Vanderbilt University Library Search
Selecting the best search scope for your research needs:
Everything vs. Library Catalog vs. Articles
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For a more detailed explanation of your search scope options consult What am I searching?
| Step 1: Start your search process by brainstorming a list of keywords that describe the main concepts of your topic or question. |
| Step 2: Use these keywords for your initial searches. |
| Step 3: Use the Subject Heading links in the Library Catalog record to refine your search. |

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.
Subject indexing of journals, books, proceedings, and dissertations in the areas of literature, language and linguistics, folklore, film, literary theory & criticism, dramatic arts, and the historical aspects of printing and publishing.
Search all ProQuest databases simultaneously. Includes arts, humanities, social sciences, news, and science and technology.
Large and important archive for academic journals, books, and primary sources in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Many journals do not have current issues.
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FindIt@VU provides direct links from a database citation to the fulltext of the article (if available) and other supporting resources.