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Bar Ilan's Judaic Library

Numerous Bible commentaries - the Mishna, Tosefta, Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmud, halachic and aggadic midrashim, the Rambam, Shulhan Aruch, Mishna Brura - and a variety of responsa. CD Rom access in Babbidge library only. 1999.
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Also includes responsa (halachic questions and answers) that go back to the great sages of Babylonia in the eighth century CE and continue through the 20th century, with rabbis Moshe Feinstein, Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, Eliezer Waldenberg and Ovadia Yosef. CD Rom access in Babbidge library only.
Beilstein (via DiscoveryGate)
Information on over 7 million organic compounds. Covers chemical structures, data on preparation, reactions, physical properties such as boiling point, melting point, and spectral identification. Note: Beilstein does not index polymers. 1771- present.

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Important notice for Symyx / DiscoveryGate users: According to the University of Connecticut license agreement with Symex, UConn users must note the following:
- The UConn Libraries reminds users that any and all DiscoveryGate access credentials (netID and password for off-campus users)
  must not be disclosed to or used by others.
- DiscoveryGate contains proprietary information of SYMYX and its suppliers. UConn Users must:
  
  keep all DiscoveryGate proprietary information confidential;
  
  disclose such information only to the extent required to use DiscoveryGate for the Licensed Purpose; and
  
  obligate its Licensed Users to protect all such proprietary information made available to them.
- This obligation does not, however, preclude LICENSEE and its Licensed Users from using or disclosing proprietary information which is:
  
  already in the public domain at the time of use or disclosure;
  
  already known to LICENSEE or is rightfully received by LICENSEE from a third party without any obligation of confidentiality;
  
  independently developed by persons without access to SYMYX's proprietary information.
  
  LICENSEE may disclose proprietary information to the minimum extent required by a governmental entity or agency in connection with seeking governmental or regulatory approval, provided that reasonable measures are taken to prevent further disclosure, including without limitation, seeking appropriate confidential treatment or a protective order, or assisting SYMYX to do so.
  
  Note If the University terminates its agreement with SYMYX, UConn Users must
  
  promptly discontinue all use of DiscoveryGate
  
  remove DiscoveryGate and any and all portions thereof from all computers
  
  deliver to SYMYX any and all copies of any media and any proprietary materials to Symyx that have been provided to LICENSEE, or destroy any proprietary DiscoveryGate components and documentation, and certify such destruction to SYMYX in writing, no more than fifteen (15) days following the date of termination or expiration.
  
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Beilstein CrossFire
Information on over 7 million organic compounds. Covers chemical structures, data on preparation, reactions, physical properties such as boiling point, melting point, and spectral identification. Note: Beilstein does not index polymers. 1771- present.
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Download the Beilstein Commander client software from UConn's Beilstein Client Distribution Page.
The Beilstein Commander software is also available on all SuperHOMER computer workstations within the UConn libraries in the 'Other Databases' folder on the Windows desktop.

Important notice for Symyx / DiscoveryGate users: According to the University of Connecticut license agreement with Symex, UConn users must note the following:
- The UConn Libraries reminds users that any and all DiscoveryGate access credentials (netID and password for off-campus users)
  must not be disclosed to or used by others.
- DiscoveryGate contains proprietary information of SYMYX and its suppliers. UConn Users must:
  
  keep all DiscoveryGate proprietary information confidential;
  
  disclose such information only to the extent required to use DiscoveryGate for the Licensed Purpose; and
  
  obligate its Licensed Users to protect all such proprietary information made available to them.
- This obligation does not, however, preclude LICENSEE and its Licensed Users from using or disclosing proprietary information which is:
  
  already in the public domain at the time of use or disclosure;
  
  already known to LICENSEE or is rightfully received by LICENSEE from a third party without any obligation of confidentiality;
  
  independently developed by persons without access to SYMYX's proprietary information.
  
