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1. Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (ASSIA)Local access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - ProQuest
Provides indexing and abstracting for 650 journals covering health, social services, psychology, sociology, economics, politics, race relations and education.
2. Social Science DatabaseLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - ProQuest
Full-text articles from over 340 periodicals covering the social sciences.
3. Social Sciences Citation IndexLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Alumni. - Clarivate Analytics
Provides abstracts, cited references, times cited, and links to full text when available for articles in the social sciences (1975 to present). Part of Web of Science.
4. Sociological AbstractsLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - ProQuest
Citations and abstracts to research in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Scholars tab provides author profiles from Scholar Universe.

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1. Academic OneFile - Florida Electronic Library ResourceLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - Gale Cengage Learning
Provides citations and abstracts for articles from over 7400 primarily peer-reviewed journals in science, technology and medicine, as well as the humanities, social sciences, and more. Full text is available for 3300 of the journals. Also includes podcasts and transcripts from NPR, CNN, and the CBC, as well as full text for The New York Times.
2. Academic Video Online (AVON)Local access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - ProQuest
This video collection includes 67,000+ films. Content comes from 60 Minutes, BBC, Broadway, CNN, DSM-5/ICD-10, Medical Imaging in Video, PBS, World Newsreels Online, and many more. Subjects include: the Arts, architecture, dance, fashion, music, theater and opera, business, environmental studies, feature films, health, history, education, counseling and therapy, criminal justice, and more. All films are available year round with unlimited use.
3. Blackwell Encyclopedia of SociologyLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - Wiley - Blackwell Publishers
The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology will increase students' understanding of important concepts, people, and trends in social sciences, and serve as a ready reference for scholars and teachers who need a well developed but concise exposition of a concept.
4. CIAO (Columbia International Affairs Online)Local access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - Columbia University Press (CIAO)
The most comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs. CIAO publishes a wide range of scholarship from 1991 onward that includes working papers from research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, proceedings from conferences, books, journals and policy briefs.
5. Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science and HumanitiesLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - Clarivate Analytics
Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science and Humanities, accessed via Web of Science, helps researchers access the published literature from the most significant conferences, symposia, seminars, colloquia, workshops, and conventions worldwide. This resource offers a complete view of conference proceedings and their impact on global research, letting you use cited reference searching to track emerging ideas and new research beyond what is covered in the journal literature.
6. Credo ReferenceLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - Credo Reference
Credo Reference provides access to subject encyclopedias and handbooks on major subjects. Topic Page offers background information on a particular topic that can give you an easy starting point and pathways for further research. Mind Maps visually show relationships between topics and keywords.
7. Daily Life Through HistoryLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - ABC-CLIO
Provides full text information, maps, images, website links, etc. on folklore, cultures, and customs of peoples around the world from ancient times to the present.
8. Data Citation IndexLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Alumni. - Clarivate Analytics
Access an array of data across subjects and regions, providing a comprehensive picture of research output to understand data in context and maximize research efforts.
9. Data Planet (is now Sage Data)Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - Sage Publications
The Data-Planet repository of statistical content currently holds datasets presented in 2+ billion views of data (maps, trends, tables, rankings). The datasets are sourced from reputable public and private organizations and cover topics across 16 broad subject areas, including education, population and income, industry, commerce, trade, housing and construction, and much more. For more information see this guide.
10. Data.govLocal access for all users. Remote access is not available. - Public Web site
Home of the U.S. Government’s open data. Here you will find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, design data visualizations and more.
11. Ebook CentralLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - ProQuest
Ebook Central is the new platform for accessing the NSU Libraries EBL e-books and former MyiLibrary ebook collections. Subject content includes Science & Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Health & Medicine. E-books are downloadable for offline reading in both PDF and EPUB or can be read online with the e-book viewer.
12. Emerald Social Sciences eBook SeriesLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - Emerald Group
Social Sciences - this comprehensive collection gives you online access to more than 300 volumes from over 40 book series titles. The collection features high profile, international authors delivering cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research in social sciences.
13. Encyclopedia of Statistical SciencesLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - Wiley - Blackwell Publishers
Provides full-text entries on all aspects of the statistical sciences.
14. Essay & General Literature (H.W. Wilson)Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - EBSCOhost
Citations for essays and articles contained in collections of essays and miscellaneous works. Also provides full citations on collective titles indexed. Emphasis on the humanities and social sciences.
