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Acceda Noticias

Spanish language full-text news articles collected from 35 national newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database.
Los artículos españoles de noticias de repleto-texto de idioma reunieron de 35 periódicos nacionales--todo en un fácil a busca la base de datos.

The African American Experience   (In-Library Use)  (Remote Access)

The widest-ranging and easiest-to-use online collection on African American life ever assembled. Provides rock-solid information from authorities in the field and allows African Americans to speak for themselves through a wealth of primary sources. Drawing on over 400 volumns, and designed under the guidance of leading librarians, this database gives voice to the black experience from its African origins to the present day.

America the Beautiful   (In-Library Use)   (Remote Access)

Presented by Grolier, this resource is organized with a friendly interactive menu in the style of a map of the United States. Topics range from Native Americans to U.S. Presidents. Also includes games for children, an almanac and timeline for easy reference.

The American Mosaic   (In-Library Use)  (Remote Access)

Wide-ranging and easy to use, the American Mosaic is the first-ever full-text database to focus on the history and culture of African and Latino Americans. The Mosaic combines the robust, award-winning African American Experience and the groundbreaking Latino American Experience with content that spans the centuries, from the earliest origins of Africans and Latinos in North America to the triumphs and challenges of today.

America’s Newspapers

Contains the electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. (Contains the abstract and full-text version of thousands of articles from Florida's top daily newspapers, including - among others - the Tampa Tribune, the Florida Times-Union, the Miami Herald, the St. Petersburg Times, and the Orlando Sentinel.)

America’s Obituaries & Death Notices

Contains the largest and most comprehensive newspaper collection of obituaries and death notices with an easy-to-use interface. Search by name, date range, or text such as residence, occupation, hobbies, family members, or other personal information.

Ancestry Library Edition   (In-Library Use Only)

Contains over 450 million digitally enhanced census records from the U.S. Federal Census. Also includes immigration, vital, military, court, church and ethnic records; city directories; genealogical societies; Social Security Death Index; family history library; and much more.

Automobile Repair Reference Center

Questions on how to repair a car? Need to know the maintenance schedule on a specific make/model? Important Recalls and Service Bulletins? This resource covers all automobile make and models from 1945 to the present. With an easy-to-use interface, it places repair guides, and other important information at your fingertips.

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Biography Reference Bank

Contains biographical information on over half a million people, from antiquity to the present, along with thousands of images. It contains articles from biographical reference books, including articles from Current Biography, the World Author Series, Nobel Prize Winners, World Artists, World Film Directors, and American Reformers.

Biography Resource Center

Contains more than 400,000 biographies on nearly 315,000 people from around the world and throughout history. It combines more than 100 frequently consulted Gale biographical databases with more than 250 full-text periodicals.

Black Thought & Culture   (In-Library Use Only)

Contains 912 sources with 741 authors which includes the non-fiction published works of leading African Americans. Particular care has been taken to index this material so that it can be searched more thoroughly than ever before. Where possible the complete published non-fiction works are included, as well as interviews, journal articles, letters and other fugitive material.

Business and Company Resource Center

Brings together a wide variety of global business information, enabling users to efficiently research business case studies, competitive intelligence, and career and investment opportunities.

Business Index ASAP

Perform in-depth research on management issues, economic indicators and business theories and practices, as well as on the activities of companies and industries worldwide. Instant access to academic and business journals with full text and images.

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Computer Database (InfoTrac)

Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.

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Daily Life Online  (In-Library Use)  (Remote Access)

Combines three rich databases to provide a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary resource that supports history, social studies, English, and language students. Moves seamlessly from past to present, providing context for contemporary life and culture. Shows how fascinating and fun it is to explore how others lived and live their lives, and how their lives shaped ours.

Digital Sanborn Maps  (Temporarily Unavailable)

Produced for over a century, Sanborn maps chart the growth and development of more than 12,000 American towns and cities. Created to assist fire insurance companies, the maps list street blocks and building numbers including numbers in use at the time the map was made and previous numbers.

DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals

Freely accessible online journals, subject-specific archives and collections of material provide a valuable supplement of knowledge to existing published scientific information. Covering many subject areas and languages, DOAJ aims to increase the visibility and ease of use of open access scholarly journals that use a quality control system to guarantee the content.

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Electronic Collections Online: Full Text Magazine Articles   (In-Library Use Only)

A resource whereby users can access the content of thousands of full-text articles in the online catalogs of thousands of libraries. Uses FirstSearch as an easy-to-use search method. Links indicate how many and which libraries possess copies of the items, the subject areas discussed, as well as excerpts or text for some materials.

