New databases
- FASB Accounting Standards Codification [password required] (added October 2011)
- The authoritative source for generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) recognized by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to be applied to nongovernmental entities. Please note: Only one person can use FASB at a time. Please be sure to select log out when you are done using it.
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- MarketResearch.com Academic (added December 2011)
- This database features detailed market research reports from leading sources such as Kalorama Information, Icon Group International, Packaged Facts, and SBI. Reports range from 20 to 400 pages in length and contain charts, tables, graphs, expert analysis, and key facts about the topic area. Subject areas include consumer products, demographics, food and beverage, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and more.
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- Micromedex [requires login] (added December 2011)
- Evidence-based information about drugs, toxicology, diseases, acute care, and alternative medicine that assists in making informed clinical diagnosis and treatment decisions. Note: This resource is for faculty and students enrolled in health sciences programs only. Please select "log out" at the end of your session before closing your browser.
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- Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database (added January 2012)
- Provides evidence-based information about natural products (herbs and other supplements) used for various medical conditions. This resource enables you to search for thousands of brand name products; consult ratings for safety, quality, and effectiveness; check for potential drug interactions and nutrient depletions; and more.
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- SciFinder (added August 2011)
- A research discovery tool for literature from many scientific disciplines, including biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, and more. First-time users are required to set up a personal account.
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- Scirus (added October 2011)
- A search engine for the sciences that indexes online journals, documents, and websites. Unlike general search engines like Google, Scirus specializes in scientific, technical, and medical content only.
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- Smithsonian Global Sound (added August 2011)
- This streaming audio database is an archive of music from many of the world's cultures as preserved by Smithsonian Folkways and other record labels. It also includes recordings of the spoken word, natural sounds, mechanical sounds, sound effects, children's music, and more. Playlists can be created for personal or classroom use.
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- Ward's Business Directory (added May 2011)
- A guide to over 114,000 companies, providing ranking and analysis. Ranks companies by sales within NAICS and SIC codes. One of the few primary sources of information on private companies.