Databases by Title

Except where noted, you can use these databases outside the library by entering your LCPL library card barcode number (with no spaces) when prompted.

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Access Science : Access Science @ Mcgraw-Hill is the online version of the world's leading science and technology encyclopedia with 7,000 articles, 115,000 definitions and biographies of more than 1,200 key scientists. Access Science is updated with 3 or 4 breakthrough science and technology stories every week.

African American Experience : Online collection on African American life for definitive research and homework help on African American history and culture. It includes hundreds of primary documents, slave narratives, photographs and audio clips.

America the Beautiful : Each of the 50 states, plus Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the major territories is covered in depth on the history, geography, economics, government, culture and major cities, plus biographical profiles of important people and articles on famous places and natural wonders. There are also photographs, illustrations, maps and audio slide shows for each state.

Ancestry Library Edition : Trace your amazing personal history with the world’s largest online collection of family records and resources. It includes billions of names from U.S., U.K., and Canadian census and vital records; immigration and passport records; military histories and records; photos; and more. A learning center and other tools help you get started and put your research together. This service is available only in library branches.

Ask a Librarian : Ask a reference librarian a question online.

Biography Resource Center : Comprehensive database of biographical information on more than 180,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death years and places, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender , or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search path.

BookFlix : Watch the Story! Read the Book! BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning. BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

Business and Company Resource Center : Brings together in a single database company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.

Chilton Library : For DIY car repair and maintenance, there is no more trusted name than Chilton's Manuals. Now with ChiltonLibrary.com, you can access wiring diagrams, diagnostic codes, and maintenance tables for thousands of cars and trucks -- 24/7

Christian Science Monitor : An independent daily newspaper providing context and clarity on national and international news, peoples and cultures, and social trends. Search full text articles dating back to 1988. For older articles, see Christian Science Monitor Historical , which offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. User Guide (PDF)

Civil War Era by Proquest : Get a fascinating glimpse of the Civil War era as it was lived in cities and towns across America with the complete runs of eight regional newspapers covering 1840-1865 -- available online for the first time.

Computer Database : Computer-related product introductions, news and reviews for hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.

Consumers' CHECKBOOK : CHECKBOOK evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. CHECKBOOK has won the National Press Club’s prestigious First Place Award for Excellence in Consumer Journalism. This service is available only in library branches.

Contemporary Literary Criticism : An extensive collection of critical essays on contemporary authors. Each entry contains a biographical/critical introduction, listing of principal works and sources for further study.

CQ Researcher : The CQ Researcher is a complete source for in-depth analysis reporting on the most current and controversial issues of the day. It explores a single hot issue in depth with topics ranging from social and teen issues to environment, health, education, science and technology.

Daily Life Online : Ever wondered what ordinary people were doing while generals, presidents, kings and queens were making history? Daily Life Online is a gateway to historical research on how people in different times and places really live: their food, clothing, jobs, pastimes, and more. Now including Daily Life Through History, Daily Life America, and World Folklore and Folklife for an even richer picture of life.

Discoverer : A wealth of information on topics of high interest to young researchers and readers . Includes World Almanac for Kids and an encyclopedia.

eLibrary : For students of any age. Great for all types of school projects and questions, with articles from multimedia sources on any topic. User Guide (PDF).

Encyclopedia Americana : Its 45,000 articles and more than 25 million words have been contributed by over 6,500 specialists in their respective disciplines and cover all academic fields and curriculum topics. Updated quarterly, the Americana Online can now be used either as a stand-alone source of current information on almost any topic or as a guide to the resources of the World Wide Web.

Expanded Academic ASAP : 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.

Gale Virtual Reference Library : Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online 24/7.

General OneFile : A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current 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.

General Reference Center Gold : Quick access to complete text of hundreds of popular magazine and newspaper articles and citations to thousands more. Includes general interest, entertainment, book reviews, popular culture, sports and family issue topics.

GreenFILE: Focusing on the relationship between human beings and the environment, GreenFile provides well-researched but accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond. Comprised of scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports, GreenFILE offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the ecology.

Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia : This database contains thousands of articles, extensive hyperlinking, bibliographies, and links to other sources of information on the web. The Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia Online is updated monthly.

Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module : Use this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and more than 700 streaming videos on all aspects of health and wellness. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites as well as government databases. Material contained in this resource center is intended for informational purposes only.

Heritage Quest Online : Discover where your American past begins with this comprehensive treasury of genealogical sources. It features U.S. federal census records, local and family histories, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank records, memorials and petitions to the U.S. Congress, and the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) article citations from the Allen County Library. 

