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:

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.

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OCLC WorldCat - see WorldCat The world’s most comprehensive database of information about library collections. Allows users to find and access library collections around the world including books, music CDs, videos, audiobooks, research material, images of local or historic significance, digital versions of rare items and more. Access Policy: Freely available Subject(s):
OECD The online library of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) books, papers and statistics, and is the gateway to OECD’s analysis and data. Coverage includes economics, education, employment, energy, governance, transport, development and more. Access Policy: Freely available. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Management Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science Sustainability Taxation
OneMine.org Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Metallurgical and Mining Engineering
OnePetro An online database of technical literature for the oil and gas exploration and production industry. Provides access to the papers of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and covers the evolution of technology in drilling, completion, exploration, production, facilities, reservoir simulation, formation evaluation, safety and environmental protection, risk management and much more. 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 - key database Metallurgical and Mining Engineering - key database
Orbis A comprehensive, global database of detailed reports on public and private companies worldwide. Provides extensive company information including ownership structure, subsidiaries, comparison between companies, etc. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Company and Industry - key database
OTseeker A useful resource for finding systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials relevant to occupational therapy. Trials have been critically appraised and rated to assist with the evaluation of their validity and interpretability. Access Policy: Freely available. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology
Overton Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s):
Ovid databases Access to databases on the OVID platform including AMED, EBM Reviews, Embase, Medline, PsycInfo, PsycArticles, PsycTESTS and more. 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):
Oxford academic journals 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 Asian Languages History and Geography International Relations and Security Studies Journalism and Digital Media Literary and Cultural Studies
Oxford handbooks online Provides scholarly research reviews covering the key issues and debates in the following subject areas: Business and Management, Economics and Finance, Philosophy and Political Science. 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): History and Geography Professional Writing and Publishing
Oxford Research Encyclopedias The Oxford Research Encyclopedias offer full text academic encyclopedia articles from subject-based encyclopedias covering climate science, communications, criminology, economics and finance, education, environmental science, global public health, history, international studies, linguistics, literature, planetary science, politics, psychology, social work, and more. 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):

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How to Find
A guide for when you're
trying to find sources other
than journal articles

Finding Journal Articles
A guide for when you want
to know more about searching

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