & Law, Modern Languages
JSTOR Understanding Shakespeare Series **
Contains everything Shakespeare (including his sonnets), but also includes other collections of original works. Features the text of selected plays and provides links to articles and chapters in JSTOR that quote that specific passage.
- Most collections received through LOUIS membership; additional Collections purchased by Dupré Library with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning
- Subjects: General, Literature, English
L'ile (website)
Virtual resource center featuring biographies and bibliographies of Québec writers and press kits.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Literature, Modern Languages
Learning Express Library (EBSCO)**
Comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help users succeed on academic or licensing tests. Subscription includes practice tests for ACT, SAT, ASVAB, college placement exams, and numerous occupation exams.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Note: All users must register for a personal account before using this resource.
- Subjects: Education, Curriculum & Instruction
Legal Source (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of scholarly law journals covering current issues, studies, thoughts, and trends of the legal world. Resource for attorneys, educators, business people, law librarians, students, paralegals, and others involved with the law.
- Coverage: 1901 – present, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Criminal Justice, Government & Law, Accounting, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Economics & Finance, Foundation & Leadership, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program
Library of Congress Digital Collections (website)
Provides access to full-text, digitized print materials like newspapers and books, as well as photographs, motion pictures, sound recordings, maps, and more.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: General, News, History, Art & Architecture, eBooks
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full-Text (LISTA) (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of key library and information science publications on topics including librarianship, online information retrieval, scholarly communication, and electronic publishing.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Education, Library Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mass Media
Literary Periodicals of New England, 1789-1878 (EBSCO)
Represents relatively obscure publications from the cities and towns outside of Boston during the 19th century painting a picture of an early, home-grown literary tradition that is starkly different from the more dominant literature found in mass-circulated publications.
- Coverage: 1789 – 1878
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Literature
Literary Reference Center Plus (EBSCO) **
Offers a selection of eBook titles covering a broad range of literary-related subjects. Selections include literary criticism, study guides, and classics.
- Coverage: dates vary – Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English, Reference, Mass Media
Literary Reference eBook Collection (EBSCO) **
Full-text access to respected reference works, books, and literary journals covering a broad spectrum of information on authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. Includes access to plot summaries, literary criticisms, poems, short stories, classic texts, study guides, videos, and much more.
- Coverage: dates vary
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English, eBooks, Reference, Mass Media
Literature (Gale) **
Full-text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism and analysis, reviews, author biographies, and expertly written work overviews.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English, Mass Media
Literature Criticism (Gale) **
Full-text access to Contemporary Literary Criticism (CLC), Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism (TCLC), Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism (NCLC), and Literature Criticism 1400-1800 (LC).
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English, Mass Media
Literature Resource Center (Gale) **
Full-text coverage of scholarly journal articles, biographies, bibliographies, and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline. Includes access to book reviews, full-text poems and short stories, overview essays, and much more.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English, Mass Media
Louisiana Biography & Obituary Index (website)
Index of obituaries and death notices published in New Orleans newspapers and biographical information published in older Louisiana collective biographies.
- Coverage: 1804 – 1972
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Louisiana Studies
Louisiana Digital Library (website) **
Provides access to unique, historical collections, and other resources that document Louisiana history and culture. Libraries, museums, archives, institutions, and other repositories across the state contribute content. Includes digital photographs, maps, manuscript materials, books, oral histories, and much more.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Anthropology, General, History, Louisiana Studies
MarciveWeb DOCS
A comprehensive database of the U.S. Government Publishing Office with access to the online version of the Catalog of US Government Publications.
- Coverage: July 1976 – present, updated weekly
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Political Science, Government & Law
MAS Complete (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of popular, high school magazines covering a wide range of subject areas including history, science, career information, and more. Also provides access to full-text reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an image collection of photos, maps, and flags.
