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(ProQuest) Current business information, from scholarly journals and dissertations, to company, industry, and market-focused trade news, with some historical coverage back to 1900.
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(Gale) Gale Academic OneFile, provides millions of articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources and covers everything from art and literature to economics and the sciences. Also included are thousands of podcasts and videos.

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(EBSCO) Great place to start your research! Multi-disciplinary database; full text of articles from over 5,300 journals, magazines and newspapers, plus image collections.

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(Alexander Street Press) Limited historical news reports, documentaries, instructional materials, and full-length videos on various topics.

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Alternate Name(s):ACM DL

(ACM) In this trial, find journals, conference proceedings, technical magazines, and newsletters on a variety of technology computer science topics from the Association for Computing Machinery. Access to ACM Books is not part of the ACM Digital Library subscription.  Let us know your thoughts, fill out our trial feedback form.

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(ProQuest) Covers the latest developments in high technology with a focus on computer science (including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering), aerospace, energy science, information science, and many others.  

This mutli-search platform allows you to search Advanced Technologies & Aerospace Database, Advanced Technologies & Aerospace Index, and Computer Science Database at the same time. 

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Exclusively devoted to African American family history research. Includes primary sources (census records, vital records, freedman and slave records, church records, legal records, and more); family history books related to African Americans; access to Black Genesis and tie-ins to AfriGeneas.

(ProQuest) Contains articles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, and government publications on the topics of agriculture, animal sciences, botany, climate change, and much more. It also includes resources from AGRICOLA, TOXLINE, ESPM (Environmental Sciences and Pollution Management) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).
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(Gale) Access current and authoritative periodical content covering agriculture and its related fields, from practical aspects of farming to cutting-edge scientific research in horticulture.

(Infobase) Provides topic pages and overviews for historical events, daily life in different eras, historical controversies, and multimedia supplements as well as primary sources. Covers the colonial/revolutionary period and forward.

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(EBSCO) In this trial, access over 400 art journals and magazines plus thousands of images on fine, decorative, and commercial art, as well as architecture and architectural design.    Let us know your thoughts, fill out our survey.  

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(Proquest) In this trial, access hundreds of 700 titles covering Art, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies. Let us know your thoughts, fill out our survey.

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Alternate Name(s):JSTOR Images

Discover over 3 million high-quality images from prestigious museums, libraries, scholars, artists, and archives around the globe. This resource includes rare materials you won’t find anywhere else and offers a diverse array of content, such as sculptures, paintings, journalistic photographs, architecture, and much more, all cleared for educational and research purposes.  This link provides direct access to Artstor images.  For full access to images within JSTOR, be sure to use the “Images” tab, near the JSTOR logo.

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(Alexander Street Press) Videos and documents covering various aspects of mental health such as clinical mental health demonstrations, actual therapy sessions, compelling documentaries on the human condition, psychotherapy transcripts, as well client narratives and reference works.

(Oxford) Provides biographical information on individual artists and the collection, display, and sale of their works.  It covers well-known and obscure artists, historic auction records, and over 11,000 images of artists’ signatures, monograms, and stamps of sale.

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(Gale) Profiles figures from all time periods and areas of study. Includes biographies, videos, audio selections, images, primary sources, and magazine and journal articles from hundreds of major periodicals and newspapers. Search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as by keyword and full text.

(ProQuest) Find articles on biology, and its applications to medicine, technology and the environment. Contains articles from Biological Sciences, MEDLINE, and TOXLINE databases and provides full-text titles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, and government publications.

(Infobase) Essays and criticism examining the lives of great authors and their works throughout history.

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(Gale) Answer the age-old question, “What do I read next?” Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.

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(Gale) Understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through leading business and trade publications. Updated daily.

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Explore careers and industries that match your skills, level of education, and occupational outlook. (U.S. Department of Labor) 

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Alternate Name(s):Chilton

(Gale) Provides domestic and import vehicle information through the current model year, updated continuously. Offers repair, maintenance, labor estimating, and bulletin/recall information. Includes ASE test prep quizzes for the most popular certification exams.

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(Hearst/Houston Chronicle) Full-text from 1985-present of the local newspaper, including web edition stories. This is the free access side of the Houston Chronicle.

(EBSCO) Features the latest news related to colleges and universities and includes employment listings for higher education. Full-text from 1999. Most current month unavailable. 

Note: Access to their content is also available through http://www.chronicle.com/. With a free registration, you can access free their free articles, as well as a collection of free reports, advice guides, and virtual events. You can also explore open opportunities in higher ed on our job board and create job alerts.

