Library Databases and Resources
Most Used Databases:Ebscohost offering full-text access to articles in all subject areas. EBSCOhost is the primary tool we use to support student learning. A guide to using it can be found at EBSCOHost Guide
Faulkner FACCTS is a complete computer and communications information source. Guide to using this database can be found at Using Faulkner Faccts.
Library Catalog lists books, videos and other materials in the DeVry Library System. You can limit your search to a specific campus or access all of the DeVry campuses. Search by subject, title, author or keyword. Here is a guide on How to Order a Book from Another DeVry University Campus.
NetLibrary eBooks provides access to the DeVry collection of thousands of electronic books on a wide variety of topics, and in a wide variety of disciplines. There is a guide on How to Use Netlibrary
Safari Books Safari is an eBook library for programmers and IT professionals with a broad range of technical books on such topics as programming, certification, networking, e-commerce, graphics, hardware, and more. There is also a guide to Using Safari Books.
There are more databases available at the national library page as well as tutorials on using library tools.
Local Databases
Library Database Resources via Delicious.com
Here you will find links to different search tools such as Google Scholar, LexisNexis search aids and much more!
Access over 6,000 news, business, and legal sources. The outstanding news coverage includes back files and up-to-the-minute stories in national and regional newspapers, wire services, broadcast transcripts, international news, and non-English language sources. Use the included Company Dossier module to retrieve detailed company information and financial performance measures or identify and compare companies matching specific criteria. There is also access to the renowned Shepard's Citations® service for all federal and states court cases back to 1789.
Vault Online Career LibraryVault is the world's leading source of career information. It will make your efforts at researching employers, industries, and career subjects infinitely easier and more efficient. This new online resource contains:
- Vault Career Guides and Employer Profiles in PDF;
- 3,000+ Company Profiles;
- 1,100+ Vault Career Advice Articles;
- Industry and Occupational Profiles;
- Access to the Vault Message Boards for insider information;
- Much more!
Other Resources
Arlington Public Library
Get access to dozens of additional databases and other resources from the Arlington Public Library. A few of the databases you can access are: AccessScience, Expanded Academic ASAP, Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center and Scholarship, Fellowships and Loans from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Membership is free to campus students and all residents of the DC Metro area. You can even apply for the card online and receive your card number via email.