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Academic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading academic journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly.
Searching for books with a corresponding Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360 quiz is easy with Accelerated Reader Bookfinder. Students, teachers, parents, and librarians can search in English or Spanish using criteria such as ATOS book level or a Lexile measure, interest level, title, author, fiction/nonfiction, subject, award-winners, state lists, CCSS Exemplars, and more.
Covers everything from monumental events and groundbreaking individuals to the fascinating details of Americans' daily lives. Supports historical research in disciplines from the arts and business to law, medicine, technology and social trends.
Cross-disciplinary source spanning the 20th century. Each volume in the set includes full or excerpted primary sources representing the seminal issues, themes, movements and events from a decade. Includes oral histories, songs, speeches, advertisements, TV, play and movie scripts, letters, laws, legal decisions, newspaper articles, cartoons, recipes, and more.
A cross-disciplinary source for a single, consistent reference to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history. Covers the first decade of the 21st Century and includes key events and social history.
A popular hobby, genealogy brings the past to life. Ancestry has billions of scanned records along with millions of family trees and historical photographs. Research your family roots with this amazing database.
Ancestry.com is available in-house at all Scottsdale Public Library branches.
Biography in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people. Use the biographical research, timelines, and multimedia content to learn about important figures of the past and present.
Books & Authors offers new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. Combining over 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alike, award winners and librarian's favorites lists to find your next great read.
Como el único sitio de referencia en línea creado específicamente para bibliotecas, Britannica Online® Public Library Edition contiene contenido completo para todos los usuarios, desde estudiantes de primaria hasta estudiantes universitarios, desde profesionales de negocios hasta curiosos de la tercera edad.
As the only online reference site created specifically for libraries, Britannica Online® Public Library Edition contains comprehensive content for all patrons - from elementary students to college students, from business professionals to curious seniors.
Business Market Research Collection offers information on 40,000 global public and non-public companies including location, summary financials, competitors, officers and more. Stay abreast in the business world with this research center.
Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
Candid – Foundation Directory offers nonprofits and individuals seeking funding, scholarships, or fellowships find and connect with funders. Access is in-house only.
GuideStar helps community members connect those in need to resources they rely on, like food banks. Also encourages volunteerism by connecting with local nonprofits where they can donate, work, or volunteer. Access is in-house only.
ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. ChiltonLibrary.com gives you the confidence to service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle.
Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services from Consumer Reports, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting on what matters most.
The online version of this classic reference source, features more than 800 entries covering recent events and topics. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.
Practice sample permit tests for free as many times as you need, until you're ready to take the real DMV test! You can also download the current year Arizona driver's handbook, motorcycle handbook and Commercial Driver's License handbook.
Journal articles and research reports in education.
Gale In Context: Elementary gradually lets elementary school children gain comfort with research by delivering age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of subjects taught in the classroom like animals, arts and music, social studies, and more. A great way to explore interests inside and outside the classroom.
Covers individuals who have made significant contributions to human culture.
This six-volume set explores the history of women and feminism throughout literature, from classical antiquity to modern times. Topics covered include misogyny and women's social roles in ancient civilizations, 16th-century women's devotional literature, 17th- and 18th-century women's captivity narratives, the women's suffrage movement in 19th-century America, women writers of the "Lost Generation," lesbian literature, and much more.
Gale In Context: High School is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a broad range of topics, people, places, and events. Research reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and more. A great starting point for student projects.
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office).
General OneFile is a one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images, allow students and researchers to find current and relevant information.
Global Issues in Context offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. Relied upon for researchers with its analysis of social, political, military, economic, environmental, health, and cultural issues. Each of these gateway pages includes multi media information and an overview with unique "perspectives" articles written by local experts.
Unique, detailed material for both genealogical and historical researchers. Census data, city directories, immigration records and more can be used to go back in time and find your family history.
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center This database offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines.
Home Improvement Reference Center This database provides do-it-yourselfers with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects. Access includes full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and books, plus images not found anywhere else online.
Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language.
Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world. The optional MLA International Bibliography module adds citations for hundreds of thousands of books, articles and dissertations from 1926 to the present, linked to full text where available.
From the U.S. National Library of Medicine, get trusted medical information. Read about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention for over 1000 health conditions and wellness issues. Additional information on drugs, medical testing and easy to follow videos are available.
Morningstar provides financial data on thousands of stocks and mutual funds. Research with their independent reports to inform yourself on current business news and trends.
Get archive access to a huge collection of historical local Arizona papers, including the Scottsdale Progress (1948-1977). Great for Arizona wide and local history along with genealogy research.
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Visit www.nytimes.com from any library computer.
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Features great suggestions for Author Read-alikes, genre favorites, fiction, non fiction and reviews of over 150,000 fiction titles. Literature, What To Read Next, Educational Resources.
OneFile News is an innovative full-text newspaper database. Finally, a one-stop source for the day's news and searchable archives. Great for readers of all ages and student projects.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Continuously updated viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files allow students to find current and relevant information.
ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand streaming parenting videos and courses designed to support those who care for children, from pregnancy through to teenage years. Search and find videos from experts on topics ranging general parenting, play, behavior, child development, mental health, sleep, nutrition, technology and more.
Learn about careers, receive personalized career recommendations, create resumes and cover letters, search for jobs, explore schools and training programs, and get advice to help find a job or advance your career.
Note: after entering your library card information, you must register for a free account to use the site.
Prepare for standardized tests with Peterson’s Test Prep. This valuable resource includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. It offers information on undergraduate and graduate programs, tuition, and scholarship assistance. Vocational tests like ASVAB, Real Estate License and NCLEX Nursing are available as well. Meet your education and career goals!
Note: after entering your library card information, you must register for a free account to use the site.
Discover all of the great content available at your library right here. Search for any term or phrase and find articles from thousands of magazines, journals, newspapers and books along with videos, images and podcast content. Your search should always start here.
Get daily international, national, and local newspapers on Pressreader. Also access full digital copies of your favorite magazines on your computer or mobile device. Unlimited access and no holds.
Verified information on more than 16 million U.S. businesses and residential demographic profiles of neighborhoods, counties and states. Use this information to search for jobs, new business opportunities, marketing options, research companies worldwide, trace addresses and phone numbers and find location profiles of all sizes. Great for business research for business owners and entrepreneurs.
Learn a language online with Rocket Languages. With 14 languages and multiple levels you can explore the language, the culture, and writing lessons. Love your language learning journey!
Science in Context is an engaging research tool for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. Find reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files.
Gale Literature: Scribner Writer Series provides original essays on the lives and works of authors from around the world and from all time periods. Entries include concise essays, citations, and biographical information that gives context about the author and their works.
Something about the Author.
Covers space exploration and biographies of scientists.
Transparent Language Online provides an engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. With courses and supplemental resources in 110+ languages across the globe, language learning can be accessed anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.
Los estudiantes de idiomas pueden desarrollar vocabulario, practicar habilidades y mantener lo que han aprendido con Transparent Language Online, disponible en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar en más de 110 idiomas.
Gale Literature: Twayne's Author Series is devoted to in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers of the world within the context of the time period in which they lived. It provides insightful and original commentary on the history and influence of literature.
U.S. History in Context is for all students seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History. Find authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, and audio files.
Universal class offers hundreds of online continuing education classes facilitated by dedicated instructors sharing their knowledge on almost any imaginable topic. Classes are free for Scottsdale Public Library card holders.
We are excited to promote our new daily Wall Street Journal newspaper access!
Access in the library:
Visit wsj.com/access/scottsdale from any library computer.
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World History in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History. Search authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, and audio files.
Catalog of books, web resources, and other material worldwide.
The Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) online courses to help users learn essential skills needed for living in the 21st century. This compendium of courses is designed specifically for users who don’t feel comfortable in the world of computers. Readers may progress at their own pace and build knowledge along the way.
