Online Databases

GENERAL (all subjects and background information)

JSTOR: academic journal articles on ALL disciplines (username: trhs password: grizzly)

Academic Search Complete: Scholarly and peer-reviewed journals covering a wide variety of subjects (DCL)

Douglas County Libraries: find books and databases at Douglas County Libraries

Encyclopedias:

Encyclopedia Britannica: excellent for background information. Choose the Reference Center for the best options. (DCL)

World Book Online: World Book Encyclopedia provides reliable background information on many topics under the "Advanced" icon. Username: dcsd password: dcsd

EBOOKS

*Search both--they are separate libraries and have different books!

Gale eBooks (TRHS): Online books. Great info on I-search topics (password: trhs)

Gale eBooks (DCL): Online books from the public library (DCL)

HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES

Gale US History -  password: trhs (or use your Google SSO)

Gale World History - password: trhs  (or use your Google SSO)

Biography in Context: detailed info about people from Ancient history to today (DCL)

Global Issues in Context: great resources for modern history and current issues (DCL)

Social Sciences: full-text coverage of addiction studies, ethics, gender studies, public welfare, and more. (DCL)

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences: Resources from full-text journals covering child and adolescent psychology and various areas of counseling. (DCL)

ERIC - Education Resources Information Center: an online library of education research and information, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.

History Databases at DCL

LITERATURE

Literature Resource Center : literary criticism and author biographies (DCL)

 CONTROVERSIAL & CURRENT TOPICS

Opposing Viewpoints: biased viewpoints and objective information about hot topics. (DCL)

Global Issues in Context: see how other countries view controversial issues. (DCL)

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Mental Health Collection on GVRL  pw: trhs

SCIENCES & HEALTH

Science in Context: Current & historical resources on sciences, health, and technology. Interactive 3D models and virtual dissections for biology, genetics, anatomy and more. Use your Google SSO to log in at home. 

Environment Complete: Extensive coverage in the areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, and affiliated areas of study, with records dating back over 100 years. (DCL)

Science Reference Center: Full-text articles on biology, chemistry, earth and space sciences, and more. (DCL)

Social Sciences: full-text coverage of addiction studies, ethics, gender studies, public welfare, and more. (DCL)

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences: Resources from full-text journals covering child and adolescent psychology and various areas of counseling. (DCL)

MedlinePlus: Not a database, but an excellent search engine for quality, reliable medical information and videos. Sponsored by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, it is easy to use and understand.

BUSINESS

Business Insights: Essentials: Business and industry overviews, rankings, market data, and investment and financial reports. (DCL)

Business Source Premier: Economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research from over 2,200 popular and academic business publications. (DCL)

Morningstar Investments: Data and investment analysis on stocks, funds and industries. (DCL)

COUNTRIES & CULTURES

Culture Grams:  in depth resources about cultural aspects of nations 

Global Issues in Context: up to the minute info about all aspects of countries 

CAREERS & COLLEGE PREP

Peterson's Test Prep: Practice for the SAT, PSAT, ACT, AP exams, and more.  Includes scholarship and college search and resume builder. 

Adult Learning Center: GED prep, US Citizenship prep, test center, job and resume center, etc. DCL

U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook: Not a database; find current and projected information on where the jobs will be, income, etc.