Databases
The Library subscribes to a collection of databases covering a vast range of subject areas. Contents may include journal and newspaper articles, books, theses, reports, bibliographic details, conference proceedings and images.
Access to all online material supplied by De Chastelain Library, DkIT should be available on and off campus. Please report all access problems to [email protected].
How to Access the Databases
Log into a database using your network username and password. For some databases, you must click on 'Click here to log in' before entering your credentials. For information on how to search some databases, see our Library Guides.
Please note that these databases are hosted in a non-DkIT supported environment. You should be aware of this and take the necessary precautions with regard to the security of your personal data.
Once you sign in to a database you are agreeing to abide by Copyright Legislation & Licence Agreement Terms and Conditions. Databases may be accessed only by Authorised Users e.g. registered staff and students. Under our License Agreement Terms and Conditions all databases are for private individual study and research only. They must not be used for commercial purposes. Users may not reproduce, distribute, display, modify, transfer or transmit, in any form, or by any means, any Database or Service or any portion thereof.
For more information about trial and new databases, please see the A-Z Database List on Library Guides.
If you encounter an error message when trying to access a database, please clear your browser cache/history. If that doesn't work, please reboot your device. See more guidance here.
Databases
Bibliography of British and Irish History
Bibliographic data on historical writing concerned with the British Isles, British Empire and Commonwealth from 55BC to the present. Limited to three simultaneous users. Not currently searchable using MultiSearch.
British Standards Online
Access to British, adopted European and international standards. From December 19, 2020, the FileOpen plugin will be required to access BSOL documents, find out more here.
CAB Abstracts
CAB Abstracts is the leading English-language bibliographic information service providing access to the world’s applied life sciences literature.
Cambridge Core
Cambridge Journals Online (CJO) is the e-publishing service for over 300 journals published by Cambridge University Press.
Cinahl Ultimate
Nursing and allied health journals, evidence- based care sheets, quick lessons and continuing education modules.
Dictionary of Irish Biography
Biographical dictionary for Ireland, via Open Access from the Royal Irish Academy. Not currently searchable using MultiSearch.
Digital Theatre+
Digital Theatre+ enables students to access an ever-growing collection of classical, contemporary and international theatre as well as archive collections, covering a breadth of genres, periods and forms, and interviews with current leading practitioners. Content accessible via the Publications tab on MultiSearch.
Documenting Ireland: Parliament, People and Migration
Online virtual archive of documents and sources relating to the history of Ireland and its migration experiences from the 18th to the late 20th centuries. Free online resource. Not currently searchable using MultiSearch.
IEEE/IET Electronic Library
Access to IEEE Journals, IEEE Conferences, IET Journals, IET Conferences, IEEE Active, Withdrawn & Archived Standards 20+ VDE Conferences and INSPEC Citation & Abstract Records.
IHS
Standards, regulatory and advisory documents for the UK and Ireland covering construction, health and safety, building products, product and supplier information for engineering. For a comprehensive selection of standards visit British Standards Online. Click here to view information on the collection layout. Not currently searchable using MultiSearch.
Irish Newspaper Archives
Irish Newspaper Archives is the world’s largest and oldest online database of Irish newspapers. A fast and easy way to access newspapers from 1738 all the way up to the current day. Not currently searchable via MultiSearch.
isurv
isurv is the definitive way of locating and accessing built environment information. Created by RICS, the online subscription service gives insight from industry practitioners and legal experts. It is designed to help you effectively put theory into practice, increase your knowledge and potentially help to resolve workplace issues. Not currently searchable via MultiSearch.
JSTOR
Access to JSTOR Ireland Collection, Life Sciences, 19th Century British Pamphlets and Arts & Sciences Archive Collections I-VII. Click here for JSTOR tutorials.
Kanopy
Critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more. Not currently searchable using MultiSearch.
Naxos Music Library
Online musical library. Requires Adobe Flash Player. Limited to 3 simultaneous users.
NSAI Standards
National Standards Authority of Ireland is Ireland's official standards body.
Access available to I.S. 10101 only.
Oxford Music Online
An integrated music resource on the web, including the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, The New Grove Dictionary of Opera and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz. Limited to 3 simultaneous users.
Oxford University Press Journals
Access to current content from all of OUP's subscription journals. To access, click on the icon on the upper right hand corner of the screen and choose 'Sign in through your institution', select 'Dundalk Institute of Technology' and sign in.
Project Muse Premium Collection
A collection of high quality, peer reviewed, interdisciplinary journals for humanities and social sciences students.When off-campus, click log in and search for Dundalk Institute of Technology before logging in with your institute username and password.
ProQuest Health Research Premium Collection
Includes MEDLINE, the Health and Medical Collection, databases of material on family health and psychology. and more. Click here for a tutorial.
ProQuest Social Science Premium Collection
Covers international literature in social sciences, including politics, public policy, sociology, social work, anthropology, criminology, linguistics, library science, and education. Featured databases include IBSS, Sociological Abstracts and Worldwide Political Science Abstracts.
Regional Business News
Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces. Users can search newspapers, magazines and other resources from trusted news sources.
Royal Marsden Manual Online
This manual draws together up‐to‐date procedures and practices, providing an essential resource of current knowledge against which nurses can critically analyse the judgements they exercise in a variety of clinical settings.Content accessible via the Publications tab on MultiSearch.
Sage Journals
Access to current content from the SAGE Premier 2021 journal collection.
Sage Research Methods Core
Methods library with books, reference works, journal articles, and instructional videos by world-leading academics from across the social sciences. The Methods Map can help those less familiar with research methods to find the best technique to use in their research.
Science
The world’s leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). There is access to all content published after 1 January 1997.
Science Direct
Includes physical, life, health and social sciences, engineering and humanities subjects. Click here for a tutorial. For additional features such as online help and registration see online video tutorials under About Science Direct.
Scopus
World’s largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature and quality web sources. Scopus interoperates with Reaxys , a unique chemistry workflow solution, and offers sophisticated tools to track, analyze and visualize research. Once logged in click on the Help link for tutorials.
SPORTDiscus with Full Text
SPORTDiscus is the leading bibliographic database for sports and sports medicine research. It includes millions of records from leading sports medicine journals, books, dissertations and more.
Springer Nature Link
Access to current content from all Springer, Palgrave, Adis subscription journals, as well as Academic Journals on nature.com, published from 1997 (where available) to 2024. Click this link to access the Springer Computing Ebook Collection from 2024. Click here for a list of full-text journal titles in Springer Nature.
Taylor and Francis Medical Collection
Access to current content from T&F’s Medical journal collections.
Taylor and Francis Social Science and Humanities
Access to current content from T&F’s Social Sciences and Humanities journal collections.
VetMed Resource
Access to over 2.2 million abstracts, over 145,000 full text documents, and news articles, book chapters and disease datasheets. Not currently searchable via MultiSearch.
Westlaw IE
Legal research service and database. Includes case reports, current awareness, consolidated legislation, annotated statutes, and journal articles. One book title is available: Coroners: Practice and Procedure, by Brian Farrell.
