Electronic Database

Description

Academic Search Premier

Multidisciplinary research databases covering a wide range of subject areas. Full-text articles for 4,500 journals.

MasterFILE Elite

Multidisciplinary database provides full-text articles for a range of general publications, dating back to 1984. Also includes 52 full-text reference books and has a large collection of photos, maps, and flags.

Middle Search Plus

Contains full-text for more than 150 popular, middle school and high school magazines and indexing and abstracts for more.

Business Source Elite

This business database provides full text for over 1,000 business publications, including company profiles. 

Explora

Reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects including art and music, literature, language arts, geography, history, social studies, world cultures and languages, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health and sports.

Points of View Reference Center

Contains resources that present multiple sides of an issue. The database covers 200 topics, each with an overview of the topic, argument, and counterargument. Useful for persuasive arguments and essays, gaining a better understanding of controversial issues and developing analytical thinking.

Image Collection

Over 1 million images including photographs from Canadian Press, Getty Images, UPI, and public domain sources. 

NoveList

Provides readers advisory for all ages. Search features allow users to browse genres and find read-a-likes. Search for your favorite book to find similar reads. Useful for teachers looking for books by grade level, Lexile, or other specifications.

 Electronic Database

Description

 Primary Search

Designed specifically for elementary school ages. Contains full-text for more than 60 popular, elementary school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).

 Middle Search Plus

Contains full-text for more than 150 popular, middle school magazines and indexing and abstracts for more. All full-text articles have a reading level indicator (Lexiles). 

 Explora Primary Schools

Reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects.

 NoveList K-8

Provides readers advisory for students in K-8. Search features allow students to browse genres and find read-a-likes. Useful for teachers looking for books by grade level, Lexile, or other specifications.