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Academic OneFile

Read full-view articles from respected journals.
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Academic Search Elite

Find articles ideal for college-level research.

Access Video On Demand

Stream quality educational videos on demand.
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Access World News

Stay informed about current global news and events.

AccessScience

Explore science through articles, projects, and more.

African-American History

Explore 500 years of the African American experience.

American History

Learn about U.S. history through essays and more.

American Indian History

Access information about more than 500 groups.

American National Biography

Learn about noteworthy people who shaped the nation.

Ancient and Medieval History

Get a comparative view of the pre-modern world.

AP Images

View photos from the vast Associated Press archive.

Biography

Learn more about the people who made history.

Black Life in America

Explore the experience and impact of African Americans.

Bloom's Literature

Access and stream classic literature, plays, and film.

Book Connections

Find resources about books for kids and teens.

Britannica Library

Browse articles, related websites, and video clips.
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Columbia Gazetteer

Explore geographical places and physical features.

Columbia Granger's World of Poetry

Find a poem by first line, subject, or keyword.

Consumer Health Complete

Find health information, mainstream to alternative.

CultureGrams

Get info about more than 200 countries and learn about U.S. states.
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Daily Life through History

Discover relatable everyday details about past eras.

Dance in Video

View influential performances of the 20th century.

Dictionary of Literary Biography

Discover literary figures from all eras and genres.

Digital Literacy

Build your knowledge of digital tools for today's world.

Economics and Theory

Access full-text publications regarding topics in economics.

Explora for Teens

Get info for papers, class projects, or homework.
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Ferguson's Career Guidance Center

Find helpful job information and planning resources.

Financial Literacy

Learn about personal finance in an easy-to-understand way.

Flipster

Enjoy favorite magazines online or through the app.
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Gale eBooks (Reference)

Find reference materials for readers of all levels.
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General OneFile

Access articles ideal for research papers and projects.

Hispanic Life in America

Explore the experience and impact of Hispanic Americans.