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Encyclopedia Americana
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre en linea
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Student Research Center: student-friendly version of the History and Science Reference Centers that provides the same high quality content. Choose content sources (Magazines, Newspapers, Biographies, Country Reports, Film & Video), browse by topic headings, use an online dictionary and encyclopedia, explore top searches of the day, and even limit searches according to reading levels.
World Book Online Reference Center - The articles of the venerable World Book Encyclopedia form the foundation of this expansive reference database that includes the World Book Dictionary, the World Book Atlas, an extensive multimedia collection, thousands of editor-selected Web sites, correlations to state and provincial curriculum standards, and much more.

Census - Primary source for statistics on United States population, socio-economic and geographic indicators.
Checkpoint - Web-based tax and accounting research tool that provides the most accurate and authoritative tax and accounting information available.
EDGAR - Search for company filings, mutual fund prospectuses and retrieve filings made in the previous week.
ERIC - Digital library of education related resources sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the US Department of Education.
The Ferguson Library E-Journals - List of all electronic magazines and journals accessible from the library's databases.
First Gov -   Features a topical index, links to state and local government and means to contact government officials.
GPO Access - Free electronic access to information published by the Federal Government.

Legal Forms - Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language.
LegalTrac - Indexes law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. Also contains law-related articles from business and general interest titles.
Martindale Hubbell - Locate the credentials of more than one million lawyers and firms.
Patents & Trademark - Search and track patents and trademarks.
PubMed - Over eleven million medline citations. Links to full text websites.

 

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African-American History Online - Provides expansive and in-depth information on the people, events, and topics important to the study of African-American history.
American Indian History & Culture - Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history, and heritage.
American Women's History Online - Covers the important people, events, legislation, and issues relevant to the study of women's history in the United States.
Ancestry.com - Family histories. Only available on-site at The Ferguson Library.
Ancient and Medieval History Online - Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Biography and Genealogy Master Index - Covers nearly 5 million people and points to books and other publications that contain their biographies.
Biography Resource Center - Biographical profiles and images of individuals from antiquity to the present.
Discovering Collection - Databases covering literature, science, history and social studies.
Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence and Security - A guide to the history, uses, related scientific principles and technology of espionage and intelligence. Topics covered range from the historical use of espionage to the emerging use of technology in modern espionage and counterintelligence.
Encyclopedia of Population - Covers large-scale changes and research in population studies during the last 20 years; topics include: rapid demographic expansion in poor countries, low fertility rates, environmental impact of dense population; expanded reproductive rights; and much more.
Expanded Academic ASAP - Over 1,400 journals covering sciences, humanities, and technology.
Fashion, Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations and Footwear through the Ages - Facts and information about the cultural, religious and social implications of human decoration and adornment throughout history, with a particular emphasis on the decades of the 20th century.
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America - Essays on ethnic and culture groups in the United States that emphasize religions, holidays, customs, and languages in addition to providing information on historical background and settlement patterns.
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History - Designed to answer such key questions as: How has the U.S. Constitution shaped the economy of the United States? What were the consequences of Prohibition on consumers' behavior? Provides era overviews, event/movement profiles, biographies, business/industry profiled, geographic profiles, and more.
General (InfoTrac) OneFile - Articles on humanities, business,  health care, and general interest topics.
General Reference Center Gold  - Newspaper, company profile, and core curriculum research databases.
Heritage Quest Online  - Research resource for family history and American culture includes U.S. federal census records and the UMI Genealogy and Local History collection.
History Reference Center: Provides articles from magazines, journals, reference and non-fiction books; biographies, documents and speeches; maps and photographs. Also includes film and video clips of social, political and cultural historical events of the 20th Century from 1893 to 1985.
InfoTrac Student Edition - Search tool designed for high school curriculum.
JSTOR- Over 461 international scholarly materials from more than 24 disciplines.
New York Times (1999-current ) - Full-text coverage of the US newspaper of record.
New York Times Historical (1851-2001) - Offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue.
Renaissance: An Encyclopedia for Students - Prepared especially for non specialists, focusing on Renaissance-era topics most studied in high school world history, art, literature, economics, and science curriculum.
St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture - Essays on American popular culture ranging from fast food and fitness fads to political events and literary genres. Major topics include: television, movies, theater, art, books, magazines, radio, music, sports, fashion, health, politics, trends, community life and advertising.
Stamford Advocate - Microfilm text from 1829, hardcopy, latest 3 months, Index 1985-1999.
Student Research Center: student-friendly version of the History and Science Reference Centers that provides the same high quality content. Choose content sources (Magazines, Newspapers, Biographies, Country Reports, Film & Video), browse by topic headings, use an online dictionary and encyclopedia, explore top searches of the day, and even limit searches according to reading levels.

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Academic One File - Provides articles from leading journals and reference sources. Covers the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other academic subjects.
Books in Print - Availability of printed books.
Discovering Collection - Databases covering literature, science, history and social studies.
Expanded Academic ASAP - Over 1,400 journals covering sciences, humanities, and technology.
General Reference Center Gold  - Newspaper, company profile, and core curriculum research databases.
General (InfoTrac) OneFile - Articles on humanities, business,  health care, and general interest topics.
InfoTrac Junior Edition  - Search tool designed for junior high and middle school curriculum.
InfoTrac Kids  - Full-text articles on current events, government, science, and geography.
InfoTrac Student Edition - Search tool designed for high school curriculum.
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JSTOR - Over 461 international scholarly materials from more than 24 disciplines.
Literature Resource Center - Biographies, selected websites, and literary criticism of literary figures.
Netlibrary - Access to the library’s electronic book collection.
NoveList - Reviews of adult and children's fiction with helpful book discussion guides.
What Do I Read Next? - Recommendations and lists to literary genres and titles.
WorldCat.org - Search the collections of libraries from around the U.S. and the world for books, periodicals, sound recordings, and much more.

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