Encyclopedia Britannica
The complete text of the encyclopedia and an intermediate "Student Encyclopedia", with related Internet links. Other features include the Britannica Internet Guide, timelines, interactive maps, a complete Merriam-Webster's dictionary and thesaurus. Searches also find selected journal articles. You may access from campus or home; contact the librarian for home access info.
Tennessee Electronic Library
This is a state-sponsored project that provides access to multiple information resources for all Tennessee citizens. It includes INFOTRAC, a one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics. It also includes periodical databases for subjects such as religion, health and wellness, literary criticism, and reading recommendations. An excellent source of periodical and journal articles, with an easy to navigate interface and lots of on-screen help. You may access from campus or home; contact the librarian for home access info.
Points of View Reference Center
Points of View Reference Center is a full text database designed to provide students and schools with a series of controversial essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. Essays provide questions and materials for further thought and study and are accompanied by thousands of supporting articles from the world's top political and societal publications.
You may access from campus or home; contact the librarian for home access info.
NoodleTools
Noodle Tools is a suite of interactive tools designed to aid students and professionals with their online research. From selecting a search engine and finding some relevant sources, to citing those sources in MLA or APA style, NoodleTools makes online research easier! You will need to create a personal ID and password to use NoodleTools.
ABC-CLIO History and Geography Databases
These history and geography databases contains online reference entries, the most relevant primary and secondary sources and analysis of historical events. World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras ranges from the dawn of prehistory through the great ancient empires to the beginning of the Renaissance age. World History: The Modern Era encompasses the evolution of modern Europe since the Renaissance along with concurrent developments in Asia, Africa, and the Islamic world. American History explores all of the history of the United States, from precolonial to modern day. World Geography is a wonderful resource when you need reliable information about countries or areas of the world. Also includes maps, flags and cultural information. Available for both home and school use. Please see the librarian for home use information.
Culturegrams Database
Links students to country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver one-if-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture. In depth coverage of 200+ countries, the United States, and Canada. Photos, Famous People, and even a Recipe Collection are just a few of the features. Please see the librarian for home use.
