DATABASES
The library offers premium research tools accessible with your library card. These resources are subscription-based and provide access to information from reliable sources. With just a few exceptions, all databases are accessible from home using your library card. Tutorials are available for each resource.
Some of our database vendors have incorporated AI Tools for search and summaries in their platforms. Check out our Guide to Artificial Intelligence to help you make informed decisions about AI use in general.
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Accel5
Accel5 helps you develop critical skills in minutes. Business book summaries, videos and articles from top business thinkers will help you keep up with the latest business thinking and accelerate your career. Use this link to sign up for a free account.
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Agriculture Collection
Provides a comprehensive view of and access to current and authoritative content that spans the industry -- from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture.
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Alexandria Gazette
Browse issues from 2002-present. From Newsbank.
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Ancestry Library Edition
Genealogy and family history research. Only available at a library branch. Access to this resource has been temporarily expanded to library cardholders working remotely, courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry. To access this from home, click here.
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Antiques Reference
Learn how to evaluate antique collections. Sponsored by Mourot Decorative Arts Fund.
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AtoZ Food America
Provides 7,000 recipes, 650 ingredient articles, vintage food labels and ads, historical 'what did they eat' articles, how to make food videos, and more.
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AtoZ Maps Online
A collection of 60,000 royalty-free maps that can be downloaded and printed. Map types include world, country, state, political, physical, outline, environmental, scientific, and antique maps.
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AtoZ World Food
A comprehensive database that contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world.
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AtoZ World Travel
A comprehensive travel resource with information about food, culture, language, and more.
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Biography in Context
Biographical essays on the world's most influential people.
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Black Life in America
A unique digital archive of news media that presents the broad sweep of African American history. Offers balanced coverage from diverse sources published from 1704 through present day.
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Books & Authors
Find books to read by exploring combinations of books, authors, genres and topics.
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Brainfuse HelpNow - Live Help
Provides all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper.
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Brainfuse JobNow
Provides an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career.
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Brainfuse VetNow
Provides an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of veteran needs: whether it’s updating a resume for civilian life, navigating the VA system, or seeking local resources and support for veterans and their families.
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Britannica Online Library Edition
An easy to use, online learning resource for children and adults.
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Business Collection
Provides coverage of all business disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, as well as business theory and practice.
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Business Economics and Theory Collection
Search over 1800 titles of full-text academic journals and magazines that cover topics like starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, constructing economic models, investing for the future, researching rates, and more.
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Business Insights: Essentials
Focuses on detailed company and industry news and information.
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Communications and Mass Media
Nearly 3 million articles on all aspects of the communications field, including advertising, public relations, linguistics, and literature.
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Computer Science
The database includes computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications, and the application of technology.
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Contemporary Women's Issues
Coverage of topics relevant to women around the world, including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
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Criminal Justice Collection
For researchers who are studying law, law enforcement, or terrorism, training for paralegal service, preparing for a career in homeland security, delving into forensic science, investigating crime scenes, developing policy, going to court, writing sociological reports, and much more.
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Culinary Arts Collection
More than five million articles from more than 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines, as well as book reference content from Delmar such as About Wine, Introduction to Catering, Advanced Bread and Pastry, and Eat Fit Be Fit.
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Diversity Studies
Explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community. This collection includes more than 2.7 million articles from 150 journals, updated daily.
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Early American Newspapers Series I-III (formerly GenealogyBank)
Explore genealogical records from 1690 to the present, including obituaries, marriage notices, birth announcements, casualty lists, military and government documents, and more. Features the Social Security Death Index, historical newspapers, books and documents. To login from home, click here.
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Entrepreneurship
Ideal for business schools and entrepreneurs, this collection is updated daily and provides insights, tips, strategies, and success stories.
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Environmental Studies and Policy
Answers inquiries about environmental concerns with coverage of more than 5.4 million articles from more than 300 journals and book reference content.
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Explora
Explora searches across MasterFile Complete, READ It!, and EBSCO eBook Collection.
Topics include: art, literature, biographies, current events, geography, health, history, science and math. -
Fine Arts and Music
Extensive resource for serious students of drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.
