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This page provides an alphabetical list of all the databases available to anyone with a valid Volusia County Public Library card. 

A Volusia County Public Library card is required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted.


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Academic OneFile

Gale Academic OneFile Badge

Academic OneFile provides access to peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. Extensive coverage of the sciences, technology, medicine, the arts, theology, literature, and other subjects.

Link to tutorial

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Academic OneFile Select

Gale Academic OneFile Select Badge

From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, Expanded Academic ASAP meets research needs across all academic disciplines, full text and images included.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Agriculture

Gale Agriculture Badge

The Agriculture collection consists of more than 400 titles that are focused on agriculture and its related fields: from practical aspects of farming to scientific research in horticulture.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

America's Historical Newspapers

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Newsbank 

Newsbank, a comprehensive news collection, is ideal for exploring issues and events at the local, regional, national and international level. Its diverse source types include print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos. Use it to explore a specific event or to compare a wide variety of viewpoints on topics such as politics, business, health, sports, cultural activities and people. Newsbank provides access to The Daytona Beach News-Journal, Orlando Sentinel, and the West Volusia Beacon.

Newsbank provides access to-
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
DeLand News Historical Archive
Florida News Sources
Orlando Sentinel
West Volusia Beacon

And these other valuable resources:

America's Historical Newspapers

Access World News

Black Life in America

Hispanic Life in America

Heritage Hub

Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Volusia County Public Library card required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted.

Ancestry Library Edition

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This resource includes records from the U.S. Census, military records, court, land and probate records, vital and church records, directories, passenger lists and more!

Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

This database is only available from inside all branches of the Volusia County Public Library using a public access computer or the Library's free Wi-Fi network.

Archives Unbound

Archives Unbound Badge

Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars, researchers, and students at the college and university level. A multi-disciplinary resource, collections cover a broad range of topics from the Middle Ages forward-from Witchcraft to World War II to twentieth-century political history. Particular strengths include U.S. foreign policy; U.S. civil rights; global affairs and colonial studies; and modern history. Collections are chosen based on requests from scholars, archivists, and students.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Auto Repair Source

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DIY auto repair from EBSCO. Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

A Volusia County Public Library card is required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted. 


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Bookflix

Scholastic Bookflix is an online resource that pairs fiction and nonfiction titles designed to bridge learning-to-read and reading-to-learn. Animated classic storybooks introduce early learners to the delights of reading while sparking curiosity, creating a natural springboard into the paired nonfiction text for deeper discovery.

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

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Books and Authors

Fiction and non-fiction book suggestions based on awards, reviews and summaries for informed reading decisions. Create a Reading Room of your own with books you have read or want to read!

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Business

Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Sources include broker research reports, trade publications, and company directories.

Business Insights

Explore the world's companies through expert analysis such as SWOT analyses, financial statements, case studies and articles from academic journals, trade magazines, news outlets and more.

Browse All Companies

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

EBSCO eBook Collection has eBooks that are read using a web browser.

A Volusia County Public Library card is required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted.


Foundation Directory by Candid Candid is a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits serve their communities. We offer Candid's key tools including GuideStar and Foundation Directory. Our patrons can access GuideStar to research local nonprofits to support and to find services. Nonprofits and individuals seeking funding, scholarships, or fellowships can access Foundation Directory to find and connect with funders.

Guidestar

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

This database is available in all branches of the Volusia County Public Library by using a public access computer or the Library's free Wi-Fi network.

Communications and Mass Media

A custom collection of more than 250 journals focused on all aspects of the communications field: key subjects covered include advertising and public relations, linguistics, and literature.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Computer Science

Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news, and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Contemporary Authors

Contemporary Authors is a guide to current writers in fiction, general nonfiction, poetry, journalism, drama, motion pictures, television, and other fields.

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Contemporary Black Biography

Contemporary Black Biography provides profiles of influential persons of African American and/or black heritage in a variety of fields including architecture, the arts, business, education, industry, law, medicine, government, religion, and technology.

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Creativebug

Nurture your creative side with 1000+ video classes in painting, knitting, crafting, sewing and more.​

Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Criminal Justice

Whether studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer, paralegal, forensic scientist or for a career in Homeland Security, this collection rises to the challenge, offering access to more than 700 related journals.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts eCollection includes 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as reference content from related sources. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.
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EBSCO eBook Collection has eBooks that are read using a web browser.

A Volusia County Public Library card is required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted. 


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Reference Solutions (formerly Reference USA), Now Data Axle.

Detailed information on more than 12 million U.S. businesses, 102 million U.S. residents and 683,000 U.S. health care providers.
Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Volusia County Public Library card required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted.


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Whether you'll be driving a car, motorcycle, or commercial vehicle dmv-permit-test.com has DMV practice tests and references to help you find the right answers when taking the test.


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Business Plans Handbook Series

Search hundreds of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses throughout North America. Includes

A Volusia County Public Library card is required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted. 

International Directory of Company Histories

Provides histories of companies that are a leading influence in a particular industry or geographic location. For students, job candidates, business executives, historians and investors.

Children's Literature Review

Presents full-text literary criticism on writers and illustrators for children and young adults. Critical essays are selected from leading sources, including published journals, magazines, books, monographs, reviews, and scholarly papers.

Contemporary Black Biography

Provides biographical profiles of the important and influential persons of African American and/or black heritage. Covers persons of various nationalities in a wide variety of fields, including architecture, art, business, dance, education, fashion, film, industry, journalism, law, literature, medicine, music, politics and government, publishing, religion, science and technology, social issues, sports, television, theater, and others.

Economics and Theory

This collection provides access to full-text articles that focus on topics in economics. Also included are video feeds from Forbes.com and interviews with CEO's.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Educator's Reference Complete

This collection, a resource for teachers, administrators and students, contains over 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports from the U.S. Department of Education including many of the journal titles found in ERIC.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Elementary

This database is especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. This database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Encyclopaedia Judaica

​This encyclopedia provides a thorough overview of Jewish life from the Second Temple period to the contemporary State of Israel, Rabbinic to modern Yiddish literature, Kabbalah to "Americana" and Zionism to the cultural contributions of Jews.

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Encyclopedia of Small Business

Designed to provide entrepreneurs with how-to information, this encyclopedia includes detailed articles on financing, financial planning, business plans, market analysis, sales strategy, and human resources.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is a comprehensive database that covers all aspects of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. It combines authoritative periodical and reference content to support prospective and current entrepreneurs as well as business students. Experience an easy-to-browse interface mapped to four key stages - plan, fund, start, and manage - to fit your research needs at any point in your business's development.

Link to tutorial

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Environmental Studies and Policy

This eCollection provides coverage of environmental issues and policies, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

​​EBSCO eBook Collection has eBooks that are read using a web browser.

A Volusia County Public Library card is required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted. 


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aka- Federal Digital System

GovInfo (Federal Digital System) from the GPO
Provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.

Provided by the Government Printing Office (free resource).

​​Fine Arts

Providing more than 150 full-text magazines and journals that are covered in indices such as the Wilson Art Index and RILM, this collection provides support for research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Flipster

Access your favorite digital magazines using Flipster from EBSCO Information Services. Flipster is a next-generation magazine service that allows people to browse digital versions of the latest issues of popular magazines. Flipster offers the capability of browsing magazines by category aand of performing searches for specific periodicals. Apps are available for Android and Apple devices for offline reading anytime, anywhere.


Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Florida Electronic Library

The Florida Electronic Library is a gateway to select Internet resources including library catalogs, journal articles, reference books, and consumer information. 

