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| All of the databases can be accessed from within any library by using designated computers that have dedicated access to the databases. Most of the databases can also be accessed remotely via any Internet connected computer, such as those in your home or office. You must have a valid Osceola Library card to remotely access the databases. You will be prompted to enter your 13-digit library card number upon accessing each database. |
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| The databases followed by the letter [R] are accessible from home or the office. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Automotive, Business & Computers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business & Company Resource Center [R] | management theories and in-depth articles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Index ASAP [R] | company profiles and investment information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chilton Library [R] | automotive repair information on the most popular models of the past 30 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Computer
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product information, news and reviews | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General Business File ASAP [R] | industry events and trends, articles and reports | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ReferenceUSA [R] | national address and phone number database | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biography & Genealogy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| America's Obituaries & Death Notices [R] | searchable listings fromUS newspapers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biography Resource Center [R] | authoritarive biographical information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heritage Quest Online [R] | research your family tree with census records, tasrolls, books and probate records | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Books & Literature | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FirstSearch | search for listings of books in library catalogs from across the world | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature Resource Center [R] | literary criticism and author profiles from major reference books | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LitFinder [R] | literature database with many full-text works | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Novelist [R] | search for read-alike recommendations, book discussions and book talk guides | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reader's Advisor [R] | based on the Genreflecting series, offers read-alikes, and comprehensive reading information. To access this database enter username: gem3744 and password: fotvwuk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What Do I Read Next? [R] | recommendations on read-alike authors, lists of award winners | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education & Languages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LearningExpress Library [R] | interactive career and education test preparation and tutorial courses; covers paramedic, cosmetology, ESL, TOEFL, citizenship, GED and more | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rosetta
Stone [R] (Quick Start instructions available) |
interactive world language resource for learning how to communicate through speaking, writing and reading in many different languages, including English and Spanish; user must create a username and password to access site | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Testing & Education Reference Center with Career Module [R] | search for test preparation guides, college guides, scholarships, career profiles; build a resume, take a career assessment or take practice tests online | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Encyclopedias, Reference Resources & Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gale Virtual Reference Library [R] |
searchable collection of online reference books | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grolier Online [R] |
online encyclopedias and general reference resource | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Opposing Viewpoints [R] | designed to aid students in the study of today's hottest social issues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oxford Reference Online [R] | Language and subject reference works available from Oxford University Press in a single searchable resource | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thomson Gale LegalForms [R] | library of forms for common legal areas such as divorce, real estate, wills, taxes, employment and more; Florida only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Health & Wellness | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Health and Wellness Resource Center [R] | magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, and directories for health information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Health Reference Center- Academic [R] |
informational articles on a variety of health topics |
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| Newspapers, Magazines & Journals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| America's Newspapers [R] | local, national and international full-text coverage; features New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald and the Daily Mail |
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Expanded Academic ASAP [R] |
academic articles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General Reference Center Gold [R] |
general interest articles from 1980 |
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INFOTRAC OneFile [R] |
extensive coverage, full-text articles from 1980 |
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| New York Times Historical [R] | covers 1851 to 2001 with images from the printed newspapers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Orlando Sentinel [R] |
full-text from 1985 to present (no images) |
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Professional Collection [R] |
educational journals |
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| Spanish Language | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Informe [R] | Una coleccion de revistas hispanicas con textos completos | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For Kids & Young Adults | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kids Edition | Kids Edition K12 [R] | magazine and newspaper articles plus current events for elementary students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KidsInfoBits [R] | aimed at the Kindergarten to 5th grade crowd, user-friendly for beginning researchers. Topics include Science and Inventions, Geography, and Stories and Literature. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Junior Edition | Junior Edition K12 [R] | magazine and newspaper articles plus current events for middle school students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Student Edition | Student Edition K12 [R] | magazine and newspaper articles plus current events for high school students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Infotrac Student Edition [R] | the quick and easy way to do classroom assignments and get answers to general reference questions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Junior Reference Collection [R] |
nearly 12,000 documents, 8,500 photographs and illustrations,
50 video and audio clips, and 3 complete Merriam-Webster's dictionaries (Collegiate, Biographical, and Geographical)
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| TumbleBooks Library [R] | a variety of interactive books for children in English, French, and Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [R] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
