Alumni Library

Online Resources:

Available without passwords on all internet-connected computers on campus. For off-campus access, students and staff may use their Monster-ID and password for all resources except Grove Music Online and Micromedex Please request passwords for these from your instructors.

 

General Journal and Newspaper Databases:

MasterFile Premier EAC-y
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A journal and newspaper article database containing full text periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more Also contains full text for reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
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A journal article database which provides full text scholarly journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, etc.
SIRS EAC-y
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A journal and newspaper article database containing both SIRS Researcher, with journal and newspaper articles on social issues topics from A to Z, and Government Reporter, with government documents, Supreme Court cases, and related information.
CQ Researcher EAC-y
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A single journal title in which each weekly issue discusses a single social issues subject; a significantly strong source of information.
Issues and Controversies Online EAC-y
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A single journal database providing in-depth articles on hot topics in politics, government, business, education, and current social issues Includes pro and con statements, timelines, editorial cartoons, editorials, interviews, an almanac, and an encyclopedia, etc.
Westlaw Campus Research   Provides access to full-text articles from newspapers, magazines, on a wide range of topics. Includes business, trade and professional journals. Provides company information including Hoover's Company Records and SEC Filings. Includes significant collection of& law-related resources including primary law and analysis, law reviews, journals, and legal encyclopedias. NOTE: SORRY, ONLY AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS AT THIS TIME.
Arizona Republic   Contains the full text of The Arizona Republic newspaper.
AtoZ USA Maps Online   Contains maps, facts, figures, images, articles, reports and photos for the U.S and for individual states, 5 US territories and the District of Columbia for use in reports, posters, etc.
Ethnic NewsWatch   A U.S. newspaper article database containing selected articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic and minority press. Over 250 publications dating from 1990 to the present. Includes Spanish language newspapers.
Newspaper Source EAC-y
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A newspaper article database which provides selected full text for national, international, and U.S. regional newspapers as well as full text television and radio news transcripts from CBS News, FOX News, NPR, etc. plus the cover-to-cover full-text content of The Christian Science Monitor and The London Times.
Newspaper links   Additional links to online state and national newspapers.

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E-Books

Gale Virtual Reference Library EAC-y
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Reference e-book database including reference materials on many topics including environmental issues, statistics, literature, education, multicultural issues, marriage and family, U.S. Constitution, social sciences, nursing/health, immigration issues, etc.
AccessScience   Contains full text and illustrations of McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, 9th ed plus updates; encyclopedia and research articles; definitions of terms; biographies; late-breaking scientific developments from Science News, images, and other science and technology resources.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center EAC-y
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Provides both sides of controversial and social issues by giving the full-text of the Opposing Viewpoints, At Issue, Current Controversies, and other social issue book series; also contains journal and newspaper articles and other reference resources.
Salem Health   The full-text of the 5-volume reference work, Magill's Medical Guide.
Salem History   The e-book sets Great Lives from History and Great Events from History, containing information on events and people from ancient times through 2000.
Grove Music Online   The leading online resource or music research, containing the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 2nd ed., The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, as well as other useful resourcesNOTE:  you must obtain a log-in and password from your instructor to use this resource off campus.
Project Gutenberg   A huge collection of e-books in the public domain, most of which were published prior to 1925.

