summer reading programs

America’s News

April 9, 2012 by  

AmericasNews

Remote Access   In-house Access Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with the largest collection of full-text U.S. newspapers.  Includes staff-written articles, obituaries, editorials, announcements, real estate and other sections.  This comprehensive resource offers tens of millions of current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide in a single, fully searchable online database. It includes the complete electronic editions of more than 1,890 U.S. news sources and news video clips. Ability to … Continue reading

Fold3

April 4, 2012 by  

Fold3

Remote Access   In-house Access   Fold3™ History and Genealogy Archives combines original historical documents and personal histories to create a unique historical and genealogical resource. These digital images of records, preserved in the National Archives and other regional archives, represent a growing collection of historic documents—most never before available on the Internet. The collection features millions of records available from a content partnership with The National Archives. Fold3 History and Genealogy Archives features: More than 50 million pages of historical documents Census … Continue reading

Facts on File World News Digest

March 30, 2012 by  

FactsOnFile - World News Digest

Remote Access   In-house Access World News Digest brings together seven decades of news from the renowned Facts On File World News Digest in print. This unique archival record of domestic and international news, unrivaled for its depth, breadth, and accuracy, covers all major political, social, and economic events since November 1940. World News Digest is updated twice weekly and includes a searchable hourly newsfeed. Its more than 1 million internal hyperlinks allow researchers to follow a story ahead in time and … Continue reading

Dictionary of Literary Biography Online

March 30, 2012 by  

Dictionary of Literary Biography Online

Remote Access   In-house Access Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online brings you complete online access to all volumes of Gale’s award-wining reference set, Dictionary of Literary Biography, the main series, as well as Dictionary of Literary Biography Documentary Series and Dictionary of Literary Biography Yearbook Series. Featuring comprehensive literary biographies written by recognized literary scholars and critics, you’ll find profiles of more than 143,000 past and present authors, historians, journalists, screenwriters, publishers, and playwrights. The biographies discuss the lives and careers of the literary figures profiled, … Continue reading

AtoZ in the USA

March 20, 2012 by  

AtoZtheUSA

Remote Access   In-house Access   AtoZ in the USA is a database dedicated to anything and everything about the 50 states! You’ll find antique maps, state flags, facts, figures – even where you can find farmer’s markets for each state. More than just your standard state facts, you’ll also find recipes, image collections, information on sports, recreation, and demographics. A great resource for students of all ages – AtoZ in the USA provides quality information in an easy to … Continue reading

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