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AATA Online

 

Art and Archaeology Technical Abstracts is a comprehensive database of more than 100,000 abstracts related to the preservation and conservation of material cultural heritage, and is provided by the Getty Conservation Institute. You will need to register as a user to access this.

The Academic Library
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Access to e-books on culture and media studies published by Pluto Press.

 

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Academic Search Complete
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Abstracts and indexing for over 11,000 journals from around the world with the full text coverage of over 7,000 titles, including more than 6,000 peer reviewed publications covering the fields of science; social science; education; psychology; language and linguistics; arts and literature.

 

The contents of this database are included in mySearch

Academic Search Complete

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ACM Digital Library
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Bibliographic information, abstracts, reviews and the full-text of articles published in ACM periodicals and proceedings.
Coverage: 1985 - (full-text of conferences from 1991 only).

 

The contents of this database are included in mySearch

 

Note: The off-campus connection link above is the only off-campus access route for this resource.

 

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AgeInfo

 

The Centre for Policy on Ageing database of information. References (most with summaries) to books, journal articles, statistical sources, reports, government publications on older age issues. Also details, history and activities of over 4,000 organisations in the field of older age, a calendar of events covering courses and conferences, plus the CPA's code of good practice for residential and nursing home care. Aimed at service providers, practitioners, policy makers, researchers, and students.
Coverage: 1975 - .

 

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AGRICOLA

 

AGRICOLA is an index to books, serials and other materials acquired by the National Agricultural Library, USA.
Coverage: 1970 - .

AMADEUS (Analyse Major Databases from European Sources)
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Standardised annual accounts (for up to 10 years) and management details of the top 330,000 public and private companies actively trading in 41 European countries.

 

Note for off-campus use: To identify yourself type Bournemouth University in the search box or select Bournemouth University from the drop down list.

 

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Anatomy.TV
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Online, interactive version of the world's most detailed 3D model of the human anatomy. Images can be rotated and layers of anatomy added or removed. Images are augmented with moving images and anatomical notes and the database includes quizes to test your knowledge. Images can be viewed online or downloaded for educational use at Bournemouth University.

 

Note: The off-campus connection link above is the only off-campus access route for this resource.

 

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Archaeology Data Service (ADS)

 

ADS gives access to a wide range of archaeological data for researchers, including ArchWay, ArchSearch, CBA publications online, Society of Antiquaries Library, the digital archives of many archaeological projects and links to unpublished PhD theses.

Archival Sound Recordings

 

Archival recordings from the British Library, National Sound Archive of interview and conversations with leading British cultural figures, African music and writing and sounsdscapes.

 

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Archives Hub

 

Online catalogue describing archival collections held by over 140 UK universities and colleges. The Archives Hub is unique and the only reliable source of information about archival collections in higher education institutions in the UK.

Association of Commonwealth Universities

 

Database of key contact information for over 500 commonwealth universities. You must register your BU e-mail address to gain access to this service.

Australian Education Index
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This database covers educational research, policy and practice. Entries are taken from Australian and international journals, conference proceedings and papers, books, research and technical reports. Coverage is 1979 to date, and whilst primarily concerned with Australia, also has an international perspective.

 

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Autism Data

 

Autism Data lists over 24,000 published research papers, books, articles, videos and other materials in the fields of autism and Asperger syndrome.  The contents include bibliographic records of all the items in The National Autistic Society Information Centre Library, together with the details of research articles on autism published in other journals. Every entry has an abstract and has been assigned keywords to help with searching.

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