Research Databases: A

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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about:books

Information about books and authors.

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Academic Search Premier

Offers articles from scholarly and academic magazines and periodicals - covering nearly every area of study.

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African American Heritage

Free access to essential historical records for African Americans, including Federal Census, Marriage and Cohabitation Records, Military Draft and Service Records, Registers of Slaves and Free(d) Persons of Color, Freedman's Bank, and more.

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Alt. Health Watch

Access peer-review journals, reports, and more on the many perspectives of complementary, alternative, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.

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America's News

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues, and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Times Reporter. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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American and English Literature

Access complete text of many works of drama, poetry, religious texts, and prose based on books and other sources originally published in print. 

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American Sign Language University

This resource site for ASL students and teachers. Here you will find information and resources to help you learn ASL and improve your signing.

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Ancestry Library Edition

(Accessible from inside the library's five locations only)The world's most popular genealogy collection-with census reports, city directories, public records, military records, immigration and naturalization records, and more.

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