(EBSCO) Major full-text database in Nursing and Allied Health, with over 560 journals, and more than 600,000 articles dating back to 1937.

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(EBSCO) In this trial, access over 1,800 full-text journals, full-text quick lessons, evidence-based care sheets, continuing education modules, NEW nursing instructional videos only available in this version, and more.  This database covers over 50 nursing specialties. Let us know your thoughts, fill out our survey.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) is the leading resource for systematic reviews in health care. Cochrane Reviews are updated to reflect the findings of new evidence when it becomes available because the results of new studies can change the conclusions of a review.

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(Gale) Access a wide array of multidisciplinary content by searching scholarly journals, newspapers, periodicals, images, and videos.  Access news articles from sources such as The Economist, The New York Times, National Geographic, Newsweek, Popular Science, Smithsonian, and more. 

(EBSCO) Full-text from over 500 journals for communication, mass media, and other closely-related fields such as media studies, linguistics, and rhetoric.

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(EBSCO) In this trial, access hundreds of top communication journals, magazines and other sources covering all related disciplines, including media studies, linguistics, speech pathology, rhetoric and discourse. Let us know your thoughts, fill out our survey.

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(Gale) Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, linguistics, literature and more. 
 

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(Gale) Includes more than 600 journals and periodicals, providing information on computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in such areas as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications, and the application of technology.

(ProQuest) This database includes journals and magazines covering an enormous range of health subjects, from sports injuries to women's health, from food and nutrition to midwifery, from eye care to dentistry. Can also be searched as part of ProQuest Health Research Premium Collection

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(Gale) Find timely and historically relevant content on issues that influence women’s lives across the globe, including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.

(ProQuest) Includes coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, curated from openly available content, including thousands of open-access articles from leading publishers, as well as current research from pre-print repositories such as arXiv.

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(Infoplease) Information for each country at a glance, as well as flag information and an atlas overview for whatever area you are most curious about.

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Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions.
They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives.

Select a country, territory or international organization from the provided menus.

(CQ Press) Full-text, balanced, comprehensive journalistic reports and analysis of current and controversial issues of the day.

(Credo) Useful when you're starting out on a research project. Do simple searches to find topic introductions in a variety of subjects. The mind map tool will help you discover related ideas and terms.

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(Gale) Contains articles related to law enforcement such as terrorism, training for paralegal service, preparing for a career in homeland security, forensic science, crime scene investigation, developing policy, going to court, writing sociological reports, and much more.

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(Gale) Find a variety of information from major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as key reference titles. The database includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.

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(Digital Theatre Plus) Use your library barcode number to access behind the scenes of theater productions worldwide with additional commentary, interviews, and production notes linked to full-length videos of plays, opera, dance, and other performances.  

If you do not have your library barcode number, fill out this form to request it.

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(Digital Theatre Plus) Use your library barcode number to access behind the scenes of theater productions worldwide with additional commentary, interviews, and production notes linked to full-length videos of plays, opera, dance, and other performances.

If you do not have your library barcode number, fill out this form to request it.

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(DOAJ) Collection of 12,000 open access journals with full text "covering all areas of science, technology, medicine, social science and humanities." Created by Lund University in Sweden, DOAJ journals adhere to high standards and peer review.

(EBSCO) Search the majority of our library databases at the same time.  This platform combines multiple databases into one search to easily locate a variety of sources such books, ebooks, scholarly articles, magazines, newspapers, trade publications, streaming videos, and more.

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Alternate Name(s):Draw It To Know It

Find interactive tutorials, videos, flashcards and review questions to illustrate concepts related to anatomy & physiology and neuroanatomy. Use the Register link to create your account using your LoneStar.edu email.  If you have already created an account, then go directly to the Login In page.  

Our subscription provides access to the Anatomy & Physiology course and Neuroanatomy course. 

 

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(Gale) Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community. Updated daily.

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(ProQuest) Locate articles on the critical issues affecting Earth’s air, land, and water environments. This resource provides articles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, and government publications.  

This multi-search platform includes the Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), Oceanic Abstracts, Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science Database, and Meteorological & Geoastrophysical Abstracts (MGA).

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(ProQuest) Over 300,000 ebook titles covering a full range of academic topics. General reference works are also included.  Access various ProQuest's collections: Academic Complete, Reference Ebook, Health & Medicine, eLibro, and SciTech.

(EBSCO) Search complete e-books. Read in browser on computer, phone, or tablet, or create an account to download books to various devices with the EBSCO Mobile app.

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(Gale) Content is useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, constructing economic models, investing for the future, researching rates, and more. Includes journal and magazine articles.

