Academic OneFile (Gale) (State Library of Kansas)
Gale Academic OneFile is a leading database with millions of articles from over 19,000 scholarly journals, plus multimedia from NPR, CNN, and BBC. It covers key subjects like biology, history, and marketing, with content in PDF and HTML formats. Designed for undergraduate researchers, it allows browsing by discipline and includes peer-reviewed sources indexed in Google Scholar.
AccessMedicine (Access provided by Southwestern College)
AccessMedicine is an online medical resource that provides students, faculty, and healthcare professionals with access to leading textbooks, multimedia, diagnostic tools, drug information, self-assessment quizzes, and case studies. It includes trusted titles like Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, and many more. AccessMedicine supports medical learning, clinical decision-making, and exam preparation with up-to-date, evidence-based content.
APA PsycINFO (Licensed by Southwestern College)
This database is the world's largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health. Produced by the American Psychological Association, it is an indispensable tool for the discovery of global scholarly research. Vendor: EBSCO
Archives Unbound (Gale) (State Library of Kansas)
Gain access to rare primary source documents with these topically focused digital collections. Supports academic research.
Counseling and Psychotherapy Transcripts: Volume I (State Library of Kansas)
Searchable collection containing real transcripts of counseling and therapy sessions and first-person narratives illuminating the experience of mental illness and treatment, as well as reference works to contextualize the primary material.
Counseling and Psychotherapy Transcripts: Volume II (State Library of Kansas)
Provides a deep look into the client-therapist office, allowing readers to follow the progress and setbacks of clients over the course of multiple therapy sessions with diverse set of clients, a wide range of presenting issues, and multiple therapeutic approaches; content was recorded in 2012 or later, features contemporary issues and up-to-date therapeutic approaches.
Counseling and Therapy in Video (State Library of Kansas)
Curated, discipline-focused, primary-source collections, websites, and streaming media for learning and research.
Education Research Complete (EBSCO product licensed by Southwestern College)
Education Source is a valuable full-text database covering all levels of education research and specialties such as multilingual education, health education and testing.
Gale Academic OneFile (State Library of Kansas)
Gale Academic OneFile is a leading database with millions of articles from over 19,000 scholarly journals, plus multimedia from NPR, CNN, and BBC. It covers key subjects like biology, history, and marketing, with content in PDF and HTML formats. Designed for undergraduate researchers, it allows browsing by discipline and includes peer-reviewed sources indexed in Google Scholar.
Gale Books and Authors (State Library of Kansas)
Answer the age-old question, What do I read next?? Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship (State Library of Kansas)
Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.
Gale Business: Insights (State Library of Kansas)
Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports.
Gale Ebooks (State Library of Kansas)
Explore this database of encyclopedias and reference sources within the Gale eBooks platform. For multidisciplinary research.
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies (State Library of Kansas)
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Gale In Context: US History (State Library of Kansas)
Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. history from a variety of sources.
Gale Literature Resource Center (State Library of Kansas)
Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers from all eras.
Gale Literature: Scribner Writer Series (State Library of Kansas)
Browse original scholarly essays on authors from around the world. Places authors and their works in personal and historical context.
Gale Literature: Twayne's Author Series
Find in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers. Includes influences of literary movements.
Gale In Context: World History (State Library of Kansas)
Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in world history from a variety of sources.
Gale General OneFile (Gale product licensed by Southwestern College)
Gale's largest general-interest periodical source, General OneFile allows researchers to find the information they want quickly. With intuitive searching that mirrors Internet searches, users can easily tap into sources that are guaranteed for quality. Most content in Gale General OneFile is full-text with no embargo and recommended by Bowker's Magazines for Libraries and includes reference, newspaper, and audio content that complements the resource's robust collection of magazines and journals.
Gale Genealogy Connect (State Library of Kansas)
Look for in-depth genealogy data, as well as the 'how-to' of genealogy research and idiosyncrasies in specific subject areas.
Gale Health and Wellness (State Library of Kansas)
Search a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices.
Gale OneFile: Agriculture (State Library of Kansas)
Access current and authoritative periodical content covering agriculture and its related fields.
Understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through leading business and trade publications. Updated daily.
Gale OneFile: Communications and Mass Media
Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, and more.
Gale OneFile: Computer Science
Access leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries.
Gale OneFile: Contemporary Women's Issues
Find timely and historically relevant content on issues that influence women's lives across the globe.
Gale OneFile: Criminal Justice
Comprehensive periodical content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism, and more.
Find a variety of information from major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as key reference titles.
Gale OneFile: Diversity Studies
Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.
Gale OneFile: Economics and Theory (State Library of Kansas)
Discover content useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, and more.
Gale OneFile: Educator's Reference Complete
Gain insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy. Best for educators, administrators, and education students.
Gale OneFile: Entrepreneurship
Analyze business insights, tips, strategies, and success stories. Updated daily. Best for business schools and entrepreneurs.
Gale OneFile: Environmental Studies and Policy
Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers, and corporate interests.
Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Diverse resource for serious fine arts students.
Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulture
Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticultural enthusiasts.
Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine (State Library of Kansas)
Find up-to-date information on a range of health care topics. Best for students, researchers, and health care professionals.
Gale OneFile: Home Improvement (State Library of Kansas)
Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.
Gale OneFile: Hospitality and Tourism (State Library of Kansas)
Discover well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.
