Databases

Student Resources in Context

Database containing thousands of primary documents, biographies, essays, critical analyses, full-text coverage of over 1,000 magazines, newspapers, as well as photographs, illustrations, audio and video clips

MAS Ultra

MAS Ultra – School Edition is a full-text reference database of popular magazines and e-books covering many subjects, including history, science and health. It also includes thousands of full-text primary source documents and videos from the Associated Press

Academic Search Premier

A multi-disciplinary database of more than 4,600 magazines and journals, including full text peer-reviewed titles

Proquest Central Student

This database brings together many of ProQuest’s most important, complete databases in the most-studied subject areas

World Book

A comprehensive encyclopedia for all types of research

Explora

Explora contains reliable information in the form of articles, ebooks, and videos on thousands of topics 

Biography reference bank

Biographical database that provides full-text articles, images and abstracts from today’s leading magazines and journals

Gale ebooks

A collection of ebooks covering a variety of academic disciplines

US News Stream

US News Stream enables users to search current U.S. news content, as well as archives that stretch back into the 1980s. It features top newspapers, wires, broadcast transcripts, blogs and news sites in full-text format. 

Newspaper Source 

Newspaper Source provides cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national, international and regional newspapers. In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks.

Business Source Elite

Business Source Elite encompasses a selection of business disciplines, offering access to 492 active full-text journals

Regional Business News

Content for Regional Business News is provided by leading publishers in business news including The Washington Post, PR Newswire US and more

Small Business Source

Small Business Source offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, business videos, case studies, help and advice, and a start-up kit for writing business plans.

Auto Repair Source

Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks.

Hobbies and Craft Source

Hobbies & Crafts Source is a DIY database of leading full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity and nurture extra-curricular interests. 

Home Improvement Source

Home Improvement Source is a DIY database of full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images not found anywhere else online. 

Small Engine Repair Source

Small Engine Repair Source offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly). 

Health Source

This rich collection of consumer health information provides access to full-text consumer health magazines. It also includes searchable full text for current health pamphlets

Health Source: Nursing

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition is a trusted full-text database covering nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more

Alt Health Watch

Alt Healthwatch is a full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

A full-text database for psychologists, counselors, researchers and students. It provides hundreds of full-text psychology journals, including many indexed in APA PsycInfo. It offers particularly strong coverage in child and adolescent psychology and counseling.

Gale US History in Context

Significant people, events, and topics in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present; includes reference articles, primary source documents, journal and magazine articles, and more

Gale World History in Context

World History in context reaches back to the ancient world — and forward to today's headlines — to deliver a chronicle of the great cultures and societies that have formed the history of the human race

World Book

A comprehensive encyclopedia for all types of research

Historical Newspapers

Database contains the Chicago Tribune, New York Times Atlanta Constitution, The Washington Post and The Globe and Mail historical newspapers dating back to the mid-1800s

History Reference Source

Database containing U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century and containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents

Biography Reference Bank

Biographical database that provides full-text articles, images and abstracts from today’s leading magazines and journals

Literary Reference Source

Literary Reference Source is a literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems. 

Literary Reference Ebooks 

Novelist Plus

NoveList Plus helps readers find books that perfectly match their reading preferences and moods.  It identifies unique story elements that make results relevant for each individual user.

Gale Middle School

 A resource that offers extensive including videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Includes content for social studies, mathematics, arts, science, language arts, physical education, plus more

Read It

Read It! is designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research, and improve study skills.

Middle Search

Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos. 

Spanish and Portuguese Collection ebooks

Ebook collection entirely in Spanish and Portuguese across a wide range of topics suitable for research across all content areas. 

SIRS

An editorially curated pro/con database that meets the research needs of students and educators by providing premium content correlated to key curricular standards and subjects.

Opposing Viewpoints

A database offering pro-con information on current topics.

ERIC

An authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, it is an essential tool for education researchers of all kinds. 

Professional Development Collection

Professional Development Collection is a highly specialized database of full-text electronic information especially for educators, professional librarians and education researchers. 

Gale Science in Context

Topic overviews and articles from reference books and journals on biology, chemistry, earth sciences, health and medicine, math, and physics

Science Reference Source

Science Reference Source provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.

Science Reference Ebooks

A collection of reference books from top educational publishers and university presses, covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

Learning Express

Includes a collection of preparation tools for computer skills, job and career exploration, and test preparation.