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 Holy Family University login credentials (the same username/password you use for University email and Canvas).  If you require any assistance, please call 267-341-3315 , send us a chat message or email reference@holyfamily.edu .

For more information, browse our research guides .

Browse Databases by Subject

The Complete A-Z List of Research Databases

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Academic Search Ultimate                 
Multidisciplinary research database • Abstracts and full-text journal, magazine, and trade publication articles across all academic disciplines

Academic Video Online - Alexander Street Press
Delivers 85,000+* titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more.

Academic Video Online - ProQuest
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary video subscription • Documentaries, interviews, feature films, performances, news programs and newsreels, and demonstrations.

AAS Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 1          
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 2 covers titles published from 1691-1820

AAS Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 2                 
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 2 covers titles published from 1821-1837

AAS Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 3                 
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 3 covers titles published from 1838-1852

AAS Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 4                 
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 4 covers titles published from 1853-1865

AAS Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 5                 
Digital reproductions of historical periodicals • Series 5 covers titles published from 1866-1877

Applied Science & Technology Full Text                 
Science and technology journals • Abstracts and full-text articles in science and technology

Art Full Text                 
Art journals and trade publications - Abstracts and full-text articles covering art, art history, design, cinematography, and related topics

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Biological and Agricultural Index Plus                 
Biology and agriculture journals and trade publications • Abstracts and full-text articles, including biology, biochemistry, agriculture, and food science

Business Source Complete                 
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
The Chronicle of Higher Education is academe’s most trusted resource for independent journalism, career development, and forward-looking intelligence.

CINAHL Complete                 
Nursing journals • Abstracts, citations, and full-text articles and studies covering nursing and related disciplines

The Cochrane Library                 
Medical research database • Evidence-based information source for healthcare professionals including reviews, protocols, trials, and technology assessments

Counseling and Therapy in Video                 
Streaming videos • Coverage includes psychotherapy, psychology, psychiatric counseling, and social work

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eBook Academic Collection                 
eBooks • Multidisciplinary collection of full-text, dowloadable academic eBooks

eBook Collection                
eBooks • Full-text, downloadable eBook content across all academic disciplines

EBSCO Open Dissertations                 
Digital theses and dissertations • Access to thousands of full-text theses and dissertations submitted to universities around the world

Education Full-Text                 
Education journals • Abstracts and full-text journal, magazine, and trade publication articles on education and related topics

Education Source                 
Education journals • Abstracts and full-text journal, magazine, and trade publication articles on education and related topics

Educational Administration Abstracts                 
Education journals and trade publications • Abstracts and full-text articles for educational administration

ERIC                 
Education research source • Includes abstracts, articles, documents, teaching guides, dissertations, and more

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Family Studies Abstracts                 
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 Full Text                 
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 Full Text                 
Humanities journals • Abstracts and full-text articles covering art, history, literature, music, and religion

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JSTOR                 
Liberal arts journals • Abstracts, full-text articles, and book chapters in education, social sciences, sciences, and the humanities

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MEDLINE with Full Text                 
Medical journals, cases, and news • Abstracts, cases, and full-text articles covering all aspects of medicine and medical research

Mergent Archives                 
Business and industry archive • Business, corporate, and industry documents from companies around the world

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New York Times Online                  
Full access to NYT for the HFU community • Online registration required. Current news, culture, and opinion, with access to the NYT archive. 

Newspaper Source Plus                 
News archive • Full-text national and international news archive; includes television and radio transcripts

Newswires                 
Newswire index and archive • Current (30 days) access to national and international newswires

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OmniFile Full-Text Mega                 
Humanities journals • Abstracts and full-text articles covering the arts, humanities, technology, and social sciences

Ovid Nursing Database & Journals                 
Nursing and medical journals and bibliographies • Abstracts and full-text articles in nursing and related fields

Oxford English Dictionary                 
Digital reference source • Discover the definitions, etymologies, and pronunciations of English words

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ProQuest Dissertations & Theses                 
Digital theses and dissertations • Citation index of theses and dissertations from around the world; some full-text available

PsycARTICLES                 
Psychology journals • Abstracts and full-text articles from journals published by the American Psychological Association (APA)

PsycBOOKS                 
Psychology books and reference • Full-text chapters from thousands of APA Publishing book titles and the APA Encyclopedia of Psychology

PsycINFO                 
Psychology journals and books • Abstracts, full-text book chapters, journal articles, and dissertations published around the world

Psychotherapy.net                 
Streaming video • Videos demonstrating a wide range of psychotherapeutic modalities, populations, and issues

PubMed                 
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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Race Relations Abstracts                 
Social sciences journals • Abstracts and external links to articles encompassing ethnic studies, immigration, and discrimination

Reader's Guide Full Text                 
Popular and general interest magazines • Abstracts and full-text articles from popular and general interest magazines

Regional Business News                 
Business news source • Region-focused news articles covering all aspects of business

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SAGE Premier                 
Multidisciplinary research database • Abstracts and full-text articles across all academic fields of research and inquiry

SIRS® Issues Researcher                 
Analysis and background information • Articles, analysis, essays, and data on a variety of current issues and controversies

Social Sciences Full-Text                 
Social sciences journals • Abstracts and full-text articles across all areas of social science research

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TeachingBooks.net                 
Literary reference source • Profiles of children's and young adult authors and illustrators, reader's guides, and audio excerpts

Teaching Channel          
Streaming videos • Teaching videos that showcase current techniques, model best teaching practices, and provide immediate ideas to support student learning

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Violence and Abuse Abstracts                 
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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Wall Street Journal                 
Full access to WSJ for the HFU community • Breaking news and analysis from the U.S. and around the world

Updated June 26, 2023