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Books at JSTOR

Why search here?
JSTOR provides access to thousands of eBooks on topics in Education, Sociology, and Psychology. Login with Erikson Username and Password is required.
What's included?
More than 90,000 eBooks are available from over 250 renowned, scholarly publishers.

EBSCO Multi-Search

Why search here?
This searches multiple Ebsco databases at the same time: Academic Search Complete, ERIC, Professional Development Collection, and 13 more pre-selected databases relevant to Erikson Institute. Click on the "Searching:" link above the search bars so you can select and de-select from a list of most databases that are offered through EBSCO. Please note: clicking on "select all" databases will significantly slow the search function down.
What's included?
See individual database descriptions. This link saves you from selecting each database prior to searching.

Google Scholar

Why search here?
Search here if you have a full citation, title, or author that you are trying to find the full-text source for.
What's included?
On the site, click on the hamburger icon (3 horizontal lines at the top left). Visit "Settings" then "Library Links". Search for "Erikson Institute - Full Text @ Erikson", check its box, and click "Save". This will let you easily link to the Erikson Library subscriptions through Google Scholar. In the results list, click the "Find It @ Erikson" OR PDF link to the right of the result to access the full-text.

ProQuest Multi-database Search

Why search here?
This link searches all ProQuest resources at once: PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, Social Science Premium Collection, and PTSD Pubs. Great full-text resource for all of Erikson's degree programs. A one-stop shop!
What's included?
Search across a range of ProQuest’s specialist index and full-text social sciences databases, covering subject areas, including politics, public policy, sociology, social work, anthropology, criminology, linguistics, library science, traumatic stress, and education. Includes abstracts, indexing and full-text coverage of journal articles, books, book chapters, dissertations, working papers, and more.

The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.

Alt HealthWatch

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Why search here?
Alt Healthwatch is an alternative health research database focused on complimentary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness. Offers the latest information about the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies.
What's included?
Provides full-text access to over 50 active magazines, journals (some peer-reviewed), and reports.

Auto Repair Source

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Why search here?
Designed for touch-enabled devices such as laptops and tablets, Auto Repair Source offers a user-friendly search experience and access to a wealth of information to help users diagnose, repair and maintain today's complex vehicles.
What's included?
All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step DIY auto repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls. Diagrams and images can be easily magnified and printed.

LearningExpress Library Complete

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Why search here?
Organized into targeted learning centers, LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, explore careers, study for occupational certification tests, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
What's included?
Learning centers contain practice tests, interactive tutorials, microlessons, e-books, articles and flashcards. Particularly noteworthy are resources for graduate school admissions exam prep (i.e. GRE, GMAT, LSAT) and the Resume Builder. Download the app for Android and iPhone devices for on-the-go access!

Legal Information Source

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Why search here?
A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation's oldest and most-respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
What's included?
Provides exclusive online full text for many of the top consumer legal reference books, Legal Information Reference Source contains more than 225 full-text publications and thousands of legal forms, with more content being added on a regular basis.

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