Intro page to ProQuest One Education database

ProQuest One Education

If you use the Education Resource and Information Center (ERIC) database for your research, there are some important changes you should be aware of. Due to federal budget reallocations, the number of actively cataloged sources in ERIC will be reduced by roughly 45%. This means that many new education articles, books, and grey literature will no longer be added to the database.

To help researchers continue to access high-quality, authoritative education research, Hannon Library now provides access to ProQuest One Education. This resource includes access to all existing ERIC content, and also to a wider array of journals and other resources — making it an ideal starting point for any education researcher.

ProQuest One Education covers topics such as education philosophy, educational leadership, curriculum planning, and effective teaching. In a single, user-friendly interface, you can search and browse thousands of scholarly journals, books, videos, reports, dissertations, news articles, and more.

More About ERIC

Supported by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Library of Education, and the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, the ERIC database has long been considered the primary database for educational research. However, as of April 2025, ERIC has reduced the amount of new content being added to the database.

In March 2025, ERIC made the following announcement:

The Department of Education is working with the Department of Government Efficiency to “reduce overall federal spending” and “reallocate spending to promote efficiency” (EO 14222). As a result, the number of records added to the ERIC collection will be significantly reduced going forward. The number of actively cataloged sources will be reduced by approximately 45% starting April 24, 2025.

What this means:

  • Fewer new records will be added to ERIC. ERIC will no longer index 159 sources (58 journals and 101 non-journals). Content after April 24, 2025, from these sources will no longer appear in your searches of the ERIC database.
  • All records currently in ERIC (prior to April 24, 2025) will remain available. It is only future content from removed sources that will no longer be indexed.
  • ERIC provides full lists of the journals and non-journal content (books, grey literature, etc.) indexed in the database. These lists also indicate what content has been made inactive (i.e., no longer indexed).

What We Recommend

To address growing gaps in the ERIC database’s coverage, we encourage education researchers to use ProQuest One Education as an alternative.

To get started, you can watch a video demonstration of how to search the database.

Want additional information?

Feel free to contact Tom Dodson, Web & Discovery Librarian, Hannon Library, at dodsont@sou.edu.

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Have you ever wondered why facial recognition software fails more often to identify Black faces than white faces? Or if Google is really showing you the most relevant search results?

We’ll take up these questions and more in LIS 360: Information and Oppression in the Digital World. We’ll identify how sexism, racism, and other forms of oppression are reinforced through the digital technologies we’ve come to depend on, but also to reimagine how those tools can be reworked, recoded, reinvented, and used differently in order to promote social justice and equity in both the digital and physical world.

Topics will include:

  • Predictive policing
  • Algorithmic bias in the criminal justice system (bail determination, sentencing, and parole)
  • Racial bias in facial recognition software
  • How artificial intelligence differs from human minds
  • Feminist critiques of scientific knowledge
  • The ethical use of generative AI
  • Representations of Black women in online search results
  • Bias in library discovery systems

Approved for general education capacity Equity, Diversity & Inclusion or University studies Strand J.

Fall | CRN 1233 | M/W 3:30–5:20 pm

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Are you interested in learning more about financial contributions from individuals and interest groups to politicians and hot political issues? Campaign expenditures data sheds light on how committees and candidates spend the money they raised and highlights who may benefit the most from those expenditures. Lobbyists and Super PACs are often viewed by Americans as having too much influence on members of Congress making transparency in donations critical to address reform. To learn more about money in politics, visit these non-partisan websites, OpenSecrets.org and OregonVotes.gov. Read below for more information.

Where can I find national and state data?

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OpenSecrets.org – nonprofit organization based in Washington D.C.

● Tracks comprehensive data on campaign finance
● Supplies financial data on elections, politicians, ballot measures, political ads, companies, industries, organizations, and more
● Reports on federal and state political lobbying trends

Looking for additional local data?

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OregonVotes.gov – provided by the Oregon Secretary of State

  • Provides local campaign donation data
  • Allows searching by candidate name and by year
  • Contains Oregon’s campaign finance laws

Want additional information?

Feel free to contact Holly Gabriel, Open Access & Government Information Librarian, Hannon Library, at gabrielh@sou.edu.

Are looming deadlines and end of term assignments starting to pile up? Don’t stress, we’ve got your back! Hannon Library invites you to join us for the ultimate late night study session at the upcoming Long Night Against Procrastination (LNAP).

Save the Date:

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Spring LNAP, happening on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 8 PM to Midnight on the first floor of Hannon Library.

What to Expect:

Get ready for a night filled with academic support, helpful resources, and a little fun to keep you motivated!

  • Free Pizza and Drinks

Stay fueled through the night with complimentary pizza and beverages (while supplies last).

  • Late-Night Tutoring Help

The Tutoring Center will be open late to support you with those tough subjects and last minute questions.

  • Research Assistance

Need sources for a paper or help with citations? Librarians will be available to guide your research and help you find what you need.

  • Raffle Prizes

Enter our raffle for a chance to win some great prizes that might give you the perfect motivation boost.

  • Advising Support and Special Guests

We’ve invited campus advisors and other special guests to provide additional guidance and encouragement.

Why You Should Attend:

Whether you’re catching up, getting ahead, or just trying to stay focused, LNAP is the perfect space to get things done and feel supported while doing it.

Event Details:

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
🕒 Time: 8:00 PM to Midnight
📍 Location: Hannon Library, First Floor

Need More Info?

Contact library@sou.edu for more information.
For disability accommodations, reach out to Disability Resources at (541) 552-6213 or dss@sou.edu.

Don’t miss your chance to turn procrastination into productivity. We’ll see you there!

Ready to shake up your midweek routine? Hannon Library is back with another epic Game Night, and you’re invited! Whether you’re a seasoned strategist, a card game enthusiast, or just in it for the snacks and good vibes, Game Night is the place to be this spring.

Date: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: Hannon Library, Tech Help Desk Area

Explore a growing collection of games, everything from quick party games to in depth strategy showdowns. We’ve got staff on hand to walk you through the rules, so you can jump in and play stress free. And yes, we’ll have snacks to keep your energy up between turns!

  • Check out our collection ahead of time here
  • Learn new games with guided demos
  • Join mini tournaments and earn bragging rights
  • Meet fellow gamers and unwind

Bring a friend or come solo, either way, you’ll leave with new memories and maybe even a new favorite game. See you there!