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Online Databases

Find information in thousands of magazine and newspaper articles, reports, directories, and other sources through online databases. These databases offer a wealth of information not available to Googleā„¢ or other Internet search engines. If you are outside the library you may be required to enter your library card number.

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Gale LegalForms


Not every legal transaction requires an attorney. Gale LegalForms lets you create accuate, reliable legal documents for wills, trust, contracts, bankrupcy, divorce and many other situations.

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Databases by Subject
If you're not sure which database to use, check here for a list of databases grouped by subject.
Salem History
events-ancient
lives-notorious
lives-19th
60s
events-middle
lives-18th
events-renaissance
events-17th
events-18th
events-19th
lives-ancient
lives-middleages
lives-renaissance
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Best General-Purpose Database
The best place to start when you're not sure how to find what you need. This database has articles on nearly all subjects from more than 1,900 sources.

Best for Pros/Cons
Writing a paper on the pros and cons for a particular issue? This is the database to use. Need help picking a topic? CQ's Browse by Topic feature helps you narrow down the subject.


"500 times better than anything you can find on the web!" Dick D., Shade-tree mechanic.

Gale LegalForms


Draft a will, a lease, or divorce papers.


Global Road Warrior
All the details about a country a traveler might need, from climate and currency to the the location of Internet cafes and museums. Includes detailed demographic data, maps, and flags.


Learn a New Language


Learn English, French, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese or Spanish.


Read an Ebook
Read any of hundreds of ebooks on your screen.