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Provides access to a variety of databases, including MLA International Bibliography, Literature Resource Center, Gale Virtual Reference Library, Biography & Genealogy Master Index, Eighteenth Century Collections Online, Making of the Modern World, and Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers.

Restricted to VIVA/ODU

Contains encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. For some titles there may be a more recent edition in print format.

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Combines Women's Studies International and Men's Studies databases with the coverage of sexual diversity issues, providing the full spectrum of gender-engaged scholarship inside and outside academia.

Restricted to ODU

As of July 1, 2008 this Gale database has been replaced by a similar one available through EBSCOhost. This links to Business Source Complete.

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As of July 1, 2008 this Gale database has been replaced by a similar one available through EBSCOhost. This links to MasterFILE Premier.

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Provides the widest possible perspective of genetics as a whole, from microbes to plants to humans. The field of molecular genetics is emphasized, with important information on all aspects of DNA, differentiation and development, RNA, protein synthesis, ribosomes, nuclear proteins and chromatin, enzymes, and gene regulation.

Restricted to VIVA/ODU

Covers worldwide research literature in physical and human geography, earth and environmental sciences, ecology, and related disciplines.

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Provides access to the geoscience literature of the world, including to geoscience journal articles, books, maps, conference papers, reports and theses.

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Includes peer-reviewed articles from high-impact journals in geoscience areas. GSW is integrated with GeoRef.

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Contains books, pamphlets and periodicals reflecting the evolution of a feminist consciousness and the movement for women's rights. This collection was started in the late 1800's by Dutch physician Aletta Jacobs and her husband C.V. Gerritsen, and has since become the greatest single source for the study of women's history in the world.

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Accesses Bowker's Books In Print database of in-print, out-of-print and forthcoming books, audio books and videos that are available in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. Includes many full-text reviews.

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Contains current articles, news summaries, broadcasts and transcripts from hundreds of international sources. All articles are in English and are from translated broadcasts, news agency transmissions, wire services, newspapers, magazines, and government documents. Allows a maximum of 14 users at a time.

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Contains articles on a wide variety of subjects, intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of America. The magazine is considered among the most important resources of 19th century American life and culture. Also includes fashion descriptions and plates, book reviews, essays and short stories, and sheet music.

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Provides free online use of Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, Commerce Business Daily, Congressional Record and other congressional publications, Budget of the U.S., United States Code, and many more. Also contains Catalog of U.S. Government Publications, and the Government Information Locator Service (GILS).

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Covers all types of U.S. government documents, including congressional reports, hearings, debates, and records; judiciary materials; and documents issued by executive departments.

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Provides access to the entire text of The Dictionary of Art, and The Oxford Companion to Western Art. Includes new and updated articles, thumbnail art images and line drawings displayed in the text of articles and extensive image links. Allows a maximum of 3 users at a time.

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Comprises the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz. Contains illustrations and musical examples, including sound examples, and links to related sites. Allows a maximum of 3 users at a time.

Restricted to ODU