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Why Use A Database?

Search a database to find journal, magazine, or newspaper articles. Some databases also provide access to other materials such as dissertations, book chapters, books, datasets, sound recordings, videos, etc.
  • If the full text of an article is not available within a database, try one of these three ways to figure out if the library has the journal or call the Research Help Desk at 405-325-4142 for assistance.
  • What if you tried those three things and the library does not have a journal article that you need? We can still get it for you via our interlibrary loan service. It's free! And articles often come electronically within a few days. 
  • If you are interested in browsing a list of LIS journals, see this page.

Subject Specific Databases

Specialized Databases

These databases are not for finding journal articles. They provide specialized information that various types of librarians frequently use.
Book and Serial Directories and Information
Children's Librarianship
Classification
Technology

Essential Databases for LIS

These are the major databases for finding journal articles in LIS.

Computer Science Databases

Multidisciplinary Databases