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Notice Regarding Remote Access

Use of these database resources is governed by license agreements with the individual vendors. Except where it is noted that resources may be accessed only inside the library buildings, these databases are available to remote users (at home, work, school) who have a valid library card with the Glendale Public Library.  Some resources require use of a separate link for access when outside the library buildings, which is also noted. For help with Remote access, click here.

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Access Newspaper Archive
(Only for use inside the library)
Online access to full-page historical newspapers from across the U.S., along with papers in the United Kingdom, Canada, Jamaica and other countries.

AllData
(Only for use inside the library)
Automotive diagnostic, maintenance and repair information.
Ancestry Library Edition
(Only for use inside the library)
Comprehensive genealogical and local history resources, including images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790, and more.
Ayuda de Tareas en Vivo  
Recibe ayuda GRATIS  en línea de tutores reales!  Grados 4-12 e Introducción a la Universidad.  Domingo a Jueves de 1:00 pm hasta 7:00 pm.
AZ Republic and America's Newspapers  
Full-text articles from the Arizona Republic (beginning January1, 1999, the Arizona Daily Star (beginning in 1991), and other regional newspapers.

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Biblioteca TumbleBook  
An online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes and educational games in Español, specifically geared to children. Also includes teacher resources.
Biography Resource Center
Full-text biographical articles from many different sources. Search by name, birth year, death year, gender, nationality, and more.
Business & Company Resource Center  
Extensive business and industry news and information, company profiles, company brand information, histories, and more. Includes Investext, Predicast's Newsletter database and PROMT (Predicast Overview of Markets and Technology) - which contains market research studies of companies, products, and technologies.

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CQ Researcher  
Single-themed, original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. Offers in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy.
CultureGrams Online  
The culture, history, food, maps, flags, symbols, images, famous people, and much more for U.S. States and countries of the world.

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Digital Media Library  

A large selection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, music and videos you can checkout and download to your home computer. When the lending period is up, your digital items are automatically returned.
PLEASE NOTE: Digital books may NOT be downloaded to library computers.

  • Take an online guided tour here!

 

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ebrary

 
2000+ electronic books covering topics including biographies, careers, education, health, history, law, self-help, personal finance, travel and classic fiction; all are full-text and searchable online.
EBSCOhost (en Español)  
Translated English language magazine articles from the EBSCOhost database.
ERIC via FirstSearch

Index and abstracts (no full-text)of journal articles and reports on education topics.

Ethnic NewsWatch  
Full-text collection of magazine, newsletter, newspaper, and journal articles focusing on diversity - ethnicity, race, gender, religion, disability, and aging issues - in America.

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GPO via FirstSearch

Index (no full-text) to U.S. government publications.

GrantSelect  
Search for grant funding opportunities for researchers, educational organizations, community nonprofits, libraries, etc. Information is updated daily.

Greater Phoenix Digital Library

A large selection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, music and videos you can checkout and download to your home computer. When the lending period is up, your digital items are automatically returned.
PLEASE NOTE: Digital books may NOT be downloaded to library computers.

  • Take an online guided tour here!
Grolier Online  
Includes the Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, The New Book of Knowledge, Lands and People, and America the Beautiful.

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Health & Wellness Resource Center  
Magazines, journals, newspapers, information directories on topics including medicine, health, fitness, drugs and remedies, alternative and complementary treatments, etc. (Note: The material in this database is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.)
HeritageQuest Online  
Genealogy and family history resources; research materials for tracing family lineage and American culture, beginning with the original 13 colonies.
History Resource Center -- US  
Full-text historical primary source documents, reference resources, and journal articles covering US. history from pre-Colonial times to the present.
Hoover's Online

Business, industry, and company information for U.S. and foreign companies. Much of the content on this site is free. (Pleae Note: Pro Tools are available only to users inside the library.)

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Informe! (Revistas en Español)  
Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias.
InfoTrac OneFile  
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.

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Learning Express

A comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help students and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass.

