Note: These resources are free to Augusta University faculty, staff and students. All 300+ databases provided by the AU Libraries can be found here.
The Augusta University Libraries have a range of databases for students, staff and faculty alike to access. Subjects range from Dissertations and medical journals to African American History and anything you’ve ever wanted to know about the nation of Turkey.
Here are five of the many databases to enjoy during any free time.
- Augusta Chronicle Historic and Current
Almost any written history involving Augusta and its surrounding area can be found here. Information covered by the Chronicle on this site goes as far back as 1792. Whether you want to read about day to day coverage of America’s wars, how the earliest Master’s Tournaments were handled, or the ties many American Presidents had to the community, this database will have it all.
You can also look up how the City of Augusta has handled historic floods over the centuries.
2. Military Database (ProQuest)
If you’re a fan of strategy and history, the Military Database offers a great way to expand your knowledge during the storm. It covers a wide range of military-related topics, from foreign policy to space flight.
The database even provides information on local subjects such as Fort Eisenhower/Fort Gordon, the local canal and Augusta’s legendary hero Aquilla James “Jimmie” Dyess. The Military Database can be accessed here.
3. Georgia General Assembly Legislative Search
If you want to stay informed about what’s happening under Georgia’s Gold Dome, you can use the Legislative Search provided by the State of Georgia. This tool lets you search for proposed bills, review past laws, and see how each member of the General Assembly voted. It also keeps you updated on the status of bills, whether they’ve been signed, and who the key person for each bill is.
This database is open to anyone looking to access it.
4. Georgia Historic Books
A database compiled by the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, Emory, Valdosta State, and the University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill is handled by the Digitial Library of Georgia and is available here. The site houses over 400 titles from the 19th and 20th Centuries about the state and various figures from the time.
One such document features information on a massive fire that spread throughout Augusta in 1916. During this fire, additional firefighters from as far as Athens and Atlanta came to assist those putting out the fire. The 14-page document talks about how the fire started and how much of downtown Augusta was severely affected by the event. The estimated property loss was $4.25 million, the equivalent of $122.6 million today.
5. Religion and Philosophy Collection
GALILEO provides the Religion and Philosophy Collection with more than 300 journals on the subjects. Subjects range from history and information about major world religions and denominations to moral and political philosophies.
The website provides multiple search options to fine-tune the subject you want to learn more about, helping eliminate options not related to what you’re looking for. The database is available here.
Did you know the Southern Baptist denomination originated in Augusta?
Remember, you have access to these databases year-round. Take advantage of our databases and keep exploring others, as we continually add new resources for everyone at AU to use.
