Articles & Databases by Subject

NewsBank provides access to tens of millions of articles and video clips from local (Orlando Sentinel, El Sentinel), state, regional, national and international newspapers and other news sources. NewsBank's full-text, fully searchable databases are consistently updated with the current content you require to research issues and events. NewsBank resources also include years of archives, enabling you to research subjects from the past and track trends or developments from their origins.

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.

The Christian Science Monitor is a highly regarded and award-winning independent international news organization that delivers thoughtful global and U.S. news.  Known for its nonpartisan views and analytical reporting style, the publication provides in-depth coverage of key issues and events across the nation, and around the world. In most cases, full text articles from 1980 to current.

Little Pim, powered by Mango Languages, introduces young children (ages 6 months to 6 years) to learning a foreign language. Using short videos and flash cards, this award-winning program immerses children into a new language.

Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages.

This award-winning interactive online curriculum for children preschool through kindergarten ensures learning success by providing strength in core subject areas: math, science and social studies, language and literacy, art, and music.

ProQuest’s National Newspapers Core offers the most read and respected papers in the United States including associated magazines. Search all the newspapers to quickly find local, regional, and national news.  Choose a tab to search only obituaries or to search a specific newspaper.  Advanced search capabilities are available. Use the “Narrow results by” menu to further tailor your search results. Articles can be printed or e-mailed. Citation information is provided and can be exported or saved as a file. The newspapers include:

The Christian Science Monitor (1980-present) gives balanced, objective reporting from the most respected field journalists in the industry.

Los Angeles Times (1985-present) offers a perspective of the American West, lauded for its coverage of immigration, entertainment, and environmental issues.

New York Times (June 1, 1980-present) is the paper of record in the U.S., best known for its analysis of news, issues, and social changes.

New York Times Book Review (Jan 19, 1997-present) is a weekly magazine that provides reviews of newly released titles, author interviews and news of the book world. Best seller lists for fiction, non-fiction and paperbacks are available.

New York Times Magazine (Jan 5, 1997-present) a Sunday magazine featuring a wide range of articles on politics, arts, popular culture, science and other topics.

Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition (1984-present) is the single most authoritative source of global and national business and economic reporting.

Wall Street Journal (Online) (Jan 8, 2010 – present) is the electronic version of the most trusted source of business and financial news.

The Washington Post (1987-present) offers ‘Inside the Beltway’ coverage of politics and highly respected investigative journalism.

WSJ: the Magazine from the Wall Street Journal (June 2011-Apr 2013) is the Wall Street Journal’s monthly luxury lifestyle publication. Find coverage of the latest in fashion, design, travel, food and culture.

The New York Times is recognized as one of the premier newspapers in the world. Reporting international, national, regional and local news daily, the NYT strives to produce the highest quality content in a timely and responsible manner. Browse by date or search for stories on business, arts, culture, sports, politics, economics and more. Full text articles are available from June 1, 1980 to present. Also available in full text are the New York Times Book Review and the New York Times Magazine.

ProQuest Digital Microfilm for the New York Times allows you to retrieve, view, print digitized images. Click on the "Select" Title link and highlight the New York Times. Enter the year and date of a specific issue and navigate within an issue, zoom and position the image to read or print. Photos, graphs, and tables are replicated at the highest possible quality providing cover-to-cover full image content. Take a look at the grey area on top and the left side for customized features.

NewsBank provides access to tens of millions of articles and video clips from local (Orlando Sentinel, El Sentinel), state, regional, national and international newspapers and other news sources. NewsBank's full-text, fully searchable databases are consistently updated with the current content you require to research issues and events. NewsBank resources also include years of archives, enabling you to research subjects from the past and track trends or developments from their origins.

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!

The Orlando Sentinel is a major newspaper in Orlando, providing local, regional, national and international coverage for the Central Florida region of the state. This database offers full-text access to articles in the Orlando Sentinel from 1985 to the present. Quick access to browse selected and recent issues is provided.

Retrieve, view, print and email specially digitized images.

Pronunciator provides sophisticated pronunciation analysis and interactive coaching to support you, plus feature films, music and more to “edutain” you.  Visit one of our library locations to activate your free online account, then download the mobile app and take your learning on the go!  

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