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Access World News Research Collection

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Explore and stay informed on local, national, and international topics, people, and events. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world.

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Access World News: U.S. Newspapers

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Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with this large collection of full-text U.S. newspapers.
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Career Alabama

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Receive one-to-one, real-time assistance with your job search. Online tutors are available to help navigate online job sites, complete applications, write/review resumes and cover letters and even practice for an interview.

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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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Gale General OneFile

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Explore a range of topics broken down by subject for targeted results based on your interests.
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Gale OneFile | Vocations and Careers

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Provides access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career.

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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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Homework Alabama

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Students in grades K-12, entry level college and adult learners receive specialized one-to-one professional tutoring in the areas of math, science, English, social studies and writing.

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Learning Express Library

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Resources to help improve math and reading skills, take practice tests for jobs, prepare for the GED, ACT or SAT, download ebooks and more.
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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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Military & Government Collection

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Database of full-text journals and periodicals pertaining to all branches of the military and government. It is designed to offer current news to military members, analysts, policy makers, students and researchers.

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Newspaper Source

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Provides cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national (U.S.), international and regional newspapers. In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks.

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NewspaperArchive

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Covering Alabama history from 1830-2017. Local newspapers include: Mobile Daily Commercial Register and Patriot, Mobile Register and Journal, Mobile Tribune, Sunday News Item, The Mobile Item, The Mobile News Item, and The Mobile Times.

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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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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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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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Web Resources: Jobs, Careers & College

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