Email Book Preview

Join our OnLine Book Clubs and start reading books in your email. Each day we’ll send you a 5-minute portion of a book. By the end of the week, you’ll have read 2-3 chapters. If you’d like to finish a book, stop by the library and pick up a copy. Every week we feature new books. Sign up today and start reading tomorrow.

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Presented by World Book, the Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia is organized so that the student can find information quickly and easily.
Presentado por World Book, la Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.

Encyclopedia Americana   (In-Library Use)    (Remote Access)

Presented by Grolier and Scholastic, this resource contains 45,000 articles and more than 25 million words have been contributed by over 6,500 specialists in their respective disciplines and cover all academic fields and curriculum topics.

EssayFinder

A unique database of full-text essays and discursive writing based on books published in the 20th century which have been analyzed in standard library indexes. The essays focus on the humanities and social sciences, and include biographies and literary criticism.

Ethnic NewsWatch

Provides the "other side of the story" by offering additional viewpoints from those proffered by the mainstream press. Both English and Spanish language search interfaces are provided.
Proporciona el "otro lado del cuento" ofreciendo los puntos de vista adicionales de ésos ofrecieron por la prensa convencional. Ambas búsqueda inglesa y española del idioma comunica es proporcionada.

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!

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Famous First Facts

Contains all of the entries from the revised Fifth Edition of Famous First Facts. Since first publication in 1933, Famous First Facts has been the standard record of notable American firsts.

FirstSearch on OCLC   (In-Library Use Only)

A resource whereby users can access the online catalogs of thousands of libraries, OCLC is a valuable instrument in the information services. Containing the catalog information concerning millions of items, the database uses FirstSearch as an easy-to-use search method. Links indicate how many and which libraries possess copies of the items, the subject areas discussed, as well as excerpts or text for some materials.

FloridaCat   (In-Library Use Only)

Containing the catalog information concerning millions of items, FloridaCat uses OCLC's FirstSearch to access the online catalogs of libraries located in Florida . Links indicate how many and which libraries possess copies of the items, the subject areas discussed, as well as excerpts or text for some materials.

Florida Electronic Library

A program funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services. Access to many resources, from InfoTrac to Kids InfoBits, is granted to the holder of a valid Florida library card.

Foundation Directory Online Professional   (In-Library Use Only)

Designed for the professional. Offers extensive program details for leading foundations; detailed application guidelines; and sponsoring company information for corporate givers. Also includes a searchable file of 400,000+ grants.

Foundation Grants to Individuals Online   (In-Library Use Only)

Designed for the individual user. Offers extensive program details for leading foundations; detailed application guidelines; and sponsoring company information for corporate givers. Also includes a searchable file of 400,000+ grants.

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Gale's Ready Reference Shelf   (In-Library Use Only)

Provides integrated access to 355,000 entries culled from the databases of Gale's most popular reference directories, including over 37,000 international periodical and newspaper entries spanning 160 countries.

Gale Virtual Reference Library

A collection of online reference materials available from the Florida Electronic Library, the Virtual Reference Library includes MacMillan's Biology, the Gale Encyclopedias on Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Genetic Disorders, Medicine, Multicultural America, Popular Culture, World of Earth Science, and Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America.

General Business File ASAP

Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images available.

General Reference Center Gold

A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Find articles from newspapers, reference books, and periodicals, many with full-text and images. Find the latest current events, popular culture, business and industry coverage, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.

GreenFILE

GreenFILE indexes scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports. This resource offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the environment. Drawing on the connection between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology, GreenFILE serves as an informative resource for anyone concerned about the issues facing our planet. The database contains nearly 300,000 records, full text for selected titles and searchable cited references for more than 200 titles as well.

Grolier for Kids   (In-Library Use)   (Remote Access)

Designed specifically for children, this version of the popular encyclopedia contains resources which have always been an excellent place to begin doing research.

Grolier Online     (In-Library Use)     (Remote Access)

Contains encyclopedic resources which have always been an excellent place to begin doing research. Makes preselected, subject-specific periodical articles and bibliographical citations directly available to readers via links within encyclopedia entries.

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Health & Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module

Find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on alternative and general medical topics. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites as well as government databases. Intended for informational purposes only.

Health Reference Center Academic

Use this database to find articles on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, HMOs, Prescription Drugs, etc. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.

