Library

Multi -Subject Databases -  Good for research assignments in all classes.

InfoTrac Gale

Britannica High School Edition

Gale Student Resources In Context

Debate/Persuasive Essay/Controversial Issues:

Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context

 

Contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues.

 

Global Issues In Context

 

International viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics and current events.

 

Student Edition

 

Periodical database designed for high school students with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books for information on current events, arts, science, pop culture, health, government, history, sports and more.

History and Government Resources:

American Government from ABC-CLIO

 

Explains the foundations of our government, connects these concepts to the issues of the day, and examines the strengths and weaknesses of the political and economic systems of the U.S. by comparing them to other countries.

 

American History from ABC-CLIO

 

From the explorers of the Americas to today's headlines, American History investigates the people, events, and themes of our nation's evolution.

 

Milestone Documents In American History

Full-text primary source documents with expert analysis and commentary.  Whether at school or at home, use the remote access option. Password:  primarydocs

 

Boston Globe (1980 - Current)  Local and regional news.

Provided by ProQuest via Mass Lib System

 

Historic New York Times (1851 - 2009)

 

Includes full-text and full-image articles for dates listed above.  More recent years are available through InfoTrac Gale the link for which is at the top of this page.  DSHS no longer provides this database.  It's available through the Boston Public Library.  Sign up for their eCard.  It's easy to do and provides access to Historic NY Times and many other valuable resources. 

 

World History: The Modern Era from ABC-CLIO

 

From 1500 to the present day this database is a library of historical reference materials and interactive curricular units.

 

World at War: Conflict and Society from ABC-CLIO

 

Presents comprehensive information and unique insights into military conflicts that have defined our world from antiquity to today.

 

Daily Life Through History from ABC-CLIO

 

Details about past eras that make historical accounts relevant and meaningful from a contemporary perspective.

 

African American Experience from ABC-CLIO

 

A wide ranging collection on African American history and culture.

 

U.S. Supreme Court Media OYEZ

 

Database on major constitutional cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.

 

Congressional Digest

 

Information on controversial topics as outlined in three publications: Congressional Digest, Supreme Court Debates, and International Debates.

 

Salem Press

 

Digital version of print volumes purchased by DSHS.  Useful for a variety of topics in American History, World History, Facing History, Psychology and Gov. classes.

 

Smithsonian Primary Sources in US History

 

Gale and Smithsonian have partnered to deliver an online resource of unique and seminal primary sources, including documents, maps, historical objects, and other materials from the Smithsonian Museum and its archives as well as Gale's digital collections.

 

HeritageQuest  Family history records. Provided by ProQuest via Mass Lib System

English/Language Arts Resources:

Literature Resource Center

 

Up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world.

 

Bloom's Literature

 

Bloom’s Literature offers a comprehensive resource for the study of literature. This database includes thousands of critical essays, author biographies and character analyses, the full text of hundreds of books from our extensive reference collection, and a Shakespeare Center housing in one convenient location the database’s treasure trove of content on all things Shakespeare.

 

Salem Press

 

Digital version of print volumes purchased by DSHS.  Useful for the study of theme, and critical analysis.

Science/Health Resources:    

Gale Science In Context

 

Features authoritative information from earth and life science, to space, technology, mathematics, science history and biography.

 

Gale Health And Wellness Resource Center

 

Comprehensive resource that provides integrated access to medical, statistical, health and related information. 

 

Gale Health Reference Center Academic

 

Multi-source database with access to full-text nursing and allied health journals, plus personal health info. sources.

 

Gale Environmental Studies And Policy

 

Diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, and corporate interests.

 

Science Database

 

Applied and general science. Provided by ProQuest Via Mass Lib System

 

Infobase Today's Science

 

Science news sources, peer-reviewed journals, conversations with scientists offering unique and insightful accounts of recent breakthroughs, science fair guide, biographies, editorial cartoons, video news briefs, images, and encyclopedia.

 

Infobase Science Online

 

Discipline specific entries, articles, images, videos, timelines, charts and diagrams, plus eLearning modules, experiments & interactives, and authoritative source list.

 

Salem Press

 

Digital copies of print volumes purchased by DSHS.  Useful for environmental issues, forensic science, psychology and behavioral health.

Economics and Business:

Business Insights: Essentials

 

Information on companies, industries and more in the context of timely news, statistical data, and in-depth reports.

 

Business Economics and Theory

 

Academic journals and magazines focusing on topics in economics.

 

General Business File ASAP

 

Company performance and activity, industry events and trends.  Access to broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images available.

 

Small Business Collection

 

Provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories.  Hundreds of full text subject-appropriate periodicals

 

New York Times

 

Full text NYT starting in 1985.

Petersen's Test Prep

Provides career exploration, Test Prep advice and Practice Exams.  You'll be directed to set up a personal account.

This is a Gale product via Mass Library System.