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(Gale) Gain insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy. Best for educators, administrators, and education students. 

This database contains articles from journals & periodicals on education from preschool to college, and every educational specialty—such as technology, bilingual education, health education, testing, administration, funding, and policy. 

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(Gale) A safe place for children to find answers to their questions, practice research skills, and explore interests inside and outside the classroom. It also gives teachers access to digital resources that can supplement and enhance in-person and online instruction.

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(Oxford) Features articles on popular music genres such as jazz, country, folk, rap, reggae, techno, musicals, and world music from 1900 to the present. Also includes information on trends, styles, record labels, venues, and music festivals.

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(Gale) Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.  

This database covers all aspects of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more.

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(Gale) Provides insights, tips, strategies, and success stories throughout the business world.

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(Gale) Interdisciplinary database that offers content on the development of emerging green technologies and discusses issues like global warming, food safety, health care, economic development, and more.

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(Gale) Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers, and corporate interests. Includes scholarly journals, magazines, and other reference materials covering environmental issues.
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Summaries and/or full-text of education-related reports are accessible. (U.S. Department of Education)

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(National Archives and Records Administration) Official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents - 1994 to present.

(Infobase) Career info and advice articles for resumes, interviewing, networking, and more.

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(Infobase) High-quality, educational streaming video from companies such as Films for the Humanities, BBC, and PBS.

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(Gale) Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.

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(Ancestry) Contains collections of original military records. These records include the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served in the military. Many of the records come from the U.S. National archives, The National Archives of the U.K. and other international records.

(EBSCO) Una colección de publicaciones académicas de editoriales españolas y latinoamericanas. Esta base de datos multidisciplinaria ofrece documentos a textos completos de más de 200 títulos de publicaciones en diversas áreas.

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(Gale) Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports.

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(Gale) This database contains digital books on multiple subjects such as science, geography, history, language arts, business and other subjects. 

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An interactive learning program aligned with preschool and elementary standards for children ages 3-6!  

It combines fun, engaging activities with foundational educational concepts to support early childhood development. The program emphasizes skills in literacy, math, science, social studies, art, and music while fostering social and emotional growth.  

This resource contains interactive lessons, e-books, audio, and videos.

 

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(Gallup, Inc.) Gallup has been collecting public opinion polls for over 70 years. Find data and reports on public opinion for a variety of topics.
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(Gale) Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies.

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(Gale) Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.

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(Gale) Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.

(ProQuest) No full text: use Full Text Finder to locate articles.
Contains millions of references to geoscience maps, serial, and non-serial literature, including all publications of the U.S. Geological Survey; master's theses and doctoral dissertations from US and Canadian universities are also covered. Coverage for North American resources starts in 1669, whereas worldwide coverage starts in 1933.

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Alternate Name(s):Google Art Project

(Google) A collaborative project of Google and 151 acclaimed art partners from across 40 countries to include over 30,000 works of art from sculpture to architecture and drawings, all in one page.

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(Texas State Historical Association) Full-text, brief article entries about Texas history & geography.

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(Gale) Full-text from a variety of medical, nursing and allied health sources: journals, reference books, pamphlets.
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(Gale) Consumer health database offers a full range of content on health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices. Features include topic portals with curated content on diseases and conditions; drugs; diagnostics and tests; and therapies, treatments, and surgeries.

(ProQuest) Provides a wide collection of journals, evidence-based resources, and full-text dissertations. 

This multi-search platform allows you to search the following ProQuest databases at the same time:

  • Consumer Health Database
  • Health & Medical Collection
  • Healthcare Administration Database
  • Medline
  • Nursing & Allied Health Database
  • Psychology Database
  • Public Health Database 
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(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)  Searchable chronological, geographical, and thematic world history of art from the museum's vast collection.

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(ProQuest/UMI) Genealogical research materials including census records, military records, and family and local histories beginning with the 13 original colonies.

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(Gale) Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources.

You will find biographies, primary sources, multimedia, critical essays, news, and academic journals, to provide background and guidance on topics within business and economics, geography, government, history, literature, science and health, social issues, and more.

 

 

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(Gale) Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students.

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(Gale) Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.

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(Gale) Discover well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries, information about state parks, planning a vacation, and full-text travel guides from Fodor's. 

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(Gale) Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.

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(Gale) Busque revistas académicas en español y portugués de texto completo de y sobre América Latina.
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(Gale) Discover information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations.  Provides access to updated articles from leading journals, including Business Insurance, Claims, Employee Benefit News, National Underwriter Life & Health, Pensions & Investments, Risk Management, and more.

