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Journals, dissertations, working papers, key business and economics periodicals, and business news (1971 - current)
Includes the following databases:
Interdisciplinary coverage of scholarly journals and other authoritative sources; subjects include the sciences, art, literature, and economics; also contains podcasts and video content
Journals, magazines, and newspapers in almost every subject area
Professional computer science journals, proceedings, and transactions (1952 - current)
If you are affiliated with Montana State University, you can publish your articles as open access (at no cost to you) in journals published by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
Chemistry journal articles (1879 - current)
Peer-reviewed journals in agricultural, biological, and environmental sciences (1907 - current)
Audio research from 1953 to the present day
Full-text scholarly literature in agricultural and applied economics
Articles and journals related to agriculture from the National Agricultural Library.
Comprehensive literature in the environmental sciences (1960 - current)
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Publications about the history and culture of the United States and Canada
Titles representing American society between 1684 - 1912
Energy news, insights, and professional development opportunities.
The MSU Library subscription with the American Energy Society provides you with full access to all member benefits, free of charge. To create an account, register with your @montana.edu email address.
Annual meeting papers from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (1963 - current)
Peer-reviewed, general medical and specialty publications
Please note, the MSU Library subscription only includes access to the following journals:
Magazines and journals chronicling the development of America (1740 - 1940)
Resources and publications about agricultural and biological engineering
Critical reviews of research in the biomedical, physical, and social sciences (1932 - current)
Provides comprehensive indexing for the fields of anthropology, archaeology and related interdisciplinary research
Peer reviewed journals, newsletters, and bulletins
Articles about art, photography, and architecture (1984 - current)
Digitized French resources including French-language classic documents and reference books from 1180 - current
Full-text database of civil engineering research and practical publications (1983 - current)
Peer-reviewed journals in the field of mechanical engineering
Digital library portal for researchers in astronomy and physics (no links to MSU holdings)
Covers news, politics, culture, technology, health, and more (1857 - current); also includes access to podcasts and newsletters
Comprehensive listing of articles about architecture and buildings (no full-text)
Clinical mental health demonstrations, actual therapy sessions, and more
Indexed records on subjects pertaining to East, Southeast, and South Asia published worldwide (1971 - current)
Scholarly articles, books, & documents
Articles, books, proceedings, and dissertations about art history from 1975 - 2007 (no links to MSU holdings)
Full-text of articles covering biological and agricultural studies
Journals in biological, ecological, and environmental sciences
Detailed information on birds all over the world
Freely available articles
Reviews of books, periodicals, books on tape and electronic media representing a wide range of popular, academic and professional interests
Authoritative, detailed encyclopedia articles
Full-text articles from magazines and journals published in Great Britain between 1600s and early 20th century
Case studies, articles, and news about green and environmentally friendly building techniques
Large international collection of contemporary buildings
Full text coverage of all business disciplines including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, and strategy, as well as business theory and practice
Articles, market, industry and SWOT analysis reports, studies, and other business news
Company and industry reports, financials, & comparisons along with market research, articles, & business news
International coverage of agriculture, food, and nutrition
Publication information about journals, including potential predatory publishers
The MSU Library's subscription to Cabells contains access to:
Peer-reviewed journals and books on a variety of subjects
If you are affiliated with Montana State University, you can publish your articles as open access (at no cost to you) in gold and hybrid journals published by Cambridge University Press.
Research a wide range of technical topics, including building trades, auto mechanics, construction, manufacturing, technical, and transportation trades
Pre-K, elementary teachers, and librarians use this resource for collection development and book recommendations
Nursing and allied health literature
Publications from many areas of civil engineering including journal articles, proceedings, books, standards, and manuals
Search legislative documents, case law, and legal articles relevant to Civil Rights in the United States.
Communication journals including media studies, linguistics, rhetoric, and discourse
Peer-reviewed journals in the biological and biomedical sciences
If you are affiliated with Montana State University, you can publish your articles as open access (at no cost to you) in the following Company of Biologists journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, and Journal of Experimental Biology.
Contains resources in writing, rhetoric, and discourse
Business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries
Global women's issues topics including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship
COVID-19 specific articles, conference proceedings, and more.
Research US politics, history, public policy, and current affairs
Full issues devoted to multiple viewpoints on current topics
Hundreds of full-text reference books, encyclopedias, and handbooks
Law enforcement and criminal justice articles
References to publications in statistics and related fields (1975 - 2017)
This database is free to search, however, you may encounter paywalls when trying to access indexed articles.
Primary source material from British archives on the study and analysis of gender, leisure, and consumer culture.
