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DATABASES

ALL DATABASES

Academic Journals
Books & Literature
Current Issues
Education
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GENERAL REFERENCE & ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Health
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Primary Sources
Science
test prep & skill building

GENERAL REFERENCE

& ENCYCOPEDIAS


These resources focus  on reference materials like encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, etc.  They are an excellent starting point for many topics.

LIBRARY DATABASES

Library databases are available 24/7.
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Access resources off campus by logging in with your 
USERNAME (everything before @s207.org ) and PASSWORD.
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If you have questions, need help, or can't access a resource, please contact Ms. Cochran or Mr. Mather.

Encyclopedia Britannica
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A general knowledge encyclopedia. A trusted source for factual information in print and multimedia resources. Select Elementary, Middle, or High School reading level.

Gale eBooks
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Large collection of digital reference books (encyclopedias, dictionaries, bibliographies, etc.) covering a wide variety of subject areas.

Gale in Context: Biography
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Information on important figures including overviews, news, magazines, narrative biographies, and multimedia content.

Gale in Context: High School
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Reliable information on multiple subjects and topics, with access to journals, magazines, primary sources, and multimedia content. 

ProQuest eLibrary
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A user-friendly general reference tool to support every range of user. Provides access to full-text articles from magazines, newspapers, books, and multimedia content like maps, pictures, and audio/video resources.

Read It!
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This research tool supports English Language Learners and any students looking for adapted reading materials. You can find nonfiction and reference articles covering topics like history, government, literature, science, and life skills. Many of the articles can be read out loud, and there are visuals like pictures and diagrams to help you better understand the information. 

 

ONLINE RESOURCES

A curated selection of reputable, high-quality resources, with information and data created by universities, archives, government agencies, and other public service institutions. 

CIA World Factbook
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Provides basic information on the people, government, economy, geography, politics, and military for 266 countries and other international entities. Prepared by the CIA for the use U.S. government officials and researchers.

Merriam-Webster
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A trusted Dictionary and Thesaurus publisher. Excellent resource for language information including definitions, synonyms, usage examples, word history, and more

Librarians
Colleen Cochran
[email protected]
​847-692-8443
Evan Mather
[email protected]
​847-692-4076
Library Hours
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
  • Home
  • Books
    • Library Catalog
    • eBooks & Audiobooks
    • Reading Recommendations
    • Public Libraries
  • Research
    • Databases
    • Class Assignments
    • Research Skills
  • Teachers