Nuttall Library provides access to dozens of databases. Below are the most widely used:
Archival access to journals in humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Full-text search across thousands of titles.
Multidisciplinary database covering dissertations, newspapers, magazines, and scholarly journals.
Search engine for academic databases including Academic Search Complete, Business Source Complete, and ERIC.
Biomedical and life sciences literature maintained by the National Library of Medicine. Free to access; on-campus linking provides full text.
Citation index covering science, social science, arts, and humanities. Useful for tracking citations and finding high-impact journals.
All databases are available off-campus through the university VPN or proxy. Contact the library for login credentials.
Digitized primary sources documenting the history of Dickson County and the broader Tennessee region, including photographs, maps, and personal correspondence.
Official records of UODNB since its charter in 1923, including board minutes, course catalogs, yearbooks, and presidential correspondence.
Rare books, manuscripts, and ephemera spanning the 15th century to the present. Notable holdings include the Blackwood Collection of early American imprints.
Librarians have curated subject-specific guides that point you to the best databases, journals, and search strategies for your discipline. Browse guides for Biology, Business, Chemistry, Education, English, History, Nursing, Psychology, and more on the library website.
The library supports APA, MLA, and Chicago citation styles. We offer:
If Nuttall Library does not own a book or article you need, submit an ILL request. Materials are typically delivered within 3–5 business days. ILL is free for all currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff. Submit requests through the library catalog or email ill@uodnb.edu.
Librarians offer instruction sessions tailored to specific courses, covering database searching, source evaluation, and research strategies. Faculty can schedule a session by contacting the reference desk. Walk-in workshops are also available each semester—check the events calendar for dates.
