Leslie J. Savage Library: Popular Databases

Our most popular article databases are hosted by EBSCOHost and Gale. Another popular database is ScienceDirect. This comprises more than 60% of our subscription databases. Please see the left navigation for information about linking from these popular databases.

If you should need assistance linking to the more specialized databases, (examples: eHRAF, RIA Checkpoint, GeoScienceWorld), just reach out to Tiffanie Wick (twick@western.edu).

• EBSCOhost databases provide a “permalink” for each article and search results list. Always use this link. It contains the proxy prefix.
  • Examples: Western OneSearch, Academic Search Complete, GreenFILE

The following EBSCO databases use different interfaces than those mentioned above. Please contact us if you would like to link to these databases.

• Gale databases provide a “bookmark” link for each article and search results list. Always use this link. It contains the proxy prefix.
  • Examples: Global Issues in Context, Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Collection, Gender Studies Collection, Academic OneFile
    • Exception: Business Insights: Global:  Some parts of the database do provide a link under the “Share” button.

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