Online Resources and Databases
by Subject
Databases A-Z list
Databases for Kids
Art/Music |
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 CAMIO |
link | OCLC's Catalog of Art Museum Images Online is a growing online collection documenting works of art from around the world, representing the collections of prominent museums. |
 Fine Arts & Music Collection |
link | With more than 100 full-text magazines and journals covered, this collection supports research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. |
 Freegal Music |
link | Visit Freegal for thousands of recordings by your favorite artists. Log in to Freegal Music with your library card number and PIN and begin downloading! Current limits are set at three downloads per week. |
 Pop Culture Collection |
link | Pop culture - it's all around us and influences our lives every day. This collection provides useful information for any researcher in a social science, history, art or liberal arts course. |
Audiobooks (downloadable) |
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 NetLibrary |
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Now OneClickdigital, see below |
 OneClickdigital |
link | Provides access to downloadable .mp3 and .wma files of Recorded Books audiobooks - all iPod compatible.
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 OverDrive |
home access | Audiobooks in .mp3 or .wma format from a variety of publishers which can be downloaded to a home computer and transferred to a portable listening device |
Automotive |
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 Consumer Reports |
in library only | Reliability ratings for new & used cars. Ask a staff member to log you in. |
| Websites | Car values Edmunds * Kelley Blue Book * N.A.D.A. |
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Biography |
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 Biography in Context |
link | This database merges Gale's authoritative reference content with periodicals and multimedia. You can search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender. |
Books/Reading/Literature |
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 Books & Authors |
link | Combining over 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alike, award winner and librarian's favorites lists, Books & Authors helps bring readers and books together. Covers both fiction and non-fiction. |
 Litfinder |
link | Covers world literature from all time periods and contains the full text of more than 126,500 poems; 5,000 short stories; 2,800 essays; 1,800 speeches; and 1,000 plays. |
 Literature Resource Center |
link | Full-text literary criticism, biography and reviews on more than 130,000 writers from all time periods and countries |
 NoveList |
in library *** home access |
Contains plot summaries and information on thousands of fiction books for all ages as well as author read-alike lists and book discussion guides. |
| Business - please see our page of Business Resources | ||
| Career/Employment - please see our page of Employment Resources | ||
| Children's - please see Databases for Kids | ||
Directories |
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 Reference USA |
in library *** home access |
Detailed and current directory of US businesses and residences. For home access, your default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. |
E-Books |
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 Ebooks on EbscoHost |
in library *** home access |
Formerly available through NetLibrary, these are mostly academic ebooks that can be viewed on any computer with internet access. These titles can not be downloaded to an e-reader. |
 OverDrive |
home access | Popular & bestselling e-books in .epub or .pdf format from a variety of publishers which can be downloaded to a home computer and transferred to an e-book reader. |
 Project Gutenberg eBooks |
home access | Looking for more .epub titles? Consider one of these free public domain titles! Choose from over 15,000 titles that never expire and don’t count against your OverDrive library checkout limit! |
 TumbleBooks |
home access | An online collection of talking, animated picture books for children. Includes books in Spanish & French for language learning! |
Education |
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 Educator's Reference Complete |
link | A resource for educators and those studying education - contains full-text articles from more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports from the U.S. Department of Education. |
 Educational Resources Info Center |
link | ERIC is an online digital library of education research and information. ERIC is sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education. |
 Professional Collection |
link | Offers balanced coverage for any professional educator or user interested in professional development. |
| Employment - please see our page of Employment Resources | ||
| Encyclopedias - please see General Reference | ||
Español |
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 Informe |
link | Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias. |
Genealogy |
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 Ancestry |
in library only | Discover your ancestors with the world's largest family history website. Start a family tree, browse census records and more. |
General Reference |
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 Academic OneFile |
link | The premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading academic journals and reference sources. |
 Expanded Academic ASAP |
link | This database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images |
 General OneFile |
link | A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily. |
 General Ref. Center Gold |
link | General interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. |
 Popular Magazines |
link | Features full-text coverage of 1,000 of the most searched magazines covering current events, sports, science, health and more. |
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Reference USA |
in library *** home access |
Detailed and current directory of US businesses and residences. For home access, your default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. |
 World Book Encyclopedia |
link | The classic encyclopedia in electronic format Note: Oldsmar Library card # needed for remote access. Call us with questions/issues |
Health |
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 Health & Wellness Resource Center |
link | Created for the needs of the general public, this database includes info from health/medical journals, pamphlets, reference books and general interest publications as well as 700 health-related videos. |