- Coverage: 1975 – present, updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, History, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Mass Media
MAS Reference eBook Collection (EBSCO) **
Offers a selection of eBook titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects. Topics include biography, history, careers, language arts, literature, government, health, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.
- Coverage: 1975 – present, updated daily – Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, History, eBooks, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Mass Media
Masons, Odd-Fellows and Other Societal Periodicals, 1794-1877 (EBSCO)
Focuses on fraternal societies chronicling how many 19th century Americans, primarily men, organized themselves into various societies loosely based on ethnic, social, or political affiliation.
- Coverage: 1794 – 1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
MasterFILE Complete (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of journals, magazines, reference books, and primary document sources covering general interest subject areas. Also includes an extensive collection of photos, maps, and flags as well as videos.
- Coverage: 1922 – present, updated daily
- Receive through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General
MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection (EBSCO) **
Offers a selection of eBook titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects. Topics include biography, history, careers, cooking, literature, genealogy, health, parenting, personal finance, politics, architecture, science, current events, social-emotional health, sports, and travel.
- Coverage: 1922 – present, updated daily – Receive through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, eBooks
MathSciNet (AMS) **
Citations, reviews, and abstracts of worldwide research publications in mathematics published by the American Mathematical Society. Provides access to Mathematical Reviews and Current Mathematical Publications.
- Coverage: 1940s – present, updated monthly
- Receive through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Math & Physics
MathSciNet via EBSCOhost (EBSCO) **
Citations, reviews, and abstracts of worldwide research publications in mathematics published by the American Mathematical Society. Provides access to Mathematical Reviews and Current Mathematical Publications.
- Coverage: 1940s – present, updated monthly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Nursing, Math & Physics
MedicLatina (EBSCO) **
Full-text, Spanish-language coverage of peer-reviewed medical research and scientific journals from Latin American and Spanish publishers.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Nursing, Modern Languages, Health
MEDLINE (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of scholarly medical and health care journals.
- Coverage: 1865 – present, updated regularly
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning and Nursing Distance Learning
- Subjects: Nursing, Communicative Disorders, Kinesiology, Health
MEDLINE Complete (EBSCO) **
Provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more.
- Coverage: 1865 – present, updated regularly – Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning
- Subjects: Nursing, Communicative Disorders, Kinesiology, Health
Mental Measurements Yearbook (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and comprehensive guide of contemporary testing instruments in the areas of psychology, education, business, and leadership.
- Coverage: vol. 8 (1978) – present, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Psychology, Education, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Foundation & Leadership, MBA Program
Milestone Documents in African American History (Salem Press) **
Full-text coverage of fundamental primary source documents in African American history.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: History, Reference
Military & Government Collection (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of academic journals and periodicals offering current news on all branches of the military and government.
- Coverage: 1900s – present, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Computer Science, History, Engineering, Political Science, Government & Law, Foundation & Leadership
Military and Law Enforcement Periodicals, 1691-1877 (EBSCO)
Pertains to the military in general, the experiences of soldiers and sailors, and early law enforcement in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Coverage: 1691 – 1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Government & Law, Foundation & Leadership
Missionary and Charity Periodicals, 1793-1902 (EBSCO)
Focuses on foreign and domestic missionary and charity work undertaken by various faith groups.
- Coverage: 1793 – 1902
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Foundation & Leadership
MLA Directory of Periodicals (EBSCO) **
Lists periodicals in the areas of literature, language, linguistics, and folklore. Each entry includes addresses, advertising rates, circulation statistics, subscription prices, and information about submissions for publication.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated twice a year
- Produced by the Modern Language Association
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Literature, English
MLA International Bibliography (EBSCO) **
Citations and abstracts of scholarly, peer-reviewed journals, books, and dissertations in the area of literature, language, linguistics, and folklore.
- Coverage: 1926 – present, updated quarterly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English, Philosophy, Modern Languages
Momentum Press Digital Library (IG Publishing) **
Full-text eBook collection covering the fields of industrial, mechanical, chemical, civil and environmental engineering, and material science.
