Reference

Most of these premium materials are available from home, work, or school (unless otherwise noted) in addition to the library. When connecting to the research databases remotely, you will need your library card number and PIN.
 

AtoZdatabases: Search Jobs, Businesses or Mailing Lists: Business and residential directory useful for marketing and business research.

Biography Reference Bank: Biographical information from reference works and biographical magazine articles; searchable by name, profession, ethnic background, and place of birth.

Consumer Reports: Product reviews and ratings on cars, appliances, electronics and more. 

CultureGrams: Reference source for cultural information on the countries of the world, including daily life and culture, history, customs, and lifestyles of the world’s people.

Explora: Multidisciplinary database designed for student research.

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia: Online version of the encyclopedia representing thousands of general subjects for students and adults.

Merck Manuals: Digital version of the Merck Manual with current medical information.

Merck Veterinary Manual: Digital version of the Merck Veterinary Manual with current veterinary information.

NoveList: Reading suggestion resource that connects readers to their next book by making recommendations for what to read next.

NoveList K-8: Reading suggestion resource for young readers that connects readers to their next book by making recommendations for what to read next.

Very Short Introductions: Digital resource offering concise introductions to a diverse range of subject areas.

World Book Encyclopedia Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos: Online Spanish language version of the World Book Encyclopedia.

World Book Encyclopedia Online: Online version of the encyclopedia with articles and images representing thousands of general subjects designed especially for students in grades 6-12. 

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