All Library Research Databases

Current access is via trial. Permanent access begins July 1st, 2025. 

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Select “Films On Demand: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Collection” from the list.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Streaming Video Collection provides resources to upskill users for the rapidly changing tech landscape. This curated collection of videos on AI—what it is and how to use it—offers a structured, engaging way learn about this evolving technology.

Current access is via trial. Permanent access begins July 1st, 2025. 

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Select “Issues and Controversies” from the list.

This database helps researchers understand today’s crucial issues by exploring hundreds of hot-button topics in politics, government, business, society, education, and popular culture. The Issue and Article pages arrange content in one place, thousands of editorials and columns from major newspapers provide readers a broad range of opinions on trending topics

Current access is via trial. Permanent access begins July 1st, 2025. 

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Select “Issues and Controversies in History” from the list.

This database places researchers at the center of the great debates and conflicts in U.S. and world history, exploring the issues as the key players saw them, or, in some cases, as historians have interpreted them. Covering every region of the globe from antiquity to the present, this reference database features hundreds of in-depth pro/con articles written by professional historians and experts based on a broad range of primary sources. It delivers articles on every major historical topic, from slavery, empire, and revolution to race, gender, and economics. Many articles feature “what if” questions, speculating on how history might have turned out differently had people made different decisions.

Access to many local, regional, and national newspapers from around the United States. In most cases, content is available from daily publications the same day it is released. In addition, news articles are available in multiple formats including audio, video, journals, magazines, blogs, and web-only resources. Research diverse perspectives, topics and trends that align with areas of study such as Business, Health, Criminal Justice, Science, Humanities, Political Science and more. Includes reliable, credible information from a wide variety of local, regional and national news sources. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Current access is via trial. Permanent access begins July 1st, 2025. 

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Select “Polling the Nations” from the list.

Polling the Nations is an online database of public opinion polls. Aggregated from more than 1,000 sources, the polls feature 750,000+ poll questions covering hundreds of breaking-news events and thousands of topics, including climate change, health care, elections and voting rights, foreign policy, immigration, gun control, affirmative action, criminal justice reform, and many more. The clean, intuitive design and powerful, interactive tools provide users with great flexibility to customize and organize the information exactly as they wish.

Current access is via trial. Permanent access begins July 1st, 2025. 

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Select “Science Online” from the list of resources.

With a wealth of content that facilitates STEM research and learning, Science Online offers a comprehensive overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines. Topic Centers feature specially selected content on core science disciplines to help researchers find a starting point for their research. Researchers can also access the eLearning Modules, which target a variety of core topics. Interactive science experiments allow researchers to replicate the in-class laboratory experience in a safe and user-friendly environment, and interactive activities challenge and test students’ learning of the subject matter.