Databases

American Government by ABC-CLIO connects the foundations and structure of U.S. government to ongoing civic and political debates, allowing students to draw connections between past events and modern-day issues. 

American History by ABC-CLIO offers students and educators of U.S. history unparalleled coverage of the nation’s founding and development, allowing students to draw connections between the past and present and deepen their understanding of the history and legacy of the modern United States. 

United States Geography by ABC-CLIO combines in-depth profiles of all 50 states with regional context to help students deepen their understanding of the interconnected nature of people, places, landforms and climate. United States Geography supports core social studies coursework with detailed coverage of the governments, economies, histories and contemporary issues of all 50 U.S. states. 

World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society by ABC-CLIO takes an in-depth look at 50 conflicts across space and time, guiding students to think critically about the enduring causes and consequences of conflict in society. 

Ideal for developing students’ global literacy, World Geography: Understanding a Changing World by ABC-CLIO investigates the geographic, political, social, economic and cultural forces shaping the modern world. 

World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras by ABC-CLIO presents a fascinating survey of the civilizations, dynasties and empires of the ancient and medieval worlds, allowing students to expand their understanding of the present in the context of the distant past. 

World History: The Modern Era by ABC-CLIO brings the past six centuries of human history to life, taking students on a journey through the events, movements and turning points that have shaped the modern world. A global perspective spanning developments in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Islamic world helps students understand the interconnectedness of the historical experience and modern global issues. 

The most comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content, Consumer Health Complete is designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. 

Designed for educators, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is an authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, it is an essential tool for education researchers of all kinds.  

European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750 is an archive of indexed publications related to the Americas and written in Europe before 1750. It includes thousands of valuable primary source records covering the history of European exploration as well as portrayals of Native American peoples.

This rich collection of consumer health information provides access to full-text consumer health magazines and pamphlets covering a wide variety of subjects, including information on specific diseases as well as overall health topics. Additionally, with Health Source: Consumer Edition, users have access to current health pamphlets and Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary. 

Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, History Reference Center is a research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents. History Reference Center offers a variety of information resources and productivity tools to support students and educators in meeting curriculum goals.  

LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.

Designed for high school libraries, MAS Complete is a research database that contains full text for hundreds of popular magazines and e-books covering news, politics, science, sports, culture and more. It also includes thousands of full-text primary source documents and videos from the Associated Press.

Newspaper Source Plus provides a full-text digital collection of the world's major news content. It includes millions of articles from newspapers and newswires and offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. 

Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills. Each topic features a Guide to Critical Analysis which helps the reader evaluate the controversy and enhances students’ ability to read critically, develop their own perspective on the issues, and write or debate an effective argument on the topic. 

Professional Development Collection is a highly specialized database of full-text electronic information designed for educators, professional librarians and education researchers.  

Referencia Latina is a full-text Spanish-language database covering a broad array of subjects inside and outside academia. It offers content from a variety of sources, including reference books, general interest magazines and health reports.

Science Reference Center provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans and a vast image collection. The Science Reference eBook Collection is offered as a companion to the Science Reference Center databases, containing reference books from top educational publishers and university presses.

Teacher Reference Center provides indexing and abstracts for more than 230 peer-reviewed journals in all pedagogical areas.