Search biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's influential literary figures
Detailed information on more than 5,250 reagents and catalysts
Daily news on energy, environmental policy, climate change, markets, and science
Users are not required to create a personal log in, however, you can create an account to receive email notifications for different E&E publications.
Journal articles in economics (1886 - current)
Find articles published in The Economist between 1843 - 2015
Journals and periodicals that provide full text to articles in the ERIC database; covers multiple levels of education from preschool to college
Journal articles on management, business, education, library studies, health care, and engineering.
Engineering journal articles and proceedings
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Primary sources on the UK and U.S. entertainment industry as it evolved over the 20th century
Journal articles in geography, energy, natural resources, and freshwater science
Journal articles, books, and curriculum guides in education research (1966 - current)
Archive of indexed publications related to the Americas and written in Europe between 1493 and 1750
Primary source material on both women's and men's issues circa 1800 - 1920
Content about race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness
Journal articles and books in film and television studies
General-interest source featuring content such as news and current events, personal finance and taxes, and self-help/improvement
Geology journals, eBooks, and additional GeoRef citations
Global coverage of both the developing and developed world
Broad search for scholarly information
Environmental information from scholarly, government, and general interest sources
Practical and applied information in plant sciences
Articles and government documents regarding guns in America
Up-to-date information on the complete range of health care topics
Citations to unpublished health and psychological tests, instruments, and questionnaires
Consumer health database offering access to authoritative information on health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices, including a drug and herb finder
Information on political development and the creation of government and legal systems around the world
Research world history since 1450 (excluding U.S. and Canada)
Includes topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and others
Publications on the cultural, economic, and historical aspects of travel, tourism, and hospitality; includes access to full-text Fodor's travel guides
Peer-reviewed journals in the fields of physical activity and education, sport, kinesiology, and public health
Provides indexing of older humanities and social science scholarly journals from 1907-1984
Electrical engineering and computing journals, proceedings, and standards (1988 - current)
Search the world's first fully illustrated weekly newspaper
View treaties between Indigenous peoples and the United States
American Indian life and culture in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Includes documents, images, maps, and timelines.
Search manuscript collections, rare books and monographs, newspapers, periodicals, census records, legal documents, maps, drawings and sketches, oral histories, and photos
Search scholarly literature on Western art
Search across all IOP publications
If you are affiliated with Montana State University, you can publish your articles as open access (at no cost to you) in select journals published by IOP.
Search a suite of evidence-based practice resources in healthcare and medical fields
Video demonstrations covering a wide range of STEM subjects
Journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in the humanities and social sciences
Full-text journals published in Latin American countries, Spain, and Portugal
Serial publications covering LGBT interests (1954 - 2015)
Charts the gay rights movement in America (1950 - current)
Library and information science articles (1969 - current)
Search library and information science articles and abstracts
Evidence-based, point of care nursing resource
Find biographical information, essays, reviews, and more
This resource searches the following Gale databases:
Find critical essays and reviews on authors of children's literature
Access entries from the Dictionary of Literary Biography and find additional information on authors and their works
Find full text poems, short stories, and speeches
Articles and essays on fiction and non-fiction subjects
Covers topics such as metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and biomaterials
Mathematical science abstracts and reviews
Books and magazines from the histories of film, broadcasting, and recorded sound
Medical information including nursing, health care systems, pre-clinical sciences, and dentistry, veterinary medicine
Reviews and descriptions of psychological tests
Peer-reviewed research journals about aspects of viruses, prions, bacteria, rickettsiae, mycoplasma, fungi, algae and protozoa, and all other aspects of microbiology
If you are affiliated with Montana State University, you can publish your articles as open access (at no cost to you) in all journals published by the Microbiology Society.
Modern Languages Association search for literature, language/linguistics, folklore, film, literary theory, and dramatic arts
Information on dietary supplements and alternative therapies
Locate working papers on economic research
Live news, investigations, opinion, photos and video by journalists from around the world (1851 - current)
To create or renew a New York Times account through the MSU Library:
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19th century books, periodicals, government documents, newspapers, archives, and reference material
Content supports specialized care, treatment, and patient management
Multiple views, opinions, pros, and cons on popular social issues and other topics
Articles in the field of nursing and health sciences
Access modules for a variety of academic topics
The library's subscription includes access to the following subject modules:
Journals published by Oxford University Press on a variety of subjects (1849 - current)
Scholarly philosophy articles and books
Peer-reviewed physics research journals published by the American Physical Society
Resources covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine
Reports relating to disease management
International relations and political science journal articles (1985 - current)
Broad collection of multidisciplinary academic journals, magazines, and news
This database searches the following Gale resources:
Articles on drug therapy, pharmacology, and therapeutics
Journal articles and eBooks in literature, history, visual and performing arts, cultural studies, education, political science, and gender studies
Research database that provides access to resources across major subject areas
Resources and formats across disciplines
Includes the following databases:
Comprehensive business library
Journal articles in psychology (1894 - current)
Access journals and eBooks from the American Psychiatric Association (APA)
The library's subscriptions includes access to:
Journal articles and books in behavioral science and mental health (1806 - current)
Citations and abstracts to the worldwide literature on PTSD and other psychological effects of trauma
USDA-authored and other agricultural research
Health and medicine focused journal articles, magazines, news, reports, and dissertations
Citation search for journal articles in health and life sciences
Article citations on riparian ecosystems, rangeland management, range environments
Please note, while this database is free to search, not all articles are freely available.
