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Reference Databases

Take advantage of these databases. These are valuable reference tools which can jump-start your research needs.

Databases just for kids


Available from home

EBSCOhost

This database contains abstracts and full-text articles on a wide variety of subjects. This database is available both in English and Spanish versions. NOVELIST and NOVELIST K-8 are accessed through the database access page.
NOTE: "Patron ID" is your library card number.

EbscoHost  NoveList

EBSCO Publishing/EBSCOhost is the registered trademark of EBSCO Publishing

Available only in the library

OCLC FirstSearch

FirstSearch is an online service that gives library professionals and end users access to a rich collection of reference databases. With FirstSearch, materials in your library's collection are highlighted in results from searches in dozens of leading databases. Note: this database is currently available only from the library's computers