  LICENSEE may disclose proprietary information to the minimum extent required by a governmental entity or agency in connection with seeking governmental or regulatory approval, provided that reasonable measures are taken to prevent further disclosure, including without limitation, seeking appropriate confidential treatment or a protective order, or assisting SYMYX to do so.
  
  Note If the University terminates its agreement with SYMYX, UConn Users must
  
  promptly discontinue all use of DiscoveryGate
  
  remove DiscoveryGate and any and all portions thereof from all computers
  
  deliver to SYMYX any and all copies of any media and any proprietary materials to Symyx that have been provided to LICENSEE, or destroy any proprietary DiscoveryGate components and documentation, and certify such destruction to SYMYX in writing, no more than fifteen (15) days following the date of termination or expiration.
  
  Access restricted to University of Connecticut.
Best's Insurance Reports - Property/Casualty

Electronic version of "Best's Insurance Reports" containing the Property/Casualty and the Retired Companies databases. 2006.
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Provides vital information that enable insurance professionals to analyze and review the financial strength and health of insurers. A.M. Best utilizes a broad range of financial measures to evaluate the quantitative financial performance of an insurance company. The data contained in the CD-Rom offers information derived from both quantitative and qualitative evaluation tests. The software enables you to view, print, search, and export data and reports for any companies you select.
Biblical Archaeologist

Biblical Archaeologist provides access to decades of key archaeological discoveries in the lands of the Bible, and perspectives on the ancient world from the Mediterranean to Mesopotamia. Much of this material is no longer in print. see description.
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Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)

Comprehensive index to more than 11 million biographical sketches in over 3000 current and retrospective reference books, covering both contemporary and historical figures. Current.
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Access restricted to University of Connecticut.
BioMed Central

Full-text of nearly 100 peer-reviewed research journals in Medicine and Biology
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BioOne

Full-text of over 80 peer-reviewed biosciences journals. varies.
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BIOSIS Previews

Scholarly articles in biology. Essential source for research in biology. 1969-current.
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Excellent search for biology-related research. The premier database of world biology literature, and a primary source for any biology-related research, BIOSIS Previews contains the references to journal literature from Biological Abstracts, the references to meetings, reports, review articles, books and monographs from Biological Abstracts/RRM, as well as some unique references.
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Birds of North America

A comprehensive reference covering the life histories of North American birds. Specialized and detailed. Current.
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A comprehensive reference covering the life histories of North American birds from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the American Ornithologists Union. Includes detailed descriptions of more than 600 birds native to North America, including distribution, characteristics, history, systematics, migration, habitat, sounds, behavior, breeding, and conservation and management. Includes image, audio and video information. Current.
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Blackwell handbooks of developmental psychology
Full-text of many handbooks on various aspects of developmental psychology.
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This collection of reference works on the Credo platform includes:
- Blackwell Handbook of Adolescence
- Blackwell Handbook of Childhood Cognitive Development
- Blackwell Handbook of Childhood Social Development
- Blackwell Handbook of Infant Development
- Blackwell Handbook of Perception
- Blackwell Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology
- Blackwell Handbook of Research Methods in Experimental Psychology
- Blackwell Handbook of Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Blackwell Handbook of Social Psychology: Group Processes
- Blackwell Handbook of Social Psychology: Intergroup Processes
- Blackwell Handbook of Social Psychology: Interpersonal Processes
- Blackwell Handbook of Social Psychology: Intraindividual Processes
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Blackwell Synergy

