The "Start Your Research Here" search box above searches most of the library's databases. The databases listed in this link are not included, so must be searched individually.
1) Finding Background Information
For a quick overview of your topic, use these databases.
Enter a topic in the "Start Your Research Here" box above, such as:
a subject you're writing about: a place, thing, emotion, etc.: "gun control", "alternative medicine", "bystander effect"
or, find books about writing with this search: authorship OR "creative writ*"
The box does a broad, shallow search across 100 library databases, finding books, e-books, articles and videos.
Limit your search to Print Book, E-books, Articles, or Videos if wanted.
3) Filling in the Gaps with more Articles
If you need updated information on a current topic, try these article database, which includes millions of articles from magazines, journals and major newspapers: