Library Databases
W&M Libraries subscribes to hundreds of databases which you can search here by database name, subject or type. Finding the right database can help you search for highly relevant journal articles, books, documents and much more.
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In addition to access to these popular websites, you also can sign-up for your own account to the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. For directions, go to our Newspaper Subscriptions page.
Popular Databases
Below are databases the Libraries' subscribed to within the past 90 days, with the most recent acquisitions listed first.
Designed by and for Spanish teachers in Spain and Latin America, Platino Educa USA has adapted the innovative online teaching tool to enhance Spanish language classrooms in the US. Platino Educa's online platform offers unlimited access to hundreds of Spanish and Ibero-American movies, classified by subjects and covering themes across the Environment, Social Sciences, Language and Literature, Arts, and Social Justice.
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This database is a trial which expires November 17, 2023. We appreciate your feedback.Caribbean Newspapers, 1718-1876—the largest online collection of 18th- and 19th-century newspapers published in this region—will provide a comprehensive primary resource for studying the development of Western society and international relations within this important group of islands. This unique resource is essential for researching colonial history, the Atlantic slave trade, international commerce, New World slavery and U.S. relations with the region as far back as the early 18th century.
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This database is a trial which expires October 20, 2023. We appreciate your feedback.Nikkei Asia brings you news and insights on the region's most influential companies, and comprehensive coverage of politics, economy, markets and trends - all from a uniquely Asian perspective.