Research Tools : Subscription Databases Details
Magazine, Journal & Newspaper Article Databases
InfoTrac OneFile - In library - Outside the library
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.
Fresno Bee & other U.S. papers
(Newsbank) - In library
- Outside
the library
Full text of articles from the Fresno Bee from early March, 1986, forward,
plus dozens of other U.S. newspapers. More papers
are available inside the library than outside.
MAS Ultra School edition
(EBSCO) - In
library - Outside
the library
Specifically for high school libraries, provides full text from more
than 500 popular general interest and current events publications. This
database
also includes coverage of more than 250 reference books (including the
Columbia Encyclopedia, the CIA World Fact Book and World Almanac &
Book of Facts) and an image collection of 91,000 photos, maps & flags.
Newspaper Archive - In
library
A collection of 2,300 digitized, keyword-searchable newspapers from across
the United States, dating from 1759 to the present. Includes much of the
Fresno Weekly/Morning Republican (1876-1921) and the Fresno Bee (1923-1978).
Provides photographic images of newspaper pages, including ads. In-Library
use only.
Newspaper Source (EBSCO)
- In
library - Outside
the library
Selected full text for 23 national (U.S.) and international newspapers,
including USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor, The Washington Post,
The Times (London), The Toronto Star, etc. Selected full text from nearly
200 regional (U.S.) newspapers. Full text television & radio news
transcripts are provided from CBS News, FOX News, NPR, etc.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
(EBSCO) - In
library - Outside
the library
Full text for nearly 190 journals, USP Pharmacopoeia DI: Volume II Advice
for the Lay Patient
(a drug encyclopedia), Stedman's Medical Dictionary , 1,190 health-related
pamphlets.
Kids Search (EBSCO) - In
library - Outside
the library
Search EBSCO databases intended for grades K-5 all at once.
Middle Search (EBSCO) - In
library - Outside
the library
Specifically for middle school students. Full text for more than 150 popular,
middle school magazines. Additionally, Middle Search Plus contains primary
source documents including Essential Documents in American History, and
an Image Collection of 107,000 photos, maps and flags.
Primary Search (EBSCO) -
In
library - Outside
the library
Full text for more than 60 popular, elementary school magazines. Also
provides the American Heritage® Children's Dictionary, 3rd Edition
from Houghton Mifflin, and an Image Collection of 107,000 photos, maps
and flags.
Searchasaurus (EBSCO) - In
library - Outside
the library
Searchasaurus is a colorful, easy-to-use search interface for elementary
and middle school students. A different way to use the Primary Search
and Middle Search databases.
Student Research Center (EBSCO)
- In
library - Outside
the library
Search EBSCO databases intended for grades 6-12 all at once.
TOPICSearch (EBSCO) - In
library - Outside
the library
Offers predefined current events and special topic searches.
Consulta - In
library - Outside
the library
Revistas y más en español.
Biography
Biography Resource Center
(InfoTrac) - In
library - Outside
the library
Search by name or by Occupation, Nationality, Ethnicity, Birth/Death Year,
Birth/Death Place, or Gender.
Books in Print / Government Printing Office
Books in Print - Central
Library only
Find books, audios, and videos.
GPO Catalog of U.S. Government Publications
- Central
library only
Index to about 50% of published U.S. government documents from July, 1976
forward. Links to full text of many documents. One user at a time - please
log off when done. Catalog
of U.S. Government Publications is a free alternative for January,
1994, forward.
Business and Investments
Business / Residential Directory (ReferenceUSA) - In
library - Outside
the library
Search for businesses by name, line of business, location, sales, etc.
Search for people also.
Business and Company Resource Directory - In
library - Outside
the library
Provides company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.
InfoTrac Small Business Collection - In
library - Outside
the library
Provides company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.
Morningstar investment service
- In library - Outside
the library
Independent opinions on 1,500 stocks and 2,000 funds; data on more than
20,000 securities. Search for stocks/funds by various criteria.
Education
Educators Resources (EBSCO) - In
library - Outside
the library
Access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals
in Education and Resources in Education Index.
Professional (Educators) Development
Collection (EBSCO) - In
library - Outside
the library
Full text for more than 500 high quality education journals.
Encyclopedias
Animal Encyclopedia (EBSCO)
- In
library - Outside
the library
Full text records describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals.
Some images.
