James Madison University
Libraries & Educational Technologies

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NEW RESEARCH RESOURCES

Connecting from off-campus?  See Accessing JMU's Online Resources from Off-Campus.
These resources can also be found with the rest of our Research Databases.

Visit our New Journals page for even more new resources at the library.

New for Spring 2012
Contains websites, documents, publications, and information guides about European political and economic events, focusing on the European Union. [more info]
Indexes journal articles, books, book chapters and dissertations covering all aspects of theatre and performance for over 126 countries.  Contains full text from over 170 journals and 360 monographs. [more info]
Video collection compiled specifically for nursing training and education. [more info]
Contains psychological tests, measures, scales, surveys, and other assessments.  Focuses primarily on unpublished tests developed by researchers. [more info]
Search most of JMU's reference collection for background articles from encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, etc. [more info]
New for Fall 2011
API and Archive contains bibliographic information on over 300 international periodicals dealing with alternative, radical, and left information. [more info]
Log in with your JMU eid/password to be taken to access information. BrainPOP features animated videos, interactive worksheets, experiments, and quizzes that can be used in the classroom.  All content aligns with state learning standards. [more info]
EBR includes extensive information about the Bible, how it was received in Christian churches and the Jewish Diaspora, and how it is viewed by other world religions.  Includes articles about the Bible in literature, art, music, and film.  Volumes 1, 2, and 3 currently available. [more info]
Filmakers Library Online is a video collection of documentaries that span numerous subjects.  Use the filters to limit by subject or click the "Refine your search" link to search for specific Filmakers titles. [more info]
Note: login not required for use. Profile login/individual user account is optional.
An interactive tool designed to show relationships among lobbyists, organizations, and government employees.
No longer updated as of 7/2012.
[more info]
This resource contains information and analysis of interest groups and lobbyists in American political history from the late 19th Century to 2011.  Click here for more content information.
[more info]
Image Quest from Encyclopaedia Britannica contains over 2 million images that have been cleared for non-commercial, educational use. [more info]
Use Morningstar to find detailed information on stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and market information.  Also provides a tool to create investment portfolios. [more info]
Passport GMID is an online market research tool containing global information on consumer spending, industry information, country profiles, and much more.
Users will be asked to login with their JMU eid and password.
[more info]
TeachingBooks.net is a database of multimedia resources that provide supporting information on children's and young adult books.  The site contains interactive book activities, themed bibliographies, links to author websites, pronunciation guides, information on book awards, and more. [more info]
VideoBlocks contains downloadable stock footage, motion backgrounds, production music, sound effects, and more. [more info]
New for Fall 2010
Access full text historical newspapers in pdf format. JMU subscribes to select VA newspapers only (excluding coverage from 2007). Content from all other cities and states is not available. See the [more info] link for city details. Dates of coverage varies by title. [more info]
Get the latest information and news on marketing, media, and advertising agencies.  Be sure to click on the DataCenter link for in-depth data! [more info]
Find materials related to gerontology and aging from the health sciences, psychology, sociology, social work, economics, and public policy. [more info]
BBC College of Journalism (BBC CoJo) is an online journalism resource with articles, videos, and discussions about ethics, values, laws, and skill sets in the world of journalism. [more info]
Use Berg Fashion Library to find journal articles, encyclopedia entries, and large amounts of color images relating to the world of dress and fashion. [more info]
The Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) provides historical data on the British Isles from 55BC to present.  Secondary sources only. [more info]
Indexing, abstracts, and full text for doctoral dissertations and master's theses. [more info]
The Papers of James Madison Digital Edition includes documents from Madison's times as Congressman, Secretary of State, and President of the United States.  Also includes papers from his retirement. [more info]
New for Summer 2010
Lexi-Comp provides industry-leading, point-of-care drug information through clinical information databases. [more info]
Naxos Music Library Jazz offers a mixed selection of jazz legends and contemporary jazz in streaming audio format. [more info]
New for Spring 2010
Interface change coming soon! Click here for more information. Dance in Video contains dance productions and documentaries by performers and companies of the 20th century. Selections cover ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, experimental, and improvisational dance, as well as forerunners of the forms and the pioneers of modern concert dance. [more info]
Encyclopedia of African American History: 1896 to the Present includes approximately 1,200 A-Z cross-referenced entries, more than 400 images, a chronology of major events in black history, and complete coverage from Plessy v. Ferguson to the election of Barack Obama. [more info]
The International Directory of Company Histories provides information about the development of 4,550 of the world's largest and most influential companies. [more info]
Lexi-Comp provides industry-leading, point-of-care drug information through clinical information databases. [more info]
Best viewed using Internet Explorer. The LMAA link is located in the left hand column on the next page under "Other SRDS Services."
Local Market Audience Analyst is a consumer market research tool that provides demographic, segmentation, and targeting data for media planners and consumer marketers. Users are able to create market profile, lifestyle analysis, demographic, and PRIZM reports. Click here for tutorial.
[more info]
Manuscript Women’s Letters and Diaries brings together 100,000 pages of the personal writings of women of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, displayed as high-quality images of the original manuscripts. [more info]
Online access to six historical reference titles.  See more info for complete list and search tips. [more info]
Standard and Poor's NetAdvantage (Cancelled)
See Morningstar Research Investment Center for similar information.
NetAdvantage is a comprehensive source of business and investment information that offers online access to Standard & Poor's research-related products such as industry surveys, stock reports, corporation records, The Outlook, mutual fund reports and more.
[more info]
Data Visualizer is a subset of 2009 World Development Indicators database.  For further information go to WDI Online.  See tips for use under More Info. [more info]
 


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