Databases

Databases are collections of online resources, providing access to journal articles, ebooks, reports, videos and more.

Recommended databases

The Library recommends the following databases as a starting point for all research areas, due to their broad subject coverage and powerful search interfaces:

• ProQuest
• Scopus
• Web of Science

Looking for a specific format

If you are trying to locate information formats including standards, statistics, legal information, creative works and more, please see our How to Find guide for recommended database sources.

Subject specific databases

Use the dropdown menu below for database recommendations or browse alphabetically. Key databases listed for subject areas will focus on databases which contain academic content, like journal articles.

All subjects Aboriginal Studies Accounting, Economics and Finance Anthropology and Sociology Applied Geology and Exploration Geophysics Architecture and Interior Architecture Asian Languages Biomedical Sciences Chemical Engineering Chemistry and Forensic Science Civil Engineering Company and Industry Computing Construction Management Education Electrical and Computer Engineering Environment and Agriculture Film & Television History and Geography International Relations and Security Studies Journalism and Digital Media Law Library and Information Studies Literary and Cultural Studies Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Marketing Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science Mechanical Engineering Medical Radiation Science Medicine Metallurgical and Mining Engineering Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology Pharmacy Physics and Astronomy Physiotherapy and Exercise Science Professional Writing and Publishing Project Management Psychology Public Health Social Work Spatial Sciences Sustainability Taxation Theatre Studies Tourism and Hospitality Urban and Regional Planning Visual Art and Design

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CAB abstracts archive (Ovid) Produced by CABI (Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International) indexes core journals in the fields of agriculture and applied life sciences. It also covers non-journal literature including reports, books, conference proceedings and field notes. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Available to walk-in users and alumni within the Library. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Environment and Agriculture - key database
CABDirect Provides a single point of access to CABI's leading bibliographic databases in life science information - CAB Abstracts and Global Health. Indexes literature in the fields of agriculture, aquaculture and animal health; invasive species; public health, disease prevention and epidemiology; nutrition and health promotion. Includes online tools for pest risk analysis and a compendium of invasive species. Coverage from 1973 with some full text. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Environment and Agriculture Public Health Sustainability
Cabells Provides access to directories of academic journals in a wide range of subject fields. These assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication in selected journals by providing links to journal-specific guidelines and submission information. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s):
Cambridge Core Provides full text access to content from books and journals published by the Cambridge University Press. Covers the sciences, social sciences and humanities. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Available to walk-in users and alumni within the Library. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Anthropology and Sociology Applied Geology and Exploration Geophysics Architecture and Interior Architecture Computing Electrical and Computer Engineering Environment and Agriculture History and Geography International Relations and Security Studies Law Literary and Cultural Studies Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science Mechanical Engineering Medicine Theatre Studies - key database
CCH eBooks Provides access to Australian eBooks in subject areas including law, taxation, business, banking, economics and finance. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Law Taxation
CCH IntelliConnect Includes a range of Australian legal publications and resources covering taxation, industrial law, corporations law, trade practices and consumer law, and human resource management. Content includes commentary, legislation and rulings. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Available to walk-in users and alumni within the Library. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Accounting, Economics and Finance Law Taxation
Checkpoint - see Westlaw AU A major Australian legal database that provides access to key authorised law reports (CLR, FCR and NSWLR), unreported judgements, commentary, journal articles, The Laws of Australia legal encyclopedia, and First Point (case citator). Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Subject(s): Accounting, Economics and Finance Law - key database Taxation
ChemAlert A software used to manage chemicals and hazardous substances on a site, and includes Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Chemistry and Forensic Science
CINAHL Ultimate (EBSCO) Provides access to full text journal articles in the fields of nursing and allied health. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Available to walk-in users and alumni within the Library. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Biomedical Sciences Medical Radiation Science Medicine Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - key database Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology - key database Pharmacy - key database Physiotherapy and Exercise Science - key database Psychology Public Health - key database
CIRRIE database Aims to facilitate the sharing of information in rehabilitation and disability research between the U.S. and other countries. The Database contains citations of international rehabilitation research (conducted outside of the United States) published since 1990. Access Policy: Freely available. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
ClinicalKey Student ClinicalKey Student: Medicine (Foundation + Assessment capabilities) Contains 200+ textbooks covering 40 medical specialties, 850+ videos, 85000+ images, and 1500+ access summaries. Students can also create their own quizzes to test their knowledge. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Available to walk-in users and alumni within the Library. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Medicine Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Cochrane library Provides access to a collection of evidence-based medicine databases. Content includes systematic reviews, protocols, trials, methods studies, and more. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Biomedical Sciences Medical Radiation Science Medicine Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology Physiotherapy and Exercise Science Public Health
Comlaw : - see Federal Register of Legislation Authorised website for Australian Commonwealth legislation and related documents. Content includes acts, legislative instruments, bills. Access Policy: Freely available. Subject(s): Law Taxation
Commonwealth of Australia Law - see Federal Register of Legislation Authorised website for Australian Commonwealth legislation and related documents. Content includes acts, legislative instruments, bills. Access Policy: Freely available. Subject(s): Law Taxation
Communication abstracts (EBSCO) A full-text and indexing database covering communication-related journal articles, reports, and books. Subject coverage include Communication and cultural studies, information and internet studies, management and marketing, and some areas within the social sciences. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Available to walk-in users and alumni within the Library. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Journalism and Digital Media - key database Library and Information Studies Literary and Cultural Studies Marketing Professional Writing and Publishing
Compendex (EI Village) Indexes research (including journal articles, conference proceedings and book chapters) in the broad subject areas of engineering and applied science. Coverage includes chemical and process engineering, computers and data processing, applied physics, electronics and communication, civil engineering and mechanical engineering. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Available to walk-in users and alumni within the Library. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s):
Counseling and therapy in video An online collection of videos available for the study of social work, psychotherapy, psychology, and psychiatric counseling. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Available to walk-in users and alumni within the Library. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Psychology Social Work
CRCnetBASE CRCNetBase is an electronic database which includes the full text of titles from CRC press. It includes many reference titles and handbooks across a range of subject areas. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Available to walk-in users and alumni within the Library. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Applied Geology and Exploration Geophysics Chemical Engineering Chemistry and Forensic Science Computing Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science Mechanical Engineering - key database Medical Radiation Science - key database Spatial Sciences - key database
CSIRO publishing Provides access to Australian journals published by the CSIRO covering a broad range of subject areas including physical sciences, animals, plants, food and agriculture, health and the natural environment. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Available to walk-in users and alumni within the Library. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Chemistry and Forensic Science Environment and Agriculture Physics and Astronomy
Current contents connect A current awareness database that provides access to complete tables of contents, abstracts, and bibliographic information, from the most recently published issues of leading scholarly journals in a wide range of subject areas including the Humanities, Social Sciences, Business and Health. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s):

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