An annotated bibliography on Latin America. Edited by the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress, the multidisciplinary Handbook alternates annually between the social sciences and the humanities. Content spans 1936 - present.
Provides access to editions of Harper’s Weekly published during the Civil War Era and Reconstruction. Content spans 1857-1877.
Contains blend of abstracts, indexing and full-text access to major clinical and healthcare works. Topics include: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, parasitology, pathology, communicable diseases, cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, respiratory diseases, hemic diseases, lymphatic diseases, digestive diseases, urogenital diseases, endocrine diseases, nervous system, psychiatry, surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, dermatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, dentistry, otolaryngology and ophthalmology. Content spans 1969 – present.
Provides access to information on measurement instruments (i.e., questionnaires, interview schedules, checklists, index measures, coding schemes/manuals, rating scales, tests) in the health fields, psychosocial sciences, organizational behavior, and library and information science. HAPI assists in the identification of measures needed for research studies, grant proposals, client/patient assessment, theses/dissertations, and program evaluation.
Allows for 1 simultaneous user.
Published in association with the University of Southern California's Institute of Safety and Systems Management, this database provides a comprehensive, timely survey of recent work relating to public health, safety, and industrial hygiene. Sources include government reports, journal articles, conference proceedings, books, and other publications.
Health and Society in Video is an online collection of streaming documentaries focusing on health issues and their impact on society.
Provides free access to health information, news, journal articles, eBooks, health resources in Spanish, and more.
Provides primary sources examining how the environment and our health are closely related, as well as critical issues to our society. Researchers can find documentation about international reaction to global warming and climate change, the development of environmental health policy, the war on drugs, and a clinical view of narcotic addiction and mental health issues.
Provides socioeconomic, health and demographic data for community assessment, strategic planning, identifying best practices for improvement, collaboration and advocacy for Eastern North Carolina communities. A resource for the community health needs assessment (CHNA).
Specifically designed for researchers in healthcare administration. Topics include: health administration, health professions, hospitals, insurance, law, statistics, business, management, personnel and ethics. Includes coverage for around 800 journals with over 4,500 applicable Dissertations and Theses.
Ovid Healthstar is comprised of data from the National Library of Medicine's (NLM) MEDLINE and former HealthSTAR databases. It focuses on both the clinical and non-clinical aspects of health care delivery and contains citations to the published literature on health services, technology, administration, and research.
Contains over 2,500 specially prepared, animated, online, audio-visual lectures by world leading authorities. Talks cover Agriculture & Environmental Sciences; Biochemistry; Cancer; Cell Biology; Clinical Medicine; Diseases, Disorders & Treatments; Genetics & Epigenetics; Immunology; Metabolism & Nutrition; Methods; Microbiology; Neuroscience; Omics & Systems Biology; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Reproduction & Development.
Genealogical research tool containing local history books, Federal Census data sets from 1790-1930, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File, and PERSI, the PERiodical Source Index of genealogy and local history periodicals. Content spans: 1700s - Current
Provides complete bibliographic citations to the contents of scholarly journals published around the world on Latin America and the Caribbean. Coverage includes everything from political, economic, social issues, and the arts and humanities. Content spans: Late 1960s - Current.
A collection of digitized North Carolina newspapers. Content spans 1751 - 1999.
Covers the history of the world from 1450 to the present (excluding the United States and Canada). All abstracts are written in English. Historical Abstracts also includes book reviews from journals in the field and abstracts of dissertations completed worldwide. Content spans: 1960 - Current.
Access is limited to 6 users at a time.
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Digital Library is a searchable image database and exhibition platform dedicated to celebrating and communicating the history of medicine. The Digital Library launched in December 2013 with nearly 1,000 images drawn from the Historical Medical Library collection, with strengths in the history of anatomy and botanical medicine. Highlights include images from rare incunabula previously unavailable online, unusual selections from more popular early modern anatomists, and over 300 photos from the Philadelphia General Hospital Photograph Collection. All images are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
A comprehensive digital collection of the Statistical Abstract of the United States, the nation's premier statistical reference published annually from 1878 through 2012. The collection provides historical data on the social, economic, political, and demographic development of the United States, drawing from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and hundreds of other federal agencies and private organizations. Covering more than 130 years of statistical reporting, it enables researchers to analyze long-term trends, compare historical and contemporary data, and explore changes across topics such as population, labor, education, health, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, trade, government, and public finance. Available in searchable and downloadable formats, the collection is an essential resource for historians, economists, social scientists, policymakers, educators, and students.
