The Bailey Library provides online access to credible articles and books through library databases. Using databases saves time and provides access to content that is not available freely on the web.
Databases for Background Information
Britannica School—High This link opens in a new windowFind quick facts and in-depth information on all topics. Biographies, atlases, and country comparisons, etc. are also available.
Gale E-books This link opens in a new windowFormerly Gale Virtual Reference Center. Find articles in encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. A great place to search for background information on any topic.
Databases for Social Science
Psychology This link opens in a new windowFind information from 200 full-text periodicals in psychology.
Pop Culture Studies This link opens in a new windowProvides access to scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.
Databases for Science
Science This link opens in a new window200 full-text science journals, science reference titles, thousands of multimedia records, science glossary, as well as national and state science standards.
Environment Complete This link opens in a new windowFind articles on topics such as ecology, natural resources, renewal energy, geography, pollution, urban planning, environmental policy, law and technology.
Databases for Pro/Con
Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowThe database brings together viewpoint articles, contextual topic overviews, government and organizational statistics, court cases, newspaper and magazines articles on social issues.
Databases for Current News
News This link opens in a new windowFind full-text articles from U.S. and foreign newspapers, including the New York Times, dated from 1980.
Newspaper Source Plus This link opens in a new windowNewspaper Source Plus provides a full-text digital collection of the world's major news content. It includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires and news magazines. In addition, it offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources.