A-Z Databases

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Just getting started on your research? These databases are excellent starting points!

Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCOHost) This link opens in a new window Developed to meet the increasing demands of scholarly research, Academic Search Ultimate offers students an unprecedented collection of peer-reviewed, full-text journals, including many journals indexed in leading citation indexes. Academic Search Ultimate covers nearly all academic disciplines, and includes 1,393 journals with searchable cited references. Academic Search Ultimate includes more than 75,000 videos from the Associated Press. Updated monthly, this collection of videos from the world’s leading news agency includes footage from 1930 to the present and helps round out student research.

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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window Learn about major issues from current and historical perspectives and the inner workings of the U.S. government from authoritative, accessible, and unbiased sources.

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Credo Reference This link opens in a new window Credo's Academic Core with Backfile features online access to 757 reference titles.

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Gale Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window Gale’s premier periodical resource, Gale Academic OneFile, provides millions of articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources—including thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC Worldwide Learning.

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Issues and Controversies (FactsOnFile) This link opens in a new window Issues and Controversies explores more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture; helping you understand the crucial issues we face today. Updated weekly, with links to a 12-year back-file, Issues and Controversies offers in-depth articles made to inspire thought-provoking debates. This database is great for research papers and debate prep.

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JSTOR Archive Journal & Primary Source Collection. This link opens in a new window The JSTOR Archival Journals & Primary Source Collection the following archival journals and primary sources collections listed below. Archive Journal Collections: Arts & Sciences I-XV, Business IV, Hebrew Journals, Ireland, Life Sciences, Public Health Journals Thematic Collections: Lives of Literature , Security Studies, Sustainability Primary Source Collections: 19th Century British Pamphlets, World Heritage Sites: Africa, Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa, Global Plants

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Alternate Name(s) Arts & Sciences I-XV, Business IV, Hebrew Journals, Ireland, Life Sciences, Public Health Journals, Lives of Literature, Sustainability, Security Studies, 19th Century British Pamphlets, World Heritage Sites: Africa, Southern Africa, Global Plants

Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale) This link opens in a new window Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is the premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions. Opposing Viewpoints is a rich resource for debaters and includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more.

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Alternate Name(s) Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints, Opposing Viewpoints

PrepSTEP for Community College (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window PrepSTEP is a dynamic online learning platform that can change the lives of students through academic success and preparation for today’s workplace. PrepSTEP for Community Colleges is packed with tutorials, practice tests, articles, e-books and high-stakes test preparation for self-guided skill building, career preparation and workforce readiness. repSTEP provides targeted learning centers that provide easy-to-use, intuitive online navigation for interactive tutorials, practice tests and e-books. PrepSTEP is designed to meet the specific needs of all 2-year community college students as well as those students who are in need of extra academic support. It provides support for key basic skills that can enhance student retention and keep students engaged and on track to graduation. Give your students the tools to succeed in college and beyond.

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Alternate Name(s) tests, tutorials, eBooks, developmental coursework, ESL, college success skills, computer skills, workforce, career training, career preparation, GED, Learning Express Library

College Success Skills
Core Math and Science Skills Review
Core English Skills Review
Career and Workplace Preparation
Placement Test Preparation
ACT and SAT Test Preparation
High School Equivalency Center
Basic Computer Skills
Spanish Center (Recursos Para Hispanohablante)

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The following databases are newly acquired.

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Health Reference eBooks from Omnigraphics This link opens in a new window This collection features over 70 timely, reliable health reference eBook titles that provide comprehensive, in-depth coverage of essential health topics, including diseases and injuries, men’s and women’s health, preventive care, medical tests, health technology, and much more. Authoritative content based on data and information from government agencies and institutes, university research centers, and professional medical associations. Tables, charts, and illustrations to help visually explain information. Includes essential information for understanding disability types, disability aids & benefits, and the rights of people with disabilities.

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Alternate Name(s) Omnigraphics, Omnigraphics Health Reference, health reference