Database Subscriptions
Acorn Public Library District currently subscribes to the databases below. This page is only a preview. Once you click on a database link, you may need to login with your current library card number to access the database.
General Research & Encyclopedias
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A group of 14 databases which include:
- ERIC: Journal articles and reports on education
- Medline: The National Library of Medicine's database covers all espects of health care; including medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and the health care system itself.
- WorldCat:WorldCat is a library catalog for all libraries across the United States and around the world. Use this database to discover print, audiovisual, and electronic resources beyond the items in SWAN.
MasterFILE Premier (Ebsco): Contains the full text of thousands of periodicals, reference books and primary source documents, covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more.
Virtual Reference (Gale): Provides encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources across a vast range of disciplines.
Biography History and Genealogy
Biography Reference Center (Ebsco): Offers a comprehensive collection of more than 450,000 full-text biographies, including the complete full-text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine.
HeritageQuest
This genealogy database includes the U.S. Census (1790-1930), local history books and articles, Revolutionary War records, and more.
History Reference Center (Ebsco): A comprehensive history reference database designed for secondary schools, public libraries, junior/community colleges, and undergraduate research. Includes full-text reference books, primary sources, and biographies.
Books & Literature
Literary Reference Center (Ebsco): Provides users with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and eras. Includes biographies, book reviews, criticism, and synopses from authoritative reference sources, journals, and original analysis.
NoveList Plus (Ebsco): Electronic readers' advisory resource which assists fiction and non-fiction readers in finding new authors and titles. Also features book discussion guides, summaries, and recommendations. This database serves both children and adults.
Health and Science
Consumer Health Complete (Ebsco): Provides content covering all areas of health and wellness including mainstream medicine and complementary, holistic, and integrated medicine.
Science Reference Center (Ebsco): Provides easy access to a multitude of full-text science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
Science in Context (Gale): A curriculum-oriented science database that provides a one-stop resource for all science-related research needs. Includes earth science, technology, history of science, science as inquiry, life sciences, physical sciences, and more.
News
MasterFILE Premier (Ebsco): Contains full-text articles from thousands of periodicals, reference books and primary source documents. This database covers general reference, business, health, education, science, multicultural issues, and much more.
Newspaper Source (Ebsco): Provides cover-to-cover full-text for 185 national (U.S.) and international newspapers, as well as selective coverage of regional and televised news sources.
Homework Help for Children
Middle Search Plus (Ebsco): Provides full text for nearly 140 popular magazines for middle and junior high school research.
Science in Context (Gale): An in-depth, curriculum-oriented science database that provides a one-stop resource for all science-related research needs. Includes earth science, technology, history of science, science as inquiry, life sciences, physical sciences, and much more.
World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (World Book): Este recurso ofrece un contenido editorial excelente World Book y multimedia en español.
World Book Online for Kids (World Book): An online encyclopedia offering easy-to-read articles and a wealth of engaging multimedia, games, science projects, interactive tools, and activities.
World Book Online Info Finder (World Book): World Book Online Info Finder is designed for students aged 5th grade and up. Search encyclopedia articles, multimedia collections, maps, primary source documents, e-books and more. Also includes research tools and science projects.
Homework Help for Teens & Adults
Magazine Article Summaries: Ultra School Edition (Ebsco): Designed for high school students, this comprehensive database contains full-text articles from more than 500 popular magazines, as well as many reference works and primary sources.
Middle Search Plus (Ebsco): Provides full text for nearly 140 popular magazines for middle and junior high school research.
Points of View Reference Center (Ebsco): A full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of current issues.
World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (World Book): Este recurso ofrece un contenido editorial excelente World Book y multimedia en español.
World Book Online Info Finder (World Book): World Book Online Info Finder is designed for students aged 5th grade and up. Search encyclopedia articles, multimedia collections, maps, primary source documents, e-books and more. Also includes research tools and science projects.
Professional Development
Professional Development Collection (Ebsco): Provides a highly specialized collection of electronic information especially for educators, librarians, and researchers.
Repair Manuals & Hobbies
Auto Repair Reference Center (Ebsco): Contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1954. New repair procedures and updates are added continuously.
Home Improvement Reference Center (Ebsco): An online tool for home improvement assistance, including: maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home & garden, etc.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center (Ebsco): This comprehensive resource contains full-text reference books with photos and illustrations to guide patrons though their mower, motorcycle, boat, ATV, generator, snowblower, tiller, and other small engine repairs.