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ProQuest Research Library

The ProQuest Research Library indexes more than 2,000 periodicals and provides the full text of nearly 1,000 of them. It has a mix of general interest and academic journals that cover the arts, business, education, health, humanities, psychology, sciences and the social sciences. It contains periodicals covering multicultural and women's issues and international affairs.

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ProQuest ABI/Inform

One of the world's first electronic databases, ABI/INFORM has been a premier source of business information for more than 30 years. The database contains content from thousands of journals that help researchers track business conditions, trends, management techniques, corporate strategies, and industry-specific topics worldwide. Popular journals include Forbes, Fortune and Business Week.

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Ask a Reference Librarian

If you've ever spent a considerable amount of time researching a topic, you might need help acquiring those hard-to-find articles! Paid Wisconsin Alumni Association members may receive e-mail reference services from a UW-Madison librarian. And, upon request, library staff can help locate, then copy and deliver by e-mail a limited number of articles that are owned in print in campus libraries.

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UW-Madison Libraries Resources

You don't need to be on campus to hit the books!

The UW-Madison Libraries' online collection (MadCat) offers a vast array of resources — from historical documents to current publications. Many of these items are available to alumni and the general public. Here are some suggestions on interesting places to start:

State of Wisconsin Collection

This collection brings together primary and secondary materials about the state of Wisconsin and unique or valuable materials that relate to its history and development. Examples include:

  • The Story of Madison by Rueben Gold Thwaites
  • Wisconsin Electronic Reader
  • Wisconsin Pioneer Experience

    • The University of Wisconsin Collection

    This collection brings together images, manuscripts, papers and books relating to the university's mission, and highlights different people, places and accomplishments. This collection includes:

  • The Badger Yearbooks
  • UW Alumni Directory 1849-1919
  • The University of Wisconsin: A History (Four-volume set)

    • UW Libraries Digital Collection

    These digital resources have been developed, often in collaboration with UW faculty members, at the UW-Madison Libraries. Examples include:

  • Africa Focus: Sights and Sounds of a Continent
  • Digital Library for Decorative Arts and Material Culture
  • Portal to Asian Internet Resources

    • Reference Shelf