Subscription Databases and Articles (arranged alphabetically)
Databases are subscription-based resources that are purchased by the library and specifically selected to serve the needs of our customers. These resources are usually of the highest quality and often supplement or replace reference materials in print formats.

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Access Science https://secure.accessscience.com/sam-bin/Retreiver.cgi?siteid=harford&keytype=md5&ijkey=%FB%5C%7F%9B%B4%B3%2C%E2%F3%BF%F4f%2F%1A%B2%7B&redirect=http://www.accessscience.com/server-java/Arknoid/science/AS A science and technology database containing the full text of the landmark McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. The database also contains the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, late-breaking news articles from Science News, research updates, scientific biographies, and annotated Web resources.

America the Beautiful Online (Inside the Library) http://go.grolier.com A complete on-line source for students that contains the latest demographic information on states, capitals, and major cities, as well as complete and current geographical, historical, and cultural information about the United States and its territories. Including timelines, biographies, maps, fun facts, and teacher resources, this database is based on the definitive reference source "America the Beautiful" published by Children's Press.

America the Beautiful Online (Outside the Library) http://64.26.82.26/rpa/webauth.exe?rs=grolier&lb=hcpl A complete on-line source for students that contains the latest demographic information on states, capitals, and major cities, as well as complete and current geographical, historical, and cultural information about the United States and its territories. Including timelines, biographies, maps, fun facts, and teacher resources, this database is based on the definitive reference source "America the Beautiful" published by Children's Press.

American Indian History & Culture http://www.fofweb.com/Direct2.asp?ID=14507&ItemID=WE43 Provided by Facts on File, this database offers fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture, history, and biographies. More than 500 Native American groups are covered in fully hyperlinked and easy-to-access entries.

Ancestry Library Edition http://ancestrylibrary.proquest.com (Only available from INSIDE the library) The number one source for on-line family history records and genealogy research includes census, military, church, and immigration records as well as many other genealogy research sources. The database also includes slave narratives, newspapers, directories, and tips on how to begin genealogy research. For more resources, try HeritageQuest Online.

Ancient and Medieval History Online http://www.fofweb.com/Direct2.asp?ID=14507&ItemID=WE49 From Facts on File, this database covers six ancient centers of civilizations-Africa, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesoamerica, and Mesopotamia and time periods ranging from 3 to 5 million years ago through 1522. It includes basic information as well as biographies, timelines and maps and charts.

Auto Repair Reference Center Database http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=auto Contains complete automotive repair information supplied by Point 5 Technologies, a provider of electronic repair information for the Automotive Service and Library markets. The database contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for many vintage makes as far back as 1954. Information includes technical service bulletins, wiring diagrams, labor time guide and estimator, automobile specifications and maintenance schedules, and much more. Available from library computers and from your home computer with a Harford County Public Library card.

Biography Resource Center http://www.hcplonline.info/Database/redirect/biography.htm Provides a comprehensive reference database of biographical information on more than 180,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines. The Biography Resource Center combines 50 Gale biographical databases with more than 250 full-text periodicals to provide multi-source, full-text coverage. Includes searching tips, as well as a featured "person of the week" profile.

Business and Company Resource Center http://www.hcplonline.info/Database/redirect/promt.htm Business & Company Resource Center brings together in a single database company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.

Business Source Elite http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=bsh Provides full text for over 1,090 journals covering business, management, economics, finance, banking, accounting, and much more. This database is updated daily.

EBSCO Animals http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=ani This database gives access to full-text articles on animals of all kinds. No pictures.

EBSCO Host http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco From full text magazine and newspaper articles to business resources, health and drug information, and children's magazines, this database provides a wealth of connections for your information needs. Also look for additional specialized links to Novelist, Searchasaurus (a searchable information database for children and middle-schoolers). This index is provided by Sailor, Maryland's Public Information Network. For more magazine articles, try General Reference Center Gold.

eLibrary http://64.26.82.26/rpa/webauth.exe?rs=el&lb=hcpl The ultimate reference tool for middle schools, hight schools, and public libraries, eLibrary provides full-text access to magazine articles, newspaper articles, reference books, and TV. eLibrary was formerly known as Big Chalk.

eLibrary - formerly Big Chalk (Inside the Library) http://elibrary.bigchalk.com The ultimate reference tool for middle schools, high schools and public libraries, eLibrary provides full-text access to magazine articles, newspaper articles, reference books, TV, radio, and government transcripts, maps, photographs, and unique educational audio/video resources. Includes the New York Times in full-text from January 1997. Just click on the word "eLibrary" (NOT "Log in") from the main page for access

Encyclopedia Americana Online (Inside the Library) http://go.grolier.com Based on the Encyclopedia Americana and intended for users in middle school through adult, this database contains links to related web sites.