- Purchased by Dupré Library with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning
- Subjects: Engineering, eBooks, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
Music Index (Partial) (EBSCO) **
Indexing and abstracts of music periodicals and literature. It offers comprehensive coverage of the music field and every aspect of classical and popular worlds of music.
- Coverage: 1973 – present, updated quarterly
- Purchased by Dupré Library with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning
- Subjects: Humanities, Music
Musical Periodicals, 1781-1879 (EBSCO)
Gathers publications dedicated to various aspects of music showing music in a larger cultural context, as the music was also an important leisure activity for families and communities.
- Coverage: 1781 – 1879
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Music
New York Times (Nexis Uni)
- Dupré Library no longer provides access to digital subscriptions to nytimes.com. Articles published in the New York Times are available through Nexis Uni. Choose 'Continue' and use the 'Search Within Results' filter to include a search term to find articles.
- Subjects: News
Newspaper Source Plus (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of newspapers, newswires, and news magazines featuring the world's major news content. The database also contains television & radio news transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, News, Government & Law
Newswires (EBSCO) **
Provides near real-time access to top worldwide news from Associated Press, United Press International, PR Newswire, Xinhua, CNN Wire, and Business Wire continuously.
- Coverage: Continuous. The index to the full-text content is held for a rolling 30-day archive.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, News
Nexis Uni **
Full-text coverage of a wide range of news, business, legal, and reference information.
- Coverage: dates vary, updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Communication, General, News, History, Louisiana Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Business & Economics, Government & Law, Journalism, Accounting, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Economics & Finance, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program, Mass Media
Nursing & Allied Health Premium (ProQuest) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of peer-reviewed, scholarly journals and dissertations on topics related to nursing, allied health, alternative and complementary medicine, and much more.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Nursing, Communicative Disorders, Kinesiology, Health, Counseling
OpenDissertations (EBSCO)
An open-access database built to assist in locating both historic and contemporary dissertations and theses and citations.
- Coverage: early 20th century – present, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General
OVID Journals **
Full-text articles from a selection of nursing, clinical medicine, patient education, and public health journals.
- To access the OVID subscription, select "University of Louisiana at Lafayette Full-text @ Ovid" then the "Journals" tab.
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Note: Only one (1) user is allowed to use this resource at a time due to the licensing agreement with the database provider. Try again later if you experience access issues.
- Subjects: Nursing, Health, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Foundation & Leadership
Oxford African American Studies Center (AASC) **
Comprehensive, full-text collection of the finest reference resources in African American studies. Includes biographies, primary sources, and images.
- Coverage: updated regularly
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: General, History, Humanities, Literature
Oxford Art Online **
A comprehensive guide of full-text, online, reference resources covering all aspects of visual arts worldwide from prehistory to the present day. Subscription includes access to Grove Art Online, The Concise Dictionary of Art Terms, Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, and The Oxford Companion to Western Art.
- Coverage: updated three times a year
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Note: Only one (1) user is allowed to use this resource at a time due to the licensing agreement with the database provider. Try again later if you experience access issues.
- Subjects: Art & Architecture, Humanities
Oxford Bibliographies – Latin American Studies
Bibliographies and encyclopedic articles compiled by scholars and experts in Latin American Studies represent numerous disciplinary perspectives. Topics range from indigenous studies and the Conquest and colonial history and society, to race, immigration, the role of women, significant political events, and cultural studies in contemporary Latin America.
- Coverage: updated every Fall and Spring
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Anthropology, Art & Architecture, History, Economics & Finance, Literature, Political Science, Sociology
Oxford English Dictionary **
Full-text, online version of the Oxford English Dictionary.
- Coverage: updated every three months.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, Literature, English, Reference, Mass Media
Oxford Music Online **
A comprehensive guide of full-text, online, reference sources covering all aspects of music and musicians from around the world. Subscription includes access to Grove Music Online, The Oxford Dictionary of Music, and The Oxford Companion to Music.
