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Find physical and digital books, media, journals, archives, and databases.
Geospatial (GIS) data
Find geospatial (GIS) data provided by Stanford Libraries and many other institutions.
Subscriptions
Stanford Libraries subscribe to news and video and music streaming services that you can access as a Stanford student, faculty member, or staff member.
News
Explore our extensive news collection through the newspaper and news sources guide, or access The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.
Video
Explore our collection of movies with our video guide, or start streaming domestic and international films, documentaries, and classic cinema on Kanopy today.
Music
Use our music guide to discover renditions of your favorite songs by different artists and composers, or start streaming with Naxos Music Library, which offers a wide range of music and a deep collection of Western classical music.
Games
Check out Playstation and Xbox games from the Media and Microtext Center, or use our consoles to play your favorite games.
Special Collections and University Archives
Special Collections and University Archives are rich repositories of historical and cultural materials that are crucial in preserving and providing access to valuable materials. These collections encompass an extensive array of items, including manuscripts, rare books, photographs, and digital resources, offering a diverse exploration of subjects ranging from literature to technology. Noteworthy is the Archives' commitment to preserving Stanford's institutional history, capturing the evolution of the university and its pivotal role in the Silicon Valley region.
Whether exploring the personal papers of notable individuals, delving into historical documents, or examining multimedia collections, users of Stanford Libraries Special Collections and University Archives find themselves immersed in a wealth of knowledge. The archives contribute significantly to the academic and cultural landscape, fostering a deeper understanding of the past and present.
Explore our archival collections through Archival Collections at Stanford, SearchWorks or the Online Archive of California. Find out how to request and view materials through our Special Collections guide and our University Archives guide.
Other search tools
Numerous search tools are available, some of which might be tailored to your particular subject area. If you are uncertain about the best tools for your needs or where to start, consider checking out our topic or course guides. These guides offer curated lists of tools and additional sources of information to help you navigate your search effectively. Or consider the following additional tools:
Government information
Publications and data of the U.S. federal, U.S. state and local, foreign national and local, and international governmental agencies.
Google Scholar
When using Google Scholar you can directly access linked articles in SearchWorks, the Stanford University Libraries catalog, using the Library links function.
Exhibits
Curated, thematic digital exhibits featuring hundreds of Stanford's online collections.
Maps
Map collections at the Branner Earth Sciences Library and the David Rumsey Map Center.
DeepResearch
A combination of multiple article databases. You can set up alerts for new articles on topics of your choosing.
eBooks and eJournals
Gain online access to scholarly journals, books, proceedings, primary resources, reference works, and more using Publication Finder. Search by publication title or browse by subject.
Questions or need help finding information?
For any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Contact a reference librarian by email (library-reference@stanford.edu) or call (650) 725-1064.