Databases that are starred (*) are
those belonging to the NOVEL system.
What is a NOVEL database??
Biography Resource Center
This database contains hundreds of
biographical narratives and full-text articles taken from Gale
reference sources and various periodicals. This is the premier
biographical site if you want to find information on people from
all eras who have influenced and shaped American history and culture.
Whom would you like to know more about? You'll be able to search
profiles on more than 18,000 men and women from all walks of American
life, from the well-known to the infamous to the obscure.
*Business Information*
Contains company profiles, brand information,
rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies
and periodicals. The Business & Company Resource Center is
a comprehensive research tool that meets core curriculum requirements
in undergraduate and graduate case study work as well as the business
research needs of the job seeker or casual investor. It offers
dynamic, accurate, and up-to-date topical business information
and company and industry intelligence on thousands of global companies.
Country Watch
An important geographical tool, which
provides country information, including current political, historical,
economic, environmental, demographic data. CountryWatch is an
information provider for corporations, government agencies, universities,
schools, libraries and individuals needing up-to-date news and
information on each of the 192 recognized countries of the world.
In addition, CountryWatch provides country information to large
media audiences in various venues, such as FoxNews.com, as part
of its media strategy.
*Health and Wellness Resource Center*
General interest and fitness magazines,
medical and professional periodicals, reference books and pamphlets.
Health & Wellness Resource Center is a comprehensive resource
for libraries, schools, and hospitals that provides integrated
access to medical, health, and wellness information through an
intuitive Web interface. Additionally, consumers, students, and
professionals are provided with descriptions of and links to several
pertinent Web sites, selected for their usefulness and appropriateness.
Always up-to-date and easy to search, this site is a great tool
for students as well as patrons who are curious about current
health issues.
Heritage Quest
*Informe*
Now you have access to full-text articles
and abstracts from leading Hispanic journals from your home computer!
Browse by subject, journal, keyword, relevance, or do a more advanced
search to find just what you're looking for. Great for those stuyding
the Spanish language as well as native speakers.
Kids'
databases
Click on the above link to find out
which databases we subscribe to that are geared towards kids.
Learning Express Library
A completely interactive database of
practice tests and tutorial courses. Need to study for an academic
or professional exam? The Learning Express Library contains several,
including: GED, U.S. Citizenship, Firefighter, Advanced Placement
in several subjects, and College entrance exams. There are dozens
more, so chances are the test you need to take is available to
practice on this database! In order to use this service, you will
need to click on "New User" and type your library barcode
number in the "username" field, then make up a password.
You will then be able to access Learning Express through the OCPL
system.
Literature
databases
Click on the above link to find out
what literary databases are available.
*Magazines (EBSCO MasterFile Select)*
EBSCOhost is a powerful online reference
system that offers a variety of proprietary full text databases
and popular databases from leading information providers. The
comprehensive databases range from general reference collections
to specially designed, subject-specific databases for public,
academic, medical, corporate and school libraries. Through this
database, patrons have access to thousands of full-text articles
and abstracts from peer-reviewed journals at their fingertips.
Easy to search and up-to-date reference for students, researchers,
and curious individuals.
Newspaper
databases
Click on the above link to find out
what newspaper searches we feature.
Just need a simple dictionary
or
encyclopedia search?
How about a thesaurus, dictionary
of synonyms and antonyms,
rhyming
dictionary, or anagrams?
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