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ABC-CLIO Modern Genocide

Covers 10 modern genocides in depth and has over 300 primary sources.

ABC-CLIO The African American Experience

The African American Experience: The American Mosaic provides a comprehensive survey of African American history and its heartbreaking struggles, major movements—political, social, artistic, and literary—and most notable events and legislative reform.

Academic Search Complete

This multidisciplinary database is a key starting point for academic research in all areas of study. It includes thousands of acclaimed, scholarly full-text journals.

Applied Science & Technology Source

This database of full-text and indexed content covers the full spectrum of the applied sciences and computing disciplines — from acoustics to aeronautics, neural networks to nuclear engineering.

Auto Repair Source

The most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks, including step-by-step information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

Biography Reference Source

Access thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography and Biography Today.

A database of tons of careers! Citation: Career as a _____. Careers Internet Database (in italics), Institute for Career Research, 2021.

Consumer Health Complete

A comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.

EBSCOhost eBook Collection

A collection of 7,989 e-books on a wide variety of topics for all ages.

ERIC - Education

(U.S. Dept. of Ed.) This comprehensive, easy-to-use, searchable Internet-based bibliographic and full-text database of education research and information is for educators and researchers.

Explora for College Prep

A collection of databases containing journals, books, magazines and more in an easy-to-use interface with simple search and browse capabilities. Content is tailored to fit the needs of students in college prep courses.

Explora for High Schools

A collection of databases containing journals, books, magazines and more in an easy-to-use interface with simple search and browse capabilities. Content is tailored to fit the needs of high school students.

Explora for Middle Schools

A collection of databases containing journals, books, magazines and more in an easy-to-use interface with simple search and browse capabilities. Content is tailored to fit the needs of grades 6-8 students.

Feature Films for Education

A streaming video collections that offers hundreds of full-length feature films for educational instructional purposes.

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

This K-8 resource includes thousands of encyclopedic records with images, brief biographies and information in a variety of subject areas.

Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)

Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.

Google Books

Search the world's most comprehensive index of full-text books.

Google Scholar

Search for scholarly literature from tons of sources.

History Reference Source

Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this research database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Access detailed "how to" instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas.

Issues & Controversies

Check out all sides of the issues! Tons of topics!

JStor

JSTOR provides access to tons of scholarly content in the form of journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.

Search for books in our library

MAS Complete

A research database that contains full text for hundreds of popular magazines and e-books covering news, politics, science, sports, culture and more.

Maine CDC

Get the latest information about public health issues in Maine.

Maine Memory Network

This project of the Maine Historical Society provides access to thousands of historical items, stories, and exhibits from hundreds of organizations and individuals from across Maine.

MasterFILE Complete

The highest quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, videos and other sources covering virtually every subject area.

Merriam-Webster

Online full-text of Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus as well as a wealth of language related information.

Middle Search Plus

A full-text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos.

Newsbank

Access tons of news articles on hundreds of topics. Click on "Historical Timeline" to access historical newspapers from 1690-2000!

Newspaper Source Plus

A full-text digital collection of millions of articles from newspapers and newswires and offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources.

Newswires

A full-text database that contains harvested news from the Associated Press.

NoveList Plus

A database for reading recommendations to help readers of all ages find information on books.

Points of View

Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database of rich content can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays and better understand controversial issues.

Access the Portland Press Herald e-edition.

Read It!

This resource is designed for students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects.

SIRS Discoverer

A general reference database covering content such as reading, language arts, current events, science, social studies, history, health, and technology.

Salem Press Online

The online version of the following reference sets of books: Music Innovators, Adolescent Health & Wellness, The 1960s in America, Great Events From History: The Ancient World,Great Lives From History: The Ancient World

Science Reference Source

This database offers full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos, plus science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans and a vast image collection.

Small Business Source

Access exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans.

Small Engine Repair Source

Access detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment.

Access the e-edition of the Sun Journal Newspaper.

Teacher Reference Center

Indexing and abstracts for nearly 300 peer-reviewed journals. Topics include Best Practices, Curriculum Development, Literacy Standards, Pedagogical Research, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Science & Mathematics, School Administration, and more.

The World Factbook

Produced by the CIA, the World Factbook summarizes information about countries and other international entities, such as demographics, geography, communications, government, and economy.

Access the e-edition of the Brunswick Times Record Newspaper.

U.S. History (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, videos, primary documents, and more on topics in U.S. history.

U.S. Newsstream

Enables users to search current U.S. and regional newspapers as well as archives back to the 1980s. Delivers full-text news sources including newspapers, newswires, news journals, television and radio transcripts, blogs, podcasts, and digital-only websites.

