Research Databases
A World of Resources... Just a Few Clicks Away.
The HFU Library's databases are a rich source of information. In them you will find scholarly and peer reviewed journal articles, eBooks, images, videos and much more.
Databases are accessible using your ³Ô¹Ïtv login credentials (the same username/password you use for University email and Canvas). If you require any assistance, please call 267-341-3344, send us a chat message or email reference@holyfamily.edu.
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Multidisciplinary research database • Abstracts and full-text journal, magazine, and trade publication articles across all academic disciplines
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 2 covers titles published from 1691-1820
eBooks • Multidisciplinary collection of full-text, downloadable academic eBooks
eBook Central • provides authoritative, full-text e-books in a wide range of subject areas along with powerful tools to find, use, and manage the information.
eBooks • Full-text, downloadable eBook content across all academic disciplines
Multidisciplinary research database • Abstracts, full-text articles, and book chapters in education, social sciences, sciences, and the humanities
Humanities journals • Abstracts and full-text articles covering the arts, humanities, technology, and social sciences
Digital reference source • Discover the definitions, etymologies, and pronunciations of English words
Popular and general interest magazines • Abstracts and full-text articles from popular and general interest magazines
Multidisciplinary research database • Abstracts and full-text articles across all fields of research and inquiry
Business journals and trade publications • Abstracts and full-text articles on management, marketing, finance, trade, and business administration
Business and industry archive • Business, corporate, and industry documents from companies around the world
Business news source • Region-focused news articles covering all aspects of business
Family studies abstract index • Abstracts and some linked full-text articles covering marriage, divorce, family therapy, and related topics
Psychology journals • Abstracts and full-text articles from journals published by the American Psychological Association (APA)
Psychology eBooks and reference • Full-text chapters from thousands of APA Publishing book titles and the APA Encyclopedia of Psychology
Psychology journals and eBooks • Abstracts, full-text book chapters, journal articles, and dissertations published around the world
Social science and psychology journals • Abstracts and some full-text articles on family and domestic violence, sexual and emotional abuse, and related topics
Digital theses and dissertations • Access to thousands of full-text theses and dissertations submitted to universities around the world
Education resource • Includes abstracts, articles, documents, teaching guides, dissertations, and more
Digital theses and dissertations • Citation index of theses and dissertations from around the world; some full-text available
Psychology journals and eBooks • Abstracts, full-text book chapters, journal articles, and dissertations published around the world
Education journals • Abstracts and full-text journal, magazine, and trade publication articles on education and related topics
Education journals • Abstracts and full-text journal, magazine, and trade publication articles on education and related topics
Education journals and trade publications • Abstracts and full-text articles for educational administration
Education resource • Includes abstracts, articles, documents, teaching guides, dissertations, and more
Literary reference source • Profiles of children's and young adult authors and illustrators, reader's guides, and audio excerpts
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 1 covers titles published from 1691-1820
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 2 covers titles published from 1821-1837
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 3 covers titles published from 1838-1852
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 4 covers titles published from 1853-1865
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 5 covers titles published from 1866-1877
Art journals and trade publications • Abstracts and full-text articles covering art, art history, design, cinematography, and related topics
Humanities journals • Abstracts and full-text articles covering art, history, literature, music, and religion
Liberal arts journals • Abstracts, full-text articles, and book chapters in education, social sciences, sciences, and the humanities
Social sciences journals • Abstracts and external links to articles encompassing ethnic studies, immigration, and discrimination
Social sciences journals • Abstracts and full-text articles across all areas of social science research
The Chronicle of Higher Education is academe’s most trusted resource for independent journalism, career development, and forward-looking intelligence.
To access The New York Times, please follow the instructions on the page.
News archive • Full-text national and international news archive; includes television and radio transcripts
Newswire index and archive • Current (30 days) access to national and international newswires
Analysis and background information • Articles, analysis, essays, and data on a variety of current issues and controversies
Full access to WSJ for the HFU community • Breaking news and analysis from the U.S. and around the world
Nursing journals • Abstracts, studies, and full-text articles and studies covering nursing and related disciplines
Medical research database • Evidence-based information source for healthcare professionals including reviews, protocols, trials, and technology assessments
Medical journals, cases, and news • Abstracts, cases, and full-text articles covering all aspects of medicine and medical research
Nursing and medical journals and bibliographies • Abstracts and full-text articles in nursing and related fields
Nursing and Medical research • Citations and some links to full-text scholarly and research journals in all fields of medical research
Science and technology journals • Abstracts and full-text articles in science and technology
Biology and agriculture journals, and trade publications • Abstracts and full-text articles, including biology, biochemistry, agriculture, and food science
General science journals and magazines • Abstracts and full-text articles in biology, chemistry, earth science, health, math, physics, and related fields
Delivers 85,000+* titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more.
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary video subscription • Documentaries, interviews, feature films, performances, news programs and newsreels, and demonstrations.
