Encyclopedia Databases
Annals of American History
From Encyclopedia Britannica, this database explores the history of the United States through speeches, historical accounts, memoirs, poems, images, and multimedia
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
This is the complete on-line encyclopedia, not the concise version. Students can search level-appropriate reference articles, journals, magazines, links to the Web's best sites, multimedia, and curriculum content
Explore Enciclopedia Moderna, una fuente de conocimiento autorizada y confiable, con miles de articulos sobre un amplio rango de temas.
Journal Databases
Directory of Open Access Journals: Free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals, covering all subjects and many languages
Gale Databases
(provided by Florida Dept. of Education; annotations are from Gale site)
This database is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Updated daily.
This database makes exploration of fiction and non-fiction fun! By leveraging Gale's entire award-winning What Do I Read Next? collection, students can be sure that their next big read comes with a BIG recommendation.
Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.
Robust and highly-detailed demographic data, ideal for gaining consumer and market insight as you consider opening a business, finding an untapped audience for your products, analyzing the shifts and needs of a given population, and more. Reporting capability allows you to rapidly produce a variety of compiled reports to help you make informed and accurate decisions.
Educator's Reference Complete is a selection of academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Included content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. Majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database. The database is updated daily and provides 24-hour access from school or home.
From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images.
Full text journals with a focus on the state of Florida
Gale Virtual Reference Library
A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (school, public, office).
Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images available.
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
Offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. Featured are hundreds of continuously updated issue and country portals that bring together a variety of specially selected, highly relevant sources for analysis of these issues. Rich multimedia- including podcasts, video, and interactive graphs- enhance each portal.
Health and Wellness Resource Center
Find alternative medicine-focused magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, videos, and reference information on: medicine, nutrition, diseases, public health, pregnancy, herbal remedies, etc. Included are links to diet, cancer, health assessment sites, and government databases. Easily access 700+ videos from Healthology, Inc.'s consumer health video library.
Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios,salud,tecnología,cultura,temas de actualidad y otras materias.
Now with over 250 full-text titles, cross searchable with E-Books, this periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more
Periodical database designed form elementary school students with easy access to full-text magazines, newspapers, and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.
Now with over 1,300 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, this periodical database is designed for high-school students with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
A comprehensive, cross-curricular database for schools and libraries featuring current, relevant, organized, and easy-to-read information from the U*X*L product line, covering science, biographies, authors, multicultural topics, and people and places
For students in grades K-5, this database features developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine, newspaper and reference content for information on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.
Covering world literature and authors throughout history, LitFinder contains a wealth of literary works including over 150,000 full-text poems and 800,000+ poetry citations, as well as short stories, speeches, and plays. For students or patrons seeking a deeper view into literature, LitFinder also includes secondary materials like biographies, images, and more. From Shakespeare's sonnets to poems by Donald Hall or short stories from Edgar Allan Poe to works by Annie Proulx, LetFinder has you covered.
Literature Resource Center (LRC)
Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on nearly 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world. The optional MLA International Bibliography module adds citations for hundreds of thousands of books, articles and dissertations from 1926 to the present, linked to full text where available.
Literature Resources from Gale
Research authors and their works, literary movements and genres. Search across several major literature databases to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews.
Popular Magazines includes more than 1,000 of the most searched magazines across our InfoTrac products. All the titles were selected based on actual publication searches performed by library patrons. This database is 100% full text and includes over 600 titles recommended by Bowker's "Magazines for Libraries," including peer-reviewed journals.
Small Business Resource Center
Search this database to learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Resources include: sample business plans, how-to guides, articles, and websites.
Sources in US History: The Civil War
A Series of archival digital collections intended for public library patrons as well as high school, community college, and university students. The digital collection contains nearly 500 significant documents of the time- personal narratives, monographs, regimental histories, collected essays, sermons, songs, legal tracts, and political speeches- enabling students, faculty and patrons to study one of the key events in American history.
Vocations & Careers Collections
Providing content from nearly 400 journals, this collection provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.
JSTOR
JSTOR is a major database of scholarly journals. In January, 2013, they opened up access to many of their journal articles for free to individuals through their "Register and Read" program. Individuals may now download three articles at a time to their "bookshelf" to read online. Full directions are below.
Access to other databases with your public library card number:
If you have a public library card, then you can also access all the databases online from their site. Enter the number on your library card for remote access. The link at left will take you directly to their database page.
A program funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services. Access to many resources, from current events to reference books, to health, to Florida history, is granted to the holder of a valid Florida library card.