Historical Newspapers : Search the complete run of four American newspapers - Christian Science Monitor , New York Times , Wall Street Journal , and Washington Post - into the 1990s. View articles or entire pages as they appeared when published, browse historical topics, or view a timeline of major events in American history. For more current articles, please use the link for each newspaper.

History Resource Center US : An integrated collection of primary documents, secondary reference sources, and journal articles covering all areas of United States history from pre-colonial times to the present day.

History Resource Center World : Featuring extensive coverage of the 20th century, the database also includes content on the ancient Mediterranean, Near East, Asia, Middle East, Latin America, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. From antiquity to the present, world history curricula is reflected by content from over 2,000 primary sources, 25 reference titles, and from 110 academic journals.

In the First Person : Provides in-depth indexing of more than 4,000 collections of personal narratives in English from around the world, including letters, diaries, memoirs, and autobiographies, and other personal narratives. No passwords or registration required.

Infotrac Religion and Philosophy : Religion and the related areas of philosophy, archaeology and anthropology.

Junior Edition - K12 : This periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books (most are full text) for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Kid's Edition - K12 : This periodical database is designed for elementary school students, with easy access to full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Kids InfoBits : Kids InfoBits meets the research needs of students in kindergarten through grade 5. It features a visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate information.

Lands and People Online : Lands and People Online is the leading encyclopedia of countries and cultures geared to students . Every country in the world is described by land, people, economy, history and government as well as Facts and Figures, maps and flags. It includes an Electronic Atlas and a Global News Desk .

Learning Express Library : Provides a variety of free practice tests , including civil services exams; EMS, firefighter and law enforcement exams; military exams; and real estate exams. You will need to create an account the first time you login to the site.

Legal Forms : Provides a wide selection of legal, business and personal forms, including many popular legal forms specific to Virginia. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, and forms for bankruptcy, divorce, and landlord-tenant law.

Legal Trac : Provides indexing for more than 1,400 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals, and international legal journals. It also contains law-related articles from over 1,000 additional business and general interest titles. This database is accessible through Find It Virginia . To access, choose "Loudoun County Public Library" from the list of Libraries, enter your LCPL library card barcode number (with no spaces) where it asks for your barcode number, click submit, and choose Legal Trac from the list of databases.

LISTA: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) provides coverage on subjects such as librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, and information management.  LISTA indexes nearly 600 periodicals plus books, research reports, and proceedings. With coverage dating back to the mid-1960s, it is the oldest continuously produced database covering the field of information science.

Literature Resource Center : Critical analysis of literature and biographies of authors . High school and undergraduate level.

LitFinder : Access to thousands of poems, stories, essays, speeches and plays.

Live Homework Help : Free tutoring in math, science, English, and social studies. For Grades K-12, College Intro, and Adult Learners. Available Sunday through Thursday 3pm to midnight.

Los Angeles Times : The voice of the West Coast, with news on politics, the film industry, and trends that are sure to spread. Search full text articles dating back to 1985. User Guide (PDF)

MagillOnLiterature : MagillOnLiterature™ is the definitive, online source for editorially reviewed critical analyses. This database includes Masterplots, Masterplots II, Cyclopedia of World Authors, Cyclopedia of Literary Characters, Magill's Literary Annual 1990-2002, Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, Magill Book Reviews, and selected essays from World Philosophers and Their Works.

Mango Languages is an online language learning product that combines audio and written lessons.  All courses are self-paced, with the option to repeat difficult portions and to test knowledge gained in each lesson.  Twelve languages are offered: Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Greek, French, Russian, ESL Polish, ESL Spanish, and ESL Brazilian Portuguese. 

Military and Intelligence Database : Updated daily and offers direct access to more than 600 military-related and general interest periodicals, with more than 500 of them displayed in full text.

Morningstar Online : Comprehensive Morningstar reports on stocks and mutual funds and exclusive Morningstar ratings to help guide investors. Morningstar online gives patrons access to analysts' independent opinions and recommendations on investments and allows patrons to assemble their selections into a portfolio for further research.

netLibrary eBooks : netLibrary is a comprehensive collection of online books (eBooks) and resource materials. Ebooks can be viewed online by creating a personal user account.

New Book of Knowledge Online : The New Book of Knowledge Online is a fun-to-use encyclopedia for children . Wonder questions, facts and figures, projects and experiments, literary selections, and Internet links to carefully evaluated related sites are a few of its many features. NBK Online features a current events site - NBK News - that is updated weekly and includes five news stories written especially for the site.

New Book of Popular Science : The New Book of Popular Science Online goes well beyond a simple Internet adaptation of the print set. The 400 articles that form the site's hub, or SciClopedia, are divided into a dozen categories and are supplemented by such online-only features as Fun Facts, Careers articles, NewsBytes, SkyWatch, Ask Pop Sci and SciZone . The entire site is interconnected with a vast system of internal links.

