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Databases*: Getting Started

Not sure what to click? Use the headings to help guide you and/or watch the video. Reach out to your librarians for help as well.

Basic info about your topic

Britannica YA This link opens in a new window
Encyclopedia with text, images and links. User-friendly and easier to read.
GVRL This link opens in a new window
Nonfiction eBooks (True stuff)
Academic Search Premier Ebscohost This link opens in a new window
Contains a variety of resources all in one place - magazines, academic journals, popular newspapers and more.

Current Events

SIRS Researcher This link opens in a new window
Pro/Con articles provided for controversial topics.
U.S. Newsstream - Proquest This link opens in a new window
Database of news articles.
Global Issues in Context This link opens in a new window
Magazines, newspapers and journal articles from around the world. Takes a topic and gives it a global viewpoint.

Info about a person

Gale Biography in Context This link opens in a new window
Biographical information
GVRL This link opens in a new window
Nonfiction eBooks (True stuff)

Pro/Con Issues

SIRS Researcher This link opens in a new window
Pro/Con articles provided for controversial topics.
Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Access multiple viewpoints surrounding controverial topics.
Issues and Controversies This link opens in a new window
Pro/Con articles provided for controversial topics.

Personal/Emotional/Mental Health

Cameron's Collection This link opens in a new window
eBooks covering a range of health topics including mental health.

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