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Social Sciences

Psychology and Behavior Sciences Collection EAC-y
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Comprehensive database covering topics including emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry and psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods.
PsycARTICLES EAC-y
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Full-text database of professional articles from the journals of American Psychological Association (APA).
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center EAC-y
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Provides both sides of controversial and social issues by giving the full-text of the Opposing Viewpoints, At Issue, Current Controversies, and other social issue book series; also contains journal and newspaper articles and other reference resources.
Ethnic NewsWatch   A U.S. newspaper article database containing selected articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic and minority press. Over 250 publications dating from 1990 to the present. Includes Spanish language newspapers.
Issues and Controversies in American History   An American history database with articles to provide background, outcomes, and contemporary points of view for topics in American history. Includes primary source documents, biographies, timelines, images, statistical charts, and encyclopedia survey articles.
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Provides access to citations and full text from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index. BE SURE TO TURN OFF "FULL TEXT ONLY" BEFORE SEARCHING THIS DATABASE.
Vocational and Career Collection EAC-y
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Provides full text coverage of trade and industry related periodicals and a variety of career-oriented reference books.
Religion and Philosophy Collection EAC-y
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Comprehensive database covering topics such as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy.
Professional Development Collection EAC-y
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Provides a highly specialized collection of information especially for professional educators, librarians, and education researchers; offers information on everything from childrens health and development to cutting-edge pedagogical theory and practice; also provides full text education pamphlets scholarly monographs.
Military and Government Collection EAC-y
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Offers current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government via a thorough collection of periodicals, academic journals and other content pertinent to the increasing needs of these sites.
Gale Virtual Reference Library EAC-y
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Reference e-books on a wide variety of subjects; titles include the following:
  • Education
  • Environmental issues
  • History and Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Law
  • Multicultural topics
  • Religion
Salem History   The e-book sets Great Lives from History and Great Events from History, containing information on events and people from ancient times through 2000.
MasterFile Premier EAC-y
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A journal and newspaper article database containing full text periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. Also contains full text for reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
Academic Search Premier EAC-y
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A journal article database which provides full text scholarly journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, etc.
SIRS EAC-y
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A journal and newspaper article database containing both SIRS Researcher, with journal and newspaper articles on social issues topics from A to Z, and Government Reporter, with government documents, Supreme Court cases, and related information.
CQ Researcher EAC-y
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A single journal title in which each weekly issue discusses a single social issues subject; a significantly strong source of information.
Westlaw Campus Research   Provides access to full-text articles from newspapers, magazines, on a wide range of topics.  Includes business, trade and professional journals.  Provides company information including Hoover's Company Records and SEC Filings.  Includes significant collection of  law-related resources including primary law and analysis, law reviews, journals, and legal encyclopedias.
Issues & Controversies Online EAC-y
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A single journal database providing in-depth articles on hot topics in politics, government, business, education, and current social issues Includes pro and con statements, timelines, editorial cartoons, editorials, interviews, an almanac, and an encyclopedia, etc.
Newspaper Source EAC-y
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A newspaper article database which provides selected full text for national, international, and U.S. regional newspapers as well as full text television and radio news transcripts from CBS News, FOX News, NPR, etc. plus the cover-to-cover full-text content of The Christian Science Monitor and The London Times.
Arizona Republic   Contains the full text of The Arizona Republic newspaper.
AtoZ USA Maps Online   Contains maps, facts, figures, images, articles, reports and photos for the U.S and for individual states, 5 US territories and the District of Columbia for use in reports, posters, etc.
Reference Links   Recommended useful websites with reference tools.
Career and Job Search Links   Recommended useful websites on career and job search topics.
Education links   Recommended useful websites on education topics.
Government links   Recommended useful links to government websites

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Administration of Justice

Westlaw Campus Research   Provides access to full-text articles from newspapers, magazines, on a wide range of topics.  Includes business, trade and professional journals.  Provides company information including Hoover's Company Records and SEC Filings.  Includes significant collection of  law-related resources including primary law and analysis, law reviews, journals, and legal encyclopedias.
Psychology and Behavior Sciences Collection EAC-y
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Comprehensive database covering topics including emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry and psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods.
PsycARTICLES   Full-text database of professional articles from the journals of American Psychological Association (APA).
Issues & Controversies Online EAC-y
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A single journal database providing in-depth articles on hot topics in politics, government, business, education, and current social issues Includes pro and con statements, timelines, editorial cartoons, editorials, interviews, an almanac, and an encyclopedia, etc.
Issues and Controversies in American History   An American history database with articles to provide background, outcomes, and contemporary points of view for topics in American history Includes primary source documents, biographies, timelines, images, statistical charts, and encyclopedia survey articles.
Military and Government Collection EAC-y
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Offers current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government via a thorough collection of periodicals, academic journals and other content pertinent to the increasing needs of these sites.
Gale Virtual Reference Library EAC-y
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Reference e-books on a wide variety of subjects; titles include the following:
  • Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
  • West's Encyclopedia of American Law
  • Information Plus series, including statistics and analysis on social issues
MasterFile Premier EAC-y
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A journal and newspaper article database containing full text periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more Also contains full text for reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
Academic Search Premier EAC-y
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A journal article database which provides full text scholarly journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, etc.
CQ Researcher EAC-y
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A single journal title in which each weekly issue discusses a single social issues subject; a significantly strong source of information.
Newspaper Source EAC-y
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A newspaper article database which provides selected full text for national, international, and U.S. regional newspapers as well as full text television and radio news transcripts from CBS News, FOX News, NPR, etc. plus the cover-to-cover full-text content of The Christian Science Monitor and The London Times.
Arizona Republic   Contains the full text of The Arizona Republic newspaper.
Administration of Justice Links   Recommended useful websites for AJS coursework.
APA Citation Helps   Some websites which will help with APA citation formats.

