Subscription Databases
UNZA Library provides access to over 150 subscription databases covering journal articles, conference proceedings, standards, legal materials, statistics, and reference works. Databases are organised by subject area to help you find the most relevant resources for your research.
Databases by Subject
| Subject Area | Key Databases |
|---|---|
| General & Multidisciplinary | EBSCOhost, ProQuest, JSTOR, Scopus, Web of Science |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | PubMed, Cochrane Library, ClinicalKey, UpToDate |
| Law | LexisNexis, HeinOnline, African Law Library |
| Business & Economics | Business Source Complete, EconLit, IMF eLibrary |
| Engineering & Technology | IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, Engineering Village |
| Education | ERIC, Education Source, Teacher Reference Center |
| Agriculture & Veterinary | CAB Abstracts, Agricola, VetMed Resource |
How to Access
On campus, most databases are accessible without login. Off-campus access requires authentication through the library portal with your UNZA username and password. Browse the A–Z database list or search by subject, type, or keyword.
Training & Support
Not sure which database to use? Reference librarians offer one-on-one consultations and group training on effective database searching. Attend our monthly User Training workshops or book an appointment at the reference desk.