World Book Advanced

For advanced secondary and college students, this is a reference tool that includes full encyclopedic and multimedia databases supplemented with online books, primary sources, website links and more. Optimized for tablets.

Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)

Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.

Power Search

A search platform unlike any other.

NoveList Plus

A database for reading recommendations to help readers of all ages find information on books.

EBSCOhost eBook Collection

A collection of 7,989 e-books on a wide variety of topics for all ages.

Google Scholar

Search for scholarly literature from tons of sources.

Search for books in our library

SIRS Discoverer

A general reference database covering content such as reading, language arts, current events, science, social studies, history, health, and technology.

Google Books

Search the world's most comprehensive index of full-text books.

Issues & Controversies

Check out all sides of the issues! Tons of topics!

ERIC - Education

(U.S. Dept. of Ed.) This comprehensive, easy-to-use, searchable Internet-based bibliographic and full-text database of education research and information is for educators and researchers.

Teacher Reference Center

Indexing and abstracts for nearly 300 peer-reviewed journals. Topics include Best Practices, Curriculum Development, Literacy Standards, Pedagogical Research, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Science & Mathematics, School Administration, and more.

ABC-CLIO Modern Genocide

Covers 10 modern genocides in depth and has over 300 primary sources.

Salem Press Online

The online version of the following reference sets of books: Music Innovators, Adolescent Health & Wellness, The 1960s in America, Great Events From History: The Ancient World,Great Lives From History: The Ancient World

JStor

JSTOR provides access to tons of scholarly content in the form of journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.

Feature Films for Education

A streaming video collections that offers hundreds of full-length feature films for educational instructional purposes.

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Access detailed "how to" instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas.

Maine Memory Network

This project of the Maine Historical Society provides access to thousands of historical items, stories, and exhibits from hundreds of organizations and individuals from across Maine.

MAS Complete

A research database that contains full text for hundreds of popular magazines and e-books covering news, politics, science, sports, culture and more.

MasterFILE Complete

The highest quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, videos and other sources covering virtually every subject area.

Merriam-Webster

Online full-text of Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus as well as a wealth of language related information.

Middle Search Plus

A full-text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos.

Newspaper Source Plus

A full-text digital collection of millions of articles from newspapers and newswires and offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources.

Newswires

A full-text database that contains harvested news from the Associated Press.

Points of View

Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database of rich content can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays and better understand controversial issues.

Read It!

This resource is designed for students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects.

Science Reference Source

This database offers full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos, plus science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans and a vast image collection.

Small Business Source

Access exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans.

Small Engine Repair Source

Access detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment.

U.S. Newsstream

Enables users to search current U.S. and regional newspapers as well as archives back to the 1980s. Delivers full-text news sources including newspapers, newswires, news journals, television and radio transcripts, blogs, podcasts, and digital-only websites.

Academic Search Complete

This multidisciplinary database is a key starting point for academic research in all areas of study. It includes thousands of acclaimed, scholarly full-text journals.

Applied Science & Technology Source

This database of full-text and indexed content covers the full spectrum of the applied sciences and computing disciplines — from acoustics to aeronautics, neural networks to nuclear engineering.

Auto Repair Source

The most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks, including step-by-step information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

Biography Reference Source

Access thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography and Biography Today.

Consumer Health Complete

A comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.

Explora for College Prep

A collection of databases containing journals, books, magazines and more in an easy-to-use interface with simple search and browse capabilities. Content is tailored to fit the needs of students in college prep courses.

Explora for High Schools

A collection of databases containing journals, books, magazines and more in an easy-to-use interface with simple search and browse capabilities. Content is tailored to fit the needs of high school students.

Explora for Middle Schools

A collection of databases containing journals, books, magazines and more in an easy-to-use interface with simple search and browse capabilities. Content is tailored to fit the needs of grades 6-8 students.

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

This K-8 resource includes thousands of encyclopedic records with images, brief biographies and information in a variety of subject areas.

History Reference Source

Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this research database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.

The World Factbook

Produced by the CIA, the World Factbook summarizes information about countries and other international entities, such as demographics, geography, communications, government, and economy.

Maine CDC

Get the latest information about public health issues in Maine.

Newsbank

Access tons of news articles on hundreds of topics. Click on "Historical Timeline" to access historical newspapers from 1690-2000!

World Book Advanced

For advanced secondary and college students, this is a reference tool that includes full encyclopedic and multimedia databases supplemented with online books, primary sources, website links and more. Optimized for tablets.

U.S. History (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, videos, primary documents, and more on topics in U.S. history.

ABC-CLIO The African American Experience

The African American Experience: The American Mosaic provides a comprehensive survey of African American history and its heartbreaking struggles, major movements—political, social, artistic, and literary—and most notable events and legislative reform.