The CSI Library occasionally offers trials of new databases to allow students and faculty the opportunity to try new resources in their field of study. Depending on funding availablity and the feedback obtained, some of these databases may be added to the Library's collection. If you would like to suggest or leave feedback about a trial database, please contact Linda Roccos at linda.roccos@csi.cuny.edu.
American History in Video
     
Digital library of videos related to U.S. history including documentaries, newsreels, and archival footage. Covers all historical time periods and includes documentaries and series from The History Channel?, A&E Network?, and Biography?. Search full-text transcripts or browse video by historical era and event, year, people, place, or subject. Special tools allow users to create, share, or embed annotated playlists and video clips.
Available until November 30th, 2009.
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Credo Reference
 
Digital library of full text reference books such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, and atlases, as well as a wide range of subject-specific works in areas such as history, literature, philosophy, science, and social science.
Available until November 30th, 2009
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EBSCOhost Integrated Search
  
Federated search portal that allows you to search a variety of databases and electronic resources simultaneously. Simply select a subject to search all databases in that subject area. EBSCOhost Integrated Search makes it easier to access many electronic resources from a single search interface. Popular databases include, but are not limited to: Academic Search Complete, JSTOR, LexisNexis, CQ Researcher, Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center, and WorldCat.
Available until June 30th, 2010.
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Global Issues in Context
Provides full text of international periodicals and news sources focusing on international issues and world events. Covers subjects such as war, genocide, terrorism, human rights, globalization, world trade, and global warming, as well as more specific events and topics such as genocide in Darfur, product safety of Chinese imports, sectarian violence in Iraq, changing weather patterns across the globe, and disaster recovery in Indonesia and New Orleans. Browse by topic or country.
Available until December 31st, 2009.
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GREENR (Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources)
Full text news and scholarly articles on the development of emerging green technologies and discusses issues on the environment, sustainability and more. Covers subjects such as agriculture, energy, pollution, and natural resource management. Browse by issue, organization, or country.
Available until December 31st, 2009.
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LitFinder
Digital collection of over 135,000 full text poems, essays, short stories, and plays.
Available until August 31st, 2010.
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Research Starters: Sociology
Concise topic summary articles designed to be starting points for student research in Sociology. Offers topic overviews, definitions of relevant terms and concepts, detailed bibliographies, and links to related articles. Topics covered include social theory, crime, health care, mass media, race, class, and gender.
Available until June 30th, 2010.
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Slavery & Anti-Slavery
Digital collection of historical books, pamphlets, newspaper articles, and manuscripts documenting the history of slavery. Covers topics such as pro- and anti-slavery debates, the abolitionist movement, the transatlantic slave trade, the slave experience, and emancipation.
Available until October 16th, 2009.
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