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Go to hooplaBiomedical Reference Collection Basic
This collection provides access to full-text, indexed and abstracted biomedical research journals, covering a broad range of disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and pre-clinical sciences.
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The Business Source Complete is EBSCO's highly focused user interface created especially for the business searcher. Business Source Complete provides an easy way to both browse and search for country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research.
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The Education Resource Information Center (ERIC) provides access to educational literature and resources.
Go to ERICFunk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
For students and adults alike, the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia database indexes over 25,000 records, covering an array of topics.
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This complimentary research resource provides scholarly, government and general-interest sources covering the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and governments and what can be done at each level to minimize negative impacts.
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Health Business Full Text provides full-text coverage of more than 130 well-known administrative journals, including H&HN: Hospitals & Health Networks, Health Management Technology, Modern Healthcare and many others.
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This rich collection of consumer health information provides access to more than 80 full-text consumer health magazines, including American Fitness, Better Nutrition, Harvard Health Letter, Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, Prevention, Vegetarian Times and many others.
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This full-text database offers a trusted source of nursing and allied health literature. Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition covers an array of relevant topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and many more.
Go to Health Source Nursing/Academic EditionINSPIRE
INSPIRE is a collection of academic articles and consumer information accessible to Indiana residents. Find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles on education, business, government, health, and more.
Go to INSPIREMcClatchy-Tribune Collection
The McClatchy-Tribune Collection includes a 90-day archive of approximately 290 newspapers from the McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. This resource is updated daily.
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This resource contains full text for popular middle school magazines, full-text biographies and historical essays. In addition, it includes primary source documents, reference books and a vast image collection.
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Designed to offer current news through a collection of periodicals, academic journals and other content pertinent to the increasing needs for all branches of the military and government.
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Gale PowerSearch is a search platform unlike any other, providing libraries with a sophisticated yet simple solution for managing a wealth of periodical, reference, multimedia and primary source information.
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This database contains full text for popular children's magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries and a vast image collection.
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This resource provides a highly specialized collection of electronic information especially for educators, professional librarians and education researchers.
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This resource provides ultimate coverage for full-text business publications, on a regional level, for the United States and Canada.
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Teachers, librarians and 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.
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Kanopy is a streaming video service that provides access to thousands of critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films, and educational videos for kids. It's thoughtful entertainment for the whole family.
Author Alerts
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Academic Search Complete
A full-text database designed specifically for academic institutions.
Explora Secondary Schools
Students in grades 6-8 and 9-12 can find information on the arts, literature, biography, current events, geography and culture, health, history, math, science, and more.
Explora for Public Libraries
Designed for public libraries and schools to focus on the arts, literature, biography, business and careers, current events, geography and culture, health, history, math, science, and more
Rosetta Stone Level One
Recognized as a leader in technology-based language learning, Rosetta Stone offers its proven immersion method.
Science Reference Center
Provides easy access to a wealth of full-text, science-oriented content designed to meet student researcher's needs
MAS Complete
Periodicals contained in MAS Complete cover a wide range of subject areas that are of interest to high-school students, including art, history, sports, music, film, travel, science, the Internet, fashion, religion, nature, hobbies, current events, fiction, and much more.
Read It!
Read It! is designed for middle and high school students and anyone who wants to practice reading comprehension across a variety of school subjects and life skill areas.
Learning Express Library
LearningExpress Library supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass the GED, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
Alt Health Watch
This alternative health research database provides the latest information and materials for the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies, with in-depth coverage across the full spectrum of subject areas.
Biography Reference Bank
Find in-depth biographical profiles, full-text articles, page images, and abstracts from today's leading magazines and journals.
Census.gov
Serves as a leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy
Communication & Mass Media Complete
Contains more than 210 active full-text, non-open access journals, cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for 670 journals, and select coverage of more than 190 journals
eBook K-8 Collection
This eBook collection provides access to over 15,000 titles to support quality learning for K-8 students across all subjects.
eBook High School Collection
This collection gives students, educators, and administrators access to over 12,000 popular eBook titles. It includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
eBook Public Library Collection
This collection gives you access to over 48,000 high-quality eBooks covering a wide range of topics like self-help, fitness, games, hobbies and cooking.
EBSCO eBook Collection
Provides access to over 6,000 multi-disciplinary books on topics like college and career development, health and medicine, and business and economics.
Entrepreneurial Studies Source
A tool for business students and researchers that provides the latest insight on topics relevant to entrepreneurship and small businesses. Includes case studies and company profiles.
Essay & General Literature Index
Coverage spans the entire range of the humanities and social sciences. Approximately 300 single and multi-authored volumes are indexed annually, plus more than 20 selected annuals and serial publications.
Film & Television Literature Index
Provides the most comprehensive, balanced collection of full-text and bibliographic coverage for researchers of film and television studies.
Fonte Academica
Portuguese language scholarly resources for academic researchers.
Fuenta Academica Premier
Spanish language scholarly journal for academic research.
