America the Beautiful
+ Description
An interactive reference work providing information on U.S. states
and territories. Covers each state and territory's history, geography, economy, culture and government. Designed for students in grades four and above, the product
also includes maps, timelines, photographs and links to selected Internet sites.
America's Newspapers and World News
+ Description
Provides information full-text from over 600 U.S. and over 500 international
newspapers and news services.
America's Obituaries and Death Notices
+ Description
A comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices.
Ancestry Library Edition
+ Description
Due to licensing restrictions, this product is only available in library branches.
A genealogy research tool created for the library market. It provides patrons with instant access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. With more than
1.5 billion names in over 4,000 databases, Ancestry Library Edition includes records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate; vital and church records; directories;
passenger lists and more!
Biography In Context
+ Description
This database integrates award-winning biographies from respected Gale sources with related full-text articles from hundreds of magazines and newspapers,
as well as tens of thousands of images and links to vetted websites. Search for people---both current and historic from all eras and fields of endeavor---based on name, occupation, nationality,
ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as keyword and full text.
Books and Authors
+ Description
Books & Authors offers new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books,
authors, genres and topics. Combining over 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alike, award winner and librarian's
favorites lists, Books & Authors helps bring readers and literature together.
Business and Company Resource Center
+ Description
Business and Company Resource Center is a fully integrated resource bringing together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories,
chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.
ChiltonLibrary.com
+ Description
The original Chilton print manuals are now available in a single, easy to search
database. Provides complete and detailed automotive repair information on
thousands of car, truck, van, and SUV make and model combinations. A wide
variety of topics are covered, including brakes, engine performance, emissions,
engine, fuel systems, troubleshooting and more. The detailed step-by-step
instructions, photographs, illustrations, wiring diagrams make the product
accessible and easy to use.
Civil War in Words and Deeds
+ Description
This database collects original narratives, personal narratives, and regimental histories from the Civil War. It provides a wealth of first-person information about the war from people who lived through it.
Computer Database
+ Description
Provides access to magazines in the computer, telecommunications and electronic
industries, including product reviews, industry reports, the latest news on
high-tech topics and more. Contains over 600 indexed titles, of which 350 are
full-text.
Contemporary Literary Criticism Select
+ Description
Contemporary Literary Criticism--Select is an extensive collection of
critical essays on contemporary authors. Each CLC--Select entry contains a biographical/critical introduction, listing of principal works and sources for further study.
CQ Researcher
+ Description
Your source for in-depth analysis reporting on the most current and
controversial issues of the day. Topics focus on a wide range of social,
economic, political and environmental issues with coverage back to 1991.
EBSCO eBook Collection
+ Description
A collection of electronic books on a wide variety of subjects, from popular
classics to titles on computers, business and management. In addition to the
library's own collection, titles received from our partnership with Fairfax,
Arlington and Loudoun library systems are included. These eBooks can be "checked
out" for 24 hours. We also have access to the Library of Virginia shared
collection of eBooks for public libraries, which can be "checked out" for 2
hours.
eLibrary (was Big Chalk Library)
+ Description
Use comprehensive search options and easy-to-use functionality to find resources
from seven different media types: magazines, newspapers, reference books,
TV/radio transcripts, pictures, maps, and streaming audio and video.
Encyclopedia Americana
+ Description
Long a standard in school, academic and public library collections, the online
version of this standard reference source provides users with the depth and
accuracy of the print edition and the currency expected of an online reference
work.
Expanded Academic ASAP(incl. INGENTA)
+ Description
(1980 - present) From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science
and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic
disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many
with full-text and images. Also includes more than 5,400 scholarly and academic
titles through Ingenta, with the pay-per-view option to access the full-text
article.
Gale PowerSearch
+ Description
Gale PowerSearch provides a sophisticated, yet simple, way to search many
databases simultaneously. With one search, users can retrieve research
materials, magazine and newspaper articles, and other original documents from
several different electronic databases.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
+ Description
An e-book collection of reference materials, including Gale Encyclopedia of
Alternative Medicine, Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer, Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
and Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America.
General Reference Center Gold
+ Description
1980 - present Use this general interest/business database to search
magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on business, industry,
current events, the arts, science, entertainment, etc.
General
OneFile
+ Description
(1980 - present) A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide
range of topics: business, computers, currents events, economics, education,
environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art,
politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest
topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
+ Description
Based on the text of the Academic American Encyclopedia, this highly respected
reference work has evolved into an online multimedia resource containing
thousands of new and expanded articles, links, animations, dynamic maps, videos
and more.