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Fold3
Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
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Foundation Directory by Candid
Directory and profiles of grant makers to see who is receiving funding and why. Only available at a library branch.
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Gale in Context: Elementary
Covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history and sports! Searching can be done by clicking on pictures or by typing in search terms. (K-5th)
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Gale Legal Forms
Provides a wide seletion of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas: real estate, bankruptcy, pre-marital agreements, divorce, landlord/tenant, and more.
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Gale PowerSearch
Search a wealth of periodical, reference, multimedia and primary source information.
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Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture
Focuses on both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies. The database offers biotechnologists, farmers, hobbyists, and landscape architects alike access to important content relevant to their pursuits.
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Gender Studies
Offers access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.
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General OneFile
One-stop source for news, magazine, and periodical articles across a wide range of general interest topics and academic disciplines.
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General Science Collection
Remain current with the latest scientific developments in particle physics, advanced mathematics, nanotechnology, geology, and hundreds of other areas. Key subjects covered include the biological sciences, computing, engineering, and technology.
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Guidestar by Candid
Resource to research nonprofits to support. Only available at a library branch.
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Health & Medicine
Provides access to medical and professional periodicals, health and fitness magazines, and reference books. The database is designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as consumer health researchers.
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Health & Wellness Resource Center
Provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices for researchers of all levels.
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Heritage Hub
A collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for genealogical research, 1704 - today.
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Heritage Quest
Over 25,000 family and local histories, providing research materials for tracing family history.
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High School Edition
Offers audience-appropriate information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.
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Hispanic Life in America
This primary source collection offers an expansive window into centuries of Hispanic American history, culture, and daily life – as well as the ways the dominant culture has portrayed and perceived people of Hispanic descent.
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Home Improvement Collection
Covers topics for hobbyists and professionals alike, including architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and others.
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Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
Covers the cultural and economic aspects of travel and tourism as well as the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries. The curious traveler will also find a wealth of information, from contents on state parks and information on planning a vacation to full-text travel guides from Fodor's.
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Information Science and Library Issues
Updated daily with articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, cataloging, circulation, business information, and more.
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Insurance and Liability Collection
Connects researchers to hundreds of thousands of updated articles from leading journals, including: Business Insurance, Claims, Employee Benefit News, National Underwriter Life & Health, Pensions & Investments, Risk Management, and more.
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JSTOR
JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines. Remote Extended Access for public libraries (offered during Covid) has ended as of June 30, 2023. JSTOR may now be accessed only from Library locations.
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Just For Kids Access Video
Offers a kid-safe, advertisement-free, media platform where young patrons can learn, explore and enjoy. Games, songs and interactives will keep these early learners interested and engaged as they discover a learning environment that is fun, safe and entertaining.
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Leadership & Management
Authoritative periodical content covering topics as diverse as 21st century skills, learning disorders, standardized testing, home schooling and more. Updated daily, this resource is useful for researchers or any professional educator interested in professional development.
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LGBT Magazine Archive
Archival runs of 26 of the most influential, longest-running serial publications covering LGBT interests. Includes the pre-eminent US and UK titles.
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MasterFILE Complete
Provides full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags.
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Military and Intelligence
Covers all aspects of the past and current state of military affairs. The database offers content in key subject areas including governmental policies, the socioeconomic effects of war, the structure of the armed forces, and more.
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Morningstar Investment
Designed to help you reach your investment goals.
Use this link if you are trying to access from home. -
Mount Vernon Gazette
Browse issues from 2002-present. From Newsbank.
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New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership. To access this from home click here.
If you get a "code expired" error, try clearing your browser's cache.
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Newsstand
Provides access to full-text newspapers and allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section, or other fields.
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Novelist K-8
Provides reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for K-8.
Information includes read-alikes, series information, reviews, award winners and more. -
Novelist Plus
Provides reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for all ages.
Information includes read-alikes, series information, reviews, award winners and more. -
Nursing and Allied Health
Covers all aspects of the nursing profession, from direct patient care to health care administration. The database offers current and authoritative content for professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.
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Peterson’s Test Prep
Search thousands of college and graduate school entries, identify scholarships that meet financial needs, take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals.
