Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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Information on books and authors.

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American & English Literature

The American & English Literature Collection contains many works of poetry, drama, and prose based on books and other sources originally published in print. It also contains 21 historic editions of the Bible in English. 

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Early Learning

A wealth of resources to help preschoolers and children in the early grades grasp critical early childhood skills. (Optimized for tablets)

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ERIC

Education Resource Information Center, provides access to education literature and resources. 

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Literary Reference Center

Full text classic books, literary reviews, author biographies, images, and more.

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NoveList Plus

Read about your favorite authors.  Find book recommendations and reading lists.  Discover book discussion guides and award lists.
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Very Short Introductions

Oxford University Press provides a wide variety of academic topics presented in a "highly readable" way by experts in the field of each subject matter covered.

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