Databases

Popular Databases

The most frequently-used databases

Academic Search Premier

Popular

Publications covering a wide variety of academic disciplines. Includes peer-reviewed journals.
1940 - present.

PubMed

Popular

Interface for searching MEDLINE, the online index of biomedical journal article citations from 1950 to present. Premiere database of medical literature.
Free resource. Off-campus access to UAB licensed full text requires Blazer ID & password.

See related Research Guides: PubMed via LHL and Making the Most of My NCBI

UpToDate

Popular

Clinical information tool. No individual registration required for web access.

Registration required for mobile access. You will need to login to update your registration (every 90 days).

New / Trial Databases

The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.

American Civil Liberties Union Papers, 1912-1990

New

American Civil Liberties Union Papers, 1912-1990 collection of papers focusing on civil rights, civil liberties, race, gender, and issues relating to the U.S. Supreme Court.

BCC Research

New

AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS ONLY. Market research reports including growth trends, geographic breakdowns and company profiles.

*Note: You must click "MEMBER LOGIN" in the upper right hand corner of your screen and choose "IP AUTHENTICATE" in order to access content.

Social Explorer

Trial

Web-based data visualization and mapping tool that provides access to access to 21st century and historical U.S. census and demographic information.

U.S. Declassified Documents Online

New

A comprehensive compilation of declassified documents from the executive branch; includes intelligence studies, policy papers, diplomatic correspondence, cabinet meeting minutes, briefing materials, and domestic surveillance and military reports.