Databases, collections storing structured and organised data, can be searched, queried and accessed electronically. They contain large amounts of data including (but not limited to) statistics, bibliographic information, images and abstracts.
Data:
Related items of (chiefly numerical) information considered collectively, typically obtained by scientific work and used for reference, analysis, or calculation. (OED)
Database:
A structured set of data held in computer storage and typically accessed or manipulated by means of specialized software. (OED)
(Web) Portal:
A web-based platform (website's infrastructure) that collects information from different sources into a single user interface and presents users with the most relevant information for their context.
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Oxford subscribes to many databases that are available to Bodleian users. In addition we list here some databases relevant to study and research in Sociology that are freely available to all.
The tabs at the top of this section take you to key Data & Statistics databases for Sociology, and a link to a selection of browsable Sociology databases.
You can also search for specific databases, both bibliographic and statistical via SOLO, but bear in mind that some key texts may be available via a database but not individually listed on SOLO.
For those seeking advice on accessing databases, we recommend the following guides:
Below are key databases applicable to those studying Economics at Oxford.
Depending on the database provider, you may need to use your Oxford Single Sign On to access materials.
Here you find databases that provide data and statistics by country or region, as well as some cross-national databases.
Depending on the database provider, you may need to use your Oxford Single Sign On to access materials.
To browse a list of databases for Sociology, follow the link below which takes you through to Databases A-Z.
If the Bodleian Libraries don't have a database you are looking for, you can make a recommendation by completing the form below (Oxford Single-Sign On required).