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Academic Search Premier*

Find journals, magazines, and newspapers in almost every subject area.

Alt-Healthwatch*

Find journal articles about complementary and alternative medicine.

Argus Leader Historical Archive (1886-recent)**

Search and read digitized, page-image versions of Argus Leader issues from 1886 to present. Also includes historical Argus Leader editions: Daily Argus, The Daily Argus-Leader, Daily Argus-Leader, Evening Argus-Leader, and Sioux Falls Argus-Leader.

Argus Leader Text Edition*

Search and read full, text-only articles from the Argus Leader newspaper. All issues 1999 to current day are available.

Bookflix*

Hundreds of talking books for children. BookFlix pairs approximately 120 animated stories with a nonfiction talking book on a similar subject.

Business Searching Interface*

Find country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research.

Business Source Premier*

Provides full text for scholarly business journals and other sources. Coverage includes virtually all subject areas related to business.

Consumer Health Complete*

Health and wellness information for the consumer, including thousands of articles and pamphlets, drug guides, health reference books, images, and videos.

Consumer Health Complete Journals*

Find journal articles focusing on health information.

Culturegrams*

Daily life and culture, statistics, history, customs, lifestyles, recipes and interviews from over 200 countries. In four modules: World, Kids, United States, and Canada.

EBSCO All Databases*

Find journal articles in applied science and computer science including social and business aspects

EBSCO Applied Science and Technology Sources*

Find journal articles in applied science and computer science including social and business aspects

EBSCO eBooks*

Download academic and popular books.

EBSCO European Views of Americas*

Search primary sources related to the Americas and written in Europe before 1750.

EBSCO Megafile*

Full text articles in a broad range of subjects. It combines scholarly and popular articles from Academic Search Premier, MasterFILE Premier, and Business Source Premier.

EBSCO Newspaper Source*

News articles from U.S. and international newspapers, and TV and radio transcripts (1969 to current).

EBSCO World Politics Review*

Search for political science journal articles.

Explora Educators*

Find classroom and career resources for K-12 teachers.

Explora Kids*

Primary source magazine, newspaper, and reference book articles with pictures and maps for elementary school-age children.

Explora Public Libraries*

Magazine and reference book articles for public libraries.

Explora Teens*

Primary source magazine, newspaper, and reference book articles with pictures and maps for middle and high school students.

First Search**

Use to find items for interlibrary loan.

Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia*

An encyclopedia for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Gale eBooks*

Reference books for all ages with topics in health, history, government, science, education & business.

Gale Primary Sources: Archives Unbound*

Topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars, researchers, and students at the college and university level.

GreenFILE*

Environmental information from scholarly, government, and general interest sources.

Health Source: Consumer Edition*

Consumer health information.

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition*

Journal articles focusing on medical disciplines and medication information.

Indigenous Peoples of North America*

Primary sources, including historical texts, pictures, and artwork on the Native American people in the United States and Canada from 1665 to 1988.

JobNow**

Free job search resources, including resume reviews, live interview practice, expert job matching, and more.

Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts*

Search library and information science articles and abstracts.

Mango Languages**

Start your language-learning journey with Mango. Mango uses Intuitive Language Construction™ to build the 6 critical skills necessary for true language learning: Vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, culture, comprehension and retention.

MAS Complete*

High school magazine articles covering a broad range of subjects.

MasterFILE Complete*

General interest magazines, books, documents, and images.

MiddleSearch Plus*

Primary source documents, magazine articles, biographies, reference books, and pictures.

LinkedIn Learning**

Unlimited, anytime, anywhere access to an online learning site that offers nearly 6,000 courses and over 205,000 video tutorials on a variety of topics. Log in using your library card number and PIN.

Nineteenth Century Newspapers*

Historical news from the 1800s mainly from Western perspectives.

Novelist Plus**

Looking for more books or audiobooks like your favorites? Want to find a new author? Can’t remember all the titles in a series? NoveList Plus has the answers!

ParentTV**

ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand videos and courses with content designed to support those who care for children, from infancy to teenage years. Over 40 ParentTV experts provide research-based advice that is easy to understand via short, smart videos available in multiple languages for anyone who is helping to raise kids.

Gale Presents: Peterson's Test Prep*

Practice tests, instructional materials, and resources for a wide range of standardized exams, as well as tools for college and career planning.

Points of View Reference Source*

Articles and essays presenting multiple points of view, organized around 250 current and controversial topics. Resources for students include guides to develop a thesis statement and write a persuasive essay.

Primary Search*

Articles from children's magazines, encyclopedias, pictures.

Professional Development Collection*

Journal articles for educators.

ProQuest*

Articles from leading popular magazines, newspapers, reference books, and professional publications.

Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982 (H.W. Wilson)*

Searchable full-coverage of original paper volumes of periodicals.

Regional Business News*

Business journal articles and newspapers.

Science Reference Source*

Full text from hundreds of science reference books and periodicals, covering biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.

SIRS Discoverer*

For students in grades K-6 who need help with a school project.

SIRS Issues Researcher*

Research help for students in grades 6-12.

Sources in US History: American Revolution*

Primary source historical texts from 1700 to 1910 focusing on the Revolutionary War.

Sources in US History: Civil War*

Primary source historical texts from 1858 to 1911 focusing on the Civil War.

Sources in US History: Slavery*

Primary source historical texts from 1760 to 1910 focusing on the history of slavery in America.

Teacher Reference Center*

Education journal articles including curriculum development, pedagogical research, and best practices.

U.S. Newspapers*

Access to hundreds of digital newspapers from around the country.

Value Line**

Value Line is an investment and stock analysis tool, providing access to stock reports and financial data, as well as investment education articles and market updates.

Westlaw***

Access federal and state primary law, including resources such as statutes, court cases, rules, regulations, and more. This resource is available at the Downtown library on the microfilm computers.

World Book Advanced*

Designed for high school and college students. Includes encyclopedia, multimedia, eBook, and primary source material.

World Book Discover*

Encyclopedia, biography, dictionary, and atlas for PreK- Grade 5.

World Book Dramatic Learning*

Plays, skits, monologues, and writing exercises by grade level, subject or title.

World Book Early World of Learning*

For preschoolers and early elementary students. Narrated stories, interactive games, original videos, and a visual interactive encyclopedia to help develop and strengthen vocabulary, reading, and other skills.

World Book Online for Kids*

Designed for kids. Includes multimedia, maps, editor-reviewed Web sites, and much more.

World Book Student*

Encyclopedia, biography, dictionary, atlas for upper elementary through middle school.

WorldCat**

Use to find items for interlibrary loan. A global catalog of library collections from across the United States and around the world.