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Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine, the database offers a wide spectrum of information, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.
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Pop Culture
Useful information for researchers in social science, history, art or liberal arts courses with resources that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.
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Popular Magazines
Provides access to the most searched magazines.
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ProQuest Research Companion
Guides students through the research process, helping develop critical thinking skills to more effectively find, evaluate, and use information.
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Psychology Collection
Supporting research in all fields of psychology— abnormal, biological, cognitive, comparative, developmental, personality, quantitative, social and all areas of applied psychology.
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Read It!
Provides background knowledge to help conduct research and improve study skills.
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Religion and Philosophy
Researchers will gain valuable insight about the impact religion has had on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Supports a broad range of topics from theological approaches to social issues and a wide range of philosophies.
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U.S. History Collection
Useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers, the database offers balanced coverage of events in U.S. history and scholarly work being established in the field.
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VADER Online
VADER online is Virginia Attorneys' Divorce Electronic Reference. Only available at the Law Library.
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Value Line
Value Line is an online database that gives investors and market researchers access to professional quality data and research tools.
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Vocations and Careers
Aids users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career.
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War and Terrorism
Provides access to academic journals and magazines of interest to analysts, risk management professionals, and students of military science, history, and social science. The database offers balanced coverage of both historic and contemporary topics in the fields of war and terrorism.
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Washington Post Historical Newspapers
Digitized Washington Post articles from 1877-2003.
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Washington Post
The Washington Post is an American daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C. 1987-current. To access this from home click here.
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Westlaw
Find the reliable legal information you need quickly and confidently.
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World History
Offers balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field.
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WorldCat
Access to the world's largest and most comprehensive catalog.
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Books & Authors
Find books to read by exploring combinations of books, authors, genres and topics.
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Novelist K-8
Provides reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for K-8.
Information includes read-alikes, series information, reviews, award winners and more. -
Novelist Plus
Provides reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for all ages.
Information includes read-alikes, series information, reviews, award winners and more. -
WorldCat
Access to the world's largest and most comprehensive catalog.
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Books & Authors
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Accel5
Accel5 helps you develop critical skills in minutes. Business book summaries, videos and articles from top business thinkers will help you keep up with the latest business thinking and accelerate your career. Use this link to sign up for a free account.
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Business Collection
Provides coverage of all business disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, as well as business theory and practice.
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Business Economics and Theory Collection
Search over 1800 titles of full-text academic journals and magazines that cover topics like starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, constructing economic models, investing for the future, researching rates, and more.
-
Business Insights: Essentials
Focuses on detailed company and industry news and information.
-
Contemporary Women's Issues
Coverage of topics relevant to women around the world, including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
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Entrepreneurship
Ideal for business schools and entrepreneurs, this collection is updated daily and provides insights, tips, strategies, and success stories.
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Foundation Directory by Candid
Directory and profiles of grant makers to see who is receiving funding and why. Only available at a library branch.
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Guidestar by Candid
Resource to research nonprofits to support. Only available at a library branch.
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Insurance and Liability Collection
Connects researchers to hundreds of thousands of updated articles from leading journals, including: Business Insurance, Claims, Employee Benefit News, National Underwriter Life & Health, Pensions & Investments, Risk Management, and more.
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Morningstar Investment
Designed to help you reach your investment goals.
Use this link if you are trying to access from home. -
Value Line
Value Line is an online database that gives investors and market researchers access to professional quality data and research tools.
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Accel5
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Brainfuse JobNow
Provides an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career.
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Brainfuse VetNow
Provides an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of veteran needs: whether it’s updating a resume for civilian life, navigating the VA system, or seeking local resources and support for veterans and their families.
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Communications and Mass Media
Nearly 3 million articles on all aspects of the communications field, including advertising, public relations, linguistics, and literature.
-
Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
Covers the cultural and economic aspects of travel and tourism as well as the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries. The curious traveler will also find a wealth of information, from contents on state parks and information on planning a vacation to full-text travel guides from Fodor's.
-
Information Science and Library Issues
Updated daily with articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, cataloging, circulation, business information, and more.
