Databases

Password protected databases are indicated with a 🔒symbol. Click the lock icon to see a complete list of passwords (must be logged into your ARPS account to view). Please note that some databases are accessible only while on campus or only by creating an account during the school day.

Note: ALL Massachusetts residents 13+ years or older are eligible for a Boston Public Library eCard and can access additional databases through the BPL. 

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• Academic OneFile (Gale) - Periodical articles, including scholarly journals, authoritative news sources, and magazines, on a wide variety of topics including sciences, history, literature, politics, sports, and environmental issues, designed for college and university students.

• African-American History  (Infobase) 🔒- Reference, secondary, and primary sources covering more than 500 years of the African-American and Black experience. 

• American Indian History  (Infobase) 🔒- Reference, secondary, and primary sources covering more than 15,000 years and 600 Native American groups, offering a multifaceted look at the Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

• Ancient and Medieval History  (Infobase) 🔒- Reference and secondary sources covering prehistory through the mid-1500s, including the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome; ancient and medieval Africa, Asia, and the Americas; medieval Europe and the Islamic World; and more.

• Anthrosource (Wiley) - Full text anthropology articles from American Anthropological Association journals, newsletters, bulletins, and books. Note: This database can only be accessed while on campus.

• The Atlantic Magazine - American magazine featuring articles on politics, foreign affairs, business and the economy, culture and the arts, technology, science, and more, with a particular focus on contemporary issues and society. Note: This resource can only be accessed while on campus.

B

• Britannica High School Edition (Encyclopedia Britannica) - Reference articles on a wide variety of topics, as well as links to reputable websites and multiple reading/detail levels to support a variety of learners.

• Britannica Escoclar Secondaria (Encyclopedia Britannica) - Reference articles on a wide variety of topics designed for native or bilingual Spanish speaking students.

C

• Classroom Video on Demand (Infobase) 🔒- Curated video collection designed to support middle and high school curriculum.

E

• Ebrary / Academic Complete (ProQuest) 🔒- Full text academic books on a wide variety of topics, designed for college level courses. Note:  Students must create or request an account during the school day for access.

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• High School OneFile (Gale) - Periodical articles, including scholarly journals, authoritativenews sources, and magazines, on a wide variety of topics including sciences, history, literature, politics, sports, and environmental issues, designed for middle and high school students.

I

• Issues and Controversies (Infobase) 🔒- In depth pro/con articles presenting both sides of contemporary issues with straightforward presentations of the key facts, arguments, history, and current context of important and timely topics. Includes a range of primary sources and statistics, as well as other supplemental materials, updated weekly to ensure relevance.

M

• Modern World History (Infobase)🔒- Reference, secondary, and primary sources examining world history from the mid-15th century to the present. 

N

• Newsela 🔒- Accessible and informative secondary and primary texts, videos, maps, and infographics curated for social studies, English language arts, and social emotional learning. 

O

• Opposing Viewpoints (Gale)  - Current social issues and controversial topics in science, social studies, language arts, and more. Provides a variety of perspectives and views, reference articles, and secondary sources.

P

• PowerSearch (Gale) - Searches all statewide Gale databases simultaneously (does not include U.S. History in Context or World History in Context), especially good for academic and secondary resources in the OneFile collections.

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• Salem Press PowerSearch (Salem) - Search the entire collection of Salem Reference titles or search within specific titles or categories such as literature, history, science, health, and current events. 

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• Teen Health and Wellness (Rosen) 🔒- Straightforward and nonjudgmental resources and information on a variety of health topics, including disease, addiction, drugs and alcohol, mental health, environmental sustainability, LGBTQ issues, sexual and reproductive health, and more, written and reviewed by health professionals.

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• U.S. History in Context (Gale) 🔒- Reference, secondary, and primary sources, along with multimedia content, covering the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. history. 

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• World History in Context (Gale) 🔒- Reference, secondary, primary sources, and multimedia content covering global cultures and societies from the ancient and mediveal world through the present day.