The Ferguson Library has made these reference databases available for the use of remote visitors. Select a database to search for articles on different topics from newspapers, magazines, or journals; local community; or government documents.  Some databases include images and/or the full text.

Please have your Ferguson Library card handy to use the databases. If you do not have a card, please visit your local Ferguson Library branch to obtain one.  Connecticut state residents may use their local library card number to access those databases that are marked with a (a blue bullet) next to them.

Academic One File - Provides articles from leading journals and reference sources. Covers the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other academic subjects.

EIUViewswire - Features business articles and country reports from the writers of the Economist.

The Ferguson Library E-Journals - List of all electronic magazines and journals accessible from the library's databases.

Boston Globe - Full text articles 1980-current.

ProQuest Newspapers - Stamford Advocate (2003-current), Boston Globe (1980-current), Christian Science Monitor (1988- current), Hartford Courant (1992-current), Los Angeles Times (1985-current), New York Times (1999-current), Wall Street Journal (1982-current), Washington Post (1987-current).

¡Informe! (Revistas y periódicos en español) - Busca las noticias y eventos más corrientes, información de negocios del momento, artículos de salud, temas de cultura popular y muchas otras materias en las revistas hispanas más populares.

Stamford Advocate - (1829-current)

Student Research Center: student-friendly version of the History and Science Reference Centers that provides the same high quality content. Choose content sources (Magazines, Newspapers, Biographies, Country Reports, Film & Video), browse by topic headings, use an online dictionary and encyclopedia, explore top searches of the day, and even limit searches according to reading levels.

For further assistance, please call the Periodicals Department, 964-1000 x 8234.