LibGuides: Career Exploration and Development: Career Information in Library Databases

Explore Careers - Western Library Databases

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Keyword Searching Using Western Library Databases

Simply type the name of the job or career (and variations) you would like to explore into the search box and explore the results list.

Sample search terms:

nurse or nursing
auto mechanic; car mechanic
graphic designer; graphic design
web developer
business administration
landscape architect

Search the databases below to explore different jobs and careers!

Agriculture (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Students and faculty will find articles ranging from practical aspects of farming to cutting-edge scientific research in horticulture. Content from scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, and multimedia covers agriculture and its related fields. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Auto Repair Source This link opens in a new window
Find step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins, and recalls for a large variety of domestic and imported cars and trucks. Search by year, make, model, and/or engine type.
Chilton Library (Gale) This link opens in a new window
The database version of the classic authoritative automotive repair manual car owners and mechanics have relied on for decades. It covers 30 years’ worth of the popular vehicles and specialty models. Search by year, make, and model to service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle. Also, includes test prep for the Delmar ASE Technician Test.
Communications and Mass Media (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
This database focuses on all aspects of the communications field, including advertising, public relations, linguistics, and literature found in newspapers, magazines, academic journals, primary source documents, and multimedia. A great source for students and faculty in graphic design, digital media, marketing, leadership and other fields where knowledge and information about communication are important. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Computers and Applied Sciences Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Full-text database covering computing, technology and engineering disciplines. It is especially useful to students and researchers who are looking for information about the history of technology, as well as the business and social implications of new technologies. Also includes publications in materials science and welding.
Computer Science (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Students and faculty can access leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries. The database provides information on computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas like hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications, and the application of technology. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Use this database as the first step in your research process. It contains short articles from encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks and other reference sources on a wide range of subjects. Get started on your assignment or research project by learning about key people, places, dates, events, concepts, and ideas related to your topic.
Criminal Justice (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
An excellent source for students and faculty in law enforcement, and other public safety programs, as well as paralegal training. Useful for students preparing for a career in homeland security; delving into forensic science; investigating crime scenes; developing policy; going to court; writing sociological reports; and much more. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Culinary Arts (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Offers a wide range of articles from popular and industry magazines, journals, and newspapers about cooking, nutrition, the restaurant industry and other food-related topics. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Education Research Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Use this database to locate information in the field of education research. It contains full-text articles from professional magazines, scholarly journals, newspapers, books, and conference papers in a wide range of education topics. It also includes historical information about books and articles written in the last 100 years.
Entrepreneurship (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Content from trade magazines, journals, newspapers, and multimedia provides insights, tips, strategies, and success stories for students and entrepreneurs alike within a variety of markets. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Environmental Studies (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window
Focuses on the physical and social aspects of environmental issues. Browse hundreds of topics covering earth systems, global change, land and water use, populations, legislation, and more. Provides overviews as well as in-depth information from academic journals, news, case studies, conferences, statistics, and multimedia formats.
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Thousands of streaming videos, films, and documentaries covering subjects including history, biology, business and economics, engineering, computer science, technical and trade skills, art and architecture, music and dance, philosophy and religion, geography, environmental science, anthropology, language and literature, mathematics, psychology, sociology, political science, and more. Videos and segments have closed captioning and/or transcripts.
Fine Arts (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Find articles from magazines, journals, newspapers, and multi-media in the fields of graphic design, digital media, studio arts, art education, art history, photography, drama, music, and filmmaking. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Gardening and Horticulture (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Provides access to a range of information from practical aspects to scientific theories. A great resource for students, faculty, biotechnologists, farmers, hobbyists, and landscape architects. Content is drawn from popular and trade magazines, scholarly journals, newspapers, and multimedia. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Gender Studies (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Covers issues surrounding the role of gender in culture and society in content drawn from popular and trade magazines, scholarly journals, newspapers, and multimedia. Among the topics explored are gender identity, inclusion, equality, family relationships, marriage, children, workplace, health, education, and more. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Hospitality and Tourism (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Covers various topics related to the cultural and economic aspects of travel and tourism, as well as the historical and contemporary issues in the hospitality and tourism industries. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Information Science (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Contains valuable content for information technology students, technology professionals, and others in information professions. Updated daily with articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, business information, and more. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
LegalTrac (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Endorsed by the American Association of Law Libraries whose special advisory committee selects, reviews, and enhances the content. This database provides indexing for law reviews, legal newspapers, specialty publications, Bar Association journals, and international legal journals, and offers coverage of federal and state cases, laws and regulations, legal practice and taxation, and British Commonwealth, European Union, and international law. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Military & Government Collection (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Find current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government. This database offers a thorough collection of newspapers and magazines, professional and academic journals, government documents, country reports, ebooks and more. Full-text publications include Defense Studies, Military Technology, Combat Edge, Foreign Affairs, Naval Forces and more.
Military and Intelligence (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Contains scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily, the content supports key subject areas, such as governmental policies, the socioeconomic effects of war, the structure of the armed forces, and related issues. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Nursing and Allied Health (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Includes full-text titles cited in CINAHL to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management. A great source for students and faculty in nursing-focused curriculum as well as nursing professionals. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
This database covers the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine, and includes proven treatment techniques and experimental research from trade magazines, news sources, scholarly journals, and multimedia. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all types of small engines including air-cooled engines, ATVs, chainsaws, commercial mowers, and diesel engines covering over 90,000 repairs.Offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) and allows users to search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type and model numbers.
Vocation and Careers (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
A great tool for students to learn about all aspects of jobs and careers, from required education and training, job searching, and maintaining a career. Content ranges from general career guides to highly specialized industry and trade journals. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.

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