LibGuides: Library Databases and Periodicals Alternatives for 21-22: Social Science database

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Several databases and periodical subscriptions are scheduled for cancellation during the 2021-22 school year.

Alternatives to these are listed on the relevant page tabs on this site!

For more in-depth alternatives, please contact the librarians directly!

Social Science database

Database Cut: Annual Reviews

Content: Reviews of major journal articles in the sciences and social sciences from the last several years.

Alternative Search Paths: See below!

SocIndex, PsycInfo, PsychArticles, multiple science databases, and Google Scholar will connect you with actual journal articles; you can still request the reviews through ILL.

SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Abstracts and some full-text for sociology and social work journal articles, books, and conference papers.
PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
Provides peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health. This database provides access to scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations. For full-text, it links to PsycARTICLES.
PsycARTICLES This link opens in a new window
Full-text from 80 APA journals (overlaps with what is indexed in PsychINFO).
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
Search across disciplines and sources to locate articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions, from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities, and other web sites.