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(ICE) Video library featuring actual patients and clinicians demonstrating practical and effective treatments; contact LSC-Tomball or LSC-HSB Library for login information.

(Infobase) Full-text articles from different points of view on important issues in today's news, plus statistics and images

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(InfoBase) Explores debates and conflicts in US and world history, as seen by key players or as interpreted by historians. Balanced articles provide pro and con arguments on hundreds of controversies, and each article is centered on original documents (primary sources).

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(AAHA) Official scientific and educational publication of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Provides accurate, timely, scientific and technical information pertaining to the practice of small animal medicine and surgery.

(Ithaka) Includes full-text back issues of selected peer-reviewed journals in such areas as history, education, statistics, sociology, literature, and economics.  Use the "Images" tab to browse the open access collection of images from Artstor. 

 

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(Kanopy) Classic cinema, independent films, and top documentaries in streaming video. App available for iOS, Android, and Roku.

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(Gale) Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more. Updated daily.

 

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(EBSCO) Organized into targeted learning centers, LearningExpress Library supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass the GED, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Requires free login so you can save work online. If you are unable to register off campus, please try again using an on-campus computer. App also available from Google Play.

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(LearningExpress) Learn the fundamentals of your computer, the Internet, and popular software applications with these easy-to-follow multimedia tutorials. Requires free login so you can save work online. If you are unable to register off campus, please try again using an on-campus computer.

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(LearningExpress) Provides help with matching skills to a career, current job listings, and cover letter and resume preparation. Requires free login so you can save work online. If you are unable to register off campus, please try again using an on-campus computer.

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(LearningExpress) Aquí encontrará recursos para mejorar sus habilidades gramaticales, de lectura, y matemáticas. De igual manera, encontrará las herramientas necesarias de preparación para los exámenes de GED y de ciudadanía. Debe crear una cuenta gratuita de Learning Express para utilizar este recurso.

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(Gale) View, add to, and print Texas legal forms in such areas as wills, leases, and divorces.

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(EBSCO) Read digitized articles from Life magazine published 1936-2000. Includes original images.

(EBSCO) Criticisms, synopses, and reviews of authors and their works, full-text poems, short stories, and classic novels, as well as full text from over 400 literary journals.

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(Gale) Find literary criticisms, commentaries, biographies, background, work overviews, and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods, and from around the world.  

This resource brings together the following databases in one search:

  • Gale Literature Criticism
  • Gale Literature Resource Center
  • LitFinder, 
  • Scribner Writer Series
  • Twayne's Author Series
  • Dictionary of Literary Biography
  • Something About the Author
  • Short Story Criticism
  • Contemporary Authors. 
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(Gale) Full-text journal articles, critical essays, work overviews & summaries, and author biographies from authoritative sources. Note: for Biographies, use the Person Search and filter results to Biographies.

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(Gale) Access literary works and authors throughout history, including full-text poems, plays, short stories, speeches, and more. LitFinder also contains biographies, work summaries, photographs, and a glossary.

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(EBSCO) Full-text articles from magazines & journals, and other sources including pamphlets, books, biographies, reports, etc.

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(ProQuest) Includes the renowned METADEX, Copper and Polymer Library databases and provides full-text titles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings and government publications. 

This resource brings together in one search the following databases:

  • Engineering Database
  • Engineering Index
  • Materials Science Database
  • Materials Science Index

(EBSCO) Encuentre información soble la salud publica, enfermedades comunes, fisiopatologia, adelantos medicales recientes y eventos cientificos.

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(U.S. Government) Full-text information on health topics and drugs from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

(EBSCO) No full-text. Link to full-text articles in other LSC databases; included in PubMed from the National Library of Medicine.  To use MeSH (medical subject headings), go to “Advanced search,” and click on the Medline – MeSH tab.

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(U.S. National Institutes of Health) Información de salud.

Alternate Name(s):IBM Micromedex

(Merative) A wide range of clinical databases, including information about drugs, toxicology, diseases, acute care, and alternative medicine.  

Micromedex Mobile apps (Drug Reference, Drug Interactions, IV Compatibility, NeoFax Reference, Pediatrics Reference) are free to download (from the App Store and Google play) but require passwords for subscriber access. 

To get the mobile password:

  1. Log into Micromedex, then click on the “Mobile Application Access” (link located towards the upper right corner of the page)
  2. Click on “Micromedex Mobile Apps Access”
  3. Follow the instructions for the app you want to use
Alternate Name(s):IBM Micromedex CareNotes

(Merative) Provides evidence-based patient education materials written at a 4th-7th grade level covering conditions, lab tests, follow-up care, and more.

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(Gale) Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more by searching middle school age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. 