The definitive reference for quantitative data on the historical development of the United States from the colonial era to the present. Compiled by leading scholars and published by Cambridge University Press, this comprehensive resource brings together thousands of statistical tables covering population, migration, vital statistics, work and welfare, economic structure and performance, business activity, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, communications, education, health, crime, elections, government finance, and many other aspects of American history.
A collection of primary and secondary sources on global history from ancient times to the present day.
Manuscript and archival collections with a focus on the Black Freedom Movement of the 20th Century, Southern Life and Slavery, Women's Rights, International Relations, American Politics and Society with a strong focus on the 20th Century, and labor unions, workers and radical politics in the 20th Century. Also contains records of four of the most important civil rights organizations of the 1950s and 1960s: NAACP, SCLC, SNCC, and CORE.
A digital primary source collection that provides access to U.S. government documents related to the Vietnam War and American foreign policy during the 1960–1975 period. The archive includes presidential papers, State Department records, military reports, intelligence documents, diplomatic correspondence, and policy memoranda. These materials allow researchers to examine the political, military, and diplomatic decisions that shaped U.S. involvement in Vietnam, offering valuable insights into Cold War strategy, international relations, and the domestic impact of the conflict. The collection is an essential resource for students, historians, and researchers studying the Vietnam War and U.S. foreign policy.
A digital collection of oral history interviews documenting the lives, achievements, and experiences of influential African Americans across a wide range of fields, including politics, education, science, business, the arts, law, medicine, and civil rights. Through video-recorded interviews, photographs, transcripts, and biographical information, the archive preserves firsthand accounts that highlight the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history and culture. The collection serves as a valuable resource for students, educators, and researchers exploring African American history, leadership, social movements, and cultural heritage.
A digital resource that provides access to primary source materials documenting the history, experiences, and consequences of the Holocaust. The collection includes archival documents, photographs, personal accounts, government records, correspondence, testimonies, and other historical materials that explore the persecution of Jewish communities and other targeted groups during the Nazi era. It supports research on Holocaust history, genocide studies, World War II, human rights, and the social and political factors that shaped one of the most significant events of the twentieth century.
An authoritative tool for research in the field of homeland security policy and strategy. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Grants & Training is providing the HSDL to homeland security officials, researchers, educators and students in an effort to further advance national research and policy development.
Downloadable audio and ebooks on a variety of topics, including language learning, history, biography, classic literature, and more. Download the app to access resources on your mobile device.
To access Hoopla, enter your ECU PirateID in the library card field. You will then need to create an individual username and password, which allows you to save your progress, return to the same eBook or other digital content, and manage your account preferences.
An extensive directory of information on public and private companies. Topics include: company and industry overviews, financials, officers, and competitors. A part of ProQuest Business Market Research Collection. Content spans 1986 – Present.
A comprehensive research database covering the hospitality and tourism industries, including hotel management, food service, travel and tourism, event planning, leisure studies, and related fields. The collection provides access to scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, reports, and other resources that support research on industry trends, business practices, consumer behavior, and global tourism developments.
This site allows users to choose a body system and then view interactive anatomical images with labels and descriptions.
A digital collection featuring scholarly and professional resources focused on kinesiology, exercise science, physical education, sports medicine, coaching, fitness, health, and wellness. The platform provides access to eBooks and research materials that support the study and practice of human movement, athletic performance, injury prevention, and physical activity.
Covers a wide range of humanities disciplines, including literature, history, philosophy, religion, language, cultural studies, and the arts. The collection provides access to scholarly journals, books, reference materials, and other academic resources that support research in the humanities. Content spans 1965 to present.