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Automotive	Top
Chilton Auto Repair Photographs, diagnostics, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks.


Business
Business & Company Resource Center Company profiles, brand information, investment reports and current newsletters.
Business Source Premier Enhanced Search Interface for the Business Source Premier user, providing an easy way to both browse and search for country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research.
EbscoHost A suite of databases providing full text from over 5,000 general reference, business, consumer health, general science, and multi-cultural periodicals.
Legal Forms Wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms, a comprehensive attorney state directory and dictionary of legal definitions.
Morningstar Investment Research Center Combines the stock, fund, industry and ETF information necessary for in-depth research and smart portfolio construction. One-stop-shop for screening and report building tools including help and education materials.
Plunkett Research Market research reports, company profiles, industry sector analysis, trends and statistics that includes a build-a-report feature.
Reference USA (Company Directory) Contains information on more than 12 million U.S. businesses, 102 million U.S. residents and 683,000 U.S. health care providers. Can't connect?
Regional Business News Comprehensive coverage for regional business publications. Incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the U.S.
Value Line Investment Survey Reports (Available only in DCL Facilities) Information and advice on over 1,700 stocks, more than 90 industries, the stock market, and the economy. Includes Ratings & Reports, Summary & Index, and Selection & Opinion.
Virtual Reference Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources in multiple subject areas. Search the content of these reference titles 24/7.


Education	Top
Academic Search Premier Provides full text for nearly 3,500 scholarly publications, including 2,600 peer-reviewed journals and over 500 full text ERIC journals.
Colorado School Guides (Available only in DCL Facilities) Find detailed information on local and Denver Metro public and private schools from preschool through secondary levels.
ERIC U.S. Department of Education's Educational Resource Information Center database. Citations & abstracts from over 980 educational and education-related journals, and full text from more than 2,200 digests.
ERIC OCLC's interactive online information system. Search for articles & books in over 15 databases.
Online Homework Help Live tutoring (aligned to state standards) from skilled instructors in math, writing, reading, and ESL (grades 3-12) – all from your home or school computer. Students and tutors communicate in real-time through an easy-to-use online classroom. Spanish-speaking tutors and customer service representatives are also available.
Professional Development Collection Highly specialized collection of nearly 440 full text journals, designed for professional educators.
Testing and Education Resource Center Take online practice tests and use test prep eBooks to help you study for entrance exams. Find colleges and conduct scholarship searches.
Virtual Reference Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources in multiple subject areas. Search the content of these reference titles 24/7.


Foreign Language
ClasePeriodica Index of Latin American journals in the sciences and humanities.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos Spanish language encyclopedia for students from World Book Online
Foreign Language Databases EbscoHost Deutsch Full suite of EbscoHost databases...in German.
Foreign Language--EbscoHost Espanol Full suite of EbscoHost databases...in Spanish.
Foreign Language--EbscoHost Francaise Full suite of EbscoHost databases...in French.
Fuente Academica This database provides full text coverage for more than 150 scholarly Spanish language journals.
MedicLatina A Spanish language collection of medical research and over 125 periodicals published by renowned Latin American medical publishers.


Genealogy	Top
AncestryPlus (Available only in DCL Facilities) Comprehensive ancestry/local history research for beginners and experts.
HeritageQuest Online Assembles every extant U.S. federal census, family genealogies, local histories, tax lists, city directories, land and probate records, birth, marriage and death records, genealogical and local history serials, and more.
Local Newspapers Links to obituaries and full-text articles from the Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News and the Colorado Springs Gazette.


Government & Law
ABC-Clio History & Government Suite of four databases for student research on American History and Government, as well as World History.
Legal Forms Wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms, a comprehensive attorney state directory and dictionary of legal definitions.
Virtual Reference Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources in multiple subject areas. Search the content of these reference titles 24/7.


Health	Top
Consumer Health Complete Convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information. Search and browse within medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.
Eldercare Provides a reliable source of eldercare-related information and local/state/national resources that can assist in making informed eldercare decisions. Comprehensive reports to over 90,000 eldercare facilities (nursing homes and assisted living) and services including home health care and hospice throughout the United States.
Health Source: Consumer Edition Information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition Provides nearly 590 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines. Also featured are abstracts and indexing for over 627 journals.
MedicLatina A Spanish language collection of medical research and over 125 periodicals published by renowned Latin American medical publishers.
MEDLINE All areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing
Teen Health & Wellness A one-stop resource for teens with topics such as diseases, drugs, alcohol, fitness, mental health and more. An interactive online community of support is available.
Virtual Reference Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources in multiple subject areas. Search the content of these reference titles 24/7.


History & Geography
ABC-Clio History & Government Suite of four databases for student research on American History and Government, as well as World History.
Biography Resource Center More than 400,000 biographies on nearly 275,000 people from around the world and throughout history.
CultureGrams States Edition Tour the 50 states and District of Columbia There are fun reports filled with facts, timelines, geography, history, flags and much more.
CultureGrams World Edition Experience the cultures of 182 different countries. Included are maps, statistics, recipes, and information in 25 categories.
Daily Life through History Explore the everyday life of a number of civilizations from antiquity to the present day.
Virtual Reference Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources in multiple subject areas. Search the content of these reference titles 24/7.
World Book Online Historical articles back to 1922, current events topics, magazine articles, web links, videos, sounds, and over 11,000 pictures and maps. Research Libraries link includes primary source materials in the areas of literature, history and more.
World Folklore and Folklife Explore celebrations and rituals, holidays and festivals, religious beliefs, music, dance, and more from around the world.


