New and Updated Databases

New and Updated Databases March 2026 

The following databases and e-resources have been recently changed or added to KU Libraries' collections. A list of database trials is also available.

New to Databases A-Z

Behind the Scenes of the Civil Rights Movement - This open access collection of primary sources focuses on materials that covers the histories of civil rights activism by the everyday citizens of Black, Latine, Indigenous, and Asian American/Pacific Islander communities.

Jinbutsu Plus : Biographical Information Database (じんぶつプラス: 人物情報データベース in Japanese) - Cross-search for a wide range of biographical documents published in Japan and search and read for the full text obtained using AI-OCR.

Sage Research Methods - Contains materials that supports research at all levels by providing material to guide users through every step of the research process.

Sage Research Methods Books & Reference - The cornerstone of the Sage Research Methods suite, this module puts gold-standard original content at users’ fingertips. The full research process and hundreds of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods are covered in Sage’s deep list of methods books. Reference titles provide quick introductions for novice researchers alongside detailed explanations for experts looking to enhance their skills.

Sage Research Methods Foundations - This resource offers bite-sized but thorough introductions to foundational research concepts, methodologies, theories, and innovators. With hundreds of reference entries covering qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, as well as suggestions for related topics, this comprehensive collection allows for point-of-need quick learning to get you up to speed with the concepts your research or studies demand.

Updates to Databases A-Z

Title changes / URL changes / Platform changes:

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Cancelled Databases

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Please refer to the Libraries' Budget Update page to review resources identified for non-renewal.