Online Magazine & Newspaper Databases

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Magazine Articles
(From the Public Library... you will need your library card number.)

Newspaper Source
Provides full text for 245 regional U.S. newspapers, eighteen international newspapers, six newswires, etc., (for a total of 194 full text newspapers and other sources).
(From the Public Library... you will need your library card number.)

The Washington Post Archives
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Online Subscription Databases

General Research
Gale Student Resources in Context- information on a broad range of topics, people, places, and events.
World Book Online - online encyclopedia and general reference resource
Encyclopedia Britannica Online- search or browse for information in encyclopedias, magazines, videos, and Web sites (From the public library- You will need your library card #.)
CQ Researcher - a resource for understanding critical events and controversial subjects of the day (From the public library- You will need your library card #.)

Arts and Humanities
SIRS Renaissance- Current perspectives in the fine arts and humanities.

Images and Pictures
Associated Press (AP) Photo Archive

Literature
Bloom's Literary Reference Online - literary database of world-famous authors and their works-- from influential novels, plays, poems to important works of non-fiction.
Literature Resource Center - literary criticism and information on authors and their works, from all time periods and from around the world
Literary Reference Center- literary database of reference information from antiquity to the present.
Biography Reference Bank- biographical database covers over 500,000 people and includes over 36,000 images. (From the public library- You will need your library card #.)

History
ProQuest Historical Newspapers- Collection of full text and full image newspaper articles dating back to the 19th century.
ABC-CLIO American History- Investigates the people, events, and themes of our nation's evolution.
ABC-CLIO World History- Historical reference materials related to the modern era of world history.
ABC-CLIO World at War- Comprehensive information about the military conflicts that have defined our world from antiquity to today.
Culture Grams- An insider's perspective on daily life and culture, including the history, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people.
Facts on File News- Complete digest of US & world news from the 1940's to the present.
Library of Congress Digital Collections- Excellent primary source database including photographs, maps, sound recordings, manuscripts and more.
History Reference Center - Reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, historical magazines, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, photos and maps, and historical videos. (From the public library- You will need your library card #.)
African-American History Online-People, events, and topics important to the study of African Americans in history. (From the public library- You will need your library card #.)

Current Events and Government
Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context-the premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues
ABC-CLIO American Government- Explores the foundation of our government, connecting these concepts to today's issues.
Facts on File News- Complete digest of US & world news from the 1940's to the present.
SIRS Government Reporter- Historic and government documents, directories and almanacs.
SIRS Issues Researcher- In-depth resources examining the pros and cons of over 300 leading issues.



Science
Science Reference Center - comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content.
BrainPop - Animated science, health, technology, and other content areas with movies, quizzes and homework help.