Subject Guides: FOWS 4310: Ecotourism: Recommended Databases

Finding Articles

The databases listed in the box at right are the top sources for articles about ecotourism. Try them out - they index different information and resources. Which database works best for you will depend on your topic.

Depending on your topic, the additional databases may also prove helpful. If you're having a hard time finding information, you may want to give them a try.

NOTE: If you are searching off-campus, you will need to log in with your AU ID and password.

Top Databases for Ecotourism Research

GreenFILE This link opens in a new window A searchable database of information covering all aspects of human impact on the environment. Scholarly, governmental, and general-interest titles dating back to the 1970s include content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done on each level to minimize negative impact. A searchable database of information covering all aspects of human impact on the environment.
Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection This link opens in a new window With current and relevant content from industry journals, this collection provides coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field, while also allowing for focused study of specialized aspects of the industry - including cultural aspects of travel, leisure activities, and economic aspects of tourism.
Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window Provides access to various databases, including current news, business information, company directories, federal and state laws, regulations, legal cases, etc.
Web of Science This link opens in a new window Web of Science is the online version of the print and CD-ROM versions of 3 separate ISI indexes: Arts & humanities citation index; Science citation index (called Science citation index expanded, in online version); and, Social sciences citation index. (5 simultaneous users)

Additional Databases

Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window Academic Search Premier is a large multi-disciplinary database containing full text for thousands of publications, many of which are peer-reviewed. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for many more journals. This scholarly collection offers information in nearly every area of academic study.
AGRICOLA (Ovid) This link opens in a new window Index to materials acquired by the National Agricultural Library and cooperating institutions. Includes journal articles, monographs, series, and materials in many non-print formats covering a broad range of agricultural topics. 1970-1985 international in scope. 1985+ focuses on U.S. related publications. (7 Simultaneous Users)
ASFA: Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts This link opens in a new window Covers worldwide literature on biology, ecology, and management of freshwater and marine environments. The complete database contains over 500,000 records to references from journals, conference proceedings, research reports, and selected books since 1978.
PAIS Index This link opens in a new window PAIS International (1972-current) covers issues in the public debate through selective coverage of a variety of international sources including journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference papers, and web content.