Archives: Databases

Literature Resource Center

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(Gale / funded by MBLC and MLS) Critical essays on contemporary (1960-present) authors, including biographical information, lists of principal works, and sources for further study.

Mango Languages

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Remote access with your Palmer Public Library card. Start the conversation in your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology, delivered through native speaker dialogue, and created with each individual learner in mind. First time Mango users, follow the link then click “Sign Up” and follow the instructions … Continued

MedlinePlus

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(US National Library of Medicine / free access) A service of the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, MedlinePlus Includes an array of information related to health and prescription drugs, as well as a robust medical encyclopedia.

NewsBank

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(NewsBank / funded by the Palmer Public Library) Offers U.S. news content from local, regional, and national sources, including printed and online newspapers, blogs, journals, newswires, broadcast transcripts and videos. Explore a specific issue or event through the detailed coverage provided by local reporting or compare a wide variety of viewpoints from across the country … Continued

Niche Academy

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(Niche Academy / funded by the Palmer Public Library) Niche Academy offers short, easy-to-understand training videos for a variety of online tools, including library resources, social media, and Google products.

NoodleTools

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A collection of free interactive tools designed to aid students and professionals with their online research and with citing sources. Other resources are available with a paid subscription. 

Novelist Plus

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(EBSCO / funded by CW MARS) Offers a variety of resources to help connect readers of all ages with books they’ll enjoy, including full-text reviews, author read-alikes, discussion guides, and book talks.