Health and Wellness Resource Center
+ Description
Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets,
over 700 health-related videos from partner Healthology, Inc., and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale
reference titles. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
HeritageQuest Online
+ Description
Heritage Quest Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census
records with the digitized version of the popular UMI® Genealogy and Local
History collection. Coverage extends from 1700 to the present. This online
database is an essential collection of unique material for both genealogical
hobbyists and professionals.
InfoTrac Junior Edition
+ Description
A collection of material oriented toward junior high and middle school students.
Includes material from magazines, newspapers and reference books. Subjects
covered include politics and current events; consumer electronics; arts and
entertainment; automobiles; recreation and leisure, personal finances, etc.
InfoTrac Newsstand
+ Description
InfoTrac Newsstand is an innovative Web-based full-text newspaper database which allows users to search articles instantly
by title, headline, date, newspaper section or other assigned fields. Finally, a one-stop source for the day's news and searchable archives.
InfoTrac Student Edition
+ Description
This database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of
indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference book for information
on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health people,
government, history, sports and more.
JSTOR
+ Description
JSTOR is an archive which provides full-text searches of digitized back issues of
several hundred well-known and scholarly journals. One journal, Philosophical
Transactions, dates back to 1665. In addition to its use as an archive for
individual journals, JSTOR is a premiere research source.
Kids InfoBits
+ Description
This database is designed for students in kindergarten through Grade 5. It
features a developmentally appropriate colorful, graphic interface with easy to
use subject access to topics like sports, people, arts, science and more.
Lands & Peoples
+ Description
Lands and Peoples provides current information about the world's countries,
cultures, and current events. Articles about every continent and country,
including states, provinces, and territories, are available. Most articles
include photos, maps, and flags. Additional features include an atlas, an
almanac, and Passport to Fun which allows users to test their knowledge.
Learning Express Library (Practice Tests)
+ Description
**If you are accessing LearnATest from home or work, please use your 14-digit
library card number as your user name. Provides free access to online
practice exams. Includes everything from the SAT/ACT exams for the high school
student, ASVAB tests for those pursuing a career in the military to civil
service exams and many others. Exams are based on official tests and provide
instant scoring and evaluation.
Local Newspaper Index
+ Description
The staff and volunteers of the Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC),
located at the Bull Run Regional Library, index articles of interest and
obituaries that appear in The Manassas Journal Messenger and The Potomac News
for our Local Newspaper Index. To search this ever-growing database, simply
click on the link below. Please note: The index to the Daily Journal (Prince
William Journal) is limited to obituaries.
Marquis Who's Who on the Web
+ Description
Marquis Who's Who on the Web offers over one million biographies on leaders and
achievers from around the world-past and present-in business, government,
entertainment, science, medicine, the arts, and more.
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Military and Intelligence Database
+ Description
Designed to meet the needs of libraries serving military personnel, this
database provides access to more than 600 military-related and general interest
periodicals, with more than 500 of them full-text.
Mitchell's OnDemand5.com
+ Description
Due to licensing restrictions, this product is only available in library branches.
Mitchell Manuals, the standard print
source for automotive repair information is now available online. Users will
find comprehensive information on domestic and import vehicles, wiring diagrams,
tech bulletins and recalls, as well as Mitchell 1’s legendary parts and labor
estimating guide. OnDemand5.com offers simple navigation and a powerful search
engine to easily find the repair information you need.
New Book of Knowledge
+ Description
A long standing favorite encyclopedia for children, the online version provides
an accurate, accessible and fun-to-read information source for elementary
school-age students.
New Book of Popular Science
+ Description
Geared to student readers, this leading science encyclopedia provides articles
conveniently arranged into scientific categories, supplemented with scores of
tables, photographs and special feature boxes. Its science games, puzzles, and
brain teasers as well as weekly science current events stories adds to its
educational enjoyment.
New York Times Historical Newspaper Collection
+ Description
As part of the ProQuest Historical Newspapers collection, this database offers
full-text and full-image articles for The New York Times. The collection
includes digital reproductions of every page from every issue--cover to
cover--in PDF files. Coverage extends from 1851-2006 Each year ProQuest will
provide an additional year of coverage to this base collection.
NoveList
+ Description
An electronic readers' advisory resource which assists fiction readers in
finding new authors and titles. Using author, title, subject and keyword access
the user can access over 90,000 titles in the NoveList database.
Opposing Viewpoints In Context
+ Description
Opposing Viewpoints In Context provides students with a dynamic online
library of current event topics, presenting the facts as well as the arguments
to understand all sides of the story. Students and researchers will have at
their finger tips an easy to use interface to find, learn and assess the social
issues confronting society today.