15. Filmakers Library OnlineLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - Alexander Street Press
Filmakers Library Online provides award-winning documentaries with relevance across the curriculum including race and gender studies, human rights, globalization and global studies, multiculturalism, international relations, criminal justice, the environment, bioethics, health, political science and current events, psychology, arts, literature, and more. It presents points of view and historical and current experiences from diverse cultures and traditions world-wide. This release now provides 1,019 titles, equaling approximately 806 hours.
16. Gale Academic OneFile - Florida Electronic Library ResourceLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - Gale Cengage Learning
Provides citations and abstracts for articles from over 7400 primarily peer-reviewed journals in science, technology and medicine, as well as the humanities, social sciences, and more. Full text is available for 3300 of the journals. Also includes podcasts and transcripts from NPR, CNN, and the CBC, as well as full text for The New York Times.
17. Gender Studies Database (EBSCO)Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - EBSCOhost
Gender Studies combines Women's Studies International and Men's Studies databases covering topics on sexual diversity and gender engaged topics. Types of sources available include professional journals, conference papers, books, book chapters, government reports, discussion and working papers, theses & dissertations and other sources. The date range of material is 1972 and earlier to the present.
18. Humanities & Social Sciences Index Retrospective: 1907-1984 (H.W. Wilson)Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - EBSCOhost
Provides citations for articles in the humanities and social sciences published 1907-1984.
19. JSTORLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - JSTOR
Full-text articles from scholarly journals are available (from Volume 1 to issues published 2-5 years ago) in the arts, business, humanities, literature, social sciences, general science, mathematics and statistics
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20. JSTOR Arts and Sciences XLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - JSTOR
With a minimum of 125 titles available by the end of 2013, the Arts & Sciences X Archive Collection features broad coverage in Business and the Social Sciences. Sociology, Education, Public Policy & Administration, and the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine are all represented in this collection.
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21. KanopyLocal access only for NSU. Remote access only for NSU. - Kanopy
Kanopy is a video streaming database featuring more than 60,000 films. Subjects covered in our collection include the Arts, Business, Education, Global Studies & Language, Media & Communications, and the Social Sciences. Films range from documentaries, indie and foreign films, classics and blockbuster movies. Download the Kanopy app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Users must create an account to use as a login for the mobile app.
22. LatAmPlusLocal access for all users. Remote access is not available. - Public Web site
LatAmPlus is a digital collection of open access, full-text, peer-reviewed journals. Articles can be searched, retrieved and downloaded for free from top institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. There are more than 50 journals specialized in Latin American and Caribbean Humanities and Social Sciences. Content is updated biweekly and most of the content is in Spanish.
23. LGBT Studies in VideoLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - Alexander Street Press
LGBT Studies in Video is a cinematic survey of the lives of lesbian, gay, transgender, and bisexual people and the cultural and political evolution of the LGBT community. This first-of-its-kind collection features award-winning documentaries, interviews, archival footage, and select feature films exploring LGBT history, gay culture and subcultures, civil rights, marriage equality, LGBT families, AIDS, transgender issues, religious perspectives on homosexuality, global comparative experiences, and other topics. The collection will have cross-disciplinary relevance beyond LGBT courses, serving research and teaching in sociology, anthropology, psychology, counseling, history, politica
24. Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA)Local access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - ProQuest
Citations and abstracts for literature of disciplines concerned with the nature and use of language and various fields of linguistics.
25. MIT Press D20Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Alumni. - MIT Press D2O
Collection of Open Access (OA) ebooks from MIT Press on business, arts and humanities, education, computers and engineering, medicine, psychology, political science, social sciences and science.
26. National Security Archive - George Washington UniversityLocal access for all users. Remote access is not available. - Public Web site
Founded in 1985 by journalists and scholars to check rising government secrecy, the National Security Archive combines a unique range of functions: investigative journalism center, research institute on international affairs, library and archive of declassified U.S. documents.
27. NSUWorksLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - Digital Commons/Bepress
NSUWorks is a service of the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Libraries. Research, scholarly and creative output included in this institutional repository has been selected and deposited by NSU’s individual colleges, schools, centers and administrative departments. Online access is provided to both published and unpublished works by the NSU community. This includes journal articles, books, theses, dissertations, reports, conference proceedings, teaching materials, data sets, University publications, digital and multimedia collections. Contribution of completed works to this repository ensures long-term preservation and worldwide electronic accessibility.
