Databases


Database passwords for off-campus access

 

http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/vol_h58hs?db=WHIC
Through the use of an innovative interface, and multicultural and global content, World History in Context covers the events that shaped the world.
http://databases.abc-clio.com/Multi/
ABC-CLIO Social Studies:
An outstanding set of databases on U.S. and world history (ancient and modern) with topic overviews, primary sources. Also includes U.S. and World Geography, Issues (pro/con topics), World at at War, American Government, Daily Life Through History, and Pop Culture Universe, Modern Genocide and World Religions.

http://go.galegroup.com/ps/start.do?p=MSIC&u=vol_h58hs&authCount=1

Gale Research in Context 

Research in Context combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history.



Grolier Online: 3 digital encyclopedias in one. It's also a great way to find reviewed websites on a topic.

Stream, download or burn digital video for the classroom. Watch the Planet Earth series here.

http://expertspace.grolier.com/ Expert Space
Science and Social studies content at multiple reading levels.  FOR REMOTE USE: YOU MUST MAKE A PERSONAL ACCOUNT ON CAMPUS before trying remote access 



Vermont libraries joined together to bring you this collection of free downloadable audiobooks and ebooks called Listen Up! Vermont. 
Sign in choosing Champlain Valley Union High School and entering your school ID (the same one you use to buy lunch).

Gale Online Resources
Choose your own search: GREAT GRAD CHALLENGE STARTING POINT!

http://go.galegroup.com/ps/start.do?prodId=GPS&userGroupName=vol_h58hs
Gale PowerSearch: Comprehensive database for magazine, journal, and newspaper articles.  PowerSearch searches multiple Gale databases at once.
http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/?p=OVIC&u=vol_h58hs
Opposing Viewpoints: Get both sides of the issue: opinions, overviews of issues, reference sources, statistics, websites, and more.

http://find.galegroup.com/gic/start.do?prodId=GIC&userGroupName=vol_h58hs
Global Issues in Context: Get world news and international perspectives on current issues and conflicts affecting our world.


This database includes up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on nearly 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world 



Health and Wellness Resource Center
Health & Wellness Resource Center:
Look up authoritative information on diseases, health conditions, and treatments.

http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/bic1/?p=BIC1&u=vol_h58hs
Biography in Context: Biographies of more than 500,000 individuals gleaned from periodicals reference sources and multimedia content.

http://go.galegroup.com/ps/start.do?p=LT&u=vol_h58hs&authCount=1
LegalTrac: Find articles on Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, and Criminal Justice from a range of legal journals, newspapers, and law reviews.

http://go.galegroup.com/ps/start.do?p=PPSB&u=vol_h58hs&authCount=1
Small Business Resource Center:  Search this database to learn how to start, finance or manage your small business. Resources include sample business plans, "how-to” guides, articles and websites.

http://careertransitions.galegroup.com/home.do
Career Transitions: An online career guidance center that walks users through the job-search process. Discover career interests, prepare a resume and cover letter, brush up on networking, interviewing and negotiating skills.
http://search.proquest.com/?accountid=4733
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Searchable database of 17 newspapers containing scanned images of the actual pages dating back to 1764.

http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/scic/?p=SCIC&u=vol_h58hs
Gale Science in Context:
Start here for information on any science-related topic


US History in Context
Gale U.S. History in Context provides contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. history.


ProQuest Learning Literature: One-stop shopping for all your English class needs. Authors, poetry, literary works, literary analysis, and more. (Check out the KnowledgeNotes Study Guides for major literary works.)

Explore countries of the world. Facts, stats, customs and cultures in the country. Create custom comparison graphs and charts or find a recipe.

Powerspeak Languages: Online language training. Currently you can learn Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, and ESL Spanish, with more languages to come in 2011. Patrons set up an individual account.

http://online.salempress.com/
Search through Salem's reference sets on world history by geographical location, person, or subject.

http://online.salempress.com/
Use to search for information from Encyclopedia of Global Warming and from Encyclopedia of Global Resources.

Chilton Library

Chilton Library.com - Automotive Repair Information for Do-It-Yourself People