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BIOGRAPHY
ABC-Clio Social Studies databases
Search 8 databases:American Government, American History, World at War,
US Geography, World Geography, World History: Modern 1500+, World History: Ancient/Medieval
Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society
Topic overviews, biographies, documents, images, maps, audio and video recordingseBooks from Gale (Gale)
Includes Full-Text
Collection of popular research books
Dates vary by book
Reference books on Biography, History, and ScienceStudent Resources in Context (Gale)
Includes Full-text
Articles from reference books, magazines, newspapers, multimedia content, flags, maps, photographs, plays and poems
Covers all core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies
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EBOOKS
eBooks from Gale (Gale)
Includes Full-Text
Collection of popular research books
Dates vary by book
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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Education Research Complete (Ebsco)
Includes Full-text
Articles from academic journals, reports, and reference sources
Topics covered include all levels of education from early childhood to higher education,
and all educational specialties, such as multilingual education, health education, and testingEducators Reference Complete (Gale)
Includes Full-text
Articles from academic journals, reports, and reference sources
Content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in educationLearningExpress (Ebsco)
Digital resources that prepare students for college, career, and military by providing authentic practice tests, skill- building exercises, interactive tutorials, helpful eBooks, and articles.
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ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Britannica School High (Britannica)
Includes Full-text Encyclopedia articles, timelines, weblinks, multimedia, maps, more. Use for: General information on a wide variety of subjects.
Britannica School K-12 (Britannica)
Includes Full-text. Encyclopedia articles, timelines, weblinks, multimedia, maps, more. Use for: General information on a wide variety of subjects.
Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna (Britannica)
Spanish language encyclopedia. Search encyclopedia articles, timelines, weblinks, multimedia, maps, more. Use for: General information on a wide variety of subjects.
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GENERAL
Academic OneFile (Gale)
Includes Full-text
Journal and reference articles
Extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences,
the arts, theology, literature and other subjects
Updated dailyAcademic Search Complete (Ebsco)
Includes Full-text
Journal and reference articles
Scholarly and multi-disciplinary
Extensive coverage of information in many areas of academic studyBritannica Enciclopedia Moderna (Spanish) (Britannica)
Extensive coverage of information in many areas of academic study
Full-text resource that meets the needs of Spanish-speaking learnersBritannica School (High School) (Britannica)
Extensive coverage of information in many areas of academic study
Britannica School K-12 (Britannica)
Includes Full-text
Encyclopedia articles, timelines, weblinks, multimedia, maps, more
Use for: General information on a wide variety of subjectsChilton Library (Gale)
Quick online access to repair, maintenance and service information on popular vehicles, with information on actual tear-downs in easy to follow step-by-step procedures.
Gale Student Resources in Context (Gale)
Includes Full-text
Reference books, magazines, newspapers, multimedia content, flags, maps,
photographs, hundreds of plays and poems
Covers all core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies
Use for: General information on a wide variety of subjectsInforme Académico(Gale)
Full-text resource that meets the needs of Spanish-speaking learners
Features title annotations in both English and SpanishLearningExpress (Ebsco)
Digital resources that prepare students for college, career, and military by providing authentic practice tests, skill- building exercises, interactive tutorials, helpful eBooks, and articles.
MAS Ultra - School Edition (Ebsco)
Includes Full-text
Articles from popular magazines,reference books, biographies, primary source documents
Includes Image Collection of photos, maps & flags, color PDFs
Use for: General information on a wide variety of subjectsOpposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)
Premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues,
from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration.SIRS Discoverer (ProQuest)
A multidisciplinary resource for K-8, including content from over 2,200 sources and 9,000 integrated educational websites.
