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Research Databases: Science & Technology
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Articles
Reference & Background
Repair Manuals
Indexes
E-Books
Videos
Articles 
- Academic Search Complete
(EBSCO) Multi-disciplinary database; full text of articles from over 5,300 journals, magazines and newspapers, plus image collections. - Computer Source
(EBSCO) Full text for nearly 300 publications on computer science, programming, AI, information systems, robotics, and software. - GreenFILE
(EBSCO) A unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the environment is offered. Nearly 300,000 records, full text for selected titles and searchable cited references for more than 200 titles. - Public Library of Science (PLoS) - free web
(Public Library of Science) PLoS features "peer-reviewed, open access scientific and medical journals that include original research as well as timely feature articles."
- Science & Technology Collection
(EBSCO) Over 800 full-text journals; topics include aeronautics, astrophysics, chemistry, computing, geology, aviation, physics, archaeology. - Science Online
(AAAS) This full-text, weekly multidisciplinary scientific journal publishes original peer-reviewed research and noteworthy science news (1997 to the present). - SciTech Premium Collection - New
(ProQuest) Full-text from an international collection of scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, government publications, and more. - Sustainability Reference Center - New
(EBSCO) Provides full text for industry-leading journals, magazines, books, trade publications on sustainability initiative management. - Gale in Context: Environmental Studies (LSC-Kingwood) - New
(Gale) Gale in Context: Environmental Studies is an interactive, interdisciplinary database that offers content on the development of emerging green technologies and discusses issues like global warming, food safety, health care, economic development, and more.
Reference & Background
- Credo Reference
(Credo) Includes materials from over 650 reference books on a variety of topics in higher education, including art, business, history, languages, literature, science, criminal justice, and political science. - Gale in Context: Science (formerly Science in Context)
(Gale) Articles, experiments, videos, and podcasts on the most significant science topics of today. Contains magazine as well as academic journal and news articles.
Repair Manuals
- Small Engine Repair Reference Center
(EBSCO) Features 470 full-text reference books with original photos and illustrations, including detailed instructions for 90,000 repairs on such equipment as chain saws, motorcycles, marine (boats), personal watercraft/jet ski, mowers, string trimmers & blowers, yard & garden tractors - Gale: Chilton Library
(Gale) Find automotive maintenance and repair manuals as well as practice exams for ASE Technician Tests.
Indexes
- Agricola
(EBSCO)Citations for articles, reports and more from the USDA National Agricultural Library from 1970 to present. No full text. - Information Science & Technology Abstracts
(EBSCO) Index of journal articles, books, research reports, conference proceedings and patents in the information sciences. (No full text).
E-Books
- Ebook Central
(ProQuest) Over 100,000 ebook titles covering a full range of academic topics. General reference works are also included.
- EBSCO eBook Collection
(EBSCO) Search complete electronic books. Set up a free account to download to your device.
Videos
- Academic Video Online: Premium
(Alexander Street Press) Full-length videos on various topics, documentaries, instructional materials and limited historical news reports. - Films on Demand
(Films Media Group) High-quality, educational streaming video from companies such as Films for the Humanities, BBC, and PBS. - Kanopy
(Kanopy) Classic cinema, independent films, and top documentaries in streaming video. Includes Media Education Foundation Collection.
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Selected databases are funded, in part, through TexShare, a division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, utilizing grant funds provided by the US Institute of Museum and Library Services.