Research Databases
Many databases are included in the Discover advanced search, or start with one in EBSCO and "Choose Databases" to combine results from two or more.
- PsycINFO [EBSCO] 1887+ This link opens in a new windowTake advantage of the Thesaurus to find subject terms. Use limits for methodology, age groups, language, and more.
- Medline [EBSCO] 1950s+ This link opens in a new windowAlso available through PubMed.gov, with more than 30 million citations for mental health and biomedical literature. Check out the PubMed tutorial and User Guide.
- PubMed (Medline) 1950s+ This link opens in a new windowAdvanced Search helps you build segments, searching for terms in MeSH indexes. Add and combine elements in a search box.
- Google Scholar This link opens in a new window Links to scholarly books, articles and more. Results are incomplete and vary greatly by subject. Always use the libraries' research databases for a complete search of scholarly topics.
- Connecting Google Scholar with Smith College Libraries[2'53"] How to sign in and use Google Scholar settings to add Smith College Libraries to library links for "full text @ smith"
Article Search Tips
Journal Locator - Search by journal title or citation for online and print journals.
- Use the buttons within the databases to see if Smith has the article you need in electronic format
Interlibrary Loan
Use Interlibrary Loan to request e-journal articles and book chapters not available online for Smith College users. Please allow about 3-10 days for delivery.
Additional Databases
- Social Work Abstracts [EBSCO] 1965+ This link opens in a new windowTry keyword searching - 450 social work and human service journals.
- Social Work Reference Center [EBSCO] This link opens in a new windowEvidence-based materials include care sheets, clinical assessment tools, practice guidelines
- Social Services Abstracts [ProQuest] 1980+ This link opens in a new windowIncludes social work, human services, social welfare, social policy, and community development. [not included in a Discover search].