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Florida Memory

Searchable collections of manuscripts, war records, historic images, vital statistics, audio and video recordings.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

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Florida on Florida

Florida On Florida provides access to digital materials including maps, photographs, postcards, books, and manuscripts. The digital collections are held by libraries, archives, museums and historical societies throughout the state.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Florida Photographic Collection

Featuring digitized photographs from the State Library and Archives, this Collection is the most complete online portrait of Florida available--one that draws its strength from family pictures and the homes, work, and pastimes of Floridians.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Fold3 History and Genealogy Archives Plus

Fold3 combines an unprecedented collection of original historical documents and personal histories including convenient access to US military records. Fold3 offers access to several special collections, including the African American Archives, American Revolution Archives, Holocaust Archives, Native American Archives, US Bureau of Investigation Case File Archives, and World War II Archives.Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Volusia County Public Library card required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted.

Florida Newspapers Database


Foundation Directory by Candid

Foundation Directory by Candid Candid is a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits serve their communities. We offer Candid's key tools including GuideStar and Foundation Directory. Our patrons can access GuideStar to research local nonprofits to support and to find services. Nonprofits and individuals seeking funding, scholarships, or fellowships can access Foundation Directory to find and connect with funders.

Guidestar

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

This database is available in all branches of the Volusia County Public Library by using a public access computer or the Library's free Wi-Fi network.

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EBSCO eBook Collection has eBooks that are read using a web browser.

A Volusia County Public Library card is required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted. 


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​aka- Federal Digital System

GovInfo (Federal Digital System) from the GPO
Provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.

Provided by the Government Printing Office (free resource).

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GALE -All books and resources

If you are looking for a specific Gale resource, all of the programs and books Volusia County Public Library offers from Gale are listed below.

TITLELINK
Archives Unboundhttps://link.gale.com/apps/GDSC?u=22417_vcpl 
Business Plans Handbook Serieshttps://link.gale.com/apps/GVRL.businessplans?u=22417_vcpl 
Company histories;  Business Encychttps://link.gale.com/apps/GVRL.vcplbusiness?u=22417_vcpl
Contemporary Authorshttps://link.gale.com/apps/GVRL.CONAU?u=22417_vcpl
Contemporary Black Biographyhttps://link.gale.com/apps/GVRL.BlackBiography?u=22417_vcpl
Encyclopaedia Judaicahttps://link.gale.com/apps/GVRL.Judaica?u=22417_vcpl
Florida Newspaper Databasehttps://link.gale.com/apps/SPJ.SP19?u=22417_vcpl
Florida Newspaper Databasehttps://link.gale.com/apps/SPJ.SP23?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Academic OneFilehttps://link.gale.com/apps/AONE?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Academic OneFile Selecthttps://link.gale.com/apps/EAIM?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Books and Authorshttps://link.gale.com/apps/BNA?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Business: DemographicsNowhttps://link.gale.com/apps/DNOW?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Business: Entrepreneurshiphttps://link.gale.com/apps/SBRC?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Business: Insightshttps://link.gale.com/apps/GBIB?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Business: Plan Builderhttps://link.gale.com/apps/GSBB?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Directory Libraryhttps://link.gale.com/apps/GDL?u=22417_vcpl
Gale eBookshttps://link.gale.com/apps/GVRL?u=22417_vcpl
Gale General OneFilehttps://link.gale.com/apps/ITOF?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Health and Wellnesshttps://link.gale.com/apps/HWRC?u=22417_vcpl
Gale In Context: Elementaryhttps://link.gale.com/apps/ITKE?u=22417_vcpl
Gale In Context: High Schoolhttps://link.gale.com/apps/SUIC?u=22417_vcpl
Gale In Context: Middle Schoolhttps://link.gale.com/apps/MSIC?u=22417_vcpl
Gale LegalFormshttps://link.gale.com/apps/TGLF?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Literary Indexhttps://link.gale.com/apps/LITN?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Literaturehttps://link.gale.com/apps/GLS?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Literature: LitFinderhttps://link.gale.com/apps/LITF?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Literature: Something About the Authorhttps://link.gale.com/apps/SATA?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Agriculturehttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPAG?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Businesshttps://link.gale.com/apps/ITBC?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Communications and Mass Mediahttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPCM?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Computer Sciencehttps://link.gale.com/apps/CDB?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Criminal Justicehttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPCJ?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Culinary Artshttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPCA?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Diversity Studieshttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPDS?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Economics and Theoryhttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPBE?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Educator's Reference Completehttps://link.gale.com/apps/PROF?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Entrepreneurshiphttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPSB?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Environmental Studies and Policyhttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPES?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Fine Artshttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPFA?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulturehttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPGL?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Gender Studieshttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPGB?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicinehttps://link.gale.com/apps/HRCA?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: High School Editionhttps://link.gale.com/apps/STOM?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Home Improvementhttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPHI?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Hospitality and Tourismhttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPTH?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Information Sciencehttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPIS?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Informe Académicohttps://link.gale.com/apps/IFME?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Insurance and Liabilityhttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPIL?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Leadership and Managementhttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPRF?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Military and Intelligencehttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPMI?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Healthhttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPNU?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy and Sports            Medicinehttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPSM?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Pop Culture Studieshttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPOP?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Popular Magazineshttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPPM?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Psychologyhttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPPC?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Religion and Philosophyhttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPRP?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Sciencehttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPGS?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: U.S. Historyhttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPUS?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careershttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPVC?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: War and Terrorismhttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPWT?u=22417_vcpl
Gale OneFile: World Historyhttps://link.gale.com/apps/PPWH?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Power Searchhttps://link.gale.com/apps/GPS?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee's Academyhttps://link.gale.com/apps/MHA?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Presents: Peterson's Career Prephttps://link.gale.com/apps/PCPR?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Presents: Peterson's Test Prephttps://link.gale.com/apps/TERC?u=22417_vcpl
Gale Primary Sourceshttps://link.gale.com/apps/GDCS?u=22417_vcpl
History In Disputehttps://link.gale.com/apps/GVRL.historydispute?u=22417_vcpl
Literaturehttps://link.gale.com/apps/GVRL.xlit.literature?u=22417_vcpl


