Databases: Research Resources - Earth & Physical Sciences - Valparaiso - Ivy Tech Libraries at Ivy Tech Community College

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Databases

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary database containing professional and peer-reviewed titles
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
More than 1,200 reference works providing background information for topics ranging from agriculture to technology. Search within multiple sources using keywords, or browse topics in different subjects. Recommended for introductory research in all topics.
Directory of Open Access Journals This link opens in a new window
Ebook Collection by EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.
Ebook Central by ProQuest This link opens in a new window
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas
EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
Portal to all EBSCO databases including Academic Search Complete, Health Source Nursing/Academic Edition, and more; select as appropriate from this entry page.
Films on Demand: Master Academic Collection This link opens in a new window
Thousands of educational videos on a variety of subjects including science, health, business, life skills, and more; search by keyword or browse broad topic categories.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
This database provides over 25,000 general interest encyclopedia entries covering a variety of subject areas. Search by names and topics. ADA compliant.
GreenFILE This link opens in a new window
Covers all aspects of human impact to the environment including topics such as global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more
Science Reference Source This link opens in a new window
A research database providing easy access to a wealth of full-text, science-oriented content. Designed to meet student researcher's needs, Science Reference Source contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other reliable sources. In addition, the database includes a vast collection of images from sources such as UPI, Getty, NASA, National Geographic and the Nature Picture Library.