Literary	Top
Biography Resource Center More than 400,000 biographies on nearly 275,000 people from around the world and throughout history.
Columbia Granger's Poetry Database 50,000 full-text poems found in collected works of poetry and anthologies as well as more than 400,000 citations.
Ebooks OCLC catalog of online electronic books available through libraries worldwide
FirstSearch - All OCLC's interactive online information system. Search for articles & books in over 15 databases.
Kid's BookFlix Interactive literacy resource which includes animated fiction book paired with non-fiction books (some in Spanish), read-alongs, educational games, author bios, and teacher resources.
Literature Resource Center Biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 120,000 novelists, poets, essayists, journalists, & other writers from all time periods.
NetLibrary (netLibrary) Electronic books can be checked out & read online or off. One time registration required.
Novelist An electronic readers’ advisory resource which assists fiction readers in finding new authors and titles. Browse over 1000 theme-oriented booklists, award-lists and fiction related web-sites.
Novelist K-8 Materials for all K-8 grade levels and includes picture books, children's "chapter" books and young adult titles.
Theatre in Video Over 250 definitive performances of the world's leading plays, together with more than 100 film documentaries, online in streaming video. Included are a number of Shakespeare plays and workshops.
Virtual Reference Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources in multiple subject areas. Search the content of these reference titles 24/7.
WorldCat OCLC's interactive online information system. Search for articles & books in over 15 databases.


Magazines & Newspapers
Academic Search Premier Provides full text for nearly 3,500 scholarly publications, including 2,600 peer-reviewed journals and over 500 full text ERIC journals.
America's Newspapers The electronic editions of local, regional, and national newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. Each newspaper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community.
Denver Organizations Directory Listings of business & professional organizations, civic & fraternal, health, medical, & human services and more.
Local Newspapers Links to obituaries and full-text articles from the Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News and the Colorado Springs Gazette.
MAS Ultra-School Edition Full text for over 460 general interest and current events magazines. Huge image collection.
Master File Premier Multidisciplinary database covering every subject area of general interest. Includes 164 reference books, nearly 100,000 biographies, 76,000 primary source documents, and an image collection of 116,000 photos, maps and flags.
Middle Search Plus Full text from nearly 120 general reference, health & science magazines. Also includes book reviews, CIA World Factbook, Essential Documents in American History & The Encyclopedia of Animals.
Newspaper Source Contains full text for 159 regional U.S. newspapers, 18 international newspapers, 6 newswires, 9 newspaper columns, The Christian Science Monitor, USA Today & The Washington Post.
Online Magazine Access Provides full text from over 5,000 general reference, business, consumer health, general science, and multi-cultural periodicals.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Explore the background, arguments, and statistics relating to current social issues.
Primary Search Children’s magazines & pamphlets designed for the elementary student.
Regional Business News Comprehensive coverage for regional business publications. Incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the U.S.
Topic Search Current events database exploring social, political & economic issues, & other topics discussed in today’s classrooms.


Music	Top
African American Song Listen to tracks that document the history of African American music in an online music service that includes jazz, blues, gospel, ragtime, folk songs, and narratives.
American Song Hear and feel the music from America's past. Includes songs by and about American Indians, miners, immigrants, slaves, children, pioneers, and cowboys. Also features the songs of Civil Rights, political campaigns, Prohibition, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, anti-war protests and more.
Classical Music Library Listen to classical music written from the earliest times (eg Gregorian Chant) to the present, including many contemporary composers. A range of classical music from many major labels including vocal and choral music, chamber, orchestral, solo instrumental, and opera.
Smithsonian Global Sounds Listen to music tracks from an international network of music archives that includes traditional folk, jazz, blues, world music, sound effects and more.


Reference
Academic Search Premier Provides full text for nearly 3,500 scholarly publications, including 2,600 peer-reviewed journals and over 500 full text ERIC journals.
Biography Resource Center More than 400,000 biographies on nearly 275,000 people from around the world and throughout history.
Columbia Granger's Poetry Database 50,000 full-text poems found in collected works of poetry and anthologies as well as more than 400,000 citations.
Ebooks OCLC catalog of online electronic books available through libraries worldwide
EbscoHost A suite of databases providing full text from over 5,000 general reference, business, consumer health, general science, and multi-cultural periodicals.
FirstSearch - All OCLC's interactive online information system. Search for articles & books in over 15 databases.
Fuente Academica This database provides full text coverage for more than 150 scholarly Spanish language journals.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries. Searchable by subject or keywords within the entry.
Student Resource Center Gold K-12 student resource. Thousands of curriculum-targeted primary documents, bios, topical essays, background info, photos, audio & visual clips, plus special health module.
Topic Search Current events database exploring social, political & economic issues, & other topics discussed in today’s classrooms.
Virtual Reference Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources in multiple subject areas. Search the content of these reference titles 24/7.
World Book Online Historical articles back to 1922, current events topics, magazine articles, web links, videos, sounds, and over 11,000 pictures and maps. Research Libraries link includes primary source materials in the areas of literature, history and more.
WorldCat OCLC's interactive online information system. Search for articles & books in over 15 databases.


