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University Library

       
Women & Gender Studies
 
Liaison Librarian: Donna Canevari de Paredes
Location: Murray
Room: LIB 122.16
Phone: 966-5970
Email: Donna.Canevari@usask.ca


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Academic Search Complete (ASC) 1887 - present Bookmark and Share
A comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database indexing 11,900 journals, with more than 7,900 full-text periodicals, including more than 6,800 peer-reviewed journals. In addition it indexes 12,600 publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc. [details]
Contemporary Women's Issues (CWI) 1992 - present Bookmark and Share
A multidisciplinary, full-text database "that brings together relevant content from mainstream periodicals, "gray" literature, and the alternative press -- with a focus on the critical issues and events that influence women's lives in more than 190 countries." [details]
Gender Studies Database 1972 & earlier - present Bookmark and Share
Combines NISC's Women's Studies International and Men's Studies databases with coverage of sexual diversity studies issues. [details]
LGBT Life with Full Text Coverage varies by title Bookmark and Share
Index to literature covering lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT) issues and including the full text of 50 of the most important and historically significant LGBT journals, magazines and regional newspapers, as well as dozens of full text monographs. [details]

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Arts & Humanities Citation Index (A&HCI) Web of Science 1981 - present
CBCA Complete Canadian Business & Current Affairs Index: 1971 - present; full text: 1985 - present. Bookmark and Share
Abstract and indexing database covering more than 1,665 scholarly journal articles, trade publications, dissertations, books, newspapers, news services and magazines, including 600 full text titles, covering current events, business, science, the arts, and academic information produced in Canada. Combines full text and indexed content from all four CBCA database subsets (Business, Current Events, Education, and Reference). [details]
CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals Index Quarterly) Indexing: 1980 - present; full text 1983 - present Bookmark and Share
A full text database of articles from Canadian and International journals, magazines and reference content from Gale, all with a Canadian focus. Includes Canada's national newspaper, The Globe and Mail; Maclean's weekly magazine; Canadian News Facts; and reference materials, such as the Canadian Parliamentary Guide and Canadian Newsmakers. [details]
Expanded Academic ASAP 1980 - present Bookmark and Share
From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this full text database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images! [details]
Family & Society Studies Worldwide (FSSW) 1970 - present Bookmark and Share
An anthology of four databases providing comprehensive coverage of "research, policy, and practice literature in the fields of Family Science, Human Ecology, Human Development, and Social Welfare." [details]
Family Studies Abstracts 1979 - present Bookmark and Share
Index and abstracting bibliographic database covering essential areas related to family studies, including marriage, divorce, family therapy, and other areas of key relevance to the discipline. [details]
Left Index 1982 and earlier - present Bookmark and Share
A bibliographic abstract and index database with some full text covering the "diverse literature of the left, with an emphasis on political, economic, social and culturally engaged scholarship inside and outside academia." [details]
PsycINFO 1806 - present Bookmark and Share
Bibliographic database "providing abstracts and citations to the scholarly literature in the psychological, social, behavioral, and health sciences."
Library Guide (pdf) [details]
Social Sciences Citation Index® (SSCI) Web of Science 1956 - present
Social Services Abstracts 1980 - present Bookmark and Share
Bibliographic database indexes and abstracts over 1,300+ serials publications and includes abstracts of journal articles and dissertations and citations to book reviews, covering current research focused on social work, human services and related areas, including social welfare, social policy and community development. [details]
Sociological Abstracts (ProQuest) 1952 - present Bookmark and Share
A bibliographic database, abstracting and indexing "the international literature in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. The database provides abstracts of journal articles and citations to book reviews drawn from over 1,800+ serials publications, and also provides abstracts of books, book chapters, dissertations, and conference papers." [details]
Violence & Abuse Abstracts 1995 - present Bookmark and Share
Index and abstracting bibliographic database covering essential areas related to violence and abuse, including family violence, sexual assault, emotional abuse, and other areas of key relevance to the discipline. [details]

Newspapers and Periodicals

Canadian Newsstand Major Dailies & Prairies Varies; 1985 - present Bookmark and Share
Major Canadian dailies and news sources and newspapers from across Canada and the Prairie region. [details]
Factiva 1985 - present (includes current day) Bookmark and Share
A news service, covering global and business news and information from over 10,000 authoritative sources including The Globe and Mail, National Post, The Toronto Star, Winnipeg Free Press, The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Dow Jones and Reuters newswires and the Associated Press, and D&B company profiles.
NOTE: At the end of your session, please "logout" by clicking on the link on the upper right of the screen to end your session. The Library's license permits only three simultaneous users. [details]
General Reference Center Gold 1980 - present Bookmark and Share
"A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more." [details]
Newscan.com For public or academic libraries Over 20 years of archives Bookmark and Share
Provides content from newspapers, trade publications, news agencies and transcripts of television and radio programs. The Library's license is limited to access to 42 local and national Canadian and international French language content plus Canadian Press content in English and French. [details]