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Gale Virtual Reference Library

GVRL5 lgA selection of eBook encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources. This diverse range of full titles include Bateman New Zealand Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia of Sociology, The Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Online Social Networking, World of Forensic Science, Encyclopedia of World Biography and many more. For a full title list click here.

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Gale Academic OneFile

academicAcademic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Updated daily.

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Gale General OneFile

general onefile lgA one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: including science, computers, current events, and environmental issues.

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Gale Biography In Context

biography in contextBiography in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content (including Lives & Perspectives) with periodicals and multimedia organized into a user-friendly portal experience while also allowing users to search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender as well as keyword and full text.

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Gale Business Insights Global

This online database allows you to transform information into insight by researching and analysing companies, industries, and economies around the world. Business insights

Using this database, you can explore statistics and analyse trends the easy way. For example, compare exports in China, India and New Zealand, analyse unemployment trends in North America, or explore economic growth across Europe’s leading economies.

The database features comprehensive tools including:

  • deep research coverage with articles from scholarly journals, business news, and more
  • robust data sets
  • visualization tools to help you develop data-driven insights
  • case studies to broaden your perspective on real-life situations

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Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
This is a fantastic encyclopaedia and multimedia resource for students of all ages. The award winning trusted content is updated daily and information is presented for different age and learning levels. A more user-friendly interface provides better organized and richer results. This includes interactive learning, images, videos and other great features such as country comparisons.
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