28. PAIS IndexLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - ProQuest
Provides citations and abstracts related to current issues and public affairs. Includes references to journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference reports, publications of international agencies, microfiche, Websites, and more. Newspapers and newsletters are not indexed. 1972 - present.
29. Periodicals Archive OnlineLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - ProQuest
Periodicals Archive Online spans the humanities and social sciences, across 37 key subject areas. It is international in scope with the inclusion of more than 150 foreign-language titles, of value both to customers in English-speaking countries and internationally. Coverage is from volume 1 issue 1 of each journal and all issues are digitized from cover to cover.
30. Producer Price Index (PPI)Local access for all users. Remote access is not available. - Public Web site
The Producer Price Index (PPI) is a family of indexes that measures the average change over time in selling prices received by domestic producers of goods and services. PPIs measure price change from the perspective of the seller. This contrasts with other measures, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), that measure price change from the purchaser's perspective. Sellers' and purchasers' prices may differ due to government subsidies, sales and excise taxes, and distribution costs.
31. Project MuseLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - Johns Hopkins University Press
Full-text ebooks and journals from scholarly journals and publishers in the humanities and social sciences, including arts, history, literature, cultural studies, education, political science, gender studies, economics, and more. All ebooks and journals are fully integrated for search and discovery.
32. ProQuest CentralLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - ProQuest
Our largest full-text multidisciplinary database includes over 13,000 titles, with over 10,000 available in full text. Content is provided in over 160 subject areas.
33. ProQuest One AcademicLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - ProQuest
Search four databases on one platform. ProQuest One Academic includes ProQuest Central (covering 160 subject areas), Academic Complete (a collection of 150,000 ebooks with unlimited, multi-user access), ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, and Academic Video Online (AVON), a collection of 67,000 academic videos across multiple subjects.
34. ProQuest Periodicals Archive Online Collection 1.2Local access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - ProQuest
Periodicals Archive Online spans the humanities and social sciences, across 37 key subject areas. It is international in scope with the inclusion of more than 150 foreign-language titles, of value both to customers in English-speaking countries and internationally. Coverage is from volume 1 issue 1 of each journal and all issues are digitized from cover to cover.
35. Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982 (H.W. Wilson)Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - EBSCOhost
Provides 100 years of citations from leading U.S. magazines covering all subjects. Particularly useful for humanities and social science research, as well as for historical information on any subject.
36. Research LibraryLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - ProQuest
Citations, abstracts, and selected full-text covering business, current affairs, economics, literature, religion, education, law, psychology, women's studies, arts and humanities, multiculturism, science, social science, health, and more.
37. Sage Academic BooksLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - Sage Publications
Sage Academic Books features ebooks in the social sciences.
38. Sage Business CasesLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - Sage Publications
Sage Business Cases offers cases from around the world. These cases range from short vignettes to narrative long form, written using both field research and publicly available sources. Topics include Marketing, Operations Management, Small Business & Entrepreneurship, International Business, Human Resource Management, and more. In addition to Sage’s proprietary and newly commissioned cases, the collection includes cases from a list of world-renowned institutions and associations. For more information see this guide.
39. Sage CampusLocal access only for NSU. Remote access only for NSU. - Sage Publications
Use Sage Campus online skills and research methods courses to: equip students with practical skills for study, research, and the workplace; upskill researchers and faculty in the latest skills and research methods; expand face-to-face skills training and make it accessible for off campus students; supplement classes for asynchronous or flipped classroom teaching. For more information see this guide.
Users must create an account to access content in Sage Campus.
40. Sage DataLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - Sage Publications
The Data-Planet repository of statistical content currently holds datasets presented in 2+ billion views of data (maps, trends, tables, rankings). The datasets are sourced from reputable public and private organizations and cover topics across 16 broad subject areas, including education, population and income, industry, commerce, trade, housing and construction, and much more. For more information see this guide.
41. Sage ExplorerLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - Sage Publications
Sage Explorer provides access to Sage's complete social science library. This includes Sage Business Cases, Sage Knowledge, Sage Research Methods, Sage Video, Sage Campus, Sage skills, Sage Data. and CQ Press Library.
Users must create an account to access content in Sage Campus.
42. Sage ReferenceLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - Sage Publications
Sage Reference features eReference content in the social sciences.
43. Sage Reference and Academic BooksLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - Sage Publications
Sage Reference and Academic Books features ebooks and eReference content in the social sciences.