Online journals from Blackwell Science and Munksgaard. Over 250 full-text journals. varies..
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Synergy is the online journal service from Blackwell Science and Munksgaard. Synergy was launched in January 1999 and now includes over 250 journals. The majority of the journals available through Synergy are published on behalf of Learned Societies and Associations and include some of the leading titles in Science, Technology and Medicine. Choose the Search option to search by article title, author, or keyword.
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BLC Virtual Catalog
The online catalog of the Boston Library Consortium.
Also Known As
- Boston Library Consortium Virtual Catalog
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The Virtual Catalog provides a single, searchable catalog of books owned by participating libraries of the Boston Library Consortium. Qualified patrons of these libraries may directly request material from the other participants. UConn students, faculty and staff (including retirees) may search and request material rom the following libraries:
- Boston University
- Boston University Medical Center
- Brown University
- Marine Biology Laboratory-Woods Hole Ocean. Inst.
- Northeastern University
- Northeastern University School of Law
- Tufts University
- Tufts University Health Sciences
- Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy
- Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
- University of Connecticut
- University of New Hampshire
- U Mass-Amherst
- U Mass-Boston
- U Mass-Dartmouth
- U Mass-Lowell
- U Mass-Medical (Worcester)
- Wellesley College
- Williams College
Who can use the Virtual Catalog?
Anyone may search the Virtual Catalog by clicking the Guest Access button.

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Books in Print

Lists over 3.4 million books in print. Search for specific titles, browse forthcoming titles, read reviews of books from Choice, Library Journal, and Booklist. current.
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Note: access not permitted for employees of the UConn Coop.
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Boston Library Consortium Virtual Catalog
The online catalog of the Boston Library Consortium.
Also Known As
- BLC Virtual Catalog
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The Virtual Catalog provides a single, searchable catalog of books owned by participating libraries of the Boston Library Consortium. Qualified patrons of these libraries may directly request material from the other participants. UConn students, faculty and staff (including retirees) may search and request material rom the following libraries:
- Boston University
- Boston University Medical Center
- Brown University
- Marine Biology Laboratory-Woods Hole Ocean. Inst.
- Northeastern University
- Northeastern University School of Law
- Tufts University
- Tufts University Health Sciences
- Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy
- Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
- University of Connecticut
- University of New Hampshire
- U Mass-Amherst
- U Mass-Boston
- U Mass-Dartmouth
- U Mass-Lowell
- U Mass-Medical (Worcester)
- Wellesley College
- Williams College
Who can use the Virtual Catalog?
Anyone may search the Virtual Catalog by clicking the Guest Access button.

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BrainMaps.org

Complete brain atlas datasets for various species, including Macaca mulatta, Chlorocebus aethiops, Felis catus, Mus musculus, Rattus norvegicus, and Homo Sapiens.
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Interactive zoomable high-resolution digital brain atlas and virtual microscope based on over 15 million megapixels of scanned images of serial sections of both primate and non-primate brains. Covers brain structure and function.
British Periodicals
The searchable full text of hundreds of periodicals from the late seventeenth century to the early twentieth.
Also Known As
- Early British Periodicals
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The searchable full text of hundreds of periodicals from the late seventeenth century to the early twentieth.
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Business & Company Resource Center
Company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Includes detailed company and industry news and information. 1980-current.
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Includes:
- Company profiles, including corporate parent/sibling relationships
- Industry ranking
- Products and brands
- Stock prices
- Investment reports
- Industry statistics
- Corporate chronologies and histories
- Consumer marketing data
- Emerging technology reports
- Industry newsletter news and analysis
- Business journal news and analysis
- Press releases
- Global coverage
- Investext (ASCII) reports
- Comprehensive financial overviews
- Twenty minute delayed stock quotes
- Company performance ratings
- Current investment ratings
- First Call Consensus Estimates
- CDA/Investnet Insider Buying & Selling Activity
- CDA/Spectrum Major Shareholders
- Pricing Momentum Short Interest Share and Ratios Key Measures
- Balance sheets and income statements
- Financial ratios
- Coverage of major business events and trends back to 1980
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Note: The University of Connecticut Libraries purchases access to Licensed Electronic Resources on behalf of the University of Connecticut community. License agreements usually stipulate the following rights and restrictions:

Permitted Uses: Authorized Users may typically display, download, print, and copy a reasonable portion (generally one or two articles or one book chapter) of the Licensed Electronic Resource.

Restrictions: Systematic downloading, distributing, or retaining substantial portions of information or using software such as scripts, agents, or robots, to retrieve information is generally prohibited.