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GEOGRAPHY
CultureGrams (ProQuest)
Cultural reports for 200 countries, 50 U.S. states, 13 Canadian provinces and territories
Includes photo gallery, recipe collection, famous people, graphs and tables, National anthem sound files, flagsWorld Geography (ABC-Clio)
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Country overviews, including culture, political history, economy, political and topographical maps,
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GOVERNMENT, LAW & POLITICAL SCIENCE
American Government (ABC-Clio)
Includes Full-text
Topic overviews, biographies, documents, images, maps, audio and video recordings
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HISTORY - AMERICAN HISTORY
American Government (ABC-Clio)
Includes Full-text
Topic overviews, biographies, documents, images, maps, audio and video recordings
Use for: History, GovernmentAmerican History (ABC-Clio)
Includes Full-text
Coverage: 1350 to the present
Topic overviews, biographies, government and court documents, photos, maps, audio
and video recordings, statistics, timelines
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HISTORY - GENERAL HISTORY
ABC-Clio Social Studies databases
Search 8 databases:African American Experience, American Government, American History, Latino American Experience, World Geography, World History: Modern 1500+, World History: Ancient/Medieval,
Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society
Topic overviews, biographies, documents, images, maps, audio and video recordingseBooks from Gale (Gale)
Includes Full-Text
Collection of popular research books
Dates vary by book
Reference books on Biography, History and ScienceStudent Resources in Context (Gale)
Includes Full-text
Articles from reference books, magazines, newspapers, multimedia content, flags, maps, photographs, plays and poems
Covers all core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies
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LITERATURE & POETRY
Literary Index to Gale Literature Products
Master Index providing access to author and title listings from over 130 literature products
from Gale and the imprints Charles Scribner's Sons, St. James Press, and Twayne Publishers
Find out which series has the information you needLiterature Resource Center (Gale)
Includes Full-text
Current and some historical information
Reference book articles, scholarly journal articles, magazine articles, web sites
Use for: Literature and literary criticismLitfinder (Gale)
Includes Full-text
Poems, plays, speeches, short stories, with additional biographies, essays and explanations
Use for: Literature and literary criticismScribner Writers Online (Gale)
Creates contextual understanding around the lives and works of important
global authors across all time periodsTwayne's Author Series (Gale)
An advanced level of literary criticism that helps form connections
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MEDICINE, NURSING & HEALTH
Academic OneFile (Gale)
Includes Full-text
Journal and reference articles
Extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences,
the arts, theology, literature and other subjects
Updated dailyAcademic Search Complete (Ebsco)
Includes Full-text
Journal and reference articles
Scholarly and multi-disciplinary
Extensive coverage of information in many areas of academic studyHealth and Wellness Resource Center (Gale)
Health-related issues with daily periodical and newspaper article updates
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NEWSPAPERS
Infotrac Newsstand (Gale)
Includes Full-text
Updated daily
Articles from 1000 newspapers from around the world 1980 to present day
Newspaper Source Plus (Ebsco)Includes Full-text
Articles from national & international newspapers
Major newspapers include Christian Science Monitor, San Francisco Chronicle, The Times (UK), Toronto Star, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Washington Times (DC)
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PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY
Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)
Premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues,
from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. -
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Academic Search Complete (Ebsco)
Includes Full-text
Journal and reference articles
Scholarly and multi-disciplinary
Extensive coverage of information in many areas of academic studyeBooks from Gale (Gale)
Includes Full-Text
Collection of popular research books
Dates vary by book
Reference books on Biography, History and ScienceGale Student Resources in Context (Gale) [Formerly called Student Resource Center Gold]
Includes Full-text
Articles from reference books, magazines, newspapers, multimedia content, flags, maps, photographs, plays and poems
Covers all core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies
Use for: General information on a wide variety of subjectsEnvironmental Studies (Gale in Context) [Formerly called GREENR]
Global Reference on the Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Focuses on the physical, social, and economic aspects of environmental issuesScience in Context (Gale)
A secondary science resource for grades 6-12 with all the features of the popular In Context resources.
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SPANISH LANGUAGE
Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna (Spanish) (Britannica)
Extensive coverage of information in many areas of academic study
Full-text resource that meets the needs of Spanish-speaking learnersInforme Académico (Gale)
Full-text resource that meets the needs of Spanish-speaking learners
Features title annotations in both English and Spanish -
SPEECH & COMMUNICATION
Gale Student Resources in Context (Gale) [Formerly called Student Resource Center Gold]
Includes Full-text
Articles from reference books, magazines, newspapers, multimedia content, flags, maps, photographs, plays and poems
Covers all core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies
Use for: General information on a wide variety of subjectsIssues: Understanding Controversy and Society (ABC-Clio)
Includes Full-text
Offers the complete historical background and contemporary status of each issue and
provides supporting facts, figures, and timelines
Use for: Hot topic or issue papers in English, Health Sciences, Speech, Social SciencesOpposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)
Premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues,
from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. -
STATISTICS AND FACTS
ABC-Clio Social Studies databases
Search 8 databases: American Government, American History, World at War,
US Geography, World Geography, World History: Modern 1500+, World History: Ancient/Medieval,
Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society
Topic overviews, biographies, documents, images, maps, audio and video recording -
STREAMING VIDEO AND MULTIMEDIA
Soundzabound
Royalty-free audio clips (MP3)
Music, loops, sound effects
Organized by theme or category