Databases & reference

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• Academic Search Elite — Designed for academic institutions. Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research. Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources for subjects such as adult education, higher education, public health, and more.
• AGRICOLA — From the National Agricultural Library. Contains citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields. Includes: journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, translations, audiovisual materials, computer software, and technical reports.

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• Biography Reference Center — More than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.
• Biography Reference eBook Subscription — A companion to the Biography Reference Source database, this encompasses a rich selection of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports and more.
• Book Collection: Nonfiction — Designed for public libraries, thousands of books cover core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.

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• eBook Subscription Business Collection — Equip students and faculty with access to thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of business.
• eBook Subscription Cricket Media Collection — Build strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by offering digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.
• eBook Subscription Diversity & Ethnic Studies — This groundbreaking collection includes over 6,000 high-quality ebooks on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• eBook Subscription High School Collection — Give students, educators, and administrators on-the-go access to popular ebooks. This robust collection includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
• eBook Subscription K-5 Collection — This ebook collection supports a quality learning experience for K-5 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.
• eBook Subscription 6-8 Collection — This ebook collection supports a quality learning experience for grades 6-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.
• eBook Subscription K-8 Collection — This ebook collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.
• eBook Subscription Public Library Collection — Access to high-quality ebooks covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles.
• ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) — Index of journal articles, books, theses, curriculum guides, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education.
• Ethnic Diversity Source — This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

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• Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition — Provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses, and medical educators access to scholarly journals on many medical disciplines. Provides indexing, abstracts, and full text for hundreds of nursing and allied health journals, many of which are peer reviewed.
• History Reference Center — Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.
• History Reference eBook Subscription — A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.

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• LearningExpress — Supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, explore careers, join the military, study for occupational certification tests, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Contains practice tests, interactive tutorials, e-books, articles, and flashcards.
• LGBTQ+ Source — LGBTQ+ Source is the definitive database for LGBTQ+ studies. It provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos. It also includes a specialized LGBTQ+ thesaurus containing thousands of terms.
• Library & Information Science Source — Journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.
• Literary Reference Source — Full-text 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 eBook Subscription — Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism, study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.

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• MAS Complete — Designed for high school libraries and offers coverage of popular high school magazines and reference books. Wide range of subjects offered including art, history, sports, and music. Over 1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags. Full text magazines include Discover, US News & World Report, Scientific American, and more.
• MAS Reference eBook Subscription — This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.
• MasterFILE Complete — Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Magazines include People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek. Covers subjects including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
• MasterFILE Reference eBook Subscription — Contains reference books covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, travel and more.
• Middle Search Plus — Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
• Middle Search Reference eBook Subscription — A broad range of general reference subject coverage for middle school students, with topics including social studies, math, history, language arts, technology, geography, culture, and science.

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• Points of View Reference Center — Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
• Primary Search — For elementary school libraries. Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more.
• Primary Search Reference eBook Subscription — A range of general reference subject coverage for primary school students, with topics like social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.
• Professional Development Collection — Specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.
• Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection — Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines. For psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.

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• Regional Business News — Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990. Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires.
• Religion & Philosophy Collection — Hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.

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• 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 eBook Subscription — This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Small Business Source eBook Subscription — Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.