Encyclopedia Americana Online (Outside the Library) http://64.26.82.26/rpa/webauth.exe?rs=grolier&lb=hcpl Based on the Encyclopedia Americana and intended for users in middle school through adult, this database contains links to related web sites.

ERIC (Educational Resource Information Center) http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=eric ERIC, the Educational Resource Information Center contains citations and abstracts from over 980 educational and education-related journals, as well as full text of more than 2,200 digests.

Facts.com (Inside the Library) http://www.2facts.com The Web authority for current events research, Facts.com contains 20 years of news from Facts on File World News Digest, Issues and Controversies on File, Today's Science on File, maps, primary source documents and much more.

Facts.com (Outside the Library) http://64.26.82.26/rpa/webauth.exe?rs=fof&lb=hcpl The Web authority for current events research, Facts.com contains 20 years of news from Facts on File World News Digest, Issues and Controversies on File, Today's Science on File, maps, primary source documents and much more.

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=funk Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries. Searchable by subject or keywords within the entry.

Gale's Testing and Education Reference Center http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/belc31071?db=TERC Taking a college entrance or licensing exam? Looking for a college or graduate school? Need help finding scholarships? Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals.

General Reference Center Gold http://www.hcplonline.info/Database/redirect/ref_gold.htm Use this general interest/business database to search magazine articles, newspaper articles, and reference books for information on business, industry, current events, the arts, science, entertainment, etc. See EBSCOhost for another index of magazine articles.

Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia Online (Inside the Library) http://go.grolier.com Based on the Academic American Encyclopedia and intended for students in middle school and up, a quick reference "look-up" tool with web links, timelines and an interactive atlas.

Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia Online (Outside the Library) http://64.26.82.26/rpa/webauth.exe?rs=grolier&lb=hcpl Based on the Academic American Encyclopedia and intended for students in middle school and up, a quick reference "look-up" tool with web links, timelines and an interactive atlas.

Health Source - Consumer Edition (EBSCO) http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=hxh With this database, you can search for information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences & nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health.

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=hch This database provides nearly 590 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines. Also featured are abstracts and indexing for over 627 journals. This database is updated daily.

HeritageQuest Online http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/hqo In partnership with Sailor, Maryland's Public Information Network, this genealogy site is produced by ProQuest Information and Learning from both inside and outside the library. The site offers 25,000 family and local histories and is specifically designed for beginning researchers in public libraries. An additional resource for genealogy help is AncestryPlus.

History Reference Center http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=khh TTe world's most comprehensive full text history reference database designed for secondary schools, public libraries, junior/community colleges, and undergraduate research. The database features full text for more than 2,000 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books from leading history publishers.

Lands and Peoples Online (Inside the Library) http://go.grolier.com A highly interactive and continually updated encyclopedia of geography, countries, cultures, and current events for students in elementary and middle school.

Lands and Peoples Online (Outside the Library) http://64.26.82.26/rpa/webauth.exe?rs=grolier&lb=hcpl A highly interactive and continually updated encyclopedia of geography, countries, cultures, and current events for students in elementary and middle school.

LearnATest.com : LearningExpressLibrary http://www.learningexpresslibrary.com An interactive test preparation site for both academic and career exams that allows patrons to take practice exams and receive on-line scoring and customized evaluations. First time users will need to register on-line. If you need assistance, please see a librarian.

Literature Resource Center by Gale http://www.hcplonline.info/Database/redirect/lit_res.htm Provides biographical and bibliographical information on authors and their works. Includes literary criticism, plot summaries, and the ability to search by literary theme, literary movement and time period. The Literature Resource Center covers American, English, and world authors.

MasterFILE Premier http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=f5h Provides full text for over 1,900 periodicals covering nearly all subjects including general reference, business, health, and much more.

