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Research Database Information

 In order to access all databases, you must have Alt-ID and Pin # to get into Library Catalog. Once you’re in the Library Catalog, go to Research Gateway then to Research Databases. Go > Online Catalog

Country Watch - CountryWatch is a world leader in providing country specific geopolitical intelligence on each of the 192 countries of the world.

EBSCO - Auto Repair Reference Center:  Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair Manuals, 1954-2002, most Makes and Models.  

FACTS.com - FACTS.com brings together complete content from the Facts On File World News Digest since 1940 and selected content from six other core reference databases to answer questions about events, issues, statistics and people of the last 60+ years.  FACTS.com also delivers in-depth features on "Historic Events" drawn from the 60-year Facts On File archive.  FACTS.com comes "highly recommended" by Library Journal (June 15, 1999), The Book Report (September 1999), Multimedia Schools (September/October 1999) and Reference Books Bulletin (October 1, 1999).  The six databases from which content has been selected are:

    Issues and Controversies On File
    Today's Science On File
    Editorials On File
    Reuters On-Line News Service
    The World Almanac and Book of Facts. The World Almanac Encyclopedia (Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia)

 FirstSearch - OCLC FirstSearch is a comprehensive and complete reference service with a rich collection of databases and with links to the World Wide Web, over 10 million online full text articles, full-image articles from over 4,000 electronic journals, library holdings, and interlibrary loan. It supports research in a wide range of subject areas with well-known bibliographic and full-text databases in addition to ready-reference tools such as directories, almanacs and encyclopedias. 

  • FirstSearch puts libraries online... by bringing local library or group holdings to the forefront of search results lists and providing an optional link to local library catalogs.
  • FirstSearch integrates physical and electronic library holdings... by merging those holdings with other databases on the service.
  • FirstSearch helps libraries deliver full textby providing fast, easy access to full-text articles from familiar databases and electronic journals as well as links to Web resources, and essential ready reference sources.

Gale Group:  InfoTrac OneFile: A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily. InfoTrac Custom Military and Intelligence Database: With more than 500 titles and more than 7 million articles (80% full-text), searchers are sure to find answers to their reference questions.  Business and Company Profiles: Providing researchers with information on companies, markets and industries. From market trends, mergers and acquisitions to current management theory and company overviews. Access business and trade journals, newspapers and company directory profiles. Literature Resource Center, Scribner, Twayne US, Twayne English, and Twayne World Authors--Access biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 120,000 authors from every age and literary discipline. Scribner Writer's Series includes 15-20 page signed essays on more than 1,600 authors and literary genres drawn from 13 acclaimed Scribner print series. Twayne World, US, and English Authors each contains the full text of 200 frequently used Twayne Literary Masters books on individual World, US, or English authors, for a total of 600 full-text titles.  Student Resource Center-Gold--A fully integrated database containing thousands of curriculum-targeted primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses, full-text coverage of over 1,000 magazines, newspapers, over 20,000 photographs and illustrations, and more than 8 hours of audio and video clips.  What Do I Read Next? includes over 100,000 recommended titles, more than 56,000 plot summaries, and awards information from 561 awards, all to help users uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles. Search by genre, subject, author, title, series, and more. A monthly highlights page allows the user to see selections of award winners, upcoming titles, and titles that revolve around different subjects each month. General Reference Center:   A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center to find articles from magazines, reference books, and newspapers, many with full-text and images. Find the latest current events, popular culture, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. Expanded Academic ASAP:   From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images! InfoTrac Custom Vocational Technical Careers Database:  More than 1,800 trade magazines and journals designed to help you keep up with changing trends in vocations and technical careers. InfoTrac Custom Literature Database:  More than 250 literature journals custom-designed for your literary research needs.

 Jane's Information On-Line:   Jane's Defense Equipment Library, Jane's Defense Magazine Library, Jane's Geopolitical Library, Jane's Market Intelligence Library, and Jane's Image Library.   For complete title lists of resources available click on "My Account. 

  News Bank - AccessNews (1992-Current)  News articles covering social, economic, environmental, government, sports, health, science, and military issues and events from more than 500 U.S. regional and national newspapers and wire services, and 140 full-text general news, subject-specific, and military magazines.

 SIRS - SIRS Researcher via SIRS Knowledge Source is a general reference database with thousands of full text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, business, political and global issues.  SIRS Government Reporter via SIRS Knowledge Source is the one source for current and historic government documents; landmark and recent US Surpreme Court decisions; facts on federal departments, agencies, elected leaders; and more.  SIRS Renaissance via SIRS Knowledge Source - Current Perspective on the Arts & Humanities provides current, dynamic information on music, literature, film, performing arts, culture, architecture, philosophy, religion, and visual arts.  SIRS Discoverer Deluxe is an interactive reference tool designed to strenghen the research, reading, writing and computer skills of the young researcher. 

 

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