Articles from popular general-interest U.S. magazines (1890 - 1982)
Search across Gale primary and secondary source content, reference, and periodical content
Access the following peer-reviewed journals: Journal of Cell Biology, Journal of Experimental Medicine, and Journal of General Physiology
If you are affiliated with Montana State University, you can publish your articles as open access (at no cost to you) in all Rockefeller University Press journals.
Peer-reviewed journals in the chemical sciences
Peer-reviewed journals covering all scientific disciplines
If you are affiliated with Montana State University, you can publish your articles as open access (at no cost to you) in all Royal Society Publishing journals.
Journal articles in business, humanities, social sciences, science, technology, and medicine
Open Access research published by Montana State University faculty and students including theses & dissertations and journal articles
Academic articles in various fields published openly in journals from Latin America, Portugal, Spain, and South Africa (2002 - current)
Journal articles and eBooks in science, engineering, social sciences, and humanities
The library has recently modified its Elsevier journal subscription. We've introduced a new article delivery service, 'Get This Article Now,' to assist current MSU students, staff, and faculty in obtaining access to journal articles not directly available through our subscription.
For more information about this service, please visit the library's website.
Open access physics journals
High school teachers and librarians use this resource for collection development and book recommendations
Applied mathematics, computational and data science peer-reviewed journals
Legal materials related to slavery in the United States before 1870
Topics related to human services and social work
Major sociology database covering articles, books, conference proceedings, and dissertations
Cross searchable, full-text database of papers on optics and photonics from SPIE journals and proceedings, as well as SPIE eBook titles published between 1989 - 2024
Sports medicine, exercise physiology, biomechanics, training, coaching, and physical education content
Protocols for use in a lab environment
Search all journal content published by Springer
If you are affiliated with Montana State University, you can publish your articles as open access (at no cost to you) in select journals published by Springer (Nature titles are excluded from the agreement).
Access all subscribed journal content from Taylor and Francis
If you are affiliated with Montana State University, you can publish your articles as open access (at no cost to you) hybrid or fully open access journals published by Taylor & Francis.
Journal articles relevant to K-12 teachers
Telecommunications journal articles, magazines, and newsletters (1995 - current)
Genetic and molecular biology data for Arabidopsis thaliana
Perform full-text searches of The Times of London from 1785 - 2014
Combines records from TRB’s Transportation Research Information Services (TRIS) Database and the OECD’s Joint Transport Research Center's International Transport Research Documentation (ITRD) Database
Citations to U.S. government publications
Peer-reviewed journals that cover a wide range of disciplines
Current, succinct evidence-based answers to commonly asked questions in clinical practice
Lexicomp Drug Interactions
UpToDate Anywhere Mobile App
In order to maintain access through the app, you will need to login to your UpToDate account through the library’s link every 90 days.
Comprehensive index of USGS series, reports, maps, etc.
Primary source material relating to popular culture in America, Britain, and Europe from 1779 - 1930
General career guides to highly specialized industry journals
Searchable archive of American Vogue from the first issue (1892 to current)
Search content from the Wall Street Journal from 1984 - current
Large, combined database of scholarly articles, books, and data sets (1637 - current)
Broad coverage of scholarly journals articles in all disciplines and citation searching (1900 - current)
Articles and documents about wildlife and wildlife management
Journal articles and books published by Wiley, in life, health, social, and physical sciences and humanities
If you are affiliated with Montana State University, you can publish your articles as open access (at no cost to you) in gold and hybrid journals published by Wiley.
History of women in social movements between 1600 - current
The library's subscription includes the following sub-collections:
Consumer magazines covering aspects of 19th and 20th-century history and culture
World's Fairs collection materials including international diplomacy, correspondence, plans & design concepts, personal accounts, guidebooks, and contemporary ephemera
Leading taxonomic reference with coverage dating back to 1864; broad coverage including ecology, evolution, genetics, entomology, and paleontology