Gale eBooks

This resource provides searchable access to reference eBooks, encyclopedias, almanacs, as well as specialized resources for literature, science, religion, and more.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Gardening and Horticulture

A searchable collection of more than 100 magazines focused on gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture, with the addition of over 20 subject specific reference sources.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

General OneFile

A one-stop source for articles on a wide range of topics: business, current events, economics, education, the environment, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, the arts, politics, science, social science, sports, and technology.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Global Issues

Hundreds of daily-updated, full-text English language international periodicals and newspapers included in Global Issues in Context offer local viewpoints, virtually transporting the user to where news is happening.

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.​​​​​

EBSCO eBook Collection has eBooks that are read using a web browser.


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Health and Wellness

Use this database to find articles on health, fitness, pregnancy, medicine, nutrition, diseases, public health, occupational health and safety, alcohol and drug abuse, HMOs, and prescription drugs.

A Volusia County Public Library card is required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted. 

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Health and Medicine

Collection of general interest health and fitness magazines, medical and professional periodicals, reference books and pamphlets.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Heritage Quest

Heritage Quest Online

This collection includes U.S. federal censuses, family genealogies, city directories, land, probate, birth, marriage and death records, related serials, Periodical Source Index, Pension files and more.

Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.​

Volusia County Public Library card required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted.

High School

The hardest part of any assignment is getting started. Even if you have a topic in mind, you can feel overwhelmed by all of the information available on the web and in textbooks. Search through full-text newspapers and periodicals like the New York Times, National Geographic, and Newsweek, along with hundreds of thousands of images, videos, and audio files. Available 24/7, Gale In Context: High School has features and tools created to help you become a better researcher.

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

High School Edition

Search magazines, journals, newspapers and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle and high school students.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Home Improvement

This collection, which covers such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more, will meet the needs of hobbyists and professionals alike.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Hospitality and Tourism

A resource for curious travelers and serious researchers, this collection of magazines, reference titles and Fodor's travel guides provides information on both the historical and current states of affairs in the hospitality and tourism fields.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

EBSCO eBook Collection has eBooks that are read using a web browser.

