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APA PsycArticles® This link opens in a new window
Full-text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology from APA, CPA and others. Full-text subset of PsycInfo.
These terms of use cover access via EBSCO and ProQuest's platforms.

Regarding use in content management systems, course packs, and electronic reserve collections:
- A reasonable amount of content may be included in handouts and distributed via course management systems. (2.1.1)
- Use in electronic course packs is permitted, as well as in non-electronic non-print perceptible form (such as audio or Braille) when necessary, but use in “print, CD-ROM, DVD, or any other physical means shall be prohibited.” (2.1.4)
- Access to course packs and e-reserves must be secure and restricted to Authorized Users who are registered students of the relevant course. (2.1.4)
- Copies of course packs and e-reserves must be deleted when they are no longer in use for the relevant course. (2.1.4)
- Use in course packs and e-reserves must include attribution, “;listing title and author of the extract, title and author of the work, and the name of the publisher.” (2.1.4)
APA PsycBooks® This link opens in a new window
Full text PDF chapters from over 4000 books. Includes over 1500 entries from the Encyclopedia of Psychology.
These terms of use cover access via EBSCO and ProQuest's platforms.

Regarding use in content management systems, course packs, and electronic reserve collections:
- A reasonable amount of content may be included in handouts and distributed via course management systems. (2.1.1)
- Use in electronic course packs is permitted, as well as in non-electronic non-print perceptible form (such as audio or Braille) when necessary, but use in "print, CD-ROM, DVD, or any other physical means shall be prohibited." (2.1.4)
- Access to course packs and e-reserves must be secure and restricted to Authorized Users who are registered students of the relevant course. (2.1.4)
- Copies of course packs and e-reserves must be deleted when they are no longer in use for the relevant course. (2.1.4)
- Use in course packs and e-reserves must include attribution, "listing title and author of the extract, title and author of the work, and the name of the publisher." (2.1.4)
APA PsycInfo® This link opens in a new window
Core Psychology database. Includes international material selected from around 2,500 journals as well as books and dissertations.
These terms of use cover access via EBSCO and ProQuest's platforms.

A reasonable amount of content may be included in handouts and distributed via course management systems (2.1.1). However, use in electronic reserves is not permitted (2.1.4).
Criminal Justice Collection This link opens in a new window
Academic journals and magazines on topics in criminal justice and related fields. Key subjects covered in the database include law, law enforcement, security, and terrorism.
Diversity Studies Collection This link opens in a new window
Scholarly journals and magazines that explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.
Gender Studies Collection This link opens in a new window
Provides balanced coverage of this significant aspect of culture and society. Provides access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.
Psychology Collection This link opens in a new window
Provides access to psychology academic journals and magazines. Content for both researchers and general users.
Religion and Philosophy Collection This link opens in a new window
Scholarly journals and magazines of interest to both researchers and general users. Balanced content that covers topics across a wide range of philosophies and religions.
SocINDEX with Full-Text This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive and high quality sociology research database that also includes some full text books and conference papers.

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