Learning Express E-Books  
Study guides and test-preparation books to help people prepare for high-stakes tests - to advance in school or pass licensing, certification, or competitive entry-level exams.
Literature Resource Center  
Full-text literary criticisms, author biographies and bibliographies, and literary themes and movements.
LitFinder  
Search for poetry, short stories and essays, by title, author, subject and more.
Live Homework Help  
Students in grades 4 - 12 can get homework help for math, science, social studies, and English. Chat online with a real tutor. Please Note: Homework help is only available during the following hours (Mountain Standard Time):Monday - Sunday, 1 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Domingo - Jueves, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. (en Español)

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Maps 101  
A collection of over 5,000 maps and online resources which features historical map collections, outline map sets, reference atlases, current events and etc.
Masterfile Premier  
Full-text articles and abstracts from magazines, journals, reference books, biographies, and primary source documents; includes images of photographs, maps, flags, etc. Topics include business, health, education, science, general interest and more.
Medline via FirstSearch

Index and abstracts to professional medical and health-related journals, from the National Library of Medicine.

Mitchell OnDemand
(Only for use inside the library)
Automotive maintenance, repair, wiring diagrams, and more.

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Newspaper Source  
Complete full-text coverage for USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor and The Los Angeles Times. Includes selected selected full-text coverage from regional newspapers and news wires, and full-text transcripts from broadcast news programs.
NoodleBib  
Compose and format a Works Cited page using MLA or APA format styles.
Novelist  
Fiction recommendations, reviews, discussion guides, etc., searchable by author, title, setting, character, subject, genre and more. Find topical and genre booklists, best fiction lists, authors who write-alike, etc

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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center  
One-stop source for information on the opposing viewpoints, pros and cons, opinions, etc. on a variety of social issues. Material is gathered from primary source documents, magazines, newspapers, Internet web sites, and more.
Oxford Reference Center Online: Premium Collection  
Comprehensive resource that contains over 120 dictionaries and reference titles covering the subjects ranging from General Reference and Language to Science and Medicine, and from Humanities and Social Sciences to Business and Professional.

Overdrive: Greater Phoenix Digital Library

A large selection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, music and videos you can checkout and download to your home computer. When the lending period is up, your digital items are automatically returned.
PLEASE NOTE: Digital books may NOT be downloaded to library computers.

  • Take an online guided tour here!

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ReferenceUSA  
The number one source of information on businesses and people for researchers, students, job seekers and government agencies. Find businesses based on employee size, sale, volume, type of business and location. Includes U.S. Business, New Businesses and U.S. Healthcare databases.
Rosetta Stone  
Provides a completely interactive online learning platform of language immersion designed to help learners succeed. You get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations and an individualized analysis of your results and progress. Languages offered: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian & Spanish.

 

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Safari Tech Books Online  
Leading computer and information technology books, full-text and searchable online.
Sams PhotoFacts
(Only for use inside the library)
Repair manuals for TVs, radios, and other consumer electronic devices.
Science Resource Center  
Thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations. The latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites. The database covers curriculum-related science topics and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards.
SIRS Knowledge Source  
Includes the following SIRS databases: Researcher, Renaissance, Government Reporter, WebSelect, and Discoverer Deluxe. Full-text articles from selected magazines, newspapers, the Internet, and U.S. Government documents. Topics include social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political, and global issues, as well as the arts and humanities. Many articles include graphics, such as charts, maps, diagrams and drawings.

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TumbleBooks  
An online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes and educational games specifically geared to children. Also includes teacher resources.

Tutor.com
Students in grades 4 - 12 can get live homework help for math, science, social studies, and English. Chat online with a real tutor. Please Note: Homework help is only available during the following hours (Mountain Standard Time): Monday - Sunday, 1 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

 

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What Do I Read Next  
Recommended titles, including award winners, bestsellers and librarian favorites. Search by title, author, subject, geography, characters, time period and/or reading level; or get recommendations based on your favorite authors, titles or topics.
World Almanac via FirstSearch

Selected facts and statistics from the World Almanac and Book of Facts, the World Almanac of the U.S.A., the World Almanac of U.S. Politics, the World Almanac for Kids, and the World Almanac Knowledge Source

WorldCat via FirstSearch

Books and materials in libraries worldwide. Important: See the rules and procedures for Getting Items via Interlibrary Loan.

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