Area Libraries
2 years ago
National and World News
2 years ago
Online Databases and eBooks
2 years ago
A to Z World Culture
This database includes detailed information about 175 countries.
CQ Researcher
Researcher offers in-depth non-biased coverage of today’s most important issues. Each report (12,000+ words) covers controversial subjects (i.e. stem cell research, gun control, and capital punishment). It is archived to 1991.
http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher
Encyclopedia of American Studies
This is a straightforward database that examines American history and culture from the pre-colonial era to today. Remote access is not available at this time.
Infobase Learning (History and Literature Databases and Classroom Video on Demand)
These accurate, well-organized databases support the English, Science, and History curriculums.
http://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=16190&pid=WE00
Power Library
Full text articles from key publications on social, scientific, health, political and global issues are included in this H.W. Wilson product.
http://www.powerlibrary.org/Interface/POWER.asp?id=pl2968
Salem Health
Magill's Medical Guide is an easy to use compendium of health information that is authoritative and up to date.
Salem History
Milestone Documents in American History is a database that explores the primary sources that shaped America.
Salem Literature
Teen Health & Wellness
This is an award-winning database that provides students with nonjudgmental, straightforward information on health and wellness issues.
http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com
Web Searching
2 years ago
Area Handbook Series (Foreign Countries)
Books in this series describe and analyze the political, economic, social and national security systems and institutions of foreign countries.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
Ask.com
This search engine allows online searchers to get answers to questions posed in everyday, natural language.
Gale's Literary Index
http://www.galenet.com/servlet/LitIndex
Mayo Clinic
More than 3,000 physicians, scientists and researchers from Mayo Clinic share their expertise to empower you.
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/h1n1fluswineflu.html
ProCon
The ProCon website provides information on a variety of controversial issues. At this site you will find arguments for and against topics such as medical marijuana, euthanasia, gun control, plus many more.
SearchEdu.com
A service that limits results to the .edu domain; it also offers to search well-known dictionaries, encyclopedias, and almanacs, including The CIA World Factbook. It includes useful reference links, and links to calculators and conversions on the main page .
Ted Talk: Ideas Worth Spreading
Ted Talk: Ideas Worth Spreading
WebMD
WebMD is a leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information
Power Library
2 years ago