- Coverage: updated three times a year
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Note: Only three (3) users are allowed to use this resource at a time due to the licensing agreement with the database provider. Try again later if you experience access issues.
- Subjects: Humanities, Music
Oxford Reference **
Full-text reference sources from Oxford University Press for most academic disciplines. Subscription includes access to English and bilingual dictionaries, thesauruses, quotations, maps, and much more.
- Coverage: updated monthly
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Note: Only one (1) user is allowed to use this resource at a time due to the licensing agreement with the database provider. Try again later if you experience access issues.
- Subjects: General, Reference
Peace Research Abstracts (EBSCO) **
Citations and abstracts covering essential areas related to peace research, conflict resolution, international affairs, and peace psychology.
- Coverage: 1964 – present
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Sociology, Political Science, Counseling, Foundation & Leadership, Management, Marketing & Hospitality
Periodicals from Around the World, 1691-1880 (EBSCO)
Comprised of titles with international interest, published within and outside of the United States, from the 18th and 19th centuries and represents the continued influence of colonialism on literature, fashions, and politics throughout the world.
- Coverage: 1691-1880
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Periodicals of the American West, 1779-1881 (EBSCO)
Draws from the publications that created the literary and cultural traditions of the Young America and Manifest Destiny movements and provides a unique snapshot into the ideas that fueled America's westward expansion.
- Coverage: 1779 – 1881
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Agriculture, Humanities, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Literature
Periodicals of the British Empire and Its Colonies, 1702-1879 (EBSCO)
Represents literature of the British Empire, specifically focusing on colonial North America, providing a unique insight into the colonies' complex relationship with European home countries as they developed their own identity in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Coverage: 1702 – 1879
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Literature
Philosopher’s Index with Full-Text (Partial) (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of academic journals, books, and book reviews in all areas of philosophy.
- Coverage: 1940 – present, updated quarterly
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Subjects: History, Humanities, Political Science, Philosophy
Popular Educational Periodicals, 1758-1889 (EBSCO)
Chronicles the roots of American higher education through the wave of lyceums, athenaeums, and universities that sprung up across the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries, as Americans began to educate themselves as never before.
- Coverage: 1758 – 1889
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction
PrepSTEP Academic (EBSCO)
Resources to improve core academic skills, score higher on college placement tests, explore careers, prepare for occupational exams and build workplace skills.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Education, Curriculum & Instruction
Primary Search (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of popular magazines for elementary school research. All full-text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).
- Coverage: 1985 (full-text from 1990) – present, updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Mass Media
Primary Search Reference eBook Collection (EBSCO) **
Offers a selection of eBook titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects. Topics include social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.
- Coverage: 1985 (full-text from 1990) – present, updated daily – Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, eBooks, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Mass Media
Professional Development Collection (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of high-quality, peer-reviewed education journals and educational reports designed for professional educators.
- Coverage: 1965 – present, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Education, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Foundation & Leadership
Project Gutenberg (website)
Provides free access to public domain full-text eBooks.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: General, English, eBooks
Project Muse **
Full-text coverage of peer-reviewed humanities and social sciences journals and selected eBook titles from University presses and scholarly societies. Dupré Library subscribes to the Standard Collection.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated as issues are published
- Purchased by Dupré Library with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning
- Subjects: Anthropology, Nursing, General, History, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Business & Economics, Education, Library Science, Literature, English, Math & Physics, Music, Philosophy, Geography, eBooks, Government & Law, Modern Languages
ProQuest Databases **
List of titles and links to all ProQuest databases subscribed to by Dupré Library
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: General
PsycARTICLES (APA) (EBSCO) **
Full-text peer-reviewed articles in psychology published by the American Psychological Association and affiliated journals includes current coverage and historical content dating back more than a century.
