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ABI INFORM Global
Subscription cancelled July 2008.

America the Beautiful (via WebFeat)
State-by-state U.S. history.
American Decades Primary Sources
Primary sources on the issues and events from the decades of the 20th century.
American National Biography
18,000+ biographies of people from all eras who have influenced and shaped US history.
America's Newspapers
Regional news from 614 US newspapers.
Ancestry Library (In Library Use Only)
Comprehensive coverage of census, vital, church, court, and immigration records.
AP Images
Associated Press' current photos and a selection of pictures from their print and negative library.
Arizona Legal Forms
Contracts, incorporation, landlord/tenant and more!
Arizona Republic
Full-text regional news from 1999 to the present.
Auto Repair Reference Center
Factory drawings, step-by-step photographs, technical bulletins and wiring diagrams.
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Biography Resource Center
Full-text biographical sketches of people in history, science, the arts, and current events.
Business & Company Resource Center
Company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, and company histories.
Business Plans Handbook, Volumes 1-5
Select the Business category in the Virtual Reference Library.

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Computer Database
Influential periodicals on computers and telecommunications.
CQ Researcher
Reporting and analysis on issues in the news.
CultureGrams Online
Background and customs of 187 countries, the 50 United States, and the Canadian Provinces.
Cumbre en Línea (via WebFeat)
La Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre.
Curriculum Resource Center
Visual materials such as timelines, charts, maps, and graphs designed for easy printing.
Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition
For elementary teachers and students.
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Dictionary of American History
A wide range of topics in American history.
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Ebsco Español
General magazine database with instructions and help screens in Spanish.
Ebsco Masterfile Premier
Full text for over 1860 periodicals.
Ebsco Newspaper Source
Full text for 224 regional U.S. newspapers and 18 international newspapers.
eLibrary
General research database with full-text articles from magazines, journals and newspapers.
Encyclopedia Americana
In-depth research and worldwide current events for older students and adults (via WebFeat.)

Encyclopedia of Aging
Medicine, law, and psychology as they relate to aging.
Encyclopedia of Education
The institutions and people found in educational practice.
Encyclopedia of Everyday Law
Articles on the theory and history behind the law.
Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice
Legal and economic aspects of crime and justice.
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
Articles on food and its place in human society.
Encyclopedia of Science and Religion
Issues such as in vitro fertilization and cloning.
Encyclopedia of World Biography
Covers notable individuals who have made significant contributions to human culture.
ERIC
Journal articles and research reports in education.
Expanded Academic Index
3,500 indexed and full-text titles, in all disciplines.
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Feminism in Literature
The history of feminism throughout literature, from classical antiquity to modern times.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Profiles of over 2,050 of today's popular jobs.
Forms On File On-line
2,000 forms for both business & personal needs.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)
GVRL Title List
Searchable e-books covering history, science & more.

General Reference Center Gold
Key business and general interest articles.
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia (via WebFeat) Quick reference with rich media for middle and high schools.
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Health and Wellness Resource Center
Includes health journals and pamphlets.
Health Reference Center Academic
Full text of nursing and allied health journals.
HeritageQuest
Unique material for both genealogical and historical researchers.
History Behind the Headlines
In-depth information on conflicts appearing in today's headlines.
History Study Center
14 centuries of history, from ancient to modern.
Hoover's Company Records
Profiles of more than 40,000 companies.
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¡Informe! (Revistas en Español)
Eventos corrientes en revistas hispánicas.
InfoTrac OneFile  
Includes 5,156 full-text titles with coverage from 1980 to the present.
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Lands and Peoples (via WebFeat)
Up-to-date information for country and state reports.

LegalTrac
Indexing for law reviews and legal newspapers.
Literature Resource Center
Biographies and criticism on more than 120,000 authors.
LitFinder
Search by keyword to find an elusive poem, essay or short story.
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Mango Languages
Interactive language learning program.
Medline
Substantial abstracts from all areas of medicine.
Morningstar Library Edition
Investment reports covering 20,000 securities.
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New Book of Knowledge (via WebFeat)
Reference and current events for elementary school and up.

New Book of Popular Science (via WebFeat)
In-depth science plus science in the news.

New Catholic Encyclopedia
Articles on church history and sacred texts.
New York Times
Full text from 1995 to the present.
Novelist Plus
Start with a favorite author & create a list of similar authors to explore.
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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Viewpoint articles and topic overviews.
Oxford English Dictionary
The meaning and history of English words.
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Press Display
Read 250 newspapers from 55 countries!
Prices4Antiques
U.S. auction records for antiques & collectibles.
Professional Collection
Over 300 full-text journals for educators.
ProQuest Learning: Literature
Author biographies and full-text literature journals.
Property Pro (DataQuick)
CD-ROM available in the Scottsdale Room at Civic Center Library.  Includes property data from the Maricopa County Assessor's Office.
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Reference Guide to World Literature
Biocritical essays on world authors.
ReferenceUSA
Information on more than 14 million U.S. businesses.
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Science Resource Center
Earth science, life science, physical science, and space.
Scottsdale Tribune Archive
Full-text archive to the eTribune from 2002 to the present.
Scottsdale Tribune Index
Selective index to the Scottsdale Tribune beginning in 1996.
SIRS Discoverer
General reference database designed for young researchers.
SIRS Government Reporter
Resources published by & about the U.S. Government.
SIRS Knowledge Source
Search SIRS Researcher, SIRS Government Reporter and SIRS Renaissance together.
SIRS Renaissance
Covers architecture, culture, literature, music, and the visual arts.
Small Business Resource Center
Covers all major areas of starting and operating a business.
Something About the Author
Select the Literature category on the Virtual Reference Library.
Space Sciences
Covers space exploration and biographies of scientists.
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U*X*L American Decades
20th-century events and social history from 1900 to 1999.
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Value Line Investment Survey Plus
Full-page reports and analyst commentaries on over 3500 stocks.
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Wall Street Journal
Full text coverage of the Eastern edition from 1984 to the present.
What Do I Read next?
Recommended titles, plot summaries, and awards information from 557 awards.
World Almanac
A basic reference including biographies, encyclopedia entries, facts, statistics.
WorldCat (OCLC)
Catalog of books, web resources, and other material worldwide.  
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