Historical Newspapers: Atlanta Constitution

Offers full-text and full-image articles for this major metropolitan newspaper dating back to 1868. Coverage is inclusive up to 1929.

History Resource Center: US

Provides integrated access to historical (primary) documents, reference articles, and over full-text journals covering themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present.

History Resource Center: World

Combines encyclopedic reference with primary documents. Also provides seamless access to full-text periodicals and 4,000 maps and images. Includes a graphical chronology covering arts, science, politics, and society from antiquity to the present.

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¡Informe! (InfoTrac en Español)

A collection of hispanic magazines with complete texts. It covers business, health, technology, culture, up-to-date themes and other matters.
Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias.

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.

InfoTrac Professional Collection

A collection of educational journals picked for their relevance in the modern world for today's professional.

InfoTrac Web

A vast database consisting of millions of full-text news and periodical articles, many with images. Covers a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.

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Junior Edition (Gr. 6-9)

This periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books (most are full-text) for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Junior Edition InfoTrac

This periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books (most are full-text) for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

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Kid's Edition (Gr. K-5)

This periodical database is designed for elementary school students, with easy access to full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Kid's Edition InfoTrac

This periodical database is designed for elementary school students, with easy access to full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Kid's InfoBits

Developed especially for beginning researchers in K-5. Featuring a graphic interface, the most popular search method is moving from broad to narrower topics using the subject-based topic tree. Curriculum-related age appropriate content from the best elementary reference sources and magazines. Covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

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Lands & Peoples   (In-Library Use)   (Remote Access)

Provides accessible, easy-to-understand articles on countries, cultures, and current events to its young audience.

The Latin-American Experience   (In-Library Use)  (Remote Access)

The first-ever full-text database focusing on the history and culture of Latinos living in the United States. Content spans from the pre-Columbian Indigenous civilizations of the Americas, through the Spanish and Mexican settlement of much of what is now the United States, to the triumphs and challenges facing present-day U.S. Latinos.

Legal Forms Database

The most extensive free forms site available to library patrons. Thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues.

Warning: Public users should consult an attorney in your state for serious legal matters.

Literature Resource Center

Access biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of authors from every age and literary discipline. Includes 15-20 page signed essays on authors and literary genres from Scribner Writer's Series and the full text of 200 frequently-used Twayne Literary Masters books on individual World, US, or English authors.

LitFinder

Provides the opportunity for complete appreciation and study of great literary works by offering access to more than 135,000 full-text poems, stories, plays and more.

> Poems

This database is the largest, most comprehensive and most current available. It is international in scope, and covers poetry from antiquity to the present. It is a one-stop resource for locating over five million lines of poetry.

> Stories

This collection has been carefully selected by Roth's Editorial Board to provide a representative, rich anthology of short stories. The stories have been chosen based on standard, library indexes and K12 curriculum lists from across the country. The database is constantly being updated and growing.

> Essays

A unique database of full-text essays and discursive writing based on books published in the 20th century which have been analyzed in standard library indexes. The essays focus on the humanities and social sciences, and include biographies and literary criticism.

> Plays

Over 1,000 complete plays covering the range of dramatic expression: including one-act plays, puppet plays, Harlinquinades, tragedies, gothic, children's, religious, romantic, historical, children's and comedic plays. Includes many nationalities, all in English or English translations.

> Speeches

From antiquity to modern times, these speeches represent the finest examples of recorded oratory. Speechmakers have commented on the milestones of history as well as the minutiae of everyday life. Collecting the best speeches of the past 2,500 years and categorizing them into easily searchable genres.

Live Homework Help (Remote Access Available)*

An online classroom service designed to assist those from grades 4 to 12, Live Homework Help also provides assistance for those approaching college. Subjects include Math, Social Studies, Science, and English. Tutors are available every day, 4pm to 9pm. Lessons and assistance in Spanish are also provided. Services are not available on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day.

* NOTE: Before using this resource, please turn off any pop-up stopper software, and view this helpful information.

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MEDLINE on FirstSearch   (In-Library Use Only)

Contains cataloged information about texts and materials in all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing. Links indicate how many and which libraries possess copies of the items, the subject areas discussed, as well as excerpts or text for some materials.

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NetLibrary eBook Checkout   (Remote Access Available)*

The world's premier provider of electronic books (eBooks), netLibrary helps academic, public, corporate and special libraries create a richer, more productive learning environment for their patrons. Combines the time-honored traditions of the library system with electronic publishing and offers an easy-to-use information and retrieval system for accessing reference, scholarly, and professional books. Nearly 3,500 texts are available.