Funk and Wagnalls Encyclopedia
(EBSCO)- In
library - Outside
the library
Articles intended for both kids and adults.
Other databases
AllData Auto Repair - Central
library only
Auto repair information for import and domestic cars and light trucks,
1982-2002.
America's Genealogy Bank - In library - Outside the library
Access to millions of the United States' core genealogical records from the 1600s to the present day, including 30 million obituaries and death notices published between 1977 and the present in over 1,000 US newspapers.
Ancestry Library Edition
- In
library
Family history research. For assistance see California Room staff.
Auto Repair Reference Center
- In
library - Outside
the library
Auto Repair Reference Center covers approximately 23,000 domestic and
imported vehicles and includes over 100,000 factory drawings and step-by-step
photographs; technical service bulletins & recalls; wiring diagrams;
specifications & maintenance schedules; Labor Time Guide & Estimator;
Years covered varies by make and model.
Buscar en espanol (EBSCO)
- In library
- Outside
the library
Spanish language help screens, but search terms must be English. Automated
translation of articles into Spanish, French or German.
CultureGrams - In
library - Outside
the library
Experience the cultures of 187 countries in the World Edition. The Kids
Edition has cultural and geographical information, history, maps, flags,
and colorful images for 87 countries. The States Edition contains facts,
symbols, time lines, and more about the 50 U.S. states.
Foundation Directory Online Professional - Central library only
Foundation Directory Online allows grantseekers to quickly research prospective funders by providing access to detailed information on grantmakers, companies, grants, and grant recipients, as well as access to grantmaker web sites and searchable 990s.
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online - Central library only
An online database of more than 6,200 foundation and public charity programs that fund students, artists, researchers, and other individual grantseekers.
Health and Wellness Resource Center - In library - Outside
the library
Includes the respected Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Health & Wellness Resource Center delivers up-to-date reference material as well as full-text magazines, journals, and pamphlets from a wide variety of authoritative medical sources.
Informe - In library
A collection of Hispanic magazines with full text. Covers business, health, technology, culture, current topics and other subjects.
InfoTrac Gardening, Landcape & Horticulture - In library - Outside
the library
237,571 articles in full text journals.
InfoTrac Home Improvement Collection - In library - Outside
the library
905,770 articles in full text jourals.
Kids InfoBits - In library - Outside
the library
Kids InfoBits is a database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The curriculum-related, age appropriate, full-text content is from the best elementary reference sources and magazines. This database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
Learning Express practice tests
- In library - Outside
the library
Practice tests for GED, ASVAB, SAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, CBEST, TOEFL, citizenship,
and for a few jobs, including Postal Worker, Corrections Officer, and
Nurse Aide.
Literary Reference Center - In
library - Outside the Library
Graphical interface intended to assist with homework and research projects of a literary nature.
Brainfuse HelpNow - Outside
the Library
Online tutoring for students in grades 3-12. Available 7-days a week in English and Spanish from 1pm to 10pm.
Mango Languages - In library - Outside the library
Mango's unique teaching method quickly engages you in real conversations between two native speakers. Each lesson revisits previously learned material, but you have complete control over your learning experience. Courses for 10 different languages including Spanish, Mandarin, and ESL Spanish.
Novelist (EBSCO) - In
library - Outside
the library
An electronic readers advisory resource which assists fiction readers
in finding new authors and titles. 90,000 full text reviews.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
(InfoTrac) - In
library - Outside
the library
Covers a wide range of social issues and includes topic overviews, articles
from different points of view, relevant court cases, and links to more
than 1,800 web sites.
Salem Health - In library use only
Salem Press' award-winning health reference works, including Salem Press' bestselling Magill's Medical Guide.
Sams Photofacts Online - In
library
Photofacts Online is a subscription based program that provides access
to the entire SAMS Technical Publishing of over 190,000 models of consumer
electronics devices, CBs, antique radios, car stereos and other devices.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center - In library - Outside the library
These manuals contain thousands of accurate and concise step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for hundreds of small engine machines and their supporting components. Engines types include: motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers, generators, and more.
Social Studies Fact Cards
- In library - Outside
the library
A wide selection of important information on California, U.S., and World
History helpful for completing homework assignments.
What Do I Read Next? - In library - Outside
the library
What Do I Read Next? includes over 134,300 recommended titles, more than 74,500 plot summaries, and awards information from 568 awards, all to help users uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles. Search by genre, subject, author, title, series, and more.