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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WARC database A comprehensive database providing access to advertising and marketing information from various sources. 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): Company and Industry Marketing - key database Tourism and Hospitality
Web of science A multidisciplinary, global citation database covering a broad range of subject areas including the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. Useful for tracking where, by whom and how often an article has been cited. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s):
WebCSD The online portal to the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD), the portal contains published crystallographic data on organic, organometallic and metal complex structures. It allows for full text and numeric searching, reduced cell searching, 2D substructure searching and 2D structure similarity searching. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Chemistry and Forensic Science - key database
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. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Accounting, Economics and Finance Law - key database Taxation
Westlaw UK Provides full text access to legal materials from the UK and European Union, including case law, legislation, news, legal journals, commentary and current awareness materials. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Law Taxation
Wiley online library A multidisciplinary full text collection of online resources covering life science, health and physical sciences, social science, and the humanities. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students and alumni. Available to walk-in users within the Library. 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 - key database Asian Languages Chemical Engineering Chemistry and Forensic Science Civil Engineering Computing Construction Management Education - key database Environment and Agriculture History and Geography - key database International Relations and Security Studies Journalism and Digital Media Library and Information Studies - key database Literary and Cultural Studies - key database Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science Mechanical Engineering Medical Radiation Science Medicine Metallurgical and Mining Engineering Pharmacy Physics and Astronomy Professional Writing and Publishing - key database Project Management Psychology Spatial Sciences Sustainability - key database Theatre Studies Urban and Regional Planning Visual Art and Design
World higher education database A unique online reference portal that provides comprehensive, detailed and up-to-date information on higher education systems, credentials and institutions worldwide. It offers detailed information on higher education systems in 196 countries and territories. Access Policy: Freely available. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Education
World newsreels online A collection of streaming videos featuring full runs of many of the key international newsreels from USA, France and Japan leading up to an during World War II, with supplementary material up to the 1960s. Topics include health, scientific and industrial progress, religion, sports, politics, agriculture, disasters, meteorology and fashion. 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
World Tourism Organization elibrary An online service from the World Tourism Organisation with a broad subject coverage of tourism and related subject areas, including ecotourism, sustainable development, tourism statistics, market research, innovation and new technologies and tourism policies. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s): Tourism and Hospitality - key database
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 View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s):
WorldTradeLaw.net A legal research database for international trade law issues, providing key WTO/GATT texts and dispute decisions, summaries and analysis. It features world legal texts and agreements, panel reports, case law, dispute settlement commentary and more. Access Policy: Available to Curtin staff and students. View Record in Library Catalogue Subject(s):

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