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Education

ERIC EAC-y
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Provides access to citations and full text from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index BE SURE TO TURN OFF "FULL TEXT ONLY" BEFORE SEARCHING THIS DATABASE.
Psychology and Behavior Sciences Collection EAC-y
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Comprehensive database covering topics including emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry and psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods.
PsycARTICLES EAC-y
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Full-text database of professional articles from the journals of American Psychological Association (APA).
Professional Development Collection EAC-y
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Provides a highly specialized collection of information especially for professional educators, librarians, and education researchers. ; offers information on everything from childrens health and development to cutting-edge pedagogical theory and practice ; also provides full text education pamphlets scholarly monographs.
Gale Virtual Reference Library EAC-y
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Reference e-books on a wide variety of subjects; titles include the following:
  • Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education
  • Encyclopedia of Education 
  • Encyclopedia of Education Law
  • 21st Century Education: A Reference Handbook
  • Information Plus : Education: Meeting America's Needs? 
  • International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
Teacher Reference Center EAC-y
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Provides indexing and abstracts for 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.
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A journal and newspaper article database containing full text periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more Also contains full text for reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
Academic Search Premier EAC-y
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A journal article database which provides full text scholarly journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, etc.
Education links   Recommended useful websites on education topics.

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History/Political Science

Issues and Controversies in American History   An American history database with articles to provide background, outcomes, and contemporary points of view for topics in American history Includes primary source documents, biographies, timelines, images, statistical charts, and encyclopedia survey articles.
Salem History   The e-book sets Great Lives from History and Great Events from History, containing information on events and people from ancient times through 2000.
Gale Virtual Reference Library EAC-y
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Reference e-books on a wide variety of subjects; titles include the following:
  • Datapedia of the United States: American History in Numbers
  • Encyclopedia of U.S. Campaigns, Elections, and Electoral Behavior
  • Gale Encyclopedia of World History : War
  • History Behind the Headlines : The Origins of Conflicts Worldwide
  • Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
  • History in Dispute
  • U.S. Immigration and Migration Reference Library
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A journal and newspaper article database containing full text periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more Also contains full text for reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
Academic Search Premier EAC-y
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A journal article database which provides full text scholarly journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, etc.
Westlaw Campus Research   Provides access to full-text articles from newspapers, magazines, on a wide range of topics.  Includes business, trade and professional journals.  Provides company information including Hoover's Company Records and SEC Filings.  Includes significant collection of  law-related resources including primary law and analysis, law reviews, journals, and legal encyclopedias.
SIRSEAC-y
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A journal and newspaper article database containing both SIRS Researcher, with journal and newspaper articles on social issues topics from A to Z, and Government Reporter, with government documents, Supreme Court cases, and related information
Military and Government Collection EAC-y
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Offers current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government via a thorough collection of periodicals, academic journals and other content pertinent to the increasing needs of these sites.

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Nursing/Health

CINAHL Plus Full Text EAC-y
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Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature is the most comprehensive resource for nursing and allied health literature.
Health Source Nursing/ Academic Collection EAC-y
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Provides scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines with strong coverage of nursing and allied health.
Health Source - Consumer Edition EAC-y
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Provides access to full text consumer health periodicals; also includes searchable full text for health-related pamphlets and reference books; covers topics such as AIDS, cancer, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, aging, fitness, nutrition and dietetics, children's health, women's health, etc.
Medline EAC-y
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Provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences; includes a significant full text collection.
Gale Virtual Reference Library EAC-y
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Reference e-books on a wide variety of subjects; titles include the following:
  • Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
  • Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
  • Human Diseases and Conditions
  • Infectious Diseases in Context
  • Information Plus 2004- present - social issues statistics
Micromedex   Contains health information, patient care plans, and prescription drug information.NOTE: For access, please see your instructor or librarian.
Salem Health   The full-text of the 5-volume reference work, Magill's Medical Guide.
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A journal and newspaper article database containing full text periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more Also contains full text for reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
Academic Search Premier EAC-y
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A journal article database which provides full text scholarly journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, etc.
SIRS EAC-y
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A journal and newspaper article database containing both SIRS Researcher, with journal and newspaper articles on social issues topics from A to Z, and Government Reporter, with government documents, Supreme Court cases, and related information
CQ Researcher EAC-y
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A single journal title in which each weekly issue discusses a single social issues subject; a significantly strong source of information.
Newspaper Source EAC-y
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A newspaper article database which provides selected full text for national, international, and U.S. regional newspapers as well as full text television and radio news transcripts from CBS News, FOX News, NPR, etc. plus the cover-to-cover full-text content of The Christian Science Monitor and The London Times.
Nursing links   Recommended useful websites for nursing.
Allied health links   Recommended useful websites on health topics.
APA Citation Helps   Some websites which will help with APA citation formats.