Gale OneFile: Information Science (State Library of Kansas)
Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.
Gale OneFile: Informe Académico (State Library of Kansas)
Search across full-text Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines from and about Latin America.
Gale OneFile: Insurance and Liability (State Library of Kansas)
Discover information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations.
Gale OneFile: Leadership and Management (State Library of Kansas)
Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more. Updated daily.
Gale OneFile: LegalTrac (Licensed by Southwestern College)
Provides access to articles from major law reviews, legal newspapers, specialty publications, and bar association journals. It covers a wide range of legal topics, including criminal law, international law, ethics, federal law, and legal practice, making it useful for students researching legal issues and current developments in law.
Gale OneFile: Military and Intelligence (State Library of Kansas)
Search scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily.
Gale OneFile: News (State Library of Kansas)
Today’s headlines – a one-stop source for the day’s news and searchable archives. You can customize your online newspaper database features including search options. With Newsstand, you can search a collection of more than 1,000 newspapers, then select your own screen appearance, search options and results format.
Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health (State Library of Kansas)
Research full-text titles cited in CINAHL and other resources to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management.
Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (State Library of Kansas)
Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine.
Gale OneFile: Pop Culture Studies (State Library of Kansas)
Access scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.
Gale OneFile: Popular Magazines
Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile focusing on current events, sports, science, and health issues.
Gale OneFile: Psychology (State Library of Kansas)
Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.
Gale OneFile: Religion and Philosophy (State Library of Kansas)
Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Updated daily.
Gale OneFile: Science (State Library of Kansas)
Access information on the latest developments across a range of scientific disciplines. Updated daily.
Gale OneFile: U.S. History (State Library of Kansas)
Search balanced coverage of events in U.S. history. Best for novice historians and academic researchers. Updated daily.
Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers (State Library of Kansas)
Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.
Gale OneFile: War and Terrorism (State Library of Kansas)
Gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.
Gale OneFile: World History (State Library of Kansas)
Access balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field.
Gale Opposing Viewpoints (Licensed by Southwestern College)
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is the premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions. Opposing Viewpoints is a rich resource for debaters and includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more. Vendor: Gale
Gale Presents: Peterson's Test and Career Prep (State Library of Kansas)
Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.
GreenFILE (State Library of Kansas)
Well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment, scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling.
Google Scholar is a great tool for getting a broad view of what’s been published on a topic—including research that may not be in our library’s databases. It’s perfect for discovery and finding open access articles, but never pay for an article—if you hit a paywall, just contact a librarian and we’ll get it for you, fast and free.
To get the most out of Google Scholar, connect it to our library in your own browser settings:
Go to scholar.google.com
Click the ☰ menu (top left) > Settings > Library Links
Type Southwestern College and check the box next to it
Click Save
This will show links to full-text articles that the library subscribes to—right in your search results.
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Issues & Controversies (State Library of Kansas)
Current topics with articles from multiple viewpoints, easy to navigate to popular topics and search for subjects.
MedLine (State Library of Kansas)
Authoritative information from National Library of Medicine covering medical, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, clinical sciences, and much more.
Medline Espanol (National Library of Medicine)
Informacion autorizada de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina que cubre medicina, enfermeria, odontolgia, medicini veterinaria, el sistema de atencion medica, ciencias clinicas y mucho mas.
Access more than 8 million records covering all aspects of agriculture and related disciplines. This site will return results from the Catalog and Articles database (AGRICOLA), PubAg, and the NAL Digital Collections (NALDC). Or you can limit your SEARCH to PubAg by selecting it at the top of the advanced search form.
Nursing & Allied Health Premium (State Library of Kansas)
Nursing research, clinical skills development, curriculum and training support.
Nursing and Mental Health in Video (State Library of Kansas)
Training resources for medical professionals to understand, assess and manage mental health issues that often present themselves alongside physical conditions.
Nursing Education in Video, third edition (State Library of Kansas)
Up-to-date collection of demonstration and training videos designed to help students improve their clinical skills.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context)
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is the premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions. Opposing Viewpoints is a rich resource for debaters and includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more. Vendor: Gale
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses: The Humanities and Social Sciences Collection (Proquest product licensed by Southwestern College)
Dissertations and theses published in the humanities and social sciences from around the world.
ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Premium (State Library of Kansas)
ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Premium is a comprehensive database that supports the study and practice of nursing and allied health professions. It provides access to scholarly journals, trade publications, videos, dissertations, and evidence-based resources. Topics include nursing, physical therapy, radiography, nutrition, and more. This resource is ideal for students, educators, and healthcare professionals seeking reliable, up-to-date information.
APA PsycINFO (Licensed by Southwestern College)
This database is the world's largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health. Produced by the American Psychological Association, it is an indispensable tool for the discovery of global scholarly research. Vendor: EBSCO
Social Work Online (State Library of Kansas)
Pairs recently published social work textbooks with compelling documentaries, clinical demonstration videos and lectures.
SPORTDiscus (EBSCO product licensed by Southwestern College)
SPORTDiscus is the leading bibliographic database for sports and sports medicine research. It includes records from leading sports medicine journals, books, dissertations and more.
U.S. Newsstream (State Library of Kansas)
Search the most recent premium U.S. news content and archives into the 1980s featuring top newspapers, newswires, blogs and news sites in active full-text format.