Streaming videos • Coverage includes psychotherapy, psychology, psychiatric counseling, and social work
Streaming video • Videos demonstrating a wide range of psychotherapeutic modalities, populations, and issues
Streaming videos • Teaching videos that showcase current techniques, model best teaching practices, and provide immediate ideas to support student learning
The Complete A-Z List of Research Databases
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Multidisciplinary research database • Abstracts and full-text journal, magazine, and trade publication articles across all academic disciplines
Delivers 85,000+* titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more.
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary video subscription • Documentaries, interviews, feature films, performances, news programs and newsreels, and demonstrations.
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 2 covers titles published from 1691-1820
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 2 covers titles published from 1821-1837
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 3 covers titles published from 1838-1852
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 4 covers titles published from 1853-1865
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 5 covers titles published from 1866-1877
Science and technology journals • Abstracts and full-text articles in science and technology
Art journals and trade publications - Abstracts and full-text articles covering art, art history, design, cinematography, and related topics
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Biology and agriculture journals and trade publications • Abstracts and full-text articles, including biology, biochemistry, agriculture, and food science
Business journals and trade publications - Abstracts and full-text articles on management, marketing, finance, trade, and business administration
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The Chronicle of Higher Education is academe’s most trusted resource for independent journalism, career development, and forward-looking intelligence.
Nursing journals • Abstracts, citations, and full-text articles and studies covering nursing and related disciplines
Medical research database • Evidence-based information source for healthcare professionals including reviews, protocols, trials, and technology assessments
Streaming videos • Coverage includes psychotherapy, psychology, psychiatric counseling, and social work
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eBooks • Multidisciplinary collection of full-text, downloadable academic eBooks
eBook Central • provides authoritative, full-text e-books in a wide range of subject areas along with powerful tools to find, use, and manage the information.
eBooks • Full-text, downloadable eBook content across all academic disciplines
Digital theses and dissertations • Access to thousands of full-text theses and dissertations submitted to universities around the world
Education journals • Abstracts and full-text journal, magazine, and trade publication articles on education and related topics
Education journals • Abstracts and full-text journal, magazine, and trade publication articles on education and related topics
Education journals and trade publications • Abstracts and full-text articles for educational administration
Education research source • Includes abstracts, articles, documents, teaching guides, dissertations, and more
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Family studies abstract index • Abstracts and some linked full-text articles covering marriage, divorce, family therapy, and related topics
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General science journals and magazines • Abstracts and full-text articles in biology, chemistry, earth science, health, math, physics, and related fields
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Humanities journals • Abstracts and full-text articles covering art, history, literature, music, and religion
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Liberal arts journals • Abstracts, full-text articles, and book chapters in education, social sciences, sciences, and the humanities
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Medical journals, cases, and news • Abstracts, cases, and full-text articles covering all aspects of medicine and medical research
Business and industry archive • Business, corporate, and industry documents from companies around the world
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To access The New York Times, please follow the instructions on the page.
News archive • Full-text national and international news archive; includes television and radio transcripts
Newswire index and archive • Current (30 days) access to national and international newswires
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Humanities journals • Abstracts and full-text articles covering the arts, humanities, technology, and social sciences
Nursing and medical journals and bibliographies • Abstracts and full-text articles in nursing and related fields
Digital reference source • Discover the definitions, etymologies, and pronunciations of English words
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Digital theses and dissertations • Citation index of theses and dissertations from around the world; some full-text available
Psychology journals • Abstracts and full-text articles from journals published by the American Psychological Association (APA)
Psychology books and reference • Full-text chapters from thousands of APA Publishing book titles and the APA Encyclopedia of Psychology
Psychology journals and books • Abstracts, full-text book chapters, journal articles, and dissertations published around the world
Streaming video • Videos demonstrating a wide range of psychotherapeutic modalities, populations, and issues
Nursing and Medical research • Citations and some full-text links to scholarly and research journals in all fields of medical research
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Social sciences journals • Abstracts and external links to articles encompassing ethnic studies, immigration, and discrimination
Popular and general interest magazines • Abstracts and full-text articles from popular and general interest magazines
Business news source • Region-focused news articles covering all aspects of business
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Multidisciplinary research database • Abstracts and full-text articles across all academic fields of research and inquiry
Analysis and background information • Articles, analysis, essays, and data on a variety of current issues and controversies
Social sciences journals • Abstracts and full-text articles across all areas of social science research
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Literary reference source • Profiles of children's and young adult authors and illustrators, reader's guides, and audio excerpts
Streaming videos • Teaching videos that showcase current techniques, model best teaching practices, and provide immediate ideas to support student learning
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Social science and psychology journals • Abstracts and some full-text articles on family and domestic violence, sexual and emotional abuse, and related topics; links to some full-text
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Full access to WSJ for the HFU community • Breaking news and analysis from the U.S. and around the world
Updated June 26, 2023