- Coverage: 1894 – present, updated weekly
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Subjects: Nursing, Psychology, Counseling
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of peer-reviewed journals on topics including psychology & psychiatry, emotional and behavioral characteristics, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods.
- Coverage: 1965 – present, updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, Nursing, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Communicative Disorders, Counseling
PsycINFO (APA) (EBSCO) **
Citations and abstracts of scholarly journal articles, books, dissertations, and technical reports in the field of psychology and related disciplines, including nursing, sociology, education linguistics, anthropology, and business.
- Coverage: 1887 – present, updated quarterly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Nursing, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Communicative Disorders, Counseling
Public Administration Abstracts (EBSCO) **
Citations and abstracts of academic journals covering essential areas related to public administration including public administration theory and other areas of relevance to the discipline.
- Coverage: 1974 – present
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Political Science, Business & Economics, Accounting, Economics & Finance, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program
PubMed (website)
Biomedical citations and abstracts from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, with links to full-text articles and related resources.
- Coverage: 1947 – present, updated daily
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Nursing, Communicative Disorders, Health
PubMed Central (website)
PubMed Central is a free digital repository that archives open access, full-text scholarly articles that have been published in biomedical and life sciences journals.
- Coverage: 2000 – present
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Nursing, Communicative Disorders, Health
Race Relations Abstracts (EBSCO) **
Citations and abstracts of magazines and scholarly journal articles covering essential areas relating to race relations including ethnic studies, discrimination, and immigration.
- Coverage: 1975 – present
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Sociology, Foundation & Leadership
Referencia Latina (EBSCO) **
Comprehensive Spanish-language resource offering content from a variety of sources including encyclopedias, images, health reports, and full-text for reference books and general interest magazines in a broad array of subject areas of particular relevance for Latin America.
- Coverage: updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, Modern Languages, Reference
Regional Business News (EBSCO) **
Full-text regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. Includes access to the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report and New Orleans City Business.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: News, Business & Economics, Accounting, Economics & Finance, Foundation & Leadership, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program
Religion and Philosophy Collection (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles on topics related to theology and philosophical studies including world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy, and the history of philosophy.
- Coverage: 1975 – present, updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Philosophy
Religious Periodicals for Women, Children, and Families, 1804-1878 (EBSCO)
Focuses on the spiritual and religious lives of women, children, and families during the 19th century. Covers timely topics of the day and represents several denominations and churches.
- Coverage: 1804 – 1878
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling
Religious Periodicals from the Southern U.S., 1801-1904 (EBSCO)
Focuses on spiritual concerns from several denominations in the South during the 19th century.
- Coverage: 1801 – 1904
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Louisiana Studies, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Sage Journals
Includes journals spanning the Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Technology, and Medicine, with some published on behalf of learned societies and institutions.
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Nursing, Computer Science, Humanities, Engineering, Biology
Sage Knowledge Books & Reference - Psychology and Medicine & Health **
Includes eBook content in social sciences, including handbooks, encyclopedias, and major works. - Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Business & Economics, Communication, Criminal Justice, Education, Geography, GeoScience, Health, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, eBooks
Sanborn Maps, 1867-1970 (Louisiana Maps Only) (ProQuest) **
Historical Sanborn fire insurance maps of cities and towns in Louisiana that chart community changes across the century.
- Coverage: 1867 - 1970
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Computer Science, History, Louisiana Studies, Art & Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Petroleum Engineering
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps (website) (Library of Congress) **
Historical Sanborn fire insurance maps of cities and towns that chart community changes across the century.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Computer Science, History, Louisiana Studies, Art & Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Petroleum Engineering
Science & Technology Collection (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of scholarly journals covering relevant aspects of the scientific and technical community.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: GeoScience, Nursing, Computer Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Biology, Communicative Disorders, Kinesiology, Geography, Zoology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
Science Advances **
Open access journal from the American Association for the Advancement of Science featuring high-quality, peer-reviewed research across the sciences.
