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Gale Literature | LitFinder

Gale Literature | LitFinder logo

Provides access to a wealth of literary works and secondary-source materials covering world literature and authors throughout history. Including full-text poems and poetry citations, as well as short stories, speeches, and plays.

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Gale Literature | Twayne’s Authors Series

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Offers full-text, in-depth introductions to the lives and works of writers, the history and influence of literary movements and to the development of literary genres.

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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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Gale Power Search

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Provides simultaneous searching across a variety of Gale databases including: Gale General OneFile, Gale Literature, Gale in Context, Gale eBooks and more
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History Reference Source

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Full-text database that covers topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century.
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MasterFILE Premier

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Full text for general reference magazines and publications covering a wide range of subject areas.

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Mobile Register on NewsBank

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Explore archived issues of the Mobile Register with full-color newspaper pages and individual articles. Microfilm back files going farther back are at Local History & Genealogy.

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PebbleGo

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Provides K-3 students with access to interactive articles on animals and science.

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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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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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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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