Hoosier State Chronicles
Operated by the Indiana State Library and funded by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. Provides free, online access to high-quality digital images of Indiana's historic newspapers by digitizing State collections and assisting other organizations in making their collections digitally available.
Humanities Full Text
Provides access to full text, abstracts, and bibliographic indexing of the most noted scholarly sources in the humanities, as well as specialized magazines
Indiana Memory
Provides access to the wealth of primary sources in Indiana libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions.
International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance
A research tool for theatre and dance studies.
MagillOnLiterature Plus
A source for editorially reviewed critical analyses, character studies, author biographies, and plot summaries for the most studied literary works
MasterFILE Complete
Full text for nearly 2,300 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues, and much more
MEDLINE with Full Text
Full-text source providing access to top-tier biomedical and health journals.
MedlinePlus
The National Institute of Health's website for patients and their families and friends, providing information about diseases, conditions and wellness issues
Newspaper Source Plus
Provides cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 national and international newspapers. Full-text television and radio news transcripts are provided from CBS News, CNN, CNN International, FOX News, NPR, etc.
Newswires
Provides near real-time access to top worldwide news from Associated Press, United Press International, PR Newswire, Xinhua, CNN Wire, and Business Wire on a continuous basis.
Play Index
This unique resource covers classic and historical plays, along with the works of contemporary playwrights.
Psychology & Behavioral Science Collection
Provides access to hundreds of full-text journals and offers particularly strong coverage in child and adolescent psychology and various areas of counseling
Readers' Guide Full Text Select
Provides searchable full text, abstracts, and indexing for a broad selection of the most popular periodicals
Religion & Pholosophy Collection
In-depth collection of resources covering topics such as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy, and the history of philosophy
Social Sciences Full Text
Provides sources covering a wide array of subjects, including addiction studies, ethics, public welfare, urban studies, and more
Vente et Gestion
French language business journals for both academic and professional researchers
Vocational and Career Collection
Designed to meet a wide variety of vocational and technical research needs, this collection provides full-text coverage for trade and the general public.
Vocational Studies Premier
Designed specifically for the research needs of two-year colleges, this full-text resource offers comprehensive coverage of scholarly content most relevant to vocational programs.
Consumer Health Complete
A comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content designed to support the information needs of patients
History Reference Center
Designed for secondary schools, public libraries, junior/community colleges, and undergraduate research, this resource features full text for thousands of primary source documents and informational texts.
Literary Reference Center Plus
Full-text resource providing information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes
Referencia Latina
Offers Spanish-language content from a variety of sources, including images, health reports, and full-text reference books and general interest magazines
Web News
News Harvester provides near real-time access to thousands of top business and general news feeds from around the globe.
PubMed Central
A free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM)
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Indexes about 700 journals and magazines intended for librarians, library staff, information technologists, and others who work in related fields
Career Preparation Center
The LearningExpress Library Career Preparation Center can help you learn job search and workplace skills and prepare for a variety of common career placement exams.
High School Equivalency Center
The LearningExpress Library's High School Equivalency Center can help you prepare for the Indiana TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) exam.
College Admissions Test Preparation
College Admissions Test Preparation from the LearningExpress Library can help you study for a variety of college preparation exams, including ACT, SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, TOEFL, and college admissions essay writing.
Indiana Authors
This page lists authors who were either born in Indiana or spent a significant amount of time writing while living in Indiana.
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See what free services may be available to help you with your legal questions and issues.
Go to Free Legal InformationChilton Library Online
Search our Chilton Library Online resource to find information you need about fixing your vehicle. Access the reference database with your library card for free.
Go to Chilton Library OnlineLibby
The free Libby app is an easy way to get started with eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines from our Library's digital collection. Libby is available for Android, iOS, Kindle, and through web browsers. Get the app from your app store and browse our digital collection. Setup is easy with your Library card. Libby is powered by OverDrive.
Gale Literature
This unique digital environment allows researchers of all levels to find a starting point, search across a wide array of materials and points in time, and discover new ways to analyze information with literature resources online.
Go to Gale LiteratureGale eBooks
Gale’s eBook platform provides comprehensive support from many of today’s top publishers.
Go to Gale eBooksBiography Reference Source
A collection of full-text biographies and unique narrative biographies
Explora for Primary Schools
Designed for use in Kindergarten through grade 5 with a focus on the arts, literature, biography, current events, geography, culture, health, history, math, science, and more
Legal Information Source
Offers everyday users the necessary tools and detailed how-to instructions for covering a wide-range of legal issues
Points of View Reference Source
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this service provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
Explora Educator's Edition
A tool designed to help teachers with lesson plans, student tools, curriculum standards, and valuable sites
Small Business Source
Offers full-text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as the necessary tools and instructions to address a wide range of small business topics. Includes business videos, help and advice, and information on how to create a business plan.
Staff Picks
Every year we gather a list of books our staff read and loved during the past year. We recommend all of these books as good reads. Click any title in the list to find it in our online catalog.