Research & Databases
Credible information at your fingertips!
We have many databases available for research here at MHS. Below are links and basic descriptions for all of our paid databases. To log in from home you will need a password. Click for the MHS Database Passwords
General Information Databases
Student Resources
General information on a variety of topics
General Onefile
General information on a variety of topics
Academic Onefile
Higher level research on a variety of topics
Opposing Viewpoints
Information on multiple subjects from diverse points of view
Social Science Databases
U.S. History
Information on the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. history.
World History
Information on significant people, events, and topics in World History
Black Freedom Struggle
Challenges and triumphs in the pursuit of equity for Black Americans
Diversity Studies
Explore cultural differences & influences in the global community
Global Issues
Explore global issues within government, law, science and technology, and more
Smithsonian Primary Sources
Primary source about aspects of U.S. History
Psychology
Information on the diverse, multi-disciplinary areas of psychological science
Gender Studies
Explore gender studies, family and marital issues, and more
Pop Culture Studies
Pop culture information in social science, history, & art
Criminal Justice
Information about U.S. law and law enforcement
Religion and Philosophy
Explore a wide range of philosophies and religions and their impact on culture
Biography
Explore information on the world's most influential people
Science & Health Databases
Health & Wellness
Explore health-related issues, diseases/ distorders to alternative medicine
Science
Research biology, chemistry, earth & environmental science, physics, and more
Nursing and Allied Health
Information on specialized care, treatment, and patient management
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
Explore information about physical therapy, physical fitness & sports medicine
World Language Database
Informe Académico
Spanish speakers can analyze topics and find information both from and about Latin America
Informe Académico
Los hispanohablantes pueden analizar temas y encontrar información de y sobre América Latina
Additional Databases
Communications and Mass Media
Explore aspects of the communications field, advertising, PR, & linguistics
Computer Science
Find computer news and reviews in hardware, software, electronics, & tech
Hospitality and Tourism
Explore cultural and economic aspects of travel and tourism
Millitary and Intelligence
Explore governmental policies, the socioeconomic effects of war, & the military
Information Science
Information covering aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology
ICONN researchIT CT Search Engine
Use the ICONN researchIt CT Search Engine for any additional research needs. A local library card number is needed to access from home. This database has resources that are offered free in CT.