SciFree’s Journal Search Tool helps researchers navigate the sometimes-confusing array of publishers and journals covered by their institutions’ agreements. Is it worth the administrative hassle?
Despite some points of friction, NewsBank’s Life in America Collection is an impressive digital archive documenting lived experience, cultural identity, and social change.
ResearchEquals doesn’t yet have a large user base. But by making it easy to share outputs at all stages of the research process and supporting the curation of high-quality content, it stands out among its peers.
Platino Educa offers a curated selection of high-quality Spanish language films for educational use. With stable content and fair pricing, it’s worth a look.
E&E News is pricey, but the platform could be useful for any reader who needs up-to-date environmental news—even undergraduates.
Intelligence Online is a niche tool. But for the right audience, it’s a compelling value proposition.
Aurora Metro Books Collection 2, part of Bloomsbury Drama Online, is an excellent collection of contemporary plays that presents some notable usability challenges.
Sylla shows real promise. But it doesn’t yet work as advertised.
The American Prison Writing Archive, an open access collection of nonfiction writing by people with firsthand experience of incarceration, fills a crucial niche.
KCWorks for Institutions, an open-source repository service affiliated with Michigan State University, is distinguished not only by its price, but by its mission.
Keenious mitigates some of the educational risks of AI search. But its limitations will frustrate some users.
Despite uneven coverage, History of Christianity is a useful addition to Bloomsbury’s Theology & Religion Online platform.
Gale’s Archives of Sexuality and Gender provides access to a rich collection of materials that illuminate the experiences of LGBTQ communities and individuals, primarily in the US.
Oxford Intersections carves out a unique niche, offering interdisciplinary analysis and international perspectives on timely topics.
MyHeritage Library Edition offers a vast collection of genealogical records that make family history research accessible and rewarding.
APA PsycTherapy, a video database of actual, unscripted therapy sessions, accessible via EBSCO, gives students and early career practitioners a chance to observe real client-patient interactions.
Article Galaxy Scholar provides academic library users on-demand access to a large library of articles. Here’s how it works.
Despite some limitations, Underline Science is a one-of-a-kind resource, offering access to a large library of high-quality videos of scientific lectures and discussions through a simple interface.
Think. Check. Submit. is a free set of tools and resources that help researchers pause, ask the right questions, and make informed decisions about where to publish.
