Article Databases

Article Databases

EBSCO Research Databases - The newest addition to the Library, this suite of databases provides access to information on most topics including literature, science, allied health and nursing, business and social sciences. Full text articles included.
Lexis-Nexis - Full text news and newspapers, business, legal, medical, and reference information. Not available from off campus.
Online Resources Provided by DISCUS
The following online resources are provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library (DISCUS).
  • Infotrac/Gale Group
    A set of periodical databases that cover a variety of subject areas including literary criticism, current events, sociology, psychology, business, health and medical. Full text articles included.
  • SIRS Knowledge Source
    Full text articles on social issues, health, business, science, government topics, the arts and humanities.
  • "The State" and "The Greenville News" (NewsBank) (December 1987 - present)
    Archive of full-text articles from The State (Columbia, SC) and "The Greenville News" newspapers.
  • Grolier Online
    Provides access to 3 Grolier encyclopedias:
    • Encyclopedia Americana - In-depth encyclopedia
    • Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia - Includes animation, videos, dynamic maps and sound
    • New Book of Knowledge - Suitable for children
Additional Databases
  • Proquest Criminal Justice Periodical Index (CJPI)
    CJPI provides information on most criminal justice topics. It offers full text coverage for approximately 50 of the most frequently used criminal justice journals.
  • Issues & Controversies
    Provides in-depth coverage of more than 300 "hot topics." Essays are written to give a review of all sides of a topical issue or controversy.
  • Science Magazine
    A leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary. Not available from off campus.


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