Given the interdisciplinary nature of MHS research, you may need to use multiple databases during your research; the following databases are core MHS databases. However, not every database will have relevant material; you should explore several. To find a more complete list of databases by subject, visit the Search for a Database page and use the pulldown menu to select a subject (Philosophy, Religion, Psychology, Literature, etc.) If your needs are not met with any of these databases, ask a librarian for additional suggestions specific to your research topic.
An important question to ask before you begin your research is who? Who might be writing about your topic? A medical researcher? A historian? A sociologist? An anthropologist?
Also ask, what type of information you need. Do you need research articles (see above) or do you need newspaper articles, legislative information, or statistics?
Check out the Library Search which finds print and electronic items, including journal and newspaper articles, book chapters, books, reviews, legal documents, and much more. Note: Due to licensing restrictions, some content is only available to current students, faculty, and staff.
Search help: https://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/searchhelp/
Use this link to seamlessly access VU resources via Google Scholar both on and off campus.
You can also adjust your Google Scholar settings to display the Vanderbilt Findit@VU link to appear in search results and allow for access from on or off-campus. Access Google Scholar settings by visiting this page (https://scholar.google.com/scholar_settings).
Click library links on the left hand menu. in the search box, search for Vanderbilt and select: “Vanderbilt University Library – Findit@VU” (with uppercase F), Click Save.
Add VU to your Google profile: https://scholar.google.com/scholar_settings
Vanderbilt University theses and dissertations.
Coverage: 1999 to present.
Comprehensive, indexed bibliography with selected abstracts of the world's economic literature, produced by the American Economic Association. Includes working papers which have been licensed from the Cambridge University Press.
Coverage: 1969 to present.
Index of literature covering the history and culture of the United States and Canada. Journal articles, book titles, book reviews, and dissertations.
Coverage: 1910 to present.
Index of academic historical journals on the history of the world (excluding the United States and Canada) from 1450 to the present, including world history, military history, women's history, history of education, etc.
Coverage: 1955 to present