Yes! The library subscribes to a wide variety of databases and electronic resources. Use the Library Search to search across library collections, print and digital.
You can also access the full list of library database subscriptions from our website or using the link below.
Of course not, but these are some of the most commonly used (general) databases at Western:
Use this database to understand basic concepts taught in your courses. It's also a great database for 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.
A giant database that covers a wide range of topics. Use it to find peer-reviewed scholarly articles, as well as articles from trade journals, newspapers, and magazines.
It depends, but we recommend you start with the "Best Bet" resources for each subject. These are listed in the shaded area at the top of the pages linked below. If you have a more specific situation or need, please reach out to a librarian for suggestions.
We do! Our databases guide is a good place to start, but if you need something specific, just let us know!
