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The most frequently-used databases
Academic Search Ultimate
This link opens in a new windowMulti-disciplinary database providing information for nearly every area of academic study. Includes an enormous collection of the most valuable peer-reviewed full text journals, as well as additional journals, magazines, newspapers and books.
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Newsbank - Access World News
This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive full-text database with sources from more than 200 countries and all 50 U.S. states. This database includes same-day access to The News-Gazette articles and other local papers as well as newspapers from around the world.
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AP Stylebook Online
This link opens in a new window“AP Stylebook Online is a searchable, customizable guide for writers and editors that is updated throughout the year. Your subscription includes the popular Ask the Editor feature, where you can ask your own questions and search thousands of past answers, and Topical Guides, offering guidance to help you write about events in the news.”
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Auto Repair Source
This link opens in a new windowPowered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides library users with the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks.
“Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) is an award-winning go-to news source for members of the worldwide chemistry community in academia, industry, and beyond. Its coverage spans the latest research advances, the business and policy trends that are changing our discipline, crucial chemical safety data, job and career information, and more. Through C&EN Global Enterprise, experts gather and deliver scientific news that can’t be found outside of C&EN, providing balanced journalism that critical thinkers around the world demand.” (ACS)
Ethnic Diversity Source
This link opens in a new windowThis full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America. It provides full text from a growing list of sources including peer-reviewed journals, magazines, newspapers, e-books, biographies and primary source documents.
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Hobbies and Crafts Source
This link opens in a new windowHobbies & Crafts Source is a DIY database of leading full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity and nurture extra-curricular interests. Available through the Explora experience for public libraries and schools, Hobbies & Crafts Source allows users to conduct keyword searches and browse by category.
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Home Improvement Source
This link opens in a new windowThrough a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects.
"Journal of Chemical Education advances chemistry teaching and learning, and chemistry education research addressing laboratory experiments, curricula, and pedagogies." (ACS)
Journal of Medical Insight
This link opens in a new windowThe Journal of Medical Insight (JOMI) publishes peer-reviewed videos with incision to closure instruction, key animations, and expert insight. Explore 260 videos across 13+ specialities.To access this resource:
1. Click the arrow of the dropdown menu where it says "Institutions".
2. Choose Parkland College from the list.
3. Click the Login via OpenAthens button.
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Learning Express
This link opens in a new windowThe LearningExpress suite of highly-acclaimed eLearning solutions provides interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more. These award-winning learning tools are available through multiple online platforms designed to help students and professionals achieve their educational and career goals.
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Legal Source
This link opens in a new windowLegal Source is the definitive resource for keeping up to date with current legal issues, studies, thoughts, and trends. It serves as an invaluable tool for attorneys, educators, business professionals, law librarians, students, paralegals, and all individuals engaged with the intricacies of the law.
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LGBTQ+ Source
This link opens in a new windowLGBTQ+ Source is the definitive database for LGBTQ+ studies. It provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers and videos. It also includes a specialized LGBTQ+ thesaurus containing thousands of terms.
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Literary Reference Source
This link opens in a new windowLiterary Reference Source is a rich full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems.
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Newsbank - Access World News
This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive full-text database with sources from more than 200 countries and all 50 U.S. states. This database includes same-day access to The News-Gazette articles and other local papers as well as newspapers from around the world.
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Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
This link opens in a new windowPsychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection is an essential full-text database for psychologists, counselors, researchers and students. It provides hundreds of full-text psychology journals, including many indexed in APA PsycInfo. It offers particularly strong coverage in child and adolescent psychology and counseling.
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Regional Business News
This link opens in a new windowRegional Business News provides full-text regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces. Users can search newspapers, magazines and other resources from trusted news sources.
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Religion & Philosophy Collection
This link opens in a new windowReligion & Philosophy Collection is an essential full-text database for theology and philosophy research. It includes hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy and philosophy of language.
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Science Reference Source
This link opens in a new windowScience Reference Source 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.
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Small Business Source
This link opens in a new windowSmall Business Source offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to understand and address a wide variety of small business topics. The database includes business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans.
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Small Engine Repair Source
This link opens in a new windowThis reference database provides detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment.
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U.S. Major Dailies
This link opens in a new window“U.S. Major Dailies provides access to the five most respected U.S. national and regional newspapers, including The New York Times and Washington Post, co-exclusive access to The Wall Street Journal, and exclusive access to Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. The titles offer researchers thorough and timely coverage of local, regional, and world events with journalistic balance and perspective. The content is available by 8am each day and provides archives stretching as far back as 1985. This database is available on the ProQuest platform.”
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World Politics Review
This link opens in a new windowWorld Politics Review is a unique database and website providing in-depth news and expert analysis on global affairs to help readers identify and make sense of the events and trends shaping our world. WPR readers include top academic institutions, schools, government agencies, think tanks, NGOs and corporations around the world. The most discerning global affairs scholars and professionals in the world trust World Politics Review.
