A-Z Databases

Use to find scholarly and popular articles in nearly every area of academic study. It is a great place to start your research on a topic and it’s also great for interdisciplinary research. Contains full-text articles and abstracts from peer-reviewed journals, magazines, reports, books, videos and images.

Use to find general knowledge and background information on all major subjects. A great place to learn general and accurate information about a topic. Contains encyclopedia articles, images, video, sound files and primary source materials. Sourced from Encyclopaedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and the Britannica Book of the Year.

Use to find scholarly journal collections from leading academic journals from disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and sciences. Contains full-text articles and abstracts from leading academic journals, eBooks and primary sources. Use JSTOR to find historical information rather than current articles.

Use to find electronic books in many academic disciplines. Contains full-text and abstracts of books from scholarly book publishers, as well as academic journals, research reports, primary sources and reviews.

Several of our Salem Press book titles are available in online format. Two collections are currently available: 

• The Careers series is designed for students and those searching for a new career. This database contains individual titles that examine career fields such as Healthcare, Human Services, Business, Sports and Fitness and the Environment.
• The Reference Shelf - Each 200-page volume provides comprehensive coverage of an issue of importance in modern society. Each volume contains 35-45 notable documents and articles (complete or abstracted) from respected periodicals and media outlets. Each chapter’s introductory material provides guidance in using these materials. A bibliography, index and important websites enhance further research.