DATABASES
What’s a database?
A database is a collection of information, much like a book, but in an electronic format. For example, a database of magazine articles in electronic form may be searched using words, also known as keywords, in the title, subject, or body of the article.
How is what I’ll find different than what’s on the web?
The information in the databases you get from the library is from a reliable source, but when you find information on the web it may not always be accurate. Many times the information you find in a database was originally in a book whose publisher is reliable.
Can I use these databases if I'm not in the library?
If you are outside of the library and using a computer connected to the Internet you need to have a valid SCLS library card to use the library databases. If you do not have a library card click here to find out if you are eligible, and if so, how to apply for one online.
BIOGRAPHY
Biography Collection Complete
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A comprehensive collection of full-text biographies supporting history, science, the arts, music, literature, multicultural studies, gender studies, business, government & politics, sports, entertainment and many other areas.
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The Biography Resource Center is a comprehensive database containing biographical information for more than 185,000 people throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. You can search for a person based on occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death year, birth/death place and gender.
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Contemporary Authors is a great place to look for biographical and bibliographical data on modern fiction and nonfiction writers –- including novelists, poets, playwrights, scriptwriters, journalists, biographers, essayists, and media people.
BOOKS & LITERATURE
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Examines great writers, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements and events in world literature.
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A comprehensive literary reference database, which provides users with a broad spectrum of reference information from antiquity to the present day. LRC is a completely full-text database that combines information from over 1,000 books and monographs, major literary encyclopedias and reference works, hundreds of literary journals, and unique sources not available anywhere else.
Literature Resources from Gale
A complete literature reference collection designed for both the student and sophisticated casual user. Includes information from Literature Resource Center and LitFinder.
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NoveList Plus is a Reader's Advisory database that provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, and much more for over 240,000 fiction titles along with 60,000 narrative non-fiction titles (like biographies & histories) as well as children's and young adult books in all subject areas. It also includes other content of interest to readers and teachers, such as Author Read-alikes, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, Curricular Connections, Grab & Go Lists, and Feature Articles. Locate books to read and learn more about books and authors here.
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CURRENT EVENTS & WORLD TOPICS
CQ Electronic Library
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The CQ Electronic Library (CQEL) is the definitive reference resource for research in American government, politics, history, public policy, and current affairs. The suite includes the online versions of the award-winning CQ Researcher, the Washington Information Directory, and CQ Weekly, offering complete coverage of Capitol Hill.
CountryWatch
CountryWatch provides country specific geopolitical intelligence on every country of the world, including demographic, historical, political, economic, business and environmental background, and contemporary issues facing each country.
GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 384,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 4,700 records.
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Select from a variety of controversial topics to get an overview and different arguments on various sides of the subject. . Includes guidelines on creating an essay outline, writing a thesis statement, and writing a persuasive essay.
TOPICsearch
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This current events database allows researchers to explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today’s classrooms. TOPICsearch contains full text for over 139,800 articles from more than 4,800 diverse sources.
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EDUCATION, CAREERS, & TESTS for PRACTICE
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Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 48,000 resource entries, and much more!
Learning Express Library.com – LearnATest
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LearningExpress Library includes advanced placement, college entrance exams, GED, high school math and English improvement, and SAT prep tests. You must register first as a "New User" using your library card # as your username and make your own password. See a reference librarian for help.
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Mango is the place to go to learn foreign languages at your own pace and in a fun and engaging way. Available languages include French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Italian, Greek, Russian, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese, as well as English as a Second Language.
NJ ASK Study Program - LumosTestPrep.com
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Lumos Online NJ ASK Study Program consists of practice workbooks, a diagnostic test, five practice tests that are similar to the actual test, and expert advice. The program adheres to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and complements class room training all year. You must register first as a "New User" using your library card # as your username and make your own password. See a reference librarian for help.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS, GENERAL INFORMATION
Funk & Wangalls New World Encyclopedia
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Over 250,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
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The Gale Virtual Reference Library contains online access to encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other specialized reference sources published by Gale. Subjects include the animals, career & college guidance, history, literature, religion, science, and social studies, Supreme Court cases.
Masterfile Premier
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Designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,730 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, 84,774 biographies, 100,554 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flags.
Student Resource Center Gold
The Gale Student Resource Center is a broad database offering resources in literature, cultures, science, history, and geography. Articles included in the database are from reference works, primary sources, and periodicals.
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Combines detailed, printable, full-color maps of countries, provinces, and states with up-to-date statistical and local information.
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HISTORY
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Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience.
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Covers the important people, events, legislation, and issues relevant to the study of women's history in the United States.
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Provides expansive and in-depth information on the people, events, and topics important to the study of African-American history.
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Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history, and heritage.
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Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
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Offers full text from more than 2,000 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, cover to cover full text for more than 120 history periodicals, more than 59,600 historical documents, 49,600 biographies of historical figures, more than 110,200 historical photos and maps, and more than 80 hours of historical video.
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Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history—from mid-15th century to the present.
Click here to search across multiple Facts on File history databases.
Salem History
Salem Press provides online versions of its print sources. Books available here cover the recent decades of American History, from the 1950's to the 1990's. Also included are Great Events from History, covering the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries.
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MAGAZINES
Features a wide variety of general interest and business magazines and periodicals, along with encyclopedias and reference books, ranging from 1980 to the present. Many articles have full text and images.
(Revistas en Español)
Provides full-text access to more than 140 Spanish language and bilingual products, covering a wide range of subject matter for current events to academic interests.
MAS Ultra – School Edition
Designed specifically for high school libraries, this database contains full text for nearly 500 popular, high school magazines. MAS Ultra – School Edition also provides more than 350 full text reference books, 84,774 biographies, 100,554 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily.
ProQuest Online
Information service provides access to thousands of current periodicals and newspapers, many updated daily and containing full-text articles from 1986.
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NEWSPAPERS
Courier News
Full-text articles from the Bridgewater, NJ, Courier-News from 1999 to the present.
Custom Newspapers
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This newspaper collection is provided by the New Jersey State Library and includes the New York Times (full-text from January 1, 2000 to the present), Record (Bergen County, NJ), Record (Hackensack, NJ), the Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ) and many more national and international newspapers.
Electronic Image Editions
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The following Electronic Editions of some popular Newspapers are available to you by clicking the link above.
Boston Globe
New York Times
New York Times - Advance Sunday
New York Times Book Review
New York Times Magazine
El Pais (Spain) in Spanish
Le Monde (France) in French
These look just like the real newspaper, but are available to you right on your computer. You can get today's paper right now. An electronic image edition is an exact digital reproduction of the printed edition, with keyword searching and the ability to browse the full publication. All pages, including advertising, photos and graphics are included.
Historical New York Times
A unique full-image archive that brings you the entire historical run of The New York Times, from 1851 to 2001.
National Newspapers Expanded
Includes current full-text articles from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. Some n0ewspapers are available as far back as 1980.
Newspaper Source
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Includes full text articles from national and international newspapers, full text television and radio news transcripts, and selected full text for more than 260 U.S. regional newspapers.
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SCIENCE & HEALTH
Health Encyclopedias
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A database for information about diseases and treatments.
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Provides clear and comprehensive information on conditions and diseases, health and wellness, mental health, and the human body.
Health Source
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Includes medical and food science, nutrition, sports medicine and general health.
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Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.
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Science Reference Center is a comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
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Researching science topics has never been easier -- with Science Resource Center, thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations are just a few clicks away and the latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites. The database covers curriculum-related science topics and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards.