(EBSCO) Full-text news for all military branches including almost 300 magazine and journal articles from armed services publications.

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(Gale) Search scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily.  Covers wide subject areas including governmental policies, the socioeconomic effects of war, and the structure of armed forces.

(ProQuest) Covers topics across all government and military branches, including international relations, political science, criminology, defense, aeronautics and space flight, communications, civil engineering. Included are scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, government publications, and more. Also searchable as part of the ProQuest SciTech Premium Collection

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 Discover the career that matches your interests and skills. (Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration)

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(Gale) Search for articles and maps by keywords or browse full issues of National Geographic from its founding in October 1888 through December 2020.

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Alternate Name(s):NAT GEO Kids

(Gale) National Geographic Kids includes the complete run of the Kids magazine from 2009 to the present, as well as books, videos, and images. 

(ProQuest) The Natural Science Collection includes the Agri & Env, Bio Science, and Earth, Atmospheric & Aqua Databases and provides full-text titles from around the world including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, government publications and more. 

This mutli-search platform allows you to search the following databases at the same time:

  • AGRICOLA
  • Agricultural Science Database
  • Environmental Science Database
  • Environmental Science Index
  • Biological Science Database
  • Biological Science Index
  • ASFA: Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts
  • Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science Database
  • Oceanic Abstracts
  • Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Database
  • Meteorological & Geastrophysical Abstracts
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(Naxos) Thousands of audio tracks from different styles and eras for online listening, plus historical background information.

75,000+ tracks (plus related text information)

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Digital library of play scripts by living authors. Search and filter by audience level, narrative attributes and playwright demographics, length, and genre. Does not include performance rights. 

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Find both news and reviews as well as access to historical NY Times issues dating back to 1851.

First time user: To get access, you need to first register for an NYT account.

  1. Click the link. You will have to enter your LSC library barcode.
  2. Select Create Account and complete registration fields. Use your LSC email address!
  3. Once you have an account, you may access NYTimes.com and NYT mobile apps like any subscriber, or go through this link but select "log in."
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(Gale) Access major U.S. regional, local, and national newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. It also includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts and transcripts.

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(EBSCO) Selected full-text from 30 US national and international newspapers and 200 regional papers, plus TV & radio news transcripts.

(ProQuest) An archive of Newsweek magazine from 1933-2012, providing news reporting and commentary for key US and global events during this period. Beyond news and politics, it also offers insights for business, science/technology, arts, travel, and family life.

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(ProQuest) Find comprehensive coverage of the fields of nursing and allied health including journals, clinical training videos, dissertations, reference books and more.

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(Gale) Research full-text titles cited in CINAHL and other resources to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management.

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Offers hundreds of standardized descriptors of skills, knowledge, tasks, occupational requirements, and worker abilities, interests and values that employers use to build job descriptions. (Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration)

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(Bureau of Labor Statistics) Find information on hundreds of jobs such as earnings, working conditions, job prospects, training, education, and more.

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(Gale) Find articles on current social issues from sources such as books, statistical reports, and news publications.  This source includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. 

(Oxford) Full-text art reference covering all visual arts from prehistory to present. Many images included along with articles providing overviews of artists, movements, periods, and places.  This resource contains articles from the Grove Dictionary of Art and the Benezit Dictionary of Artists.  To browse illustrations, limit your search to “Images” under the Format menu located on the left side of the screen.   

Grove Art is the foremost scholarly art encyclopedia, offering global coverage of visual culture, composed and expanded in collaboration with thousands of scholars and specialists around the world. 

Benezit offers unique information about the sale and collection of artists’ work, and it is one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources of artists’ biographies available. 

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Alternate Name(s):OED

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It includes present-day meanings and the history of individual words, and of the language.

(Oxford) Find reference articles related to music from Grove Music Online.  This resource provides content from The Oxford Dictionary of Music and the Oxford Companion to Music.  

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(Pew Research Center) A nonpartisan think tank that combines public opinion polls with demographic research and content analysis on a variety of issues, attitudes, and trends.
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(Gale) Access to academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine. 

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(Brief Media) Ebook, provides up-to-date veterinary drug information that includes continual updates on dosing, drug interactions, adverse effects, and more. Accessible on your tablet, smartphone and computer via App Store and Google Play, is continually updated so you have the most current information.

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(EBSCO) In this trial, find resources that present multiple sides of an issue. This source provides rich content to help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays and better understand controversial issues.  Let us know your thoughts, fill out our survey.

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(Gale) Access scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.

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(NCBI) National Center for Biotechnology Information located within the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Comprises more than 32 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.

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