Middle Search Plus http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=mih Middle Search Plus provides full text for more than 150 popular magazines for middle and jr. high school research. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator and full text information dates as far back as 1990.

National Geographic Society Publications Index http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngs/publications/explore.html Search indexes by subject, author, title and keyword for ALL National Geographic publications.

New Book of Knowledge Online (Inside the Library) http://go.grolier.com Based on The New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia and suitable for grades 3 and up, this database contains New Book of Knowledge News, a current events site for use in classrooms and libraries.

New Book of Knowledge Online (Outside the Library) http://64.26.82.26/rpa/webauth.exe?rs=grolier&lb=hcpl ased on The New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia and suitable for grades 3 and up, this database contains New Book of Knowledge News, a current events site for use in classrooms and libraries.

New Book of Popular Science Online (Inside the Library) http://go.grolier.com An on-line science encyclopedia for grade school and up. New Book of Popular Science includes science challenge games, science in the news, and much more.

New Book of Popular Science Online (Outside the Library) http://64.26.82.26/rpa/webauth.exe?rs=grolier&lb=hcpl An on-line science encyclopedia for grade school and up. New Book of Popular Science includes science challenge games, science in the news, and much more.

Newspaper Source http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=nfh Newspaper Source provides selected full text for over 180 regional U.S. newspapers, international newspapers, newswires, newspaper columns and other sources as well as indexing and abstracts for national newspapers. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.

Novelist http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=novelist An on-line reader's advisory tool that will help readers of all ages explore and discover the world of fiction. Novelist K-8 is also available.

Novelist K-8 http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=novelists An online database especially designed for grades K-8 to help readers discover the world of fiction. Special features are designed for teachers and librarians, with thematic units, book lists and more. This database includes Lexile measures for more than 12,000 titles.

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center http://www.hcplonline.info/Database/redirect/opposing_viewpoints.htm Provides pro and con arguments and information on social issues based on the acclaimed social issues series "Opposing Viewpoints". The database includes topic overviews, statistical tables, charts, images, full-text periodical newspapers and links to more than 1000 web sites.

Primary Search http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=prh Primary Search provides full text for more than 60 popular magazines for elementary school research. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator and full text information dates as far back as 1990.

Reference USA http://64.26.82.26/rpa/webauth.exe?rs=refusa&lb=hcpl A reference database of over 11 million businesses which allows searchers to locate businesses by company name, type of business, geographical location, executive officers, SIC codes, zip codes, and more other criteria.

Reference USA (Inside the Library) http://www.referenceusa.com A reference database of over 11 million businesses which allows searchers to locate businesses by company name, type of business, geographical location, executive officers, SIC codes, zip codes, and many other criteria.

Regional Business News http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=bwh This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. This database is updated on a daily basis.

Science Resource Center http://www.hcplonline.info/Database/redirect/science.htm "Researching science topics has never been easier -- with Science Resource Center, thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations are just a few clicks away and the latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites. The database covers curriculum-related science topics and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards. "

Searchasaurus http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/ebsco?DB=sas Articles and encyclopedias for children and middle schoolers that includes a general encyclopedia, dictionary, and encyclopedia of animals.

Student Resource Center - Gold http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/belc31071?db=SRC A fully integrated database containing thousands of curriculum-targeted primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses, full-text coverage of 800 magazines, over 10,000 photographs and illustrations, and more than 8 hours of audio and video clips.

Thomson Gale Legal Forms http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/belc31071?db=TGLF Thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues.

Value Line http://64.26.82.26/rpa/webauth.exe?rs=vl&lb=hcpl Value Line, the most complete guide to investment research, provides online access to a full array of products including the Research Center, Value Line Investment surveys (standard edition, plus edition, small & mid-cap eidtion), the Selection & Opinion newsletters, Value Line Mutual Fund Surveys and many more.

Value Line (Outside the Library) http://64.26.82.26/rpa/webauth.exe?rs=vl&lb=hcpl Value Line, the most complete guide to investment research, provides online access to a full array of products including the Research Center, Value Line Investment surveys (standard edition, plus edition, small & mid-cap eidtion), the Selection & Opinion newsletters, Value Line Mutual Fund Surveys and many more.

World Book http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Home World Book Online; the premier online reference source. With thousands of articles, state-of-the art multimedia, editor-reviewed Web sites, periodical content, and more!