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: GeoScience, Biology, Math & Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
Science Citation Index (Web of Science)
Multidisciplinary index to the journal literature of the sciences that covers major journals across several scientific disciplines and includes all cited references captured from indexed articles.
- Coverage: 1900 – present, updated weekly
- Part of the Web of Science Core Collection
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: GeoScience, Nursing, Computer Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Biology, Psychology, Education, Math & Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Zoology
Science Online **
Full-text coverage of Science, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.
- Coverage: 1880 – present
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Subjects: GeoScience, Math & Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
ScienceDirect Freedom Collection **
Full-text coverage of scientific journal articles and book chapters.
- Coverage: dates vary by title, updated regularly
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: GeoScience, Nursing, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Psychology, Communicative Disorders, Math & Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Health, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
Scientific Periodicals, 1771-1901 (EBSCO)
Focuses chiefly on the hard science disciplines and a small number of social sciences and scientific content from the 18th and 19th centuries and reflects a continued pursuit of knowledge driven by an intense curiosity in the United States about the nature of humanity, the heavens, and Earth, and the desire to use this new knowledge for practical purposes.
- Coverage: 1771 – 1901
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: GeoScience, Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Math & Physics, Chemistry, Health
SciFinder
The comprehensive online version of Chemical Abstracts (CAS) includes references to the chemical, chemical engineering, allied sciences, and patent literature. Search by topic, author, chemical identification terms, and chemical structure.
- Coverage: 1907 – present, updated regularly
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Note: First-time users must first register from a computer on campus. Contact reference@louisiana.edu for registration instructions.
- Subjects: Chemistry, Health, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
SciFindern
The comprehensive online version of Chemical Abstracts (CAS) includes references to the chemical, chemical engineering, allied sciences, and patent literature. Search by topic, author, chemical identification terms, and chemical structure. Provides access to new workflow solutions such as PatentPak™, MethodsNow™, and Retrosynthesis Planner as well as the core CAS-created databases available in classic SciFinder. This new product is intended to help users optimally leverage information by dramatically reducing the time spent analyzing and refining answer sets.
- Coverage: 1907 – present, updated regularly
- Purchased by Dupré Library in conjunction with LOUIS
- Note: First-time users must first register from a computer on campus. Contact reference@louisiana.edu for registration instructions.
- Subjects: Chemistry, Health, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
Scribner Writers Series (Gale) **
Full-text essays outlining the lives and works of important authors from around the world.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated regularly.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English
Serials Directory, The (EBSCO)
Up-to-date citation information as well as current pricing information for the popular U.S. and international periodicals.
- Coverage: most current file, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, Library Science
Shock & Vibration Digest (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of scholarly, peer-reviewed journals on topics related to shock and vibration, including noise and vibration technologies.
- Coverage: 1969 – present
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: GeoScience, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
SIRIS: Smithsonian Institution Research Information System (website)
Catalog of images, videos, podcasts, blog posts, and electronic journals from several Smithsonian libraries, archives, museums, and specialized research units. Includes collections in Art & Design, History & Culture and Science & Technology.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: History, Art & Architecture
Slavery and Abolition, 1789-1887 (EBSCO)
Chronicles the African American experience during the 19th century depicting the ongoing struggles of abolitionists to end slavery in the United States and the response from people who supported slavery for economic and cultural reasons and illustrating how, over time, the growing tensions between those on both sides of the slavery issue ultimately culminated in the American Civil War.
- Coverage: 1789 – 1887
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Social Sciences Citation Index (Web of Science)
Multidisciplinary index to the journal literature of the social sciences that covers journals across several social sciences disciplines and includes all cited references captured from indexed articles.
- Coverage: 1900 – present, updated weekly
- Part of the Web of Science Core Collection
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Communication, Anthropology, Nursing, History, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Geography, Government & Law
SocINDEX with Full-Text (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage and indexing of scholarly journal articles, books, and conference papers in sociology and related areas of study.
