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Number of resources that begin with N: 38
NANOnetBASE ![]() Online, full-text handbooks covering topics in nanoscience and nanotechnology. [more information] [ |
| NASA Technical Reports Server Provides citation with abstracts mostly to technical reports relating to aerospace research. Covers NASA documents published since 1962, and NACA documents from 1915-1960. Many of the reports indexed can be found on microfiche in the Science and Engineering Library. [more information] [ |
| National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCAM) Division of the NIH concerned with alternative medicine. Resources include CAM citation index listing articles from 1963 - present, research grant information and bibliographies. [more information] [ |
| National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts Database The National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts Database contains summaries of more than 150,000 criminal justice publications, including Federal, State, and local government reports, books, research reports, journal articles, and unpublished research. [more information] [ |
| National Guideline Clearinghouse The National Guideline ClearinghouseTM (NGCTM) is a comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents. NGC is an initiative of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [more information] [ |
National Journal Group's Policy Central ![]() Includes: National Journal online, CongressDaily, The Hotline, Technology Daily, Almanac of American Politics. [more information] [ |
National Research Council of Canada ![]() Remote access available for University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities students, staff and faculty [more information] [ |
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database ![]() This database contains authoritative, current information on herbal medicines and supplements, including safety, effectiveness, known constituents, and possible interactions with other substances. The database also includes alternative names, common uses of herbal medicines, and reference citations. The Libraries' subscription to this resource allows for 5 users at any one time. If you get a busy signal, please wait a few minutes and try accessing the site again. [more information] [ |
Natural Standard ![]() Natural Standard is an international research collaboration that aggregates and synthesizes data on complementary and alternative therapies. Using a comprehensive methodology and reproducible grading scales, information is created that is evidence-based, consensus-based, and peer-reviewed, tapping into the collective expertise of a multidisciplinary Editorial Board. Includes these databases: Foods, Herbs, & Supplements; Health & Wellness; Genomics & Proteomics; Medical Conditions; Comparative Effectiveness; Brand Names; and Interactive Tools. [more information] [ |
Nature ![]() Includes Nature weekly, as well as EMBO and the "Academic and Society" and "Research and Reviews" titles. We do not subscribe to the online Nature Methods and Clinical Practice titles. Remote access available for University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities students, staff and faculty [more information] [ |
| Nature Biotechnology Directory Global information resource listing over 8,000 organizations, product and service providers in the biotechnology industry. [more information] [ |
Nature Protocols ![]() Nature Protocols is an online resource for experimental protocols, primarily in biology and chemistry, including authoritative, peer-reviewed 'Nature Protocols' and an interactive 'Protocols Network'. The two create a dynamic forum for scientists to upload and comment on protocols. [more information] [ |
Naxos Music Library ![]() The Naxos Music Library is an online collection of recorded music in streaming audio-- primarily classical music, plus smaller collections of world music and jazz. Browser requirmentsPC users: Features are optimized through IE. May also use Mozilla based browsers (Firefox).Mac users: Access via Mozilla, IE, or Safari Media player requirmentsPC users: Must have Windows Media Player 9 Series, downloadable through the Naxos site.Mac users: Must download the correct version of Windows Media Player; Users with Mac OS 8.6 or 9.0 should download version 7.1; Users with Mac OS 10 or higher should download version 9. [more information] [ |
Naxos Music Library Jazz ![]() Naxos Music Library Jazz is one of the most comprehensive collection of Jazz music available online. It offers close to 22,600* tracks of jazz from over 2,300* albums. Over 500* jazz artists are represented. You will need to download the FreeHand Solero viewer at http://freehandmusic.com/DoDownloadViewer.aspx Note: Firefox 2.x not currently supported. [more information] [ |
Naxos Music Library Sheet Music ![]() Over 45,000 sheet music titles in all classical genres, spanning music from Medieval to the 21st century and composers from Bach to Arvo Part. You will need to download the FreeHand Solero viewer at http://freehandmusic.com/DoDownloadViewer.aspx [more information] [ |
NBER Working Papers ![]() Publications of the National Bureau of Economic Research. [more information] [ |