-
Leadership & Management
Authoritative periodical content covering topics as diverse as 21st century skills, learning disorders, standardized testing, home schooling and more. Updated daily, this resource is useful for researchers or any professional educator interested in professional development.
-
Nursing and Allied Health
Covers all aspects of the nursing profession, from direct patient care to health care administration. The database offers current and authoritative content for professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.
-
Peterson’s Test Prep
Search thousands of college and graduate school entries, identify scholarships that meet financial needs, take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals.
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Vocations and Careers
Aids users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career.
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Brainfuse JobNow
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Computer Science
The database includes computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications, and the application of technology.
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General Science Collection
Remain current with the latest scientific developments in particle physics, advanced mathematics, nanotechnology, geology, and hundreds of other areas. Key subjects covered include the biological sciences, computing, engineering, and technology.
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Computer Science
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Black Life in America
A unique digital archive of news media that presents the broad sweep of African American history. Offers balanced coverage from diverse sources published from 1704 through present day.
-
Contemporary Women's Issues
Coverage of topics relevant to women around the world, including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
-
Diversity Studies
Explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community. This collection includes more than 2.7 million articles from 150 journals, updated daily.
-
Gender Studies
Offers access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.
-
Hispanic Life in America
This primary source collection offers an expansive window into centuries of Hispanic American history, culture, and daily life – as well as the ways the dominant culture has portrayed and perceived people of Hispanic descent.
-
LGBT Magazine Archive
Archival runs of 26 of the most influential, longest-running serial publications covering LGBT interests. Includes the pre-eminent US and UK titles.
-
Religion and Philosophy
Researchers will gain valuable insight about the impact religion has had on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Supports a broad range of topics from theological approaches to social issues and a wide range of philosophies.
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Black Life in America
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Antiques Reference
Learn how to evaluate antique collections. Sponsored by Mourot Decorative Arts Fund.
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AtoZ Food America
Provides 7,000 recipes, 650 ingredient articles, vintage food labels and ads, historical 'what did they eat' articles, how to make food videos, and more.
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AtoZ World Food
A comprehensive database that contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world.
-
AtoZ World Travel
A comprehensive travel resource with information about food, culture, language, and more.
-
Culinary Arts Collection
More than five million articles from more than 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines, as well as book reference content from Delmar such as About Wine, Introduction to Catering, Advanced Bread and Pastry, and Eat Fit Be Fit.
-
Fine Arts and Music
Extensive resource for serious students of drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.
-
Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture
Focuses on both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies. The database offers biotechnologists, farmers, hobbyists, and landscape architects alike access to important content relevant to their pursuits.
-
Home Improvement Collection
Covers topics for hobbyists and professionals alike, including architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and others.
-
Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
Covers the cultural and economic aspects of travel and tourism as well as the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries. The curious traveler will also find a wealth of information, from contents on state parks and information on planning a vacation to full-text travel guides from Fodor's.
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Antiques Reference
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Alexandria Gazette
Browse issues from 2002-present. From Newsbank.
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Ancestry Library Edition
Genealogy and family history research. Only available at a library branch. Access to this resource has been temporarily expanded to library cardholders working remotely, courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry. To access this from home, click here.
-
Early American Newspapers Series I-III (formerly GenealogyBank)
Explore genealogical records from 1690 to the present, including obituaries, marriage notices, birth announcements, casualty lists, military and government documents, and more. Features the Social Security Death Index, historical newspapers, books and documents. To login from home, click here.
-
Fold3
Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
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Heritage Hub
A collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for genealogical research, 1704 - today.
-
Heritage Quest
Over 25,000 family and local histories, providing research materials for tracing family history.
-
Mount Vernon Gazette
Browse issues from 2002-present. From Newsbank.
-
Washington Post Historical Newspapers
Digitized Washington Post articles from 1877-2003.
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Alexandria Gazette
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AtoZ Food America
Provides 7,000 recipes, 650 ingredient articles, vintage food labels and ads, historical 'what did they eat' articles, how to make food videos, and more.
-
Contemporary Women's Issues
Coverage of topics relevant to women around the world, including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
-
Health & Medicine
Provides access to medical and professional periodicals, health and fitness magazines, and reference books. The database is designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as consumer health researchers.