- Coverage: 1865 – present, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Communication, Anthropology, Nursing, History, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Philosophy, Government & Law, Journalism
Story Papers, Dimes and Dollar Periodicals, 1828-1877 (EBSCO)
Reflects the progression of print during the 19th century highlighting an understudied American literary phenomenon and a glimpse into the imaginations of underappreciated and undiscovered American authors.
- Coverage: 1828 – 1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Library Science, Literature, English, Journalism
Sunday School Periodicals, 1818-1885 (EBSCO)
Features a broad cross-section of 19th-century Sunday school literature read in churches and at home representing many church communities as well as training and preparation materials for teachers.
- Coverage: 1818 – 1885
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Teacher Reference Center (Partial) (EBSCO) **
Citations and abstracts of peer-reviewed teacher and administrator journals and magazines covering topics such as assessment, continuing education, curriculum development, and much more.
- Coverage: dates of coverage vary
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Education, Reference, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Foundation & Leadership
Temperance in America, 1826-1877 (EBSCO)
Explains how the temperance movement originated through religious and benevolent groups, how it quickly spread throughout the country, and the various kinds of temperance advocated from calls for moderation to total abstinence of alcohol, during 19th century America.
- Coverage: 1826 – 1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Theology and Biblical Studies Periodicals, 1760-1877 (EBSCO)
Represents a broad cross-section of 19th-century religious groups and major theological traditions focusing on biblical studies and theological reflection, in both lay and academic forms.
- Coverage: 1760 – 1877
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
ThomasNet (website) **
A searchable platform for manufacturers, distributors, and service providers in the U.S. and Canada. Researchers have access to product sourcing information, downloadable CAD drawings, industry news, and white papers.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering, Business & Economics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics & Finance, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
Travel Weekly (website) **
A comprehensive directory of worldwide hotels, motels, resorts, and inns.
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Business & Economics, Management, Marketing & Hospitality
Twayne's Author Series (Gale) **
In-depth, full-text introductions to the lives and works of writers, the history and influence of literary movements, and the development of literary genres. Features content from print series including U.S. Authors Series Classic, English Writers Series Classic, Masterwork Studies, Studies in Short Fiction, and more.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated regularly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Humanities, Literature, English
U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets (website) **
Short guides providing information on international country leaders, politics, economy, and relations with the U.S.
- Coverage: varies by country, updated regularly
- Subjects: General, Political Science, Business & Economics, Geography, Government & Law, Economics & Finance, Foundation & Leadership
UL Lafayette Institutional Repository (IR) (EBSCO)
Search for university scholarship and creative works accepted into the UL Lafayette IR through EBSCO
- UL Lafayette Institutional Repository (IR) (website)
- Subjects: General
UpToDate (Wolters Kluwer)**
Full-text, evidence-based knowledge system authored by physicians to help clinicians make point-of-care decisions.
- Coverage: reviewed continually, updated three times a year
- Purchased by Dupré Library with funds provided by the Office of Distance Learning and Nursing Distance Learning
- Subjects: Nursing, Health
Urban Studies Abstracts (EBSCO) **
Citations and abstracts of peer-reviewed journal articles covering essential areas related to urban studies including urban affairs, community development, and urban history.
- Coverage: 1973 – present, updated quarterly
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Art & Architecture, Sociology, Foundation & Leadership, Management
US South Central Newsstream (ProQuest) **
Enables users to search the most recent regional news content, as well as archives that stretch back to the 1980s featuring newspapers, newswires, and news sites in active full-text format.
- Coverage: news sources from Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Communication, General, News, Mass Media
Vente et Gestion (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage of French language business journals, magazines, and trade publications serving both the academic and the professional researcher. The collection includes publications covering topics such as accounting & tax, administration, industry & manufacturing, marketing, logistics, technology, and others.
