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Academic OneFile (Gale) Academic OneFile is an excellent source for millions of peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sourcs, with extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature, and other subjects. Details
AccessScience (McGraw-Hill) Fulltext of the 10th edition of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 110,000+ definitions from The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, biographies, news, links to related Web sites, illustrations, images, and more. Details
The African American Experience (Greenwood/ABC-CLIO)
Research tool for African American history and culture, which provides a wealth of information from authorities in the field and African Americans themselves. The database includes more than 400 titles, 3,000 slave narratives, over 2000 images, 5,000 primary sources, and 250 vetted Web sites. It was designed under the guidance of leading librarians and gives voice to the black experience from its African origins to the present day.
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The American Indian Experience (Greenwood/ABC-CLIO) Resources exploring the histories and contemporary cultures of the indigenous peoples of the United States, from prehistory to the present day, from the Inuit of the north to the Seminoles of Florida. Full-text access to an online library, featuring more than 150 volumes of reference content, hundreds of primary documents, and thousands of images.
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Biography Resource Center (Gale) Over 300,000 full and over 900,000 capsule biographies, plus related articles. Details
Books & Authors (Gale) A reader's advisory database offering new ways to explore combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. Contains all of the content previously held in "What Do I Read Next," and more. Details
Curriculum Resource Center (Facts on File) For middle school, high school, and junior college teachers and students. Homework support handouts for history, civics, geography, sports, science, and more. Details
Daily Life America (Greenwood/ABC-CLIO) Information about day-to-day lives of average Americans, past and present. With reference works, primary documents, over 1,000 photos/drawings/maps, and audio clips. Includes a State-by-State Resource Center with information about capitals, key cities, population, flags, mottoes, birds, songs, holidays, observances, and more. Details
Daily Life through History (Greenwood/ABC-CLIO) Helps you find the extraordinary in the ordinary throughout history and culture. Contains series such as “Tours through Time,” “History of Modern Nations,” “Food Culture,” and “Cultures and Customs of the World.” Includes hundreds of primary documents, vetted weblinks, illustrations, and maps. Details
Diversity Studies Collection (Gale) Use to explore cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. Includes 150 full-text journals and articles. Details
Encyclopedia Britannica - Kids (Encyclopedia Britannica) - Four complete encyclopedias: Encyclopedia Britannica, Compton's, Britannica Elementary, and Britannica Concise. Plus Collegiate Dictionary, Thesaurus, Dictionary of Quotations, timelines, atlas, and links to Web sites chosen by EB editors. (at Central Library only)
Fiction Connection (Bowker) Looking for your next good read? Use this reader's advisory service, Fiction Connection, to discover titles similar to those you already enjoy. Or, browse titles by topic, genre, setting, character, location, and timeframe. Take a Tour to learn more. Details
Gazetteer of the World (Columbia University Press) A directory of places, landmarks, natural features, and more. Details
General OneFile (Gale) Contains academic journal articles, magazine articles, and reference texts on a wide range of general and special topics, covering generally 1980 to the present. Formely called InfoTrac. Details
General Science Collection (Gale) Provides coverage of all types of scientific inquiry, including particle physics, quantum theory, advanced mathematics, and biotechnology. Details
Health and Wellness Resource Center (Gale) Health and medical information for lay research from periodicals, reference books, and pamphlet sources. Includes Alternative Health. Details
History Reference Center (EBSCOhost) Features full-text for 2,300+ reference books, encyclopedias, and non-fiction books from leading history publishers. Has 61,100+ historical documents, 66,000+ biographies of historical figures, 110,200+ historical photos and maps, and, 80+ hours of historical videos. Details
History Study Center (ProQuest) Access to primary and secondary sources for the study of history, with 40,000+ documents and articles, 50+ reference works, 3,000 images, and links to 2,000 Web sites. Details
¡Informe! (Gale) Periódicos y revistas hispánas. Details
¡Informe! (English Interface) (Gale) Periódicos y revistas hispánas. Details
InfoTrac Student (Gale) Access to a variety of full-text sources, including leading magazines, newspapers, and reference books that librarians prefer and students enjoy. Graphical. Details
Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society (Greenwood/ABC-CLIO) This database helps researchers develop an in-depth understanding of how society shapes and is shaped by controversial issues—with authoritative historical context, expert perspectives, and carefully selected primary and secondary sources covering the most enduring and timely issues of the day. Details
Junior Reference Collection (Gale) Information and images on people, places, history, and books. Details
The Latino American Experience (Greenwood/ABC-CLIO) Dedicated to the history and culture of Latinos. Designed, developed, and indexed under the guidance of Latino librarians and library directors, the database includes maps, images, audio clips, interviews, music files, speeches, documents, and other material in English and Spanish, plus links to vetted Web sites. Details
Literature Resource Center (Gale) Biographies, articles, criticism, overviews, glossary, and more on writers and literature. Details
Literature Resources from Gale (Gale) Biographies, articles, criticism, overviews, glossary, and more on writers and literature. Includes LitFinder, with full-text poems, stories, essays, plays, and speeches.