New York Times : The authoritative record of national and international news and opinion. Search full text articles dating back to 1980. For older articles, see New York Times Historical , which offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. User Guide (PDF)

NoveList Plus: Readers can find new books to enjoy, based on titles or authors they've read or topics that interest them.  With over 250,000 fiction and nonfiction titles for adults, teens, and children -- and 20,000 new titles added each year -- you're bound to find something you like.  Try the "Check the Library Catalog" link to see if the books you've chosen are available at Loudoun County Public Library.

Opposing Viewpoints Reference Center : Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center 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 fingertips an easy to use interface to find, learn, and assess the social issues confronting society today.

Overdrive : With your library card you can access adult and children's ebooks and eAudio books. Titles include fiction and nonfiction.

Professional Collection : More than 250 full-text educational periodicals and journals covering arts, psychology, adolescent issues, curriculum, sports, law, technology and more.

Pop Culture Universe : From flappers to Elvis to Pac-Man to A-Rod -- whatever the fad, fashion, or celebrity, you'll find it in Pop Culture Universe. It's great for homework assignments or to satisfy your curiosity about what your grandparents did in their spare time back in the day.

Reference USA : Provides realtime access to a database of 14 million businesses . Search by company name, type of business, geographical area, SIC code to name a few. Gives corporate linkage and credit rating codes.

Science Online : A curriculum-oriented database that offers a comprehensive, authoritative overview of the sciences with more than 600 experiments and easy access to thousands of science diagrams, many in full color.

Science Resource Center : Science Resource Center is an in-depth, one-stop source for all science-related research needs. It focuses on key concepts taught in classrooms, including earth science, history of science, life science and physical science.

Small Business Resource Center : Covers all major areas of starting and operating a business, including financing, management, marketing, human resources, franchising, accounting, and taxes. Quick links to business plans, legal forms, and a "How To" menu make this a great resource for startups and established businesses alike.

Something About the Author : Search nearly twenty of the most current volumes of this reference source. Focuses on authors and illustrators of children's books.

Student Edition : This periodical database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Teen Health & Wellness : Real Life, Real Answers is a comprehensive database that allows teens (and those who care about teens) to research health-related issues important to their well-being. It’s both a research/report tool and a self-help resource.

Teacher Reference Center: This index of over 260 titles from the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals, and books provides coverage on key education topics such as Assessment, Continuing Education, Current Pedagogical Research, Curriculum Development, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, Science & Mathematics, and more for K-12 Teachers & Librarians.

Thomson Gale Powersearch : Type it once! Now you can search the library's collection of Gale databases at the same time. Find newspaper, magazine and journal articles; reference sources; and multimedia on a wide range of topics.

Tumblebooks : Online collection of animated talking picture books which teach children the joy of reading in a format they'll love. There are also games, puzzles and quizzes and a language learning section with books in French and Spanish.

Value Line Research Center : Includes on-line access to Value Line's leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities. This service is now available for both in-library and remote use.

Wall Street Journal : The international business newspaper of record with stocks, business news, and more. Search full text articles dating back to 1984. For older articles, see Wall Street Journal Historical , which offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. User Guide (PDF)

Washington Post : One of America's leading newspapers, with national, international, and regional coverage. Search full text articles dating back to 1987. For older articles, see Washington Post Historical , which offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. User Guide (PDF)

Washington Times : A full-service, general interest daily newspaper in the nation's capital. Search full text articles dating back to 1988. User Guide (PDF)

What Do I Read Next? : Over 100,000 recommended titles to help users uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles.

World Book Online for Kids was developed especially for young public library patrons. The site offers easy-to-read articles and a wealth of engaging multimedia, games, science projects, interactive tools, and activities.
 
World Book Online Info Finder contains content and features designed for school-aged patrons' homework and research needs. Based on the World Book Encyclopedia, the site features rich collections of multimedia on a variety of topics, science fair projects; a Biography Center; links to world newspapers, correlations to curriculum standards, 21st century research guides, and much more.

World Book Online Reference Center is a powerful reference tool for advanced researchers and information seekers. The site features thousands of e-books, tens of thousands of articles, and hundreds of thousands of primary source documents and features developed especially for public library patrons such as Computer and Web Tutorials, How To... documents, and Government Resources.

World Book Discover, for differentiated instruction, includes reference articles, text-to-speech capabilities, learning and life skills activities, research tools, multimedia, and interactive video.

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos offers World Book’s excellent editorial content, rich media, and interactive features in Spanish.

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