Digital Research for Adults by Topic
Reference Databases listed by topic
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Academic OnefileQuickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research. |
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BiographyDiscover the world's most influential people by searching narrative biographies, news, magazine, and multimedia content. |
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General OnefileAccess general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research. |
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Weiss Financial RatingsPowered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing, this website gives you powerful new tools to protect your finances, invest wisely, grow your wealth, and learn more about your finances. |
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Academic OnefileQuickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research. |
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Academic Search CompleteA comprehensive resource of full-text academic journals, videos,, reports and books on dozens of subjects. |
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MasterFILE CompleteA multidisciplinar database providing full text for popular magazines, reference books, and other highly regarded sources from world leading publishers. |
Auto / Small Engine Repair
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Chilton LibraryChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. |
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Small Engine Repair Reference CenterA well-organized collection of detailed, yet user-friendly, repair guides for all manner of small engines. |
Books
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BiblioboardA collection of eBooks from the eRead Texas Unlimited Collection, including popular nonfiction such as travel, nutrition and health, gardening, along with adult and young adult fiction. |
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Book ConnectionsResources about children's and young adult books from TeachingBooks, including exclusive Meet-the-Author movies and recordings, book trailers, and Reader's Advisory to help you choose the right book. Available in the state of Texas. |
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Book Review Digest PlusAn essential library tool providing access to book reviews on a wide range of topics from a variety of sources, including newspapers, review journals and popular magazines. |
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EBSCO eBooksFull text for thousands of recently published fiction and nonfiction books on a variety of topics, such as business, economics, history, law, literature, psychology, religion, STEM subjects and more. |
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TeachingBooks.netBring to life children's and YA books with video trailers, author interviews, discussion questions, and much more. Great for book clubs, choosing books, and homework help. |
Business
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Business Source CompletePremium business content, including research articles, SWOT analyses, company profiles, industry information and more. |
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Data Axle Reference SolutionsReference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) is the number 1 source of information on businesses and people specifically designed for small business owners, marketing professionals, researchers and job seekers. Reference Solutions helps users create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds and locate people. |
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Small Business Reference CenterSupports small business owners and entrepreneurs with reference books including Nolo do-it-yourself guides as well as business videos, details on how to create business plans, and more. |
Careers
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LearningExpress Job & Career AcceleratorA collection of interactive tutorials, practice tests, articles, flash cards and eBooks patrons can use to improve academic skills in reading, writing, math and science as well as prepare for high-stakes exams. Includes Job and Career Accelerator. |
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Learning ExpressGuides job seekers through the most effective career selection and job search possible. Also, prepares with job searching, interviewing and more. |
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Vocational & Career CollectionFull-text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals for high school, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public. |
Crafts
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Hobbies & Crafts Reference CenterA collection of leading hobby and craft magazines with detailed how-to instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. |
Current Events
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Opposing ViewpointsOpposing Viewpoints covers contemporary social issues, from abortion to zero tolerance policies. It provides a broad variety of information including viewpoint essays, news and magazine articles, court-case overviews, and more. |
Finance
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Consumer Financial Protection BureauThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly. |
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Weiss Financial RatingsPowered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing, this website gives you powerful new tools to protect your finances, invest wisely, grow your wealth, and learn more about your finances. |
Genealogy
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AncestryAccess to over 8 billion names in over 4,000 genealogical databases. Available in the library only. |
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Family SearchGenealogical resource featuring family trees. |
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HeritageQuestHeritageQuest combines digital, searchable imagegs of U>S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular ProQuest Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content. Powered by Ancestry.com with more than 4.4 billion records and coverage dating back to the 1700s. |
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Sanborn MapsFounded in 1867 by D. A. Sanborn, the Sanborn Map Company was the primary American publisher of fire insurance maps for nearly 100 years. The maps provide a wealth of information, such as building outline, size and shape. Come explore America's rich and diverse building history. |
General
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BiographyDiscover the world's most influential people by searching narrative biographies, news, magazine, and multimedia content. |
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Explora for Public LibrariesAn easy-to-search interface for public library patrons looking for magazine and newspaper articles, books and other reference materials on a variety of topics. |
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General OnefileAccess general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research. |
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TexShare DatabasesTexShare, an important digital resource for Texans, offers a comprehensive suite of information resources in multiple languages. |
Grants
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Foundation Directory OnlineWin more grants and make a bigger difference. Find the right funder now. Available in the library only. |
Law
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Legal FormsProvides a wide selection of state-specific legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. |
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Legal CollectionA valuable database of the most respected scholarly law journals covering the current issues, studies, thoughts and trends of the legal world. |
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Legal Information Reference CenterA resource to help laypersons navigate a wide range of legal issues with top consumer legal referrence books including Nolo do-it-yourself guides as well as thousands of legal forms. |
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Texas Law HelpDedicated to providing free, reliable legal information to all Texans. Includes legal forms. |
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Westlaw from Thomson ReutersPremier legal research resource. Available in the library only. |
Medicine
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MEDLINEAn essential biomedical research resource providing access to many of the most-used biomedical and health journals, covering a wide range of subjects. |
Newspaper
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Newspaper Source PlusA resource offering cover-to-cover full text for U.S., international and regional newspapers as well as television and radio news transcripts from major networks. |
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San Angelo Standard-Times ArchiveThe San Angelo Standard-Times newspaper, archived on the Internet. Years currently available online: 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2021. The library plans to add more years to the online archive. The library also has a far more complete archive on microfilm at the Stephens Central location. Available in the library only. |
Science & Technology
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ScienceScience is an engaging resource that provides contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. |
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Linkedin LearningLearn software, creative, and business skills to achieve your personal and professional goals. Formerly Lynda.com. |
Spanish Language Resources
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MedicLatinaA unique collection of medical and scientific journals from renowned Latin American and Spanish publishers covering a range of health and medical subjects. |
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Recursos Para HispañohablantesHerramientas de aprendizaje, arrera y ciudadania Americana en espanol. |
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Referencia LatinaEsta base de datos de texto completo en español cubre una amplia gama de temas dentro y fuera de la academia. Ofrece contenido de una variedad de fuentes, incluidos libros de referencia, revistas de interés general e informes de salud. |
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Salud en EspañolPrimeros auxilios, Cuidado y enfermedad de bebés / niños. |
Texas History
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Handbook of TexasYour source for Texas history. |
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The Portal to TexasA gateway to rare, historical, and primary source materials from or about Texas. |
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Sanborn MapsFounded in 1867 by D. A. Sanborn, the Sanborn Map Company was the primary American publisher of fire insurance maps for nearly 100 years. The maps provide a wealth of information, such as building outline, size and shape. Come explore America's rich and diverse building history. |
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Texas Reference CenterA collection of journals and books about Texas and Texans with topics including the state's history, its ethnic and cultural diversity, literature, public health, business, leisure and more. |