-
Health & Wellness Resource Center
Provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices for researchers of all levels.
-
Nursing and Allied Health
Covers all aspects of the nursing profession, from direct patient care to health care administration. The database offers current and authoritative content for professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.
-
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine, the database offers a wide spectrum of information, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.
-
AtoZ Food America
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Alexandria Gazette
Browse issues from 2002-present. From Newsbank.
-
Antiques Reference
Learn how to evaluate antique collections. Sponsored by Mourot Decorative Arts Fund.
-
AtoZ Food America
Provides 7,000 recipes, 650 ingredient articles, vintage food labels and ads, historical 'what did they eat' articles, how to make food videos, and more.
-
AtoZ Maps Online
A collection of 60,000 royalty-free maps that can be downloaded and printed. Map types include world, country, state, political, physical, outline, environmental, scientific, and antique maps.
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Biography in Context
Biographical essays on the world's most influential people.
-
Black Life in America
A unique digital archive of news media that presents the broad sweep of African American history. Offers balanced coverage from diverse sources published from 1704 through present day.
-
Diversity Studies
Explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community. This collection includes more than 2.7 million articles from 150 journals, updated daily.
-
Early American Newspapers Series I-III (formerly GenealogyBank)
Explore genealogical records from 1690 to the present, including obituaries, marriage notices, birth announcements, casualty lists, military and government documents, and more. Features the Social Security Death Index, historical newspapers, books and documents. To login from home, click here.
-
Fine Arts and Music
Extensive resource for serious students of drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.
-
Fold3
Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
-
Heritage Hub
A collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for genealogical research, 1704 - today.
-
LGBT Magazine Archive
Archival runs of 26 of the most influential, longest-running serial publications covering LGBT interests. Includes the pre-eminent US and UK titles.
-
Military and Intelligence
Covers all aspects of the past and current state of military affairs. The database offers content in key subject areas including governmental policies, the socioeconomic effects of war, the structure of the armed forces, and more.
-
Mount Vernon Gazette
Browse issues from 2002-present. From Newsbank.
-
New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership. To access this from home click here.
If you get a "code expired" error, try clearing your browser's cache.
-
Pop Culture
Useful information for researchers in social science, history, art or liberal arts courses with resources that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.
-
Religion and Philosophy
Researchers will gain valuable insight about the impact religion has had on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Supports a broad range of topics from theological approaches to social issues and a wide range of philosophies.
-
U.S. History Collection
Useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers, the database offers balanced coverage of events in U.S. history and scholarly work being established in the field.
-
War and Terrorism
Provides access to academic journals and magazines of interest to analysts, risk management professionals, and students of military science, history, and social science. The database offers balanced coverage of both historic and contemporary topics in the fields of war and terrorism.
-
Washington Post Historical Newspapers
Digitized Washington Post articles from 1877-2003.
-
Washington Post
The Washington Post is an American daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C. 1987-current. To access this from home click here.
-
World History
Offers balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field.
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Alexandria Gazette
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AtoZ Maps Online
A collection of 60,000 royalty-free maps that can be downloaded and printed. Map types include world, country, state, political, physical, outline, environmental, scientific, and antique maps.
-
Brainfuse HelpNow - Live Help
Provides all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper.
-
Britannica Online Library Edition
An easy to use, online learning resource for children and adults.
-
Explora
Explora searches across MasterFile Complete, READ It!, and EBSCO eBook Collection.
Topics include: art, literature, biographies, current events, geography, health, history, science and math. -
Gale in Context: Elementary
Covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history and sports! Searching can be done by clicking on pictures or by typing in search terms. (K-5th)
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High School Edition
Offers audience-appropriate information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.
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Just For Kids Access Video
Offers a kid-safe, advertisement-free, media platform where young patrons can learn, explore and enjoy. Games, songs and interactives will keep these early learners interested and engaged as they discover a learning environment that is fun, safe and entertaining.
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ProQuest Research Companion
Guides students through the research process, helping develop critical thinking skills to more effectively find, evaluate, and use information.
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Read It!
Provides background knowledge to help conduct research and improve study skills.
