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Science Databases

Gale Science In Context

Includes a wide range of sources in a variety of media types covering scientific topics both historical and current.

ProQuest Science Database

This database is a definitive resource for students studying both the applied and general sciences. 

JSTOR

Digitized library of journal articles, books and primary sources, some going back to the 1800's.

EBSCO Explora Secondary

EBSCO Explora offers high-quality, easily searchable eBooks and journal articles, along with helpful topic overviews.

InfoBase Science Online

A comprehensive overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines.

Search Tips

Databases will open automatically on campus. From home you will need to login with your MyNCS credentials. Some tips for using databases:

  • Use the advanced search or filters to narrow results to the past 5 years and limit to Full Text
  • Add quotation marks around phrases to lock words together: "climate change", "non-native invasive species", along with the words 'impact' and 'biodiversity'
  • If you find something close to what you want, use it's citations / sources to help you find more
  • All of the databases provide the citations - be sure to use it!

Please pop by the library or email Ms. Park or Ms. Israel if you need any help!