Hardin-Simmons University, Databases

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	HSU Electronic Journals Link to over 23,000 full-text journal subscriptions available to the HSU community. Electronic serials titles are listed and "hot linked" to their sources in database subscriptions.
	ACS Publications The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society strives to provide its members and the worldwide scientific community a comprehensive collection, in any medium, of High Quality information products and services that advance the practice of the chemical and related sciences. Currently, over 30 magazines and peer-reviewed journals are published by ACS Publications.
	BioOne Full-text bioscience journals. Primarily peer-reviewed resources focused on the biological, ecological and environmental sciences.
	Credo Reference Credo Reference enables users to find authoritative answers fast. It features full-text content from hundreds of reference books in a broad range of subjects from the world's best publishers. For a list of titles included go here.
	Cochrane Library The Cochrane Library is a unique source of reliable and up-to-date information on the effects of interventions in health care. Published on a quarterly basis, The Cochrane Library is designed to provide information and evidence to support decisions taken in health care and to inform those receiving care.
	Columbia International Affairs On-line (CIAO) Columbia International Affairs On-line (CIAO) is designed to be the most comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs. It publishes a wide range of scholarship from 1991 forward that includes working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, and proceedings from conferences.
	CQ Public Affairs Collection CQ Public Affairs Collection is organized by 22 key public affairs subject headings such as Advocacy and Public Service, Education, Environment and Natural Resources, Health and National Security, CQ Public Affairs Collection features in-depth reporting on vital public policy issues, statistical and historical analyses and full text historic documents and primary source materials.
	The Global Road Warrior Database The Global Road Warrior Database is a comprehensive business travel, telecommunications and business culture database that covers 175 countries. It includes forty-four survival terms in each local language, top 150 travel web sites, regional maps, international dialing guide, mobile connectivity problems and solutions, currencies of the world, maps and more. Business travelers, travel planners, and international communicators who need extensive coverage of these topics will find up-to-date information available in a highly organized and consistent format.
	Grove Music (Only one user at a time may use this database.) Grove Music Online comprises the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, second edition, edited by Stanley Sadie and John Tyrrell (London, 2001), The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, edited by Stanley Sadie (London, 1992), and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, second edition, edited by Barry Kernfeld (London, 2002).
	Guide to Music Periodical Literature! 1979-2001 Guide to Music Periodical Literature covers topics concerned with every aspect of the classical and popular world of music are carefully categorized and organized according to the framework of an internal Subject List. A broad range of subjects are indexed, covering musicological or organological topics, plus book reviews, record reviews, first performances, and obituaries.
	Morningstar Morningstar Library Edition is used to examine a stock or a mutual fund, research current or prospective holdings, and it includes a portfolio feature. It provides access to reports on more than 8,000 stocks and 12,000 mutual funds, analyst reports on 1,000 stocks and 2,000 mutual funds, and exclusive Morningstar ratings for stocks and funds.
	Original Sources Original Sources is the largest single electronic collection of essential source documents, reference works, and other materials for studying and teaching American History and Political Science.
	Philosopher's Index The Philosopher's Index electronic database is now available as part of FirstSearch.
	Value Line Investment Survey Our Value Line subscription allows only 3 users at a time. The Value Line Investment Survey is a comprehensive source of information and advice on approximately 1,700 stocks, more than 90 industries, the stock market, and the economy. It has three parts: The Ratings & Reports section contains one-page reports on approximately 1,700 companies and more than 90 industries. Each company report contains, among other things, Value Line's Timeliness, Safety, and Technical ranks, financial and stock price forecasts for the coming 3 to 5 years, an analyst's written commentary, and much more. For detailed information, please click on EDUCATION and go to either "How to Invest in Common Stocks" or the "Quick Study Guide." The Summary & Index contains an index of all stocks in the publication as well as many up-to-date statistics to keep investors informed about the latest company results. It also contains a variety of stock "screens" designed to help investors identify companies with various characteristics. The Selection & Opinion section contains Value Line's latest economic and stock market forecasts, one-page write-ups of interesting and attractive stocks, model portfolios, and financial and stock market statistics.
	Wiley Interscience Delivers the full text of over 300 leading scientific, technical, medical, and professional journals, plus major reference works, the acclaimed Current Protocols laboratory manuals, and even the full text of select Wiley print books on-line.

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