44. Sage Research Methods Data VisualizationLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - Sage Publications
Effective data visualizations can instantaneously communicate complex concepts by creating a visual story. Through text, video, and practice dataset content, users will learn to produce compelling illustrations for reports and presentations. Content guides users through the different types of charts, how to select the best type for their data, and the pitfalls of ineffective visuals.
45. Sage Research Methods DatasetsLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - Sage Publications
Learn by doing, with downloadable datasets and step-by-step instructional guides that walk users through quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Sourced from government and academic sources, each dataset has been optimized for student use, giving them the chance to learn analysis hands-on and saving instructors hours of work sourcing and cleaning data.
46. Sage Research Methods Diversifying & Decolonizing ResearchLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - Sage Publications
This transformative collection is dedicated to supporting users in conducting research that is both critical and inclusive by showcasing a diverse range of experiences and approaches from marginalized, underrepresented, underserved, and vulnerable communities, as well as decolonial perspectives that challenge traditional research paradigms. Content types include video tutorials, real-life case studies, practice datasets, and how-to guides.
47. Sage Research Methods Doing Research OnlineLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - Sage Publications
Online communication and internet technology are increasingly used in research and expected to keep growing in popularity. Through how-to guides, case studies, video tutorials, and practice data, this collection will guide users in adopting these methods, as well as the practicalities and ethical issues related to doing research online.
48. Sage Research Methods FoundationsLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU Broward and Alumni. - Sage Publications
With contributions from a global list of experts, Foundations introduces key terms in research, including hundreds of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Innovators in the field are also covered, with a special emphasis on previously underrepresented figures.
49. Sage VideoLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - Sage Publications
This collection of videos features content on business, counseling and psychotherapy, criminology, education, leadership, media and communication, nursing, politics, social work and sociology. For more information see this guide.
50. ScienceDirect Reference WorksLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - Elsevier
Full-text reference works including: Comprehensive Clinical Psychology, Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology, Encyclopedia of Information Systems, Encyclopedia of International Media and Communications, Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics, Encyclopedia of Psychotherapy, Encyclopedia of Social Measurement, Encyclopedia of the Human Brain, and International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences.
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51. Social Services AbstractsLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - ProQuest
Citations and abstracts of current research focused on social work, human services, and related areas, including social welfare, social policy, and community development.
52. Social TheoryLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - Alexander Street Press
Offers documents that explore the complexities and interpret the nature of social behavior and organization. The current release features more than 122,000 pages of content by major theorists. Highlights include 33 volumes of the Complete Works of Marx & Engels.
53. StatistaLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - Statista
Statista.com consolidates over 3 million data points on over 80,000 topics from more than 22,500 sources and makes it available on four platforms: English, Spanish, French and German. Market Outlooks provide market sizes, forecasts and other indicators for the digital economy, key consumer markets and relevant automotive markets, and key economic and social indicators for up to 150 countries. The Global Consumer Survey allows analyses of consumer behavior and media usage in the on- and offline world based on the data of 400,000 consumers from 46 countries, who were surveyed about 50 topics and 5000 international brands.
54. Taylor & Francis ebooksLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - Taylor & Francis
Full text ebooks on the following subjects: humanities, social science, behavioral science, law and science. Includes Routledge Handbooks Online.
55. University of California Press JournalsLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users. - University of California Press
University of California Press Journals contains access to 31 peer reviewed publications covering humanities and the social sciences.
56. Web of ScienceLocal access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Alumni. - Clarivate Analytics
Provides abstracts, cited references, times cited, and links to full text when available for peer reviewed articles in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities. Tools allow citation tracking, exporting of citations, etc. Includes Science Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Arts & Humanities Citation Index which can also be searched separately. Need help? Watch this video.
57. Wiley Online LibraryLocal access only for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU. - Wiley - Blackwell Publishers
Full-text of selected Wiley Blackwell journals, Major Reference Works, and Current Protocols. Covers business, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, education, engineering, law, life sciences, mathematics and statistics, medicine and healthcare, physics and astronomy, polymers and materials science, psychology, social sciences, and more.
58. World DataBankLocal access for all users. Remote access is not available. - Public Web site
World Bank provides data sets via DataBank which is an analysis and visualisation tool that contains collections of time series data on a variety of topics. You can create your own queries; generate tables, charts, and maps; and easily save, embed, and share them. Includes World Development Indicators and Education Statistics and more.
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