Databases


The databases can be accessed by using your DeVry student e-mail user name
and password.  If you have a problem with your password, contact the C Lab.
If you have any questions in regard to searching the databases, contact Paul
Burden  (the Librarian).
  

First Search
FirstSearch is a collection of 16 databases that is provided by the Illinois State Library. The databases cover a variety of subjects in a variety of media.  FirstSearch can be searched by Keyword, Author, and Title.  FirstSearch also has Advanced Searching
capabilities. These databases are provided to assist the Faculty, Staff, and Students at DeVry in Tinley Park.

EBSCOhost
A collection of 13 databases covering arts & literature, business, computer sciences, education, engineering, ethnic studies, high technology, humanities, language and linguistics, medical sciences, social sciences, and vocational and career information.

Hoover's
"Hoover's, Inc. delivers comprehensive company, industry, and market intelligence that drives business growth.  Hoover’s provides sales, marketing, business development, and recruiting professionals with the global business intelligence they need to prospect and prepare for client meetings, sales presentations, vendor and partner negotiations, and other business opportunities."

Info Web News Bank
Chicago Tribune full text from 1985 to the present

Faulkner FACCTS
"Faulkner's complete computer and communications information base.  Comprehensive coverage of the full spectrum of computer system, software, networking, and telecom technologies - including trends, vendor profiles, and product solutions.  FACCTs has all the information provided in Enterprise Communications, and more."

Encyclopedia Britannica
The Britannica allows alphabetical searching just like the print version.  In addition, Britannica can be searched by subject heading.  Articles also include links to related materials in the encyclopaedia.  A World Atlas containing interactive maps providing information about people, land, government, history, major cities, and landmarks of the seven continents and four oceans.

Matter of Fact
"A Matter of Fact database covers approximately 1000 print and more than 2000 Web sources, including the Congressional Record and the Hansards of the Canadian Parliament, A Matter of Fact contains approximately 150,000 full-text statements presenting statistical evidence on current social, economic, political, environmental, and health issues. Demographics, agriculture, and education also are emphasized."

ProQuest 
ProQuest Computing contains "top computing journals in full-text for
research on subjects such as database design, software development, web
commerce, LANs, WANs, Intranets, the Internet."
ProQuest Newspapers contains the full-text of the Wall Street Journal 1984
to the present.
ProQuest Telecommunications contains "full-text for top telecommunications
industry publications. Includes magazines, journals and newsletters for the
latest in this fast changing industry."

FISonline 
FISonline provides general and financial information on 10,000 U.S. public companies, 17,000+ non-U. S. public companies, and 18,000 municipal entities, as well as extensive corporate and municipal bond, UIT, and dividend information.