Access World News Research Collection
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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Online Research
Access World News: U.S. Newspapers
Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with this large collection of full-text U.S. newspapers.
Driving-Tests.org
Introductory DMV tests, including sign identification and a brush up course for seniors featuring some of the changes to fines, limits, and regulations over the years. You can also prep for your motorcycle license, look over handbooks, and get a step-by-step checklist of what you need when headed into your written test.
Gale General OneFile
Explore a range of topics broken down by subject for targeted results based on your interests.
Gale In Context | Opposing Viewpoints
Provides access to credible facts and current insight into today's most debated social and political issues.
Gale OneFile | Gardening and Horticulture
Provides access to articles covering the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies.
Gale OneFile | Home Improvement
Provides hobbyists and professionals articles from home improvement-focused titles, covering topics including architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and others.
Gale Power Search
Provides simultaneous searching across a variety of Gale databases including: Gale General OneFile, Gale Literature, Gale in Context, Gale eBooks and more
Learning Express Library
Resources to help improve math and reading skills, take practice tests for jobs, prepare for the GED, ACT or SAT, download ebooks and more.
MasterFILE Premier
Full text for general reference magazines and publications covering a wide range of subject areas.
Newspaper Source
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.
NewspaperArchive
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.
Points of View Reference Source
Pronunciator
Online language learning platform that allows users to learn 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, and more
Universal Class
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
