Open Access Sources

• Encyclopedia Virginia - Explore the inclusive story of Virginia to understand how the past informs the present and the future.

• Hampton Roads Resource Collections - Check out local history, military, art, and science resources.

• Archive.org - Search this non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.

• CK-12 - Provides a library of free online textbooks, videos, exercises, flashcards, and real world applications for over 5000 concepts.

• Directory of Open Access Books - Discover more than 60,500 academic peer-reviewed books.

• Google Books - Explore the world's most comprehensive index of full-text books.

• HathiTrust Digital Library - Explore HathiTrust's collection of academic and research libraries preserving 17+ million digitized items.

• Open Library - Discover more than 3 million books.

• Open Textbook Library - Access over 1,400 open textbooks written by licensed authors and publishers.

• Project Gutenberg - With a focus on classic titles that are in the public domain, you can access over 60,000 eBooks for free. 

• Everyday Reading - Scan this list of public libraries that offer access to their collections.

• Academic Earth - Free academic college courses.

• CK-12 - Dedicated to increasing access to high quality educational materials for K-12 students all over the world. 

• Khan Academy - Free world-class K-12+ education for anyone, anywhere. 

• Digital Commons Network - Explore works from over 587 universities.

• Directory of Open Access Journals - Access high quality, peer-reviewed journals.

• Eric - Explore the largest education database in the world.

• InfoPlease -  Discover reference sources from encyclopedia, atlases, dictionaries and almanacs.

• JSTOR - Search this digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources.

  • • JSTOR Text Analyzer - Copy and paste the perfect source here to find more like it.

• Google Scholar - If an article requires payment, contact your library for help in possibly locating it for free.

• iSeek Education - Use this targeted search engine specifically designed for students and teachers.

• Library of Congress - Search the largest library in the world.

  • • Ask a Librarian

    • Historic American Newspapers

    • Research Guides

• OpenRead - OpenRead utilizes advanced AI technology to convert PDF-format scientific papers into interactive papers.

• Oxford University Press - Discover this inclusive collection of Open Access books and journals.

• RefSeek - Use this targeted search engine specifically designed for student researchers.

• Smithsonian Learning Lab - access Smithsonian resources and tools for homework research, or your own interests in history, art, science, or culture.

• Sweet Search - Discover this search engine for students that emphasizes high quality resources evaluated and approved by research experts.

• Taylor & Francis  - Search a variety of high-quality Open Access journals.

News Sources

Local:

• Daily Press - The Daily Press Serves the Hampton Roads area out of Newport News, VA.

• Virginian-Pilot - The Virginian-Pilot serves the "South Side" and its five cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.

• WAVY.com - WAVY 10 serves the Hampton Roads Community, as well as the greater part of Virginia and North Carolina.

• WVEC.com - WVEC 13 serves Hampton Roads, while keeping you up to date with national and world news.

• Richmond-Times Dispatch - Based out of Richmond, VA, the Dispatch serves the metro area, surrounding counties, Virginia, and national news.

National/Global:

• AP News - The Associated Press is an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City

• BBC - The British Broadcasting Corporation is a true world news source covering topics much more in-depth across the globe.

• The Guardian - The Guardian is a British newspaper and news organization that is known for its investigative journalism.

• Los Angeles Times - The Los Angeles Times serves the entire state of California, along with national and world news.

• NPR - National Public Radio (NPR) is a non-profit, independent news organization that provides a wide range of news and cultural programming.

• Pew Research Center - Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about issues and trends shaping the world.

• PBS - PBS News is the primary daily, breaking and special news producer for PBS.

• Reuters - Find latest news from every corner of the globe at Reuters.com, your online source for breaking international news coverage.

• TIME - Time offers constant coverings of breaking news, analysis, politics, photos, videos, and blogs.

• UN News - News and features about the United Nations and its priorities,

• The Wall Street Journal - The Wall Street Journal's High School Program brings real world insight to create real change.

ENCYCLOPEDIAS

• Britannica

• Encyclopedia.com

• Encyclopedia of Earth

• Encyclopedia Virginia

• InfoPlease

• Simple Wikipedia - great for English language learners!

