Engineering Instruction Librarian
Top Picks
A list of databases to help you start your research on diversity related topics in engineering. For additional information on how to search each database and use their unique search features be sure to look at the databases help, tools, search tips, and tutorials pages located on the front page of each database. These pages and videos will walk you through the different methods and terms used for basic searches, advanced searches, etc. in each database.
- Compendex (Ei Village 2) This link opens in a new windowJournal articles and conference proceedings on all areas of engineering.
Hint: try search terms: “Diversity in Engineering,” and “Women in Engineering” - ERIC (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window(Educational Resources Information Center) leading database for education literature
- Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) This link opens in a new windowProvides access to over 1000 reference resources
Search Hint: "African American Engineers," and "Hispanics in Engineering" - Nexis Uni This link opens in a new windowProvides access to news, business, legal and reference information including statutes and court cases from all federal and state jurisdictions.
- LGBTQ+ Source This link opens in a new windowLeading resource for literature regarding LGBT issues worldwide
- LGBT Studies This link opens in a new windowProvides a multi-content perspective on current LGBT political, cultural, and social movements
- ProQuest (Multiple Databases) This link opens in a new windowProvides access to over 5,000 magazines, journals, and newspapers; great resource for information on current events and contemporary issues.
Search Hint: try search terms: “Diversity in Engineering,” and “Women in Engineering”