*NOTE: When using NetLibrary, click here for assistance.

New Book of Knowledge   (In-Library Use)   (Remote Access)

A leading source of accurate, accessible, and fun-to-read information for use in homes and libraries. Features thousands of articles, written by more than 1,880 outstanding contributors, and many special features.

New Book of Popular Science   (In-Library Use)   (Remote Access)

Describes the concepts of science, medicine, and technology in words and illustrations readily understandable to a young audience.

NewsBank

Access to Acceda Noticias, America's Obituaries & Death Notices and America's Newspapers databases.

NoveList: Your Guide to Fiction

Allows readers to search for best sellers or familiar authors, titles, plots, or subjects. Users can also look for books by descriptive terms appearing in subject headings, reviews, and browse theme-oriented booklists at every reading level. Web links to author sites or teacher resource materials available for some works.

*NOTE: For assistance with NoveList, please click here.

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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center draws on the acclaimed social issues series, as well as core reference content from other sources to provide a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles.

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Periodicals A to Z   (In-Library Use)   (Remote Access)

A service that lets you look up individual periodicals, from The Lancet to TIME magazine and more. This resource does not search the periodicals for information but allows you to find out which database contains these journals, then search those databases for articles from those periodicals.

PlayFinder

Over 1,000 complete plays covering the range of dramatic expression: including one-act plays, puppet plays, Harlinquinades, tragedies, gothic, children's, religious, romantic, historical, children's and comedic plays. Includes many nationalities, all in English or English translations.

PoemFinder

This database is the largest, most comprehensive and most current available. It is international in scope, and covers poetry from antiquity to the present. It is a one-stop resource for locating over five million lines of poetry.

ProQuest Obituaries

Offers more than 10.5 million obituaries and death notices in full-image format from uninterrupted historical archives of top newspapers. Papers inclue Atlanta Journal Constitution, Boston Globe, Chicago Defender, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.

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ReferenceUSA

ReferenceUSA is a business and residential database. The business database contains names and addresses of companies, executive names, employee size, sales volume, industry groups, and SIC codes. The residential database contains addresses, phone numbers, and demographics. Uses include credit reference, customer analysis, lead generation, business planning, and other sales and marketing applications.

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Science Resource Center

Thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies and the latest scientific developments are covered. The database covers curriculum-related science topics and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards.

Short Story Index

The electronic version of the standard reference work Short Story Index. It is an index to short stories written in or translated into English that have appeared in collections and selected periodicals. The periodicals are those indexed in Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature and Humanities Index.

SpeechFinder

From antiquity to modern times, these speeches represent the finest examples of recorded oratory. Speechmakers have commented on the milestones of history as well as the minutiae of everyday life. Collecting the best speeches of the past 2,500 years and categorizing them into easily searchable genres.

StoryFinder

This collection has been carefully selected by Roth's Editorial Board to provide a representative, rich anthology of short stories. The stories have been chosen based on standard, library indexes and K12 curriculum lists from across the country. The database is constantly being updated and growing.

Student Edition (Gr. 9-12)

This database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Student Edition InfoTrac

This database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

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What Do I Read Next?

Includes recommended titles, plot summaries, and awards information all to help users uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles. A monthly highlights page allows the user to see selections of award winners, upcoming titles, and titles that revolve around different subjects each month.

World Book Kids  (In Library)   (Remote Access)

A version of the popular encyclopedia designed for the use of children. Graphical interface provides for ease of use, and topics include many popular subjects revolving around people, places, current events, social issues, and more. In addition, a puppy named Atlas provides an online tutorial in using the resource.

World Book Online   (In-Library Use)   (Remote Access)

The electronic version of the popular World Book Encyclopedia. Types of information includes text articles, dictionary entries, images, atlases, maps, as well as media.

Advanced World Book Online   (In-Library Use)   (Remote Access)

World Folklore and Folklife  (In-Library Use)  (Remote Access)

Provides an exciting and accessible way to explore the vast and growing treasury of folklore, which permeates the everyday lives of people around the world. Covers holidays, festivals, language, stories and fairy tales, proverbs, foodways, and folk remedies that define our society and our place within it.

WorldCat   (In-Library Use)   (Remote Access)

A resource whereby users can access the catalog information concerning millions of items in the online catalogs of thousands of libraries. Uses FirstSearch as an easy-to-use search method. Links indicate how many and which libraries possess copies of the items, the subject areas discussed, as well as excerpts or text for some materials.

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