DICTIONARIES

Scholastic Dictionaries

• Merriam-Webster

• Oxford Learner's Dictionary

• Wordnik

Rhyming Dictionaries

• RhymeBrain

• Rhymes.com

• Rhymer

Specialty Dictionaries

• Financial Dictionary

• Legal Dictionary

• Medical Dictionary

• Medline Plus

Word Web Dictionaries

• Visuwords

Other Dictionaries

• Acronym Dictionary

• Emojipedia

• Green's Dictionary of Slang

• Idiom Dictionary

• Know Your Meme

THESAURUSES

• Free Thesaurus

• Power Thesaurus

• BHA & RILA - Find European and American articles from over 1,200 journals published from 1975-2007.

• British Journal of Aesthetics - Explore this forum for debate on the philosophy of art.

• Dance Research - Find Open Access content from the Society of Dance Research.

• Europeana - Investigate cultural heritage collections of more than 3,000 institutions across Europe. 

• Film Philosophy - Explore the ways in which films develop and contribute to philosophical discussion.

• Google Arts & Culture- This non-commercial initiative works with artists around the world to make art accessible to all.

• Grammy Museum - The Grammy Museum is an interactive, educational museum devoted to the history and winners of the Grammy Awards. 

• Louvre - Explore the national art museum located in Paris, France.

• Metropolitan Museum of Art- The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.

• Museum of Modern Art - MOMA is committed to sharing though-provoking modern and contemporary art.

• National Gallery of Art - Home to a community of scholars, this site offers exceptional resources for arts researchers.

• New Theatre Quarterly - Explore news, analysis, and debate within the field.

• Profotos - This online community offers educational content and display space for professional photographers.

• Smarthistory - Find content from more than five hundred art historians, curators, archaeologists, and artists committed to inclusive art history. 

• BBC Country Profiles - Explore an instant guide to the history, politics and economy of countries and territories around the world. 

• Constitution Finder - Search this portal to constitutions world-wide.

• Council of Foreign Relations - Explore resources to better understand today's pressing global issues.

• Ethnologue - Research over 7,000 living languages.

• Gapminder - Explore a fact-based exploration of global issues.

• International Monetary Fund - The IMF is a global organization that works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for its 190 member countries. 

• LOC Portals to the World - Explore links to authoritative, in-depth information about the nations of the world.

• National Bureau of Economic Research - Investigate major economic issues.

• NationMaster - Explore statistics for over 305 countries.

• OECD Data - Explore the data the OECD uses to effect global policy change.

• PBS Frontline Social Issues - Explore thought-provoking reporting and documentaries on the forces shaping society and culture.

• Pew Research Center - Access research and analysis in the field of social science.

• UNESCO Statistics - Explore data on international education, science, culture, and communication.

• UN Data - Research popular statistical tables, and country and regional profiles.

• UN Global Issues - Research social and economic issues around the world.

• UN Human Development Reports - Research human development data from around the world.

• World 101 - Information on international relations.

• The World Factbook - Access data for historical, cultural, economic, and environmental issues for 266 world entities.

• World Health Organization - Explore data and news as the WHO works to promote global health.

• US Department of State - Explore the policy issues from the office of the US Department of State.

• US Geological Survey - Access maps based on the landscape, natural resources, and hazards of the United States. 

• Centers for Disease Control - Search the national public heath agency of the United States.

• Juvenile Diabetes Research Organization - Search the leading global organization for researching juvenile diabetes.

• Mayo Clinic - Search this nonprofit American academic medical center focused on integrated health care, education, and research.

• National Institute on Drug Abuse - Access research on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction.

• National Alliance of Mental Illness - Access articles on mental health advocacy, education, support and public awareness.

• National Institutes of Health - Access the United States' medical research agency.

• Psychology Today - Research the world's largest mental health and behavioral science destination online.

• World Health Organization - The WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health.

• American Panorama - Explore this historical atlas of the United States hosted by the University of Richmond.

• American Yawp - Search the Stanford University Press collaborative open U.S. history textbook.

• British History Online - Research over 1,300 volumes of British and Irish history, images, and maps.

• Churchill Archives for Schools - Explore primary documents and analysis of key events in world history.

• Congress.gov - Search the official website for U.S. federal legislative information.

• Digital History - Access U.S. history textbooks, essays, multimedia, speeches, and images.

• Digital Public Library of America - Discover historical text and media from across the U.S.

• Economic History Society - Explore themes of economic and social change.

• Encyclopedia Virginia - Explore the inclusive story of Virginia to understand how the past informs the present and the future.

• Europeana - Research thousands of European archives, libraries, and museums.

• Gutenberg-e - Explore award-winning historical studies.

