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Sociology

Key information resources for research in sociology, criminology, environmental sociology, crime, law, deviance, sociological theory, social inequalities, medical sociology, and Appalachian sociology.

What happens to my access after graduation?

What happens to UK Library database access after I graduate?

Off-campus, online access to UK Libraries' resources is tied to your status as a current UK student. After you graduate, you will no longer have online access to UK Library resources, but you will have other options (see options below). 

Open Access Journals and Books

Open Access (Free) Journals and Books

Resources for free eJournals, eBooks, grant-funded research, and repositories.

Your Public Library

Your Public Library

Make your nearby public library your new best friend after you graduate from UK. Public libraries have dozens of eResources available online. All you need is a public library card to access its resources. Resources include:

  • eBooks
  • eJournals
  • eAudiobooks
  • eMagazines

Your State's Databases for Residents

Your State Library

Most states provide research databases for its residents. Below are some examples. 

Your Nearby State University/College Library

Your Nearby State University Library

If you live near a public university or college, check out its library! Most allow "community borrowers" to check out hardcopy books, and use a computer inside the building to access databases, eJournals, and eBooks. (Access to eResources is not available for off-campus, off-site use, however.) Here is more information about UK Libraries' policy on community borrowers: