View Introductory Databases
Easy-to-use databases with reliable, high-quality sources for general research.
Best for: Getting started or exploring a broad topic.
Library databases give you access to articles, newspapers, eBooks, and other materials that aren't freely available online. They're a great starting point for research and are available to UW–Madison students, faculty, and staff through library subscriptions.
Easy-to-use databases with reliable, high-quality sources for general research.
Best for: Getting started or exploring a broad topic.
Databases organized by academic subject, such as education, science, or the arts.
Best for: Focusing research with specialized searches in each academic discipline.
Databases grouped by format, such as government documents, newspapers, or videos.
Best for: Finding a specific type of material.
Frequently used databases covering many subject areas.
Best for: A shortcut to some databases that are used heavily at UW-Madison.