Databases
- Dissertation AbstractsIndexes U.S. doctoral dissertations completed at accredited institutions since 1861 (abstracts since 1980) and dissertations and theses, most with abstracts, from the U.K. and Ireland since 1716; includes some dissertations from Canada, and Europe, as well as some master's theses and foreign language dissertations. All OU Dissertations are full text; all dissertations 1997 to present are full text. To obtain pre-1997 dissertations, use the interlibrary loan request form.
- Education Full-TextProvides both full text and indexing of a range of international periodicals covering the essentials of education and related fields of study. Subject coverage includes adult education, in-depth coverage of special education, multicultural education, teaching methods, and much more.
- ERIC*The Department of Education is working with the Department of Government Efficiency to "reduce overall Federal spending" and "reallocate spending to promote efficiency" (EO 14222). As a result, the number of records added to the ERIC collection will be significantly reduced going forward. The number of actively cataloged sources will be reduced by approximately 45% starting April 24, 2025. Subject matter was not considered during the process to identify which sources would be made inactive. Please note that all records currently in ERIC will remain available".*
Provides access to educational information from journals indexed in the Current Index of Journals in Education (CIJE) and Resources in Education Index (REI). Materials indexed include journal articles and research reports (ERIC Documents). Some full text available. - Music IndexInternational index covering international music periodicals with a broad range of subject matter. Materials indexed include historiographic, ethnographic, and musicological data, reviews, tapes and performances.
- PolicyMapPolicyMap is an interactive online data and mapping tool that contains thousands of indicators used to understand communities. Regularly updated indicators include demographics, real estate, health, jobs, income and spending, housing, crime, quality of life, education, socio-economic factors, and more. Data is available at many geographic entities including census tract, zip code, city, state, school districts and political boundaries. Data sources include the Census Bureau, Social Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, and CDC BRFSS and is accessible as interactive maps, tables, charts, and reports.
- Professional Development CollectionIndexes literature in education and related fields. Materials indexed include academic journals and professional periodicals. Some full text is available.
- PsycINFOCovers psychology and related disciplines in the behavioral sciences. Materials indexed include abstracts to journals, book chapters, books, and dissertations.
- RILM AbstractsInternational index to vocal and instrumental music materials, including articles, books, bibliographies, catalogs, conference proceedings, discographies, dissertations, ethnographic recordings, Festschriften, films, iconographies, reviews and videos.
- WorldCatAn international, multi-disciplinary catalog of books, Internet resources, audio visual materials, manuscripts, maps, sound recordings and other materials held by over 20,000 OCLC libraries. It contains materials representing 400 languages.
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Online Reference Works
- Oxford History of Western MusicA survey of the traditions of western music by one of the most prominent and provocative musicologists of our time, this book illuminates, through a representative sampling of masterworks, those themes, styles, and currents that give shape and direction to each musical age.
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LinkedIN Learning
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda) is an online learning resource that helps anyone learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve personal and professional goals. It offers dynamic video tutorials on Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Access is provided by OU Information Technology.