Special Mardi Gras Closings

Ben May Main Library will close early at 5 p.m. on the following Mardi Gras parade days: February 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and March 1.

Please also note: ALL Mobile Public Library locations will be CLOSED Sunday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 4 for Mardi Gras.

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Oxford Reference

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Provides access to Oxford University Press's Encyclopedias and Companions, and a selection of partner publishers’ scholarly works.

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Points of View Reference Source

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Contains resources that present multiple sides of an issue.

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Professional Development Collection

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Specialized database of full-text electronic information for educators, professional librarians, and education researchers.

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Pronunciator

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Online language learning platform that allows users to learn 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, and more

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Reference Solutions

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Online reference and research tool providing users access to information on U.S. businesses and U.S. residents.

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Regional Business News

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Provides full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.

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Salem Press Publications

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A collection of online reference books published by Salem Press, Grey House Publishing, and H. W. Wilson.

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Scholarships, Fellowships & Loans Gale eBooks

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Provides information on sources of education related financial aid sponsored and administered by private organizations and companies.

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Scribner Writers Series Gale Literature

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Scholarly essays on authors from around the world. Places authors and their works in personal and historical context.

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Teacher Reference Center

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Research database for teachers, provides indexing and abstracts for more than 230 peer-reviewed journal.

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Times-Picayune on NewsBank

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Explore New Orleans history through local news, events and people with the Times-Picayune Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

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Universal Class

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Learn on your own time. Video-based courses for people interested in professional or personal growth. Get feedback from professional instructors and connect with other students. Courses available 24/7

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USA TODAY on NewsBank

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Explore national news with the USA TODAY Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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Value Line

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Get all the latest stock info including a large standard company database.

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Vocational & Career Collection

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Provides full-text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals for high schools, community colleges, trade institutions, and the general public.

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