Prendie Library
Here is information regarding databases for which the Prendie Library has purchased licenses.
I. Columbia Grangers Poetry:
http://www.columbiagrangers.org
This database provides interlinking content of the most respected and studied poetry & also shares commentaries, biographies, & a glossary.
II. elibrary:
http://www.proquestk12.com/myproducts
A reference tool that supports curriculum & student learning. Includes info from more than 2,000 full text magazines, newspapers, reference books, etc.
III. Encyclopedia Americana:
http://go-passport.grolier.com
Includes two (2) databases: Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, and New Book of Popular Science
IV. Facts on File:
http://www.fofweb.com/Direct2.asp?ItemID=WE00&ID=97077
Includes five (5) databases: Facts on File World News Digest (1940-present), Issues & Controversies on File, Todays Science on File, World Almanac Ref. Database, World Almanac Encyclopedia
V. Gale Resource Center [Bronze]:
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/drex78301
Fully integrated database containing thousands of curriculum-targeted primary documents, biographies, topical essays, critical analyses, full-text coverage of over 450 magazines, newspapers, etc.
VI. Gale Virtual Library:
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/drex78301
A database of encyclopedia & specialty reference sources. These ref. sources once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
***N.B. Gale databases also include:
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center: a database which features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles, etc.
*** AND
Science Resource Center: contains thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, etc.
VII. Magill on Literature Plus:
http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?authtype=uid
A complete and fully integrated online literary reference resource. Discusses 20,000 works by 9,300 authors.
VIII. Noodletools:
http://www.noodletools.com/login.php?group=6133&code=8377&oid=1019
This is a comprehensive and accurate bibliography composer (MLA, APA, Chicago and Turabian styles). You MUST create a personal folder.
IX. Power Library:
http://www.powerlibrary.org/Interface/POWER.asp?
The state of PA's database for library users. Resource for everything under the sun. Available throughout our school but requires a public library password for home use.
This is the Prendie and Bonner Library Card Catalog online! Look up the book you want, find out if we have it and if it's available
XI. SIRS Knowledge Source:
http://sks.sirs.com
An online interface for SIRS reference databases including:
(A) SIRS Researcher
(B) SIRS Government Reporter
(C) SIRS Renaissance