Science	Top
Agricola More than 2.5 million citations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Library going back to 1979.
ClasePeriodica Index of Latin American journals in the sciences and humanities.
EbscoHost A suite of databases providing full text from over 5,000 general reference, business, consumer health, general science, and multi-cultural periodicals.
Science Resource Center Science Resource Center is an in-depth, curriculum-oriented science database that provides a one-stop resource for all science-related research needs.
Virtual Reference Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources in multiple subject areas. Search the content of these reference titles 24/7.


Student
ABC-Clio History & Government Suite of four databases for student research on American History and Government, as well as World History.
Biography Resource Center More than 400,000 biographies on nearly 275,000 people from around the world and throughout history.
Chilton Auto Repair Photographs, diagnostics, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks.
Columbia Granger's Poetry Database 50,000 full-text poems found in collected works of poetry and anthologies as well as more than 400,000 citations.
CQ Researcher CQ Researcher is a student-centered database with in-depth coverage and balanced explanations of controversial issues in the news.
CultureGrams Kids Edition A kids-eye view of 66 countries featuring cultural and geographical information as well as history, maps, flags, anthems, recipes, and images.
CultureGrams States Edition Tour the 50 states and District of Columbia There are fun reports filled with facts, timelines, geography, history, flags and much more.
CultureGrams World Edition Experience the cultures of 182 different countries. Included are maps, statistics, recipes, and information in 25 categories.
Daily Life through History Explore the everyday life of a number of civilizations from antiquity to the present day.
EBSCO Animals Information on a variety of topics relating to animals. Indexing, abstracts, and full text records describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals.
Homework Helper (K-6) Is your project due tomorrow but the library is closed? Check out these kid-friendly and fully searchable full-text reference books online for kids k-6.
Kid's BookFlix Interactive literacy resource which includes animated fiction book paired with non-fiction books (some in Spanish), read-alongs, educational games, author bios, and teacher resources.
Kids Search Kids Search is designed for students in grades K through 5. Students can enter keywords or select topics or subtopics to search in this easy to use graphical interface.
Literature Resource Center Biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 120,000 novelists, poets, essayists, journalists, & other writers from all time periods.
MAS Ultra-School Edition Full text for over 460 general interest and current events magazines. Huge image collection.
Middle Search Plus Full text from nearly 120 general reference, health & science magazines. Also includes book reviews, CIA World Factbook, Essential Documents in American History & The Encyclopedia of Animals.
NetLibrary (netLibrary) Electronic books can be checked out & read online or off. One time registration required.
Novelist K-8 Materials for all K-8 grade levels and includes picture books, children's "chapter" books and young adult titles.
Online Homework Help Live tutoring (aligned to state standards) from skilled instructors in math, writing, reading, and ESL (grades 3-12) – all from your home or school computer. Students and tutors communicate in real-time through an easy-to-use online classroom. Spanish-speaking tutors and customer service representatives are also available.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Explore the background, arguments, and statistics relating to current social issues.
Primary Search Children’s magazines & pamphlets designed for the elementary student.
ReadtheBooks.com Check out Read the Books for your school's Accelerated Reader lists, other suggestions from staff and lists by grade level. View book reviews Online and more.
Science Resource Center Science Resource Center is an in-depth, curriculum-oriented science database that provides a one-stop resource for all science-related research needs.
SearchASaurus Children’s magazines & reference works.
Student Research Center Students grades 6 through 12. Students can easily choose which content sources (e.g., Magazines, Newspapers, Biographies, Country Reports, Film & Video) will be included with their search and can search by topic heading.
Student Resource Center Gold K-12 student resource. Thousands of curriculum-targeted primary documents, bios, topical essays, background info, photos, audio & visual clips, plus special health module.
Teen Health & Wellness A one-stop resource for teens with topics such as diseases, drugs, alcohol, fitness, mental health and more. An interactive online community of support is available.
Testing and Education Resource Center Take online practice tests and use test prep eBooks to help you study for entrance exams. Find colleges and conduct scholarship searches.
Theatre in Video Over 250 definitive performances of the world's leading plays, together with more than 100 film documentaries, online in streaming video. Included are a number of Shakespeare plays and workshops.
Topic Search Current events database exploring social, political & economic issues, & other topics discussed in today’s classrooms.
Virtual Reference Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources in multiple subject areas. Search the content of these reference titles 24/7.
World Book Online Historical articles back to 1922, current events topics, magazine articles, web links, videos, sounds, and over 11,000 pictures and maps. Research Libraries link includes primary source materials in the areas of literature, history and more.
World Folklore and Folklife Explore celebrations and rituals, holidays and festivals, religious beliefs, music, dance, and more from around the world.