-
AtoZ Maps Online
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Britannica Online Library Edition
An easy to use, online learning resource for children and adults.
-
Explora
Explora searches across MasterFile Complete, READ It!, and EBSCO eBook Collection.
Topics include: art, literature, biographies, current events, geography, health, history, science and math. -
Gale in Context: Elementary
Covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history and sports! Searching can be done by clicking on pictures or by typing in search terms. (K-5th)
-
Just For Kids Access Video
Offers a kid-safe, advertisement-free, media platform where young patrons can learn, explore and enjoy. Games, songs and interactives will keep these early learners interested and engaged as they discover a learning environment that is fun, safe and entertaining.
-
Novelist K-8
Provides reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for K-8.
Information includes read-alikes, series information, reviews, award winners and more. -
ProQuest Research Companion
Guides students through the research process, helping develop critical thinking skills to more effectively find, evaluate, and use information.
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Britannica Online Library Edition
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Criminal Justice Collection
For researchers who are studying law, law enforcement, or terrorism, training for paralegal service, preparing for a career in homeland security, delving into forensic science, investigating crime scenes, developing policy, going to court, writing sociological reports, and much more.
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Gale Legal Forms
Provides a wide seletion of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas: real estate, bankruptcy, pre-marital agreements, divorce, landlord/tenant, and more.
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VADER Online
VADER online is Virginia Attorneys' Divorce Electronic Reference. Only available at the Law Library.
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Westlaw
Find the reliable legal information you need quickly and confidently.
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Criminal Justice Collection
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Alexandria Gazette
Browse issues from 2002-present. From Newsbank.
-
Black Life in America
A unique digital archive of news media that presents the broad sweep of African American history. Offers balanced coverage from diverse sources published from 1704 through present day.
-
Mount Vernon Gazette
Browse issues from 2002-present. From Newsbank.
-
New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership. To access this from home click here.
If you get a "code expired" error, try clearing your browser's cache.
-
Washington Post
The Washington Post is an American daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C. 1987-current. To access this from home click here.
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Alexandria Gazette
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AtoZ Food America
Provides 7,000 recipes, 650 ingredient articles, vintage food labels and ads, historical 'what did they eat' articles, how to make food videos, and more.
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AtoZ Maps Online
A collection of 60,000 royalty-free maps that can be downloaded and printed. Map types include world, country, state, political, physical, outline, environmental, scientific, and antique maps.
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Black Life in America
A unique digital archive of news media that presents the broad sweep of African American history. Offers balanced coverage from diverse sources published from 1704 through present day.
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Britannica Online Library Edition
An easy to use, online learning resource for children and adults.
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Explora
Explora searches across MasterFile Complete, READ It!, and EBSCO eBook Collection.
Topics include: art, literature, biographies, current events, geography, health, history, science and math. -
Gale PowerSearch
Search a wealth of periodical, reference, multimedia and primary source information.
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General OneFile
One-stop source for news, magazine, and periodical articles across a wide range of general interest topics and academic disciplines.
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MasterFILE Complete
Provides full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags.
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New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership. To access this from home click here.
If you get a "code expired" error, try clearing your browser's cache.
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Newsstand
Provides access to full-text newspapers and allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section, or other fields.
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Popular Magazines
Provides access to the most searched magazines.
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ProQuest Research Companion
Guides students through the research process, helping develop critical thinking skills to more effectively find, evaluate, and use information.
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Washington Post
The Washington Post is an American daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C. 1987-current. To access this from home click here.
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WorldCat
Access to the world's largest and most comprehensive catalog.
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AtoZ Food America
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Agriculture Collection
Provides a comprehensive view of and access to current and authoritative content that spans the industry -- from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture.
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Environmental Studies and Policy
Answers inquiries about environmental concerns with coverage of more than 5.4 million articles from more than 300 journals and book reference content.
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Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture
Focuses on both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies. The database offers biotechnologists, farmers, hobbyists, and landscape architects alike access to important content relevant to their pursuits.
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General Science Collection
Remain current with the latest scientific developments in particle physics, advanced mathematics, nanotechnology, geology, and hundreds of other areas. Key subjects covered include the biological sciences, computing, engineering, and technology.
