The databases listed below are general, meaning they cover a wide variety of topics. If you would like to find a subject-specific database, check out that discipline's subject guide to identify the most popular resources for that discipline, or ask a librarian!
The ultimate cross-disciplinary research tool, ProQuest Central brings together 30 of our most highly used databases to create the largest single academic research resource available today.
Access to thousands of magazines, newspapers, and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals in a wide range of subjects.
This database provides access to historical coverage of scholarly journals in a wide range of disciplines. Coverage goes back to the first issue (some as far back as the 1800s), but does not include the most recent issues (usually last 3-5 years).
The links below are to the online editions of these newspapers. For some newspapers, the library may have access to articles and issues that are not available for free on the web. Need to access a certain article? Check the library catalog, or ask a librarian for help!
In addition to prominent and respected titles like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Financial Times, and others, News & Newspapers also offers curated regional, specialty and international news titles and collections for a wide spectrum of viewpoints and counterviewpoints over time.
Current, full-text access to the NYT from 1980 to present. Includes the Late Edition Daily plus the Sunday newspaper.
North Carolina newspapers spanning 1751-2018.
Full text access to the Wall Street Journal, which covers breaking news and current headlines from the U.S. and around the world. Users can also set up alerts for the latest articles on topics of interest. Full text coverage from 1984 - present.
Access to the Washington Post for recent news in the U.S. and around the world. Users can set up alerts for the latest articles on topics of interest. Full text coverage 1996 - present.
Especially helpful for books, e-books, and finding the full-text of specific articles!
Before you start doing research, take a moment to think about what information will best serve your purpose for writing.
Do you need to find news to check the current state of your issue?
Do you need to find an expert analysis of this subject?
Do you need to find multiple perspectives on this topic?
Not sure what you need? Talk to your professor or ask a librarian!
We also have a collection of library and research video tutorials available here.
News and politics, opinions, editorials, and more! The list below is only a handful of the magazines we have access to. If you're looking for one magazine in particular, try searching our Journal Finder.
Below is a list of streaming video resources you can access through the library!
This collection features documentaries, interviews, live performances, news programs, newsreels, field recordings, commercials, and demonstrations, as well as original and unedited footage. Explore our extensive library, which boasts tens of thousands of exclusive titles for a captivating and varied viewing experience.
Boasting a comprehensive collection of over 33,000 full-length videos, Films on Demand remains a reliable source for educational content spanning a wide array of subject areas. Our curated selection includes content sourced from reputable outlets such as British Pathé, Library of Congress, The Smithsonian, and the Associated Press.
Kanopy stands as a premier on-demand streaming video platform, providing audiences access to a vast collection of acclaimed films and documentaries. Boasting over 30,000 videos tailored for both educational enrichment and entertainment, Kanopy seamlessly caters to diverse interests.
With Swank Digital Campus, students gain the convenience of seamlessly accessing course-assigned films, liberating precious class time and eliminating the constraints associated with sharing physical copies.