The Ferguson Library has made these databases available for the use of remote visitors. Select a database to search for articles on different topics from encyclopedias, newspapers, magazines or the local community. Some databases include images and/or the full text.

Please have your Ferguson Library card handy to use these databases. If you do not have a Ferguson Library card, please visit your local branch to obtain one. Connecticut state residents may use their local library card number to access ICONN.org databases.

Encyclopedias
People
Science
History and Geography
Magazines
Literature
College Preparation
Photos
Databases from the Connecticut State Library

Encyclopedias

Discovering Collection*
Journal and encyclopedia articles related to history, geography, science, and literature all collected in one place.

Encyclopedia Americana
An online reference source with a powerful search tool--it will help you find the information you need.

General Reference Center Gold*
Search for articles by subject, publication, or date.

Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
Browse a category, search for an article, or select a featured topic.

Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre en Linea
The only full-length online encyclopedia which focuses on Spanish-speaking people in America.

World Book Online
Your online route to reliable, easy-to-understand information, search tools and information sources.

People

Biography Resource Center
Biographical profiles and pictures of individuals from antiquity to present.

Science

Access Science
Relevant, current, and practical scientific information that will help you in your studies and research.

Health & Wellness Resource Center*
A resource for libraries and schools that provides access to health and wellness information.

New Book of Popular Science
Search the SciClopedia, NewsBytes, and career articles for current scientific information.

Science Reference Center*
Provides articles from scientific reference books, magazines, journals, biographies and images. Topics covered include biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, physics, technology, and wildlife.
                                                                                                                                                                

History and Geography

American Indian History and Culture
Access to more than 1000 years of Native American culture, legends, and leaders.

Ancient History and Culture
This database gives a balanced, global view of the ancient world as it explores five civilizations–Africa, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Mesoamerica.

HeritageQuest Online*
Research resource for family history and American culture, including U.S. 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

History Resource Center*
Encyclopedias, dictionaries, full-text articles, and original documents.

Magazines

EBSCO Host
Search this multimedia database of the world's leading magazines.

InfoTrac Junior*
Search encyclopedia, magazine, and newspaper articles and maps.

InfoTrac Student Edition*
A comprehensive search tool to find magazine articles by title or date.

JSTOR
Your source for scholarly journals.

New York Times Index  
Full text version with twelve month rolling archive.

Stamford Advocate
Microfilm text from 1829, hardcopy, latest 3 months, Index 1985-1999.

Literature

Books in Print
The first place to find books, audios, and videos.

Literature Resource Center 
Biographies, selected websites, and literary criticism of literary figures.

College Preparation

Learn A Test
Interactive exams simulating ESL, SAT, and Praxis:PPST.

Peterson's
Undergraduate and graduate school facts, financial aid, practice exams.                                                             

Photos

Associated Press Photo Archive*
Associated Press Photos and Graphics for all Connecticut residents

Databases from the Connecticut State Library

ICONN: Resources for the Public
A one-stop shop for periodicals, newspapers, references sources, biographies, as well as information in many curriculum areas, maps, almanacs, and Spanish resources.

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 * Databases from ICONN: Resources for the public