Nelson Marketplace Web ![]() Nelson MarketPlace offers market intelligence and reports on investment managers and institutional money managers, real estate managers, plan sponsors (corporate funds, endowments and foundations, multi-employer funds, hospital funds, and public funds, and pension fund consultants). Information available includes: contact information for key executives, net cash flow and asset information, and data on asset allocation and investment strategies. [more information] [ |
NetAdvantage ![]() This Standard and Poors database includes overviews from the Industry Surveys tracking trends and leading companies in 52 industries. Company profiles in the Stock Reports with key financial data on public companies including peer group analysis and performance ratings from Standard Poors. Directory listings from the Register of Corporations, Directors, and Executives listing sales, products, other brief information for 55,000 public and private companies along with names of top executives. Watch this short guide for information on finding the Industry Surveys in this database. [more information] [ |
netLibrary ![]() Through netLibrary, University of Minnesota students, staff, and faculty have access to a variety of currently published books in electronic format with each book listed in MNCAT with a link to its location on the World Wide Web; Note: The publisher of the NetLibrary database, OCLC, allows only one user to view a book at one time (in 15 minute increments, which can be extended). However, one no longer "checks out" a book. If you get a busy signal, try again in a few minutes. [more information] [ |
New Dictionary of the History of Ideas ![]() Expanding on the original Dictionary of the History of Ideas (1974), edited by Philip Wiener, the New Dictionary has a broader scope introducing global- and gender-neutral perspectives not present in the earlier print edition. In 700 accessible articles, alphabetically arranged, a distinguished team of international scholars explore new thinking in areas previously covered (communism, linguistics, physics) and present cross-cultural perspectives on more recent topics such as postmodernism, deconstruction and post-colonialism. [more information] [ |
New encyclopedia of Africa ![]() Addresses the entire history of African cultures from the pharaohs and the ancient civilizations of the south through the colonial era to the emergence of 53 independent countries, some of them newly emergent in world commerce and others deep in conflict. Covers issues facing the continent such as global development, the AIDS crisis, and international terrorism. [more information] [ |
New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, 2d edition ![]() Contains over 1,850 articles by more than 1,500 of the world's leading economists. [more information] [ |
New Testament Abstracts ![]() The product of a partnership between ATLA and the Weston Jesuit School of Theology, this database is a research and bibliographic aid for scholars, librarians, clergy and students of the New Testament and its historical milieu. NTA contains more than 38,000 article abstracts, 1,200 review abstracts, 13,500 book abstracts, and 50 software abstracts. Each year an additional 2,100 articles from more than 500 periodicals in numerous languages are selected for inclusion. In addition, approximately 800 current books are also summarized annually. [more information] [ |
New York Amsterdam News (1922-1993) ![]() Full-page digital archive of the New York Amsterdam News, 1922-1993. This leading Black newspaper of the 20th century reached its peak in the 1940s. The Amsterdam News was a strong advocate for the desegregation of the U.S. military during World War II, and also covered the historically important Harlem Renaissance. Part of ProQuest Historical Newspapers. [more information] [ |
| New York Times Official web site of the New York Times newspaper. [more information] [ |
New York Times (1851-2004) ![]() Full-page, digital archive of the New York Times, 1851-2004. Search content, and view images of pages and articles, advertising and more. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. [more information] [ |
New York Times (1980 - present, via Proquest) ![]() Full text of the New York Times, 1980 - present. See separate link for New York Times Historical Archive. This resource is licensed by the MINITEX Library Information Network with state appropriations from the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office (MHESO) and the Minnesota Department of Education. [more information] [ |
New York Times (via LexisNexis) ![]() National, foreign, business and local news from foreign networks and bureaus around the United States. LexisNexis contains the final city edition Monday-Saturday, and the Sunday Times including special sections like the Sunday Magazine. Certain freelance articles and other features within this publication (photographs, classifieds, etc...) may not be available. [more information] [ |
Newsbank ![]() Limited access to America's Newspapers of record for local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--click on the link for St. Paul Pioneer Press. Portal for other Newsbank databases including America's News Magazines and the Latin American Newspapers [more information] [ |