• History Channel - Find resources from the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media.

• History News Network - Put current events into historical perspective.

• LOC Historic American Newspapers - Search America's historic newspapers from 1777-1963 .

• The Map as History - Explore interactive and animated maps that bring history to life.

• Masters of Tradition - An interactive story map for exploring the United States.

• The National Archives - Access over 2 million records not available elsewhere online.

• National Geographic Mapmaker - Use this digital mapmaking tool designed for teachers and students. 

• The New York Public Library Digital Collections - Updated daily, this site features photographs, maps, manuscripts, streaming video, and more.

• Oyez - Explore this multimedia judicial archive of the Supreme Court of the United States.

• ProCon.org - Explore both sides of current issues.

• Smithsonian - Explore the resources of the world's largest museum, education, and research complex.

• Teaching History - Teachinghistory.org is designed to help history teachers access resources and materials to improve U.S. history education 

• United States Courts - Learn more about the Judicial Branch and its work.

• Untold - Explore this free collection of short history videos.

• US Holocaust Memorial Museum - Search over 270,000 records that document Holocaust victims, rescuers, and others.

• World History Encyclopedia - Access this free, web-based encyclopedia for those studying ancient history and ancient cultures.

• Zinn Education Project - Explore a more accurate, complex, and engaging record of history than is found in traditional textbooks.

• Get the Math - Interact with video and online activities to develop the algebraic thinking skills needed to solve real-world problems.

• Mathematical Association of America - Explore the world’s largest community of mathematicians, students, and enthusiasts. 

• Mathematical Intelligencer - Read articles about mathematics, mathematicians, and the history and culture of math.

• Numberphile - Watch videos of mathematicians from around the world.

• PlanetMath - Search this free, collaborative, online mathematics encyclopedia. 

• Wolfram MathWorld - Explore the world's most extensive online mathematical resource.

• zbMath - Research articles in pure and applied mathematics.

• American Chemical Society  - Explore over 80+ peer-reviewed chemistry journals.

• Discovery Channel - Find content on all things science, technology, nature, and more.

• Encyclopedia of Earth - Find information about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society.

• FreeFullPDF - Download over 80 million free science papers.

• Google Research - Explore papers in the field of computer science.

• How Stuff Works - Explore over 40,000 articles on a variety of science topics.

• National Academies Press - Find articles on the sciences, engineering, and medicine.

• National Geographic - This global non-profit is dedicated to using the power of science, exploration, and education to protect the wonder of our world.

• NOVA - NOVA illuminates the transformative power of the scientific process.

• Popular Science - Unpack the science behind the top current news stories, the latest technology, and digital trends.

• Public Library of Science - Research Open Access articles in the fields of science and medicine.

• ScienceDirect - Discover the world's premier platform of peer-reviewed literature.

• Science Friday - Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.

• Science Open - Explore over 73 million Open Access articles.

• SCIRP - Research Open Access articles in the fields or science, technology, and medicine.

• Scitable - Explore the free eBooks made available by Nature Education.

• Semantic Scholar - Explore this free, AI-powered research tool for scientific literature.

• US Department of Energy - Find resources provided by the department of energy.

• Vadlo - Explore this search engine specifically for the life sciences.

• Wiley Online Library - Access this vast collection of scholarly resources, including journals, books, and reference works.

• Worldwide Science - Explore this global science gateway, searchable in many languages.

English Language and Liguistics:

• CCSE Net - This open access journal publishes on literature written in the English language, English linguistics, translation studies and related areas.

• International Journal of Language and Linguistics -  The IJLL provides a platform for the fields of language, literature and linguistics.

• International Journal of Language and Literary Studies - The IJLL is a peer reviewed journal for research in all areas of linguistics and literature.

• International Journal of Stylistics - This journal publishes research that aims to make a contribution to understanding style and its effects on readers.

• Journal of Critical Studies in Language and Literature - The JCSLL publishes research on style and its effects on readers.

• Literature - Literature is s an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on literature and cultural studies published quarterly online .

• World Journal of English Language -  This journal is devoted to publishing articles on various aspects, fields and scopes of the English Language.

Second Language Acquisition

• 7000.org - Learn endangered languages.

• Busuu - Learn 14 different languages for free.

• News in Slow - Language learning through current events.

• Open Culture - Learn over 48 languages on the best open culture platform.

• Open Textbook - Access language learning textbooks online.