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Quick Guides to Databases

Database Guides are resources intended to help library patrons understand how to use a specific database for research. Created by Gelman librarians, these guides are excellent starting points to learn about how certain databases work and what information you can obtain from them.

Quick Guides:

  • Academic Search Premier
  • LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe
  • ProQuest Research Library Plus
  • PsycINFO
  • Sociological Abstracts
  • Web of Science
  • WorldCat
  • Choices 3
  • Other guides:

  • Accessing ALADIN From Off-Campus
  • Truncation and Wild Card Characters




  • This web page is being updated regularly with new database guides, so continue to check this site as you are conducting your research in the future.

    If you require additional assistance in using Gelman's databases, please go to the Reference and Information Desk on the first floor of the library, use the email reference form or call the Telephone Information Center (202) 994-6558 and press 7.

    If you have any questions about using the Database Guides, please contact Janet Olsen.

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