Oxford English Dictionary
+ Description
Considered the ultimate authority on the English language, use this resource to
find information on the meaning, history and pronunciation of over 500,000 words
both past and present.
Professional Collection
+ Description
Use this database portal to access thousands of articles from hundreds of professional journals and periodicals on a variety of subject areas.
Religion and
Philosophy Collection
+ Description
Features a custom selection of more than 250 magazines and journals covering
religion and the related areas of philosophy, archaeology and anthropology. Use
this database not only to research theological approaches to social issues, but
also to study religion’s impact on culture throughout history.
Salem History
+ Description
A database offering online access to history reference works published by Salem Press; a wide variety of historical periods and geographic regions are covered.
Science In Context
+ Description
Science Resource Center is an in-depth, comprehensive source for all science
related needs. It provides accurate, up-to-date coverage of key concepts in
earth science, life science, physical science, science and technology and much
more. Multimedia images, audio and video clips as well as over 50 reference
books and nearly 200 full-text periodicals are included. In addition to topic
overviews, biographies, experiments and current trends it also includes current
state and national high school standards.
Science Online (Facts On File)
+ Description
Science Online is a curriculum-oriented database that offers a comprehensive,
authoritative overview of the sciences. Diagrams, essays, definitions, and
biographies are arranged by topic and contain thousands of hyperlinks. More than
600 experiments are also included, covering all of the key principles of
science. Encompassing a broad range of scientific disciplines, Science Online
provides students, teachers, and researchers with an updated, easy to use
resource.
Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
+ Description
Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage provides users with a single source of
comprehensive business and financial information. It includes instant, online
access to S & P’s most popular research products: Industry Surveys, Stock
Reports, Bond Reports, Corporation Records, The Outlook and The Register of
Corporations, Directors and Executives among others.
Testing and Education Reference Center
+ Description
Take a college entrance or licensing exam? Looking for a college or graduate
school? Need help finding scholarships? Use this database to search thousands of
college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet your
financial needs. Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain
your education goals.
TumbleBook Library
+ Description
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books licensed from a variety of
children’s book publishers. Animation, sound, music and narration have been
added to existing picture book stories. Also included in the product are online
puzzles, games and a language learning section that includes a selection of
books in Spanish and French.
Value Line Investment Survey
+ Description
The Value Line Investment Survey Expanded Edition includes weekly full-page reports and analyst commentaries as well as Timeliness™, Safety™, and Technical™ ranks on the approximately 1,700 stocks.
Ratings & Reports: Full-page reports on about 130 stocks, plus analysis on about 6 of the more than 90 industries tracked by Value Line. Each stock report is updated on
a regular rotation 4 times a year.
Selection & Opinion: An on-line publication featuring a discussion of the U.S. economy and the stock market, three model portfolios (for aggressive, conservative, and long-term investors)
and in-depth analysis of selected stocks.
Summary & Index: An on-line publication listing current data on approximately 1,700 stocks. It includes a variety of stock screens, which many investors find useful in identifying potential
investments such as Stocks with Highest 3- to 5- year Price Potential, Best Performing Stocks last 13 weeks, Stocks with Highest (and Lowest) P/E Ratios, and more.
Value Line's Small & Mid-cap Survey: Reports on approximately 1,800 small & mid-cap stocks, ranked for Performance, Technical Merit, and Safety.
In addition, the service includes three-to-five year projections of key financial measures, and concise, objective commentary on current operations and future prospects.
Virginia Legal Forms
+ Description
Is a comprehensive database of legal documents. Thomson Gale provides "attorney
forms", that is, officially approved forms actually used at a typical law firm.
These specialized documents cover subject areas ranging from bankruptcy and
bills of sale to divorce, employment, incorporation, landlord/tenant forms, name
change, power of attorney, real estate, and last wills and testaments.
Virginia State Newspaper Package
+ Description
Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community
events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local
companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements
are excluded. Includes Daily News Leader, Daily Press (Due to licensing
restrictions, Daily Press is only available in library branches), Richmond-Times
Dispatch, The Roanoke Times and The Virginian-Pilot.
Washington Post Historical Newspaper Collection
+ Description
As part of the ProQuest Historical Newspapers collection, this database offers
full-text and full-image articles for The Washington Post. The collection
includes digital reproductions of every page from every issue--cover to
cover--in PDF files. Coverage extends from 1877-1993. Each year ProQuest will
provide an additional year of coverage to this base collection.
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