Online Databases
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Find BACKGROUND INFORMATION from encyclopedias, books & videos Destiny Catalog -- to locate our print encyclopedias in reference, plus books & good websites on all topics! World Book Advanced -- scroll down and select World Book Advanced for primary sources (use public library card #) Discovery Education Videos--for short videos on a variety of topics. CIA World Fact Book--quick background info on countries, economies, history JSTOR--academic journal article on all disciplines |
Find articles and books for HISTORY: I-search Virtual library: great info on most I-search topics Facts on File History: American, Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance & Modern World History (use public library card #) Biography Resource Center: detailed info about famous people from Ancient history to today (use public library card #) Global Issues in Context: great resources for modern history and current issues (use public library card #) |
Find info about LITERATURE (authors, poems, plays, stories, etc.) Literature Resource Center : literary criticism and author biographies (use public library card #) Litfinder : full text plays, poems, stories, speeches & more |
Find info about SCIENCES: Science Online: great current & historical resources on sciences and technology (use public library card #) |
Find info on COUNTRIES & CULTURES Culture Grams: in depth resources about cultural aspects of nations (use public library card #) Global Issues in Context: up to the minute info about all aspects of countries (use public library card #) CIA World Fact Book: background information on countries |
Find info on CONTROVERSIAL & CURRENT topics: Opposing Viewpoints: biased viewpoints and objective information about controversial topics (use public library card #) Global Issues in Context: see how other countries view controversial issues (use public library card #) Student Reference Shelf: great info on all topics (use public library card #) EBSCO: articles on all types of current topics (use public library card #) |
Find info on CAREERS & COLLEGES: Peterson's Testing & Education Resource Center: take practice ACTs, AP tests, and find training for your career choice--use your public library card number Naviance: keep track of your career & college choices and find scholarships U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook: find current and projected information on where the jobs will be, income, etc. COIN--Career database--use your public library card number |
More great databases to try: Douglas County Libraries: remember to have your library card number handy Denver Post Online use 35307 & 160137 |