Nineteenth Century British Library Newspapers ![]() Digital archive of 48 nineteenth century British newspapers. This online collection includes national and regional newspapers including those from both established country or university towns and the new industrial powerhouses of the manufacturing Midlands, as well as Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Special attention was paid to include newspapers that helped lead particular political or social movements such as Reform, Chartism, and Home Rule. The penny papers aimed at the working and clerical classes are also included in the collection. [more information] [ |
Nineteenth Century Masterfile ![]() Current Contents of 19th Century Masterfile: Series I: Multi-Title Periodical Indexes Poole's Index to Periodical Literature, Index to Legal Periodical Literature (Jones and Chipman), Catalogue of Scientific Papers, the Religion Index and more. Series II: Indexes to Books ALA Index to General Literature, 19th-century bibliographic database and more. Series III: Indexes to Newspapers New York Times Index, New York Daily Tribune Index, Palmer's Index and more. Series IV: Indexes to Individual Periodicals Harpers Weekly, Atlantic Monthly, North American Reviews (with free links to full text) Series V: US and UK Government Documents Indexes and US Patent Index Congressional Record, Papers of the President, Hansard's Parliamentary Indexes and more. [more information] [ |
Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers ![]() Digital archive of 19th century U.S. newspapers (1.7 million pages). Includes digital facsimile images of both full pages and clipped articles for hundreds of 19th century U.S. newspapers. For each issue, the newspaper is captured from cover-to-cover, providing access to every article, advertisement and illustration. [more information] [ |
North American Immigrant Letters, Diaries, Oral Histories ![]() North American Immigrant Letters, Diaries and Oral Histories (IMLD) includes 2,162 authors and approximately 100,000 pages of information. The collection provides a unique and personal view of what it meant to immigrate to America and Canada between 1800 and 1950. Composed of contemporaneous letters and diaries, oral histories, interviews, and other personal narratives, the collection provides a rich source for scholars in a wide range of disciplines. In selected cases, users will be able to hear the actual audio voices of the immigrants. [more information] [ |
North American Indian Thought and Culture ![]() When complete, the database will represent the largest compilation ever created of biographical information on indigenous peoples from all areas of North America. Including biographies, autobiographies, oral histories, reference works, manuscripts, and photographs, the database presents the life stories of American Indians and Canadian First Peoples in their own words and through the words of others. Much of the material is previously unpublished, rare, or hard to find. New and current full-length biographies include works on Quanah Parker, Dennis Banks, Susan La Flesche Picotte, Cochise, Jim Thorpe, Crowfoot, Peter Pitchlynn, Sacajawea, Geronimo, Hosteen Klah, Black Elk, Pocahontas, George Washington Grayson, Standing Buffalo, and many more. More than twenty volumes covering chiefs of various nations are now included, as well as a modern edition of the collected speeches of Sitting Bull. The Center for Indigenous Arts & Cultures' five-volume encyclopedia on American Indian Artists has been added ("American Indian Art Series"), and the recent publication, American Indian Biographies (Salem Press, 2005) also adds many contemporary names to the collection. [more information] [ |
North American Theatre Online ![]() An electronic index to web-based materials on theatres, performances, plays, productions, and people, along with indexing to assist searching, and selected links to the full text of the narratives, and also contains the full-text of reference works on these subjects. [more information] [ |
North American Women's Drama ![]() Brings together more than 1,500 plays by more than 300 playwrights, along with detailed, fielded information on related productions, theaters, production companies, and more. The collection begins with the works of Mercy Otis Warren and Susanna Haswell Rowson in colonial times and spans the 19th and 20th centuries to the present. It includes playwrights such as Marsha Norman, Beth Henley, Susan Glaspell, Sophie Treadwell, Gertrude Stein, Maria Irene Fornes, Emily Mann, Zora Neale Hurston, Jane Martin, Lynn Nottage, Theresa Rebeck, Nora Ephron, Susan Sontag, Edna Ferber, Alice Childress, Rachel Crothers, Megan Terry, and many more. [more information] [ |
NTIS National Technical Information Service ![]() NTIS indexes government-sponsored U.S. and worldwide scientific, technical, engineering, and business-related publications with over 2.0 million bibliographic records since 1964. Contents include research reports, computer products, software, video and audio. See the NTIS Website for an overview of subject coverage and document delivery services. [more information] [ |