 Health Reference Center Academic |
link | This database provides access to the full text and images of respected nursing and medical journals, plus consumer health magazines, newsletters, pamphlets, newspaper articles, topical overviews, reference books and more. |
 Nursing & Allied Health Collection |
link | Offers researchers looking for answers to nursing or allied health questions millions of articles found in over 1,100 journals. |
 Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine collection |
link | Covering a wide spectrum of information, both researcher and practitioner alike will have access to a diverse but focused set of topics in the field, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research theses, and many more. |
History |
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 The Civil War |
link | Contains nearly 500 significant documents of the time--personal narratives, monographs, regimental histories, collected essays, sermons, songs, legal tracts, and political speeches. |
 U.S. History Collection |
link | This collection of journals provides balanced coverage of both current thought and events in U.S. History, as well as scholarly work being established in the field. |
 World History Collection |
link | This collection of journals provides balanced coverage of both current thought and events in World History, as well as scholarly work being established in the field. |
Home & Leisure |
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Consumer Reports |
in library only |
Full text access to their consumer product research, ask a staff member to log you in. |
 Culinary Arts Collection |
link | Includes 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as reference content. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information. |
 Garden, Landscape & Horticulture Collection |
link | A fertile and growing collection, this collection includes content relating to both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies. |
 Home Improvement Collection |
link | This collection of more than 200 titles covers such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and will meet the needs of hobbyists and professionals alike. |
 Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Collection |
link | This collection of more than 800 journals, 29 reference titles, and travel handbooks from Fodor's provides coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism fields. A great resource for curious travelers and serious researchers alike. |
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Popular Magazines |
link | Features full-text coverage of 1,000 of the most searched magazines covering current events, sports, science, health and more. |
| Literature - please see Books | ||
Military Science |
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 Military & Intelligence Database |
link | Reference materials and journals for and about military personnel. |
 War & Terrorism Collection |
link | This collection gives valuable insight into conflicts and their causes as well as their impact and how they are perceived on a global scale. References include 100 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals. |
| Music - please see Art | ||
| Reading - please see Books | ||
Science |
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 Agriculture Collection |
link | With a strong emphasis on titles covered in the Agricola database, this collection is focused on agriculture and its related fields: from practical aspects to cutting edge scientific research. |
 Computer Database |
link | Provides today's most well read and influential periodicals on the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries. |
 Environmental Studies & Policy Collection |
link | Provides robust coverage of environmental issues and policies, including diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests. |
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Garden, Landscape & Horticulture Collection |
link | A fertile and growing collection, this collection includes content relating to both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies. |
 General Science Collection |
link | Provides researchers with the information needed to stay current on the latest scientific developments -- including such topics as particle physics, advanced mathematics, and nanotechnology. |
Social Sciences |
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 Communication & Mass Media Collection |
link | A custom collection of more than 250 journals focused on all aspects of the communications field: key subjects covered include advertising and public relations, linguistics, and literature |
 Criminal Justice Collection |
link | Whether studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer, paralegal, or for a career in Homeland Security, this collection rises to the challenge. |
 Diversity Studies Collection |
link | A must-have for social science, history and liberal arts coursework, this collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. |
 Gender Studies Collection |
link | Aims to provide balanced coverage of this significant aspect of our culture, covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more. |
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Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Collection |
link | This collection of more than 800 journals, 29 reference titles, and travel handbooks from Fodor's provides coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism fields. A great resource for curious travelers and serious researchers alike. |
 Information Science & Library Issues |
link | Information professionals and other knowledge workers will find appropriate and useful information, including such topics as information infrastructure, data processing techniques, metadata architectures, and more. |
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Pop Culture Collection |
link | Pop Culture. It's all around us and influences our lives every day. This collection provides useful information for any researcher in a social science, history, art or liberal arts course. |
 Psychology Collection |
link | This set explores what makes people "tick" from childhood to death and gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops -- and diminishes -- over time. |
 Religion & Philosophy Collection |
link | Users of this collection can research different religions & philosophies and how they impact our daily lives. 250 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals are included as well as extensive reference content. |