Research Databases
Welcome
This pathfinder is designed to provide you with an insightful overview of the research databases available to our students. This guide is your gateway to a world of academic resources, offering detailed information on a wide array of databases that cater to various subjects and research needs. Whether you are delving into scientific studies, exploring historical documents, or seeking literary critiques, this guide simplifies your journey through these rich information reservoirs. Additionally, we provide helpful resources and tools to assist you in effectively navigating and utilizing these databases to their fullest potential.
Available Databases
Below, you'll find a list of research databases available to all Profile School students and staff. These databases cover a wide range of subjects and offer a wealth of information to support your research and learning needs. Please note that accessing these databases requires specific login credentials. You can find the necessary login information in this linked document. However, to access the document and retrieve your credentials, make sure you are logged into your school Google account. Each database link will take you directly to its respective login page, where you can enter your credentials and start exploring the vast resources available to you. Happy researching!
Health Source: Consumer Edition
This rich collection of consumer health information provides access to full-text consumer health magazines. It also includes searchable full text for current health pamphlets.
A full-text reference database of popular magazines and e-books covering many subjects, including history, science and health. It also includes thousands of full-text primary source documents and videos from the Associated Press.
Provides a robust collection of full-text magazines, e-books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection.
Provides cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national (U.S.), international and regional newspapers. In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks.
Student researchers can use this database to explore current events, social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics frequently discussed in the classroom.
A popular resource found in many scholarly settings worldwide, Academic Search Premier is a leading multidisciplinary research database.
Research database covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
We subscribe to multiple databases with reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos. Subjects include history, current events, science and sports.
A comprehensive collection of reliable news sources locally and globally covering a wide array of topics and issues. Check out the NewsBank User Guide to get started!
Getting Started with Explora
Explora is a specifically student friendly search engine that works with the Ebsco databases we subscribe to! This section of the pathfinder introduces you to the interface and provides a step by step guide on how to navigate it for conducting research.
Page last updated: Nov. 12, 2023