Screenshot of the A-Z database link on the library homepage

Go to the [UMass Global Library homepage](https://umassglobal.libguides.com/library)**,** click on the **Research** dropdown, and choose **All Databases.**

All Databases alphabetically lists all of the library's individual databases. While Discover Books and Articles searches many of the library's databases at the same time, it does not search all of them. Using All Databases lets you search databases by discipline and search databases not included in Discover search.

Image showing the All Subjects dropdown with a list of academic disciplines.

In All Databases, you have the option to select databases by subjects using the **All Subjects** dropdown.

Image featuring the Best Bets for the Business discipline.

Within each subject, A-Z will recommend **Best Bets** or recommended databases.

Even if some of these databases are searchable through the Global Search, it can still help narrow down resource options to use a discipline-specific database.

Image of the All Database Types dropdown with the list of resource types.

You can also search in **All Database Types**, which lets you search according to the type of resource you need.

Image of the All Vendors/Providers dropdown with the list of database providers.

You can also search by **All Vendors/Providers** if you prefer databases by certain companies, such as EBSCO or ProQuest.

Your other option, of course, is to scroll through All Databases and see everything the library has to offer.

If you need additional help, reach out to the library at [askalibrarian@umassglobal.libanswers.edu](mailto:askalibrarian@umassglobal.libanswers.edu)

What is All Databases and how do I use it?