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WAMS Databases: Databases

Databases - MAGAZINE, NEWSPAPER, JOURNAL Articles

EBSCO (Explora, Sci/History Ref Center, etc.) This link opens in a new window
Collection of several databases - general subjects, subject/language specific, and literature databases containing encyclopedia/reference, magazine, newspaper and journal articles and primary sources on many topics.
GALE OneFile HS (formerly InfoTrac Student Edition) This link opens in a new window
GALE OneFile HS provides magazines, newspapers, books, and other reference content. The database offers information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.
GALE In Context - Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Contains newspaper, magazine, journal articles, statistics, videos, images on today's social hot topics. Provides pro/con views. Great resource for argumentative research and debates.
GALE In Context - Middle School (formerly Research in Context) This link opens in a new window
Database geared specifically to middle school students, and aligned to national and state curriculum standards. Contains cross-disciplinary, authoritative content with multimedia in a student-friendly, mobile-responsive interface.
GALE In Context - Science (formerly Science in Context) This link opens in a new window
Database of information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. Integrates authoritative, curriculum-aligned reference content with headlines and videos, and shows how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues, from weather patterns to obesity.
SIRS Discoverer This link opens in a new window
U.S. and international magazines, U.S. government documents and general encyclopedia reference articles and almanac entries.

GALE Virtual Reference Library eBook Database

GALE Virtual Reference Library eBooks This link opens in a new window
Database of reference eBooks on a variety of topics including Science, History, Environment, Technology, Hot Topics, Biography, Law, Medicine, Social Sciences, Multi-Cultural Studies, Literature, Religion, Nation and World.

Databases - REFERENCE ARTICLES (Various Topics)

Cavendish Square Digital This link opens in a new window
Collection of Original Content article databases on specific topics: WWII, Family Health, Birds, Reptiles, Wildlife, Habitats, Mammals, Animal & Plant Anatomy, People of Western Asia, Technology and Applied Science, Open for Debate (Current Issues)
Culture Grams This link opens in a new window
Reference article database about the people and cultures of countries around the world
EBSCO (Explora, Sci/History Ref Center, etc.) This link opens in a new window
Collection of several databases - general subjects, subject/language specific, and literature databases containing encyclopedia/reference, magazine, newspaper and journal articles and primary sources on many topics.
GALE OneFile HS (formerly InfoTrac Student Edition) This link opens in a new window
GALE OneFile HS provides magazines, newspapers, books, and other reference content. The database offers information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.
SIRS Discoverer This link opens in a new window
U.S. and international magazines, U.S. government documents and general encyclopedia reference articles and almanac entries.

What is a Database?

Differences Between Databases and Web Sites

Database Keyword Strategies

Database Features - Review

Database Features New - Subject Search and Virtual Folders