Databases

Northwestern's LMC subscribes to a number of amazing resources and tools for students and educators alike.  Below are some links to our subscription databases.  If accessing from school, you're just a click away.  If accessing from home, some will require a password from your teacher/librarian.   These databases are all exceptional resources for your next paper, project, or lesson plan.

Update 2/4/2024- We are having some issues with our google sign ins for the databases.  I will have this resolved at the start of the work week.  However, until then, if you need to access a database from home for the ELA research paper, Ms. Robertson will be posting the usernames and passwords on google classroom, and I directly shared them with the class as of this am.  

Please feel free to email me with any questions rwaring@nwr7.org 

Why databases? Databases are a phenomenal research tool.

Explore Our Databases Below! - Click the Logo Images for Access! Some will need a password IF using at home (see your teacher/media center/google classroom), others accept google sign-in.

Britannica Academic

Just starting your research?  Britannica Academic is a higher level of research than your standard online encyclopedia.  According to Britannica, you can "discover encyclopedia articles, full-text journal and magazine articles, primary sources, multimedia, and other unique resources and tools that make research easier and more productive."


CQ Researcher

CQ is a great place to research a wide variety of topics! What is amazing is that each topic will give you a thorough article as well as the following info on the topic: Overview of the issue, Current Situation, Chronology, Pro/Con Debate, Short Features, Bibliography, Next Steps


Gale High School

"Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources."

Gale Opposing Viewpoints

Gale eBooks

"Explore this database of encyclopedias and reference sources within the Gale eBooks platform. For multidisciplinary research. "

Gale Literary Index

"Search this digital master index to find coverage of authors and works in products published by Gale." 

Infobase- American History

"American History Online is the perfect resource for student information, research and learning about American history. This database helps students understand the America of the past and the events that have shaped the America we know today. Students will enjoy easy access to content that has been written specifically with the student in mind. Educators will appreciate comprehensive curricular coverage, written from a wealth of proprietary award-winning print tiles and expertly researched content."

Infobase- Classroom On Demand

"Classroom Video On Demand is the first dedicated high school streaming video subscription service of its kind. This complete, cross-curricular video collection offers a one-stop solution for librarians, teachers, and students. Subscribers will find a wealth of material covering every subject area for basic through AP courses. With Classroom Video On Demand, educators can increase student learning with a wealth of high-quality, engaging video content in order to maximize the power of visual media. Help students understand a difficult concept, reinforce a previously taught lesson, take a virtual field trip, encourage class discussion, see a stage performance—and so much more—anytime, anywhere, and on any device."

Infobase- Issues & Controversies

"Issues & Controversies offers extensive, exclusive, and objective analysis of hundreds of today’s hot topics and conflicts by presenting the key facts, arguments, history, and current context of today’s most important issues, along with a wealth of primary sources, videos, and relevant media coverage, making it an ideal resource for research papers, debate preparation, and persuasive writing assignments. A cross-curricular resource, Issues & Controversies provides in-depth coverage of hot button issues related to business, culture, education, health, media, politics, science, technology, and much more. Each article presents both sides of an issue clearly and without bias in order to inspire thought-provoking discussions."

Salem Press History

Great Lives, Great Events, this link is one of the most used databases for our history research papers/projects.  It truly has everything!

Salem Press Literature

Classics, Critical Insights- Authors, Themes, Works, and even Novels to Films!  A great resource for all! 

Salem Press Science

Encyclopedias of Climate Change, Global Resources, Environmental Issues, and Principles of Science are all found here! 

Salem Press Health

Medicine & Salem Health information!  Specifically, Integrative, Alternative, and Complimentary Medicine and Infectious Disease Resources! 

ResearchIT CT- CT State Library

Due to issues with sign-in, ResearchitCT has offered this temporary library number to use for access (23750000000000).  There are ample research materials here, but there are also countless newspaper articles, magazine articles, audio and eBooks, and many resources for teachers too! 

Genealogy Resources