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Online Research

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African-American History Online

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Covering more than 500 years of the African-American history. Read about key figures and events, examine famous speeches and other primary sources, and get context from the timelines.

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Britannica Academic

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Designed for college and university libraries and provides access to comprehensive information, as well as the combination of Encyclopedia Britannica plus Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus.
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Britannica Library

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Britannica Library provides access to three sites in one: Children, Young Adults, and Reference Center. Users can choose the age-appropriate level that best suits their needs.
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EBSCOhost Search

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Search of full text databases provided by EBSCO. Databases can be searched individually or can be searched simultaneously in related groups by clicking Choose Databases and selecting or deselecting databases.
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Explora Elementary Schools

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An interface for schools and public libraries that supports both student research and classroom instruction with reliable content and easy-to-use functionality.
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Explora High Schools

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An interface for schools and public libraries that supports both student research and classroom instruction with reliable content and easy-to-use functionality.
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Explora Public Libraries

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An interface for schools and public libraries that supports both student research and classroom instruction with reliable content and easy-to-use functionality.
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Gale eBooks

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Collection of e-books that covers a multitude of subjects including early learning, history, education, business, science, arts, and more.
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Gale In Context | Elementary

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Provides elementary students with access to an age-appropriate resource that is designed to develop research skills.
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Gale Onefile | Fine Arts

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Provides access to articles about art history, drama, and music.

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Gale OneFile | High School Edition

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Provides High School students with access to age-appropriate documents for research.
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Web Resources: Arts & Museums

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Non-Library Affiliated Websites and Databases
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