NetLibrary eBooks (OCLC) Collection of books viewable online. Details
New York Times Historical (ProQuest) Complete run of The New York Times, from Sep 18, 1851 to Dec 31, 2006. Details
NoveList (EBSCOhost) Guide to suggested reading for all ages with reviews and other features. Details
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (Gale) A complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Includes Critical Thinking. Details
Oxford English Dictionary (Oxford University Press) Authoritative guide to English language meaning, history, usage, and pronunciation. Details
Oxford Music Online (Oxford University Press) Formerly Grove music, it includes the full text of several major music dictionaries, 50,000+ articles, 20,000+ biographies, links to music sites, and audible musical examples and sound files. Details
Play Index (Wilson) This index database covers 30,000+ plays, 1949-present. Search keywords, monologues, casting, sets, etc. Includes one-act and radio/tv plays. Some online play texts are linked via the Internet. Details
Pop Culture Collection (Gale) Provides journal articles and more for topics in the social sciences, history, art, or the liberal arts. Details
Pop Culture Universe (Greenwood/ABC-CLIO) From iPods to Elvis to Michael Jackson, research American and world popular culture, past and present. This resource includes full-text of more than 250 volumes of reviewed, published material comprising thousands of articles, fully indexed by a team of librarians and subject specialists. Details
RAND California (Rand Corporation) Detailed social and educational statistics for California. Details
San Diego Union-Tribune, 1992-Present (ProQuest) San Diego Union-Tribune, as combined newspaper, full-text coverage from Feb 2, 1992 - present. Details
Science Online (Facts on File) For students and teachers. Printable diagrams, definitions, biographies, experiments, timelines, and essays in specific subject areas such as earth science, biology, chemistry, weather, and more. Details
Short Story Index (Wilson) Find 70K+ short stories that have been published in anthologies, collections, and periodicals from 1984 to the present, many with links to the story's full-text. Updated monthly. Details
Testing & Education Reference Center (Gale) Extensive information from Peterson’s on two-year and four-year colleges. Includes practice tests like SAT, GRE, ACT, LSAT, MCAT, ASVAB. Covers scholarships and grants. Features Career Assessment, Resume Builder, and Careers Library. Details
Today's Science (Facts on File) Explains key developments in biology, chemistry, the environment, space, physics, and technology. Includes science news, weekly updates, science fair guide, glossary, biographies, images, cartoons, and more. Details
United States at War (Greenwood/ABC-CLIO) This comprehensive database covers 14 conflict periods that have defined our nation from its earliest beginnings to today. It includes timelines, causes and consequences, and more than 4,000 authoritative reference entries, with biographies and discussions of important places, events, movements, ideas, artifacts, and organizations. Details
Vault Career Insider (Vault, Inc.) Comprehensive career resource aimed at students, job changers, etc. featuring career and industry books. Also includes exclusive information on more than 3,000 companies, plus career advice articles and message boards.
Vocations, Careers & Technical Education Collection (Gale) Access 400+ journals, find articles from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals on jobs, careers, and technical education.
World Book Online Info Finder (World Book) Online equivalent to the print encyclopedia, including a general encyclopedia, a Spanish encyclopedia, a Kids version of the encyclopedia, and an Advanced version with additional content. Public Library edition. Details
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