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Psychology Collection
Supporting research in all fields of psychology— abnormal, biological, cognitive, comparative, developmental, personality, quantitative, social and all areas of applied psychology.
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Agriculture Collection
Available at a library branch only. Available only at the law library. Requires link above to access from home. eJournal A-to-Z List
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Description |
Learn More |
| Ancestry Library Edition | Genealogy and family history research. Only available at a library branch. | |
| Antiques Reference | Learn how to evaluate antique collections. Sponsored by Mourot Decorative Arts Fund. | |
| AtoZ World Food | A comprehensive database that contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world. | |
| AtoZ World Travel | A comprehensive resource with information about food, culture, language, and more. | |
| Biography in Context | Biographical essays on the world's most influential people. | |
| Books & Authors | Find books to read by exploring combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. | |
| Britannica Online Library Edition | An easy to use, online learning resource for children and adults. | |
| Business Insights: Essentials | Focuses on detailed company and industry news and information. | |
| Career Transitions | Online career guidance center that walks users through the job-search process from beginning to end. | |
| Explora | Explora searches across MasterFile Complete, READ It!, and EBSCO eBook Collection. Topics include: art and literature, biographies, current events, geography and culture, health, history, science and math. To access this from home, use the "Access Databases From Home" link above. | |
| FirstSearch | Access to a core collection of OCLC articles, scholarly journals and reference databases. | |
| Foundation Directory Online | Directory and profiles of grantmakers to see who is receiving funding and why. Only available at a library branch. | |
| Foundation Grants to Individuals Online | Resource for finding grants and fundraising opportunities. Only available at a library branch. | |
| Gale Directory Library | The Gale Directory Library hosts a variety of directories to choose from. Use it to search, sort and export a variety of information. | |
| Gale Legal Forms | Provides a wide seletion of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas - real estate, bankruptcy, pre-marital agreements, divorce, landlord/tenant, and more. | |
| Gale Virtual Reference Library | Collection of virtual reference books on a wide variety of topics. | |
| Health & Wellness Resource Center | Access to carefully compiled medical reference materials. | |
| Heritage Quest | Over 25,000 family and local histories, providing a collection of research materials for tracing family history. To access this from home, use the "Access Databases From Home" link above. | |
| Kids Infobits | Covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history and sports! Searching can be done by clicking on pictures or by typing in search terms. (K-5th) | |
| Lexis Nexis | Provides access to billions of searchable documents and records from more than 60,000 legal, news and business sources. Only available at the Law Library. | |
| MasterFILE Complete | Provides full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags. To access this from home, use the "Access Databases From Home" link above. | |
| Morningstar Investment Research Center | Designed to help you reach your investment goals. Use this link if you are trying to access from home. | |
| Newsstand | Provides access to full-text newspapers and allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section, or other fields. | |
| Novelist Plus Novelist K-8 | Provides reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for all ages. Information includes read-alikes, series information, reviews, award winners and more. To access this from home, use the "Access Databases From Home" link above. | |
| ProQuest Research Companion | Guides students through the research process, helping develop critical thinking skills to more effectively find, evaluate, and use information. To access this from home, use the "Access Databases From Home" link above. | |
| Read It! | Provides background knowledge to help conduct research and improve study skills. To access this from home, use the "Access Databases From Home" link above. | |
| Testing & Education Reference Center | Search thousands of college and graduate school entries, identify scholarships that meet financial needs, take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals. | |
| Today's Science | Tailored to students and teachers, including tips for writing research papers, a guide to putting together a science fair project, experiments and presentations. | |
| Washington Post Historical Newspapers | Digitized Wasington Post articles from 1877-1997. To access this from home, use the "Access Databases From Home" link above. | |
| West Law | Find the reliable legal information you need quickly and confidently. Only available at the Law Library. | |
| World Cat | Access to the world's largest and most comprehensive catalog. |
ONLINE CLASSES
Online learning resources with your Alexandria Library card, including Mango Languages, Gale Courses, and more.
Explore more than 70 languages, computer software, digital photography, food and nutrition, grant writing and more.

