Articles & Databases by Subject

This award-winning database examines the iconic personalities and moments that marked each ten-year period and defined each decade in North America during the twentieth century. It covers events, movements, people, and trends in popular culture, literature, art, sports, science, technology, economics, and politics in both the United States and Canada. Database search features quick and advanced levels with search limiters; and browse categories including subject, geographical locations, and an alphabetical list of notable men and women. Users may create an account that allows saving searches, articles and citations.

Archives of Sexuality and Gender: LGBTQ History and Culture provides rare and unique documentation of LGBTQ history through fully-searchable newsletters, government documents, manuscripts, pamphlets, and other types of primary sources. Selection of materials is guided by an advisory board consisting of leading scholars and librarians in sexuality and gender studies.

Gale in Context: Biography has more than 600,000 biographies of notable people from yesterday to today. Get authoritative at-a-glance or in-depth information. Come face-to-face with your subject through video, audio clips, podcasts, images and other multimedia resources. This database includes tools to download, print and share content online; and citation help. All content is effectively organized by type –reference, news, primary sources, magazines, academic journals, multimedia and more-with easy search and browse options. If you “need a life” Biography in Context is the research tool to use!

Kids InfoBits is a visually graphic database for children in kindergarten through grade 5 that covers a range of educational topics.

Students in grades 6 through 8 can start their research here! Literature, science, social studies and history - Gale In Context: Middle School provides reference, magazine and multimedia content covering the most-studied topics.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context is a full-text resource covering today's hottest social issues. This database brings together all the information you need to research a topic: pro and con viewpoint articles, reference and full-text articles from magazines, academic journals, and newspapers. View primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, website links, and more!

Provides detailed information on the contemporary religious scene around the world, focusing on the practices, cultures, and customs rather than on scripture.

A great place to start for all your science based needs, whether you are preparing for the Science fair or just have an interest in watching a scientific based video.