New and Updated Databases

New and Updated Databases August/September 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

BBC Literary Adaptations in Video - This collection of titles comprises a treasure trove of BBC productions of famous literary works, many that were buried in the BBC archive for the past few decades.

Consensus - Consensus is an AI-powered search engine that helps faculty, students, and researchers find peer-reviewed literature, conduct literature reviews, and access evidence-based research with proper citations.

Updates to Databases A-Z

Title changes / URL changes / Platform changes:

Japan narejji Lib (ジャパンナレッジ Lib) = JapanKnowledge Lib - URL change effective September 1, 2026.  The English interface is no longer being supported.

Cancelled Databases

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