A-Z Databases

Use INSPIRE-HEP to find preprints, articles, conference proceedings, and citations on topics like particle physics, string theory, and quantum field theory. Developed by CERN and partner institutions. Many preprints are not peer-reviewed—check publication status before citing in assignments.

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Search millions of freely accessible academic resources—articles, theses, digital books, and more—curated from open access repositories around the world. A valuable tool for discovering unique or hard-to-find materials that may not appear in other databases.

Explore thousands of open access academic books in the humanities and social sciences. Use this collection to deepen your understanding of complex topics, find background information for essays, or supplement your assigned readings with global scholarly perspectives.

Use this tool to explore how scholarly research is connected—by topic, author, institution, and publication. It’s great for discovering peer-reviewed articles and following research trends across disciplines. Whether you’re starting a literature review or just curious where ideas come from, this resource helps you trace the bigger picture.

Access free, peer-reviewed textbooks on core college subjects including science, social science, and business. These are great for brushing up on foundational concepts, reviewing class material, or even learning something new on your own.

Browse and download thousands of free E-books, including classic literature, historical documents, and public domain texts. Ideal for exploring foundational literary works or supplementing literature-based assignments.

Use this tool to research topics across the applied and life sciences, including biology, chemistry, environmental science, health, and engineering. It brings together scholarly journals, dissertations, conference proceedings, industry reports, ebooks, and multimedia resources. Researchers can explore current research, experimental methods, and practical applications in scientific and professional fields.

Use this tool to explore a wide range of business information, including scholarly articles, company and industry reports, trade publications, and market research. It brings together news, journals, case studies, and videos to support research in areas like management, accounting, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. This is a comprehensive starting point for business research projects.

Use this tool to explore research in education and related fields. It includes scholarly journals, dissertations, ebooks, and instructional materials covering topics such as teaching methods, curriculum design, educational leadership, policy, and special education. Students can find both practical classroom resources and in-depth academic studies to support their projects and coursework.

Use this tool to research health, nursing, and allied medical fields. It provides access to scholarly journals, dissertations, ebooks, training videos, case studies, and evidence-based practice resources. Researchers can explore topics such as patient care, healthcare policy, public health, medical technology, and clinical research. This database is designed to support both academic coursework and professional practice in the health sciences.

Use this tool to research topics in religion, theology, and philosophy through scholarly journals, books, dissertations, and reference works. It includes perspectives from multiple faith traditions and philosophical schools of thought, along with contemporary discussions on ethics, culture, and society. This is a strong resource for exploring belief systems, religious history, and philosophical arguments in depth.

Explore early versions of scholarly papers in psychology. PsyArXiv offers open access to new research before it’s peer-reviewed—useful for tracking emerging ideas, reviewing cutting-edge findings, or preparing for advanced coursework. Note: Articles in PsyArXiv are preprints and may not reflect final, peer-reviewed research. Check for a published version before citing.

Provides open access to peer-reviewed journals in science and medicine, including PLOS ONE and PLOS Biology. Helpful for staying current on emerging research in the sciences, especially in biology, health, and environmental studies. Articles are free to read and cite.

Search across U.S. government science agencies for research publications, data, and technical reports. This open resource is useful for finding credible, government-backed information on science, health, energy, and the environment.

Explore open access research articles from a wide range of academic disciplines. ScienceOpen makes it easy to find and share recent studies, check peer reviews, and connect with scholarly networks.

Search millions of scholarly articles using this free research tool powered by artificial intelligence. Semantic Scholar uses machine learning—not generative AI—to help you quickly identify influential papers, follow citation trails, and understand how research connects across disciplines. It surfaces related topics, extracts key terms, and highlights significant findings to support your research process. Keep in mind: Not all articles in Semantic Scholar are peer-reviewed or published in academic journals. It includes preprints, conference papers, and institutional uploads. Always check the source and publication type before citing.

Explore working papers and research from scholars across the social sciences. Many full-text articles are free to download, but always check before citing. Great for finding cutting-edge ideas, including preprints and conference drafts.

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