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Research databases contain searchable collections of professional and published content like journal articles. Information distributed through such databases has been reviewed by experts and originates from reliable, accurate, and authoritative sources as compared to internet searches. Searches may yield a citation, abstract, or full text.

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• ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials    About ...
  Produced by the American Theological Library Association (ATLA), ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials provides coverage dating back to 1908 with indexing for some journal titles extending back into the 19^th century. Full-text journal articles and reviews are selected for inclusion by leading religion scholars.   « Source »
• PsycARTICLES    About ...
  This esteemed collection from the foremost publisher in psychology provides access to the full spectrum of research in the field—from cutting-edge research from preeminent scholars, to the historical underpinnings of the behavioral and social sciences. With current journal coverage and historical content dating back more than a century, PsycARTICLES is an indispensable resource for researchers, educators, and students alike, and a must for any core collection.   « Source »
• Gale Academic OneFile     About ...
  The premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles for academic libraries from the world's leading journals, this comprehensive resource covers the physical and social sciences, technology, medicine, engineering, the arts, technology, literature, and many other subjects.   « Source »
• JSTOR    About ...
  JSTOR is a growing digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. JSTOR helps people discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content through a powerful research and teaching platform, and preserves this content for future generations.    « Source »
• Gale Virtual Reference Library    About ...
  Designed specifically for student, faculty, and researchers, Gale’s eBook platform, GVRL, delivers titles covering the most-studied subject areas using technology built for today’s student workflow.   « Source »
• EBSCOhost Ebook Collection    About ...
  Browse and select academic e-book collections for academic libraries, containing high-quality titles from a broad range of subject and topic areas—ensuring that you’ll find the right academic e-book collection for any departmental need.   « Source »
• ProQuest Ebook Central    About ...
  ProQuest Ebook Central offers titles from hundreds of trusted publishers on one modern, intuitive platform. Its intuitive, mobile-optimized design lets researchers get “anytime access” to the content they need – from a single chapter to an entire book.   « Source »
• Psychotherapy.net Videos    About ...
  Psychotherapy.net has been producing and distributing the highest quality training DVDs in the field of psychotherapy of which you will find to be incredibly useful in the training of students and therapists.   « Source »
• Alexander Street Counseling Videos    About ...
  Alexander Street - Counseling and Therapy in Video provides faculty and students with a first-hand look at the realities of working with clients and the challenges associated with putting theoretical concepts into practice. This collection provides a thorough grounding in dozens of therapeutic methods and diagnoses, insight into the human condition, and training in skills such as reflection and empathy while working with specific populations such as veterans and teens.   « Source »