A Volusia County Public Library card is required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted. 


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Informe Académico (Revistas en español)

Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

International Directory of Company Histories

Company Histories Directory provides detailed histories of many of the largest and most influential companies world-wide. The encyclopedia provides how-to information that entrepreneurs can apply to their own businesses.

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.​​​​​

​​​EBSCO eBook Collection has eBooks that are read using a web browser.


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Legal Forms

Provides fill-in-able and printable legal forms for wills, real estate contracts, divorce, rental agreements, bankruptcy, and much more. Also included are links to federal and state tax forms.


Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library. A Volusia County Public Library card is required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted. 

Gale Literary Index

Gale Literary Index is a master index to the major literature products published by Gale. It combines and cross-references author names, including pseudonyms and variant names, and listings for titles of works into one source.

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)

Unlock access to 16,000+ on-demand courses to help you learn more and achieve success. Quality Content - taught by experts in your field with 35+ new courses a week. Personalized Curation - get course recommendations based on the most in-demand skills for your unique role. On Your Schedule - available anytime, anywhere. LinkedIn Learning for Library includes courses in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese.

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

This project was partially funded under the provisions of the State Aid to Libraries Grant program, administered by the Florida Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.

LitFinder

Lit Finder provides access to a wide variety of full-text poetry, short stories, essays, plays, and speeches.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

EBSCO eBook Collection has eBooks that are read using a web browser.



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Mango

Mango Languages is a fun online language-learning resource for those wishing to learn a foreign language or for those studying English as a second language.


Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Volusia County Public Library card required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted.

MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues.

Provided by the National Library of Medicine (free resource).

MedlinePlus (español)

MedlinePlus es el sitio web de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud para pacientes y sus familias y amigos. Producido por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina, MedlinePlus le brinda información sobre enfermedades, condiciones y bienestar.

Provided by the National Library of Medicine (free resource).

Middle School

A database designed for students in junior high and middle school. We've gathered a variety of information into one place for all your research needs.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Miss Humblebee's Academy

Miss Humblebee's Academy is an interactive kindergarten-readiness program that introduces children ages three to six to key concepts in math, science, social studies, language and literacy, art, and music. It's as challenging as it is fun! For ages 3-6.


Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Military and Intelligence
Search scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily.

​​Morningstar At the Library

Morningstar Remote Login 


Morningstar provides data on more than 380,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 8 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets.


Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Volusia County Public Library card required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted.

​​​​​EBSCO eBook Collection has eBooks that are read using a web browser.


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The New York Times

Use this digital access to read breaking news articles, watch videos and check out the digital book reviews without waiting for a print copy and do all of this while sitting at home. There is also archive access from 1851-1922 and 1981-present only.

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Newsbank 

Newsbank, a comprehensive news collection, is ideal for exploring issues and events at the local, regional, national and international level. Its diverse source types include print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos. Use it to explore a specific event or to compare a wide variety of viewpoints on topics such as politics, business, health, sports, cultural activities and people.

Newsbank provides access to-
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
DeLand News Historical Archive
Florida News Sources
Orlando Sentinel
West Volusia Beacon

And these other valuable resources:

America's Historical Newspapers

Access World News

Black Life in America

Hispanic Life in America

Heritage Hub

Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Volusia County Public Library card required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted.


NoveList Plus

The NoveList Plus database contains fiction and narrative nonfiction titles for all ages. NoveList Plus includes book discussion guides, thematic book lists and reading and book oriented articles. Read-alikes are connected to every single title, author and series entry for easy searching.


Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Volusia County Public Library card required for remote access. DO NOT enter a PIN code or password if prompted.

Nursing and Allied Health

Offers researchers looking for answers to nursing or allied health questions millions of articles found in over 1,100 journals. Provides full-text coverage of many of the titles cited in CINAHL.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.


​​​​​EBSCO eBook Collection has eBooks that are read using a web browser.