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Business

Business Source Premier EAC-y
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Contains full text scholarly journals and business periodicals covering management, economics, finance, accounting, international business, and much more. Also includes substantial company profiles and industry reports,
Regional Business News EAC-y
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Provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
Vocational and Career Collection EAC-y
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Provides full text coverage of trade and industry related periodicals and a variety of career-oriented reference books.
MasterFile Premier EAC-y
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A journal and newspaper article database containing full text periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more Also contains full text for reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
Academic Search Premier EAC-y
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A journal article database which provides full text scholarly journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, etc.
SIRS EAC-y
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A journal and newspaper article database containing both SIRS Researcher, with journal and newspaper articles on social issues topics from A to Z, and Government Reporter, with government documents, Supreme Court cases, and related information
CQ Researcher EAC-y
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A single journal title in which each weekly issue discusses a single social issues subject; a significantly strong source of information.
Issues & Controversies Online EAC-y
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A single journal database providing in-depth articles on hot topics in politics, government, business, education, and current social issues Includes pro and con statements, timelines, editorial cartoons, editorials, interviews, an almanac, and an encyclopedia, etc.
Arizona Republic   Contains the full text of The Arizona Republic newspaper.
Newspaper Source EAC-y
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A newspaper article database which provides selected full text for national, international, and U.S. regional newspapers as well as full text television and radio news transcripts from CBS News, FOX News, NPR, etc. plus the cover-to-cover full-text content of The Christian Science Monitor and The London Times.
Salem History   The e-book sets Great Lives from History and Great Events from History, containing information on events and people from ancient times through 2000.
Business links   Recommended websites on business topics.
Reference Links   Recommended useful websites with reference tools.
Career and Job Search Links   Recommended useful websites on career and job search topics.

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Literature

LitFinder   A database of full-text poems, short stories, and essays, plus critical and biographical information.
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A journal and newspaper article database containing full text periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more Also contains full text for reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
Academic Search Premier EAC-y
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A journal article database which provides full text scholarly journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, etc.
Gale Virtual Reference Library EAC-y
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Reference e-books on a wide variety of subjects; titles include the following:
  • Dictionary of Literary Symbols
  • Drama for Students
  • Novels for Students
  • Poetry for Students
  • Literature and Its Times, profilesand supplement
  • Reference Guide to Short Fiction
  • Short Stories for Students, v.1-present
Salem Literature   Full text access to Critical Insights volumes on Hawthorne, Hemingway, and Poe's tales.
Salem History   The e-book sets Great Lives from History and Great Events from History, containing information on events and people from ancient times through 2000.

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Sciences

Science(AAAS)   Science is the source for cutting-edge research as well as international science news Access is provided to full-text articles from 1997 to the present. Available only via on-campus computers.
AccessScience   Contains full text and illustrations of McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, 9th ed plus updates; encyclopedia and research articles; definitions of terms; biographies; late-breaking scientific developments from Science News, images, and other science and technology resources.
GreenFILE EAC-y
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Covers all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Gale Virtual Reference Library EAC-y
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Reference e-books on a wide variety of subjects; titles include the following:
  • Alternative Energy
  • Beacham's Guide to North American Endangered Species
  • Environmental Encyclopedia
  • Energy : Supplies, Sustainability,and Costs
  • Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
  • Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
  • Information Plus 2004- present - social issues statistics
Salem Science   Full text access to Encyclopedia of global warming and Encyclopedia of global resources.
Salem History   The 28-volume e-book set, Great Lives from History, containing biographical information on persons from ancient times through 2000.
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A journal and newspaper article database containing full text periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more Also contains full text for reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
Academic Search Premier EAC-y
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A journal article database which provides full text scholarly journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, etc.
SIRS EAC-y
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A journal and newspaper article database containing both SIRS Researcher, with journal and newspaper articles on social issues topics from A to Z, and Government Reporter, with government documents, Supreme Court cases, and related information
CQ Researcher EAC-y
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A single journal title in which each weekly issue discusses a single social issues subject; a significantly strong source of information.
Issues & Controversies Online EAC-y
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A single journal database providing in-depth articles on hot topics in politics, government, business, education, and current social issues Includes pro and con statements, timelines, editorial cartoons, editorials, interviews, an almanac, and an encyclopedia, etc.
Arizona Republic   Contains the full text of The Arizona Republic newspaper.
Newspaper Source EAC-y
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A newspaper article database which provides selected full text for national, international, and U.S. regional newspapers as well as full text television and radio news transcripts from CBS News, FOX News, NPR, etc. plus the cover-to-cover full-text content of The Christian Science Monitor and The London Times.
Reference Links   Recommended useful websites with reference tools.

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Music

Grove Music Online   The leading online resource for music research, containing the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 2nd ed., The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, as well as other useful resources. NOTE: you must obtain a log-in andpassword from your instructor to use this resource off campus.
MasterFile Premier EAC-y
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A journal and newspaper article database containing full text periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more Also contains full text for reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
Academic Search Premier EAC-y
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A journal article database which provides full text scholarly journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, etc.

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