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Business & Economics, Modern Languages, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics & Finance, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Management, Marketing & Hospitality, MBA Program, Petroleum Engineering
Violence & Abuse Abstracts (EBSCO) **
Citations and abstracts of scholarly journal articles covering essential areas related to violence and abuse including family violence, sexual assault, and emotional abuse.
- Coverage: 1995 – present
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Sociology, Health, Counseling
Web News (EBSCO) **
Full-text coverage provides near real-time access to news feeds from around the globe covering a range of business and general news topics.
- Coverage: updated daily
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, News
Web of Science Core Collection
A comprehensive index of the top scientific and scholarly research journals in the world. The collection includes the Arts & Humanities Citation Index, Emerging Sources Citation Index, Science Citation Index, and Social Sciences Citation Index.
- Coverage: 1900 – present, updated weekly
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: GeoScience, Communication, Anthropology, Nursing, General, Computer Science, History, Agriculture, Art & Architecture, Humanities, Engineering, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Communicative Disorders, Education, Literature, English, Math & Physics, Music, Philosophy, Chemistry, Geography, Zoology, Government & Law, Journalism, Modern Languages, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
Westlaw Campus Research
Provides access to legal documents from the local, state, and federal levels. It also provides access to other sources of legal information including newspapers, statutes, administrative codes, and more.
- Access provided by the MBA Program
- Subjects: Criminal Justice, Government & Law
Wiley Online Library
Multidisciplinary collection covering life, health, physical sciences, social science, and the humanities. It delivers seamless integrated access to articles from journals, online books, reference works, laboratory protocols, and databases.
- Purchased by Dupré Library
- Subjects: Anthropology, Nursing, Humanities, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science
Women's Periodicals of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century, 1733-1844 (EBSCO)
Contains women-related periodicals that span the Colonial through the Jacksonian eras and represent a broad range of subjects and places of publications highlighting radically changing perceptions of womanhood and ideas about the role of women over this period.
- Coverage: 1733 – 1844
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Women's Periodicals of the Nineteenth Century, 1845-1865 (EBSCO)
Contains women-related periodicals that span the antebellum and Civil War eras and represent a broad range of subjects and places of publications, reflective of the turbulent yet optimistic years of Westward expansion and war for women, including periodicals from several female authors and publishers who helped to cement the foundations of women's active role in American social and religious movements.
- Coverage: 1845 – 1865
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
Women's Periodicals of the Nineteenth Century, 1866-1891 (EBSCO)
Contains women-related periodicals that span the later part of the 19th century and represent a broad range of subjects and places of publication and provide valuable material to allow a focus on how women, in particular, struggled to recover from the Civil War during the years of Reconstruction.
- Coverage: 1866 – 1891
- Part of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Collection
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
World Development Indicators (website) **
Extensive collection of data about global development. Includes information on demographics, social, financial, natural resources, and environmental topics for countries around the world.
- Coverage: 1960 – present, updated quarterly
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: Sociology, Business & Economics, Economics & Finance, Petroleum Engineering
WorldCat (website) (OCLC)
A global catalog of library materials where you can search for books, music, video, articles, and much more at libraries near you.
- Coverage: most current file, updated continually
- Website not maintained by Library
- Subjects: General, History, Library Science, Literature, English
WorldCat via First Search (OCLC)
Cataloging information for books, maps, musical scores, periodicals, and other materials. Many of the holdings at Dupré Library are included, as well as holdings for other libraries in Louisiana, the U.S., and worldwide. Interlibrary Loan requests can be made using WorldCat via FirstSearch.
- Coverage: most current file, updated continually
- Received through LOUIS membership
- Subjects: General, History, Library Science, Literature, English
Zoological Record (Web of Science)
A comprehensive database of animal biology and biodiversity research literature. Citations and abstracts are from scholarly journals, review annuals, books and reports, and meeting proceedings.
- Coverage: 1864 – present, updated monthly
- Subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Zoology