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Peterson's Test Prep

Peterson's Career Prep

Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, and use test prep eBooks.
Link to tutorial

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.

Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine.

​Plan Builder

Gale Business: Plan Builder is a step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimizing a business or nonprofit. The program's dashboard walks users through five areas of exploration to develop a business plan focused on long-term success.

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Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 315 languages with Personalized Courses, movies, chat, and more.
Learn online, either on your desktop computer or mobile device!


Popular Magazines

Features full-text coverage of 1,000 of the most searched magazines across InfoTrac's content, covering current events, sports, science, health and more. 


Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Psychology

Covering the study of the mind, emotions and how the mind develops and diminishes over time, this collection provides access to subject-appropriate full-text periodicals - many cited in the PsycINFO index.

Provided by the State Library of Florida.

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Reference Solutions (formerly Reference USA), Now Data Axle.

Detailed information on more than 12 million U.S. businesses, 102 million U.S. residents and 683,000 U.S. health care providers.


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Salem History

The Salem History databases provide a complete resource for 20th American history, historical world events, worldwide historical biographies, worldwide sports biographies and primary source documents from world history. Also included is the Historical Encyclopedia of American business. Search the volumes independently or all at once.


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Salem Science

Search two of Salem Press's science series: The Encyclopedia of Environmental Issues addresses almost every aspect of human interaction with the natural environment - from agricultural issues through zoos. The Solar System provides essential coverage on all major aspects of Earth's solar system, from every feature of the major planets to their satellites, small bodies and cosmological context.


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Sams Technical Publishing

Since 1946 SAMS Technical Publishing manuals have been the standard that repair technicians have insisted upon having to provide professional repairs to their customers. The original Quickfact manuals and Photofact manuals have been designed to provide reliable, consistent repair data for electronics repair technicians, antique electronics restorers, and hobbyists. User Name: 82753

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Small Business Resource Center (now Entrepreneurship)

Entrepreneurship is a comprehensive database that covers all aspects of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. It combines authoritative periodical and reference content to support prospective and current entrepreneurs as well as business students. Experience an easy-to-browse interface mapped to four key stages - plan, fund, start, and manage - to fit your research needs at any point in your business's development.


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Provided by the State Library of Florida.

Something About The Author

Comprehensive online access to all volumes ever printed in the Something About the Author series and the corresponding Autobiography series, which examine the lives and works of authors and illustrators for children and young adults.

Provided by the Volusia County Public Library.
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Teachables

Scholastic Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials. Scholastic's teacher-authors create and vet thousands of high-quality, ready-to-use resources so that teachers and the homeschooling community do not have to spend countless hours searching for reliable content to support their instruction.

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tutor.com

Tutor.com is an online tutoring company that connects students to tutors in online classrooms. This service offers homework help and test preparation for elementary grades, middle school, high school, and college. Help is available daily from 10:00 a.m. to midnight. Tutor.com will also help with creating a resume, both design and content, as well as filling out job applications.


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Value Line

Provides online access to Value Line's leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities as well as special situation stocks.


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Weiss Ratings (Financial Ratings Series Online)

Financial Ratings Series Online, powered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing, gives you accurate, independent ratings and financial planning tools you need to make informed decisions about your insurance, banking and investment options.


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World Almanac for Kids

Erasing the line between homework support and fun exploration, The World Almanac for Kids Online is a natural complement to the elementary and middle school curriculum. Each curricular subject area provides resources for homework, reports, and projects. Kids can explore age-appropriate topics while developing online research skills with an award-winning, trusted content source.

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World Almanac for Kids Elementary

The World Almanac Kids Elementary features exclusive, age-appropriate resources for elementary school-level homework, reports, and projects, plus teacher support material.

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World Book Online

World Book Online includes the World Book Encyclopedia as well as the following resources: Craft Corner, Early World of Learning, Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos, Hispanica Saber, and Inventions & Discoveries. Click on the link for more detailed information and to access this resource.


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WorldCat

Use this searchable catalog to discover books and other materials in libraries worldwide.

Provided by the OCLC.

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