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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Tax research platform - see IBFD tax research platform Access to major topics in international taxation inlcuding quick reference tables, country key features, country surveys, country analyses and comparison tools. Content includes both primary source information (tax treaties, models, EU law and case law) and secondary information such as journals and white papers. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Subject(s): Accounting, Economics and Finance Taxation
Taylor & Francis eBooks Complete Offers content at book and chapter level in a wide range of disciplines ranging from Archaeology, Philosophy, Engineering to Human & Veterinary Medicine. 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):
Taylor & Francis online A multi-disciplinary database, providing access to content that spans all areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Technology. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Aboriginal Studies - key database Anthropology and Sociology - key database Applied Geology and Exploration Geophysics Architecture and Interior Architecture Asian Languages Chemistry and Forensic Science Civil Engineering Computing Construction Management Education - key database Electrical and Computer Engineering Environment and Agriculture History and Geography - key database International Relations and Security Studies - key database Journalism and Digital Media - key database Library and Information Studies Literary and Cultural Studies - key database Mechanical Engineering Medical Radiation Science Metallurgical and Mining Engineering Physics and Astronomy Professional Writing and Publishing - key database Psychology Public Health Spatial Sciences Sustainability - key database Theatre Studies Tourism and Hospitality - key database Urban and Regional Planning - key database Visual Art and Design
Techstreet enterprise Provides up-to-date access to Australian Standards Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Accounting, Economics and Finance Architecture and Interior Architecture Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical and Mining Engineering Public Health Spatial Sciences Urban and Regional Planning
Theatre in video Contains definitive performances of the world's leading plays, together with film documentaries in streaming video. It includes the works of leading playwrights, actors and directors. 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): Theatre Studies - key database
Therapeutic guidelines - see eTG complete Focuses on a broad range of health disciplines, provides access to peer reviewed clinical guidelines. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. Subject(s): Medicine Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine Pharmacy
Thieme clinical collections Provides many specialties including neurosurgery, plastic surgery, radiology and dentistry, and include a variety of co-publications with the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. It also includes titles in orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology, audiology, neurology, internal medicine, and ophthalmology. Titles offer practical, illustrated references to guide clinicians. 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):
Tourism Research Australia Australia’s leading provider of quality tourism intelligence across both international and domestic markets. Data includes results from the International and National Visitor Surveys. Useful for those researching visitor demographics and behaviours. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Marketing Tourism and Hospitality
Trove (National Library of Australia) A discovery service of the National Library of Australia with a focus on Australia, Australians and items found in Australian national and state libraries. It includes digitised Australian newspapers, the National Library of Australia’s Australian National Bibliographic database, images, printed and recorded music, manuscripts, maps, archives and more. Access Policy: Freely available. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s):
TVNews (Informit) TVNews provides access to Australian television news, current affairs and selected documentary broadcasts from the free-to-air networks. Broadcast are generally available for access on TVNews the following morning. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Journalism and Digital Media Marketing

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