Online Reference: Databases


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Magazine IndexA one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
AllData Pro (Vehicle Repair Manuals) - Taneytown and Mt. Airy In-Branch Use OnlyOnline resource for automotive diagnostic and car repair information. Includes maintenance schedules, service bulletins, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic flowcharts.
Ancestry LibrarySearch for your ancestors! Includes charts and forms to help you build your family tree. For In-Library Use Only.
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AuralogLearn a language or improve your current language skills with Auraglog’s language instruction database, TELL ME MORE. Learn to speak, read and write Spanish (both European & Latin American), French, German, Italian or Dutch through series of interactive lessons. English as a second language instruction is also included.
Auto Repair Reference CenterContains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945. Also includes factory drawings, step-by-step photographs, technical service bulletins and recalls, wiring diagrams and more.
Biography Resource CenterBiographical information on more than 1 million people throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. Searchable by person's name, range of dates, places, nationality, ethnicity, occupation and gender. Includes pictures.
Books in PrintProvides publishing information on more than 5 million in-print, out-of-print, and forthcoming books, audiobooks and videos. Read the first chapter of more than 30,000 titles as well as many full-text reviews. You must login with the following credentials to use the site: username: carrpub password: ccpl2009.
Columbia Granger's World of PoetryCurrently includes 250,000 poems in fulltext, and 450,000 poetry citations searchable by title, first line, full-text, author, subject, gender, nationality, etc. Includes commentaries, biographies, bibliographies, a glossary of terms, full-text books on the history and criticism of poetry, a hierarchical browsing feature with 6,000 subject categories, side-by-side poem comparison, and user customization features.
Directory of Community Services - Carroll CountyA listing of community services available within Carroll County. A service of Carroll County Public Library.
Ferguson's Career Guidance CenterThis resource contains information for finding a career. It includes industry overviews, career descriptions, scholarship information, academic/non-academic program information and employability skill lists.
Gale Books and AuthorsBooks & Authors draws upon the expertise of dozens of genre and subject experts to pick the very best award-winning and best seller fiction and non-fiction titles for your browsing pleasure! Authoritative suggestions, enjoyable results!
Gale Discovering CollectionsAimed at middle school and high school students, Discovering Collection has all of the award-winning resources that you’ve come to expect from Gale®, including content based on national curriculum standards in major subject areas such as history, literature, science and social studies.
Gale Educator's Reference CompleteThis collection of more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports is a great resource for any educator -- from the school teacher and administrator to those studying in the field at the collegiate and graduate level. This database covers multiple levels of education from preschool to college, and every educational specialty -- such as technology, bilingual education, health education, and testing. Also included is information on administration, funding and policy.
Gale Health and Wellness Resource CenterUse this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and more than 700 streaming videos on all aspects of health and wellness. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites as well as government databases. Material contained in this resource center is intended for informational purposes only.
Gale History Resource Center - USAn integrated collection of primary documents, secondary reference sources, and journal articles covering all areas of United States history from pre-colonial times to the present day.
Gale History Resource Center - WorldFeaturing extensive coverage of the 20th century, the database also includes content on the ancient Mediterranean, Near East, Asia, Middle East, Latin America, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. From antiquity to the present, world history curricula is reflected by content from over 2,000 primary sources, 25 reference titles, and from 110 academic journals.
Gale InfoTrac NewspapersThis database features more than 33.5 million full-text articles from more than 1,000 newspapers from around the world. Selected articles from more than 300 additional sources of news and business information supplement the collection.
Gale Kids InfoBitsKids InfoBits meets the research needs of students in kindergarten through grade 5. It features a visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate information.
Gale Science Resource CenterScience Resource Center delivers a wide range of results tied to the most studied science topics. Resources include 40 reference books, 200 full-text science magazines,and links to over 500 web sites.
Gale Small Business Resource CenterCovers all major areas of starting and operating a business, including financing, management, marketing, human resources, franchising, accounting, and taxes. Quick links to business plans, legal forms, and a "How To" menu make this a great resource for startups and established businesses alike.
Gale Student Resource Center BronzeStudent Resource Center offers easy access to award-winning content based on national curriculum standards. Covering the major subject areas, including history, literature, science, social studies and more, Student Resource Center provides a premium selection of reference, thousands of full-text periodicals and newspapers, primary documents, creative works, and multimedia, including hours of video and audio clips and podcasts.
HeritageQuestSearch U.S. Census records from 1790-1930, by place of birth, age, ethnicity, etc. Includes the complete text of more than 25,000 family and local history books, searchable by every word. Great for beginning researchers.
Learning Express LibraryPractice tests and preparation tips for many common exams, including: Civil Service, Real Estate, SAT, GRE and ASVAB.
Literature Resource CenterProvides access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 90,000 authors from every age and literary discipline including the most studied authors. Searchable by author name, title, genre, literary movements and themes.
MorningstarMorningstar products provide investment information, data and analysis on nearly 100,000 worldwide securities.
National Fire Codes OnlineSearch the National Fire Codes by Code, Code Number and Keyword. Please ask staff for assistance.
New Grove Dictionary of Music and MusiciansThe New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 2nd Edition is universally acknowledged as the unsurpassed authority on all aspects of music. This great work is widely used throughout the academic and professional community, and revered by music-lovers worldwide.
Next ReadsWondering what to read next? Keep up-to-date on the latest books, whatever your interests. NextReads, a free service from Carroll County Public Library, allows you to view online newsletters and even sign up for email newsletters about your favorite books and authors.
NovelistHave you ever found yourself saying "what will I read next?" Well, we have an online research tool that can help you. This online research tool will help you choose that next Science Fiction or Mystery title, and provide book reviews, descriptions, and links to author home pages and other fiction web sites to help you make your decision.
Opposing Viewpoints ResourceProvides a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to web sites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles.
p4A Antiques Reference GuideProvides price and background information on antiques, collectibles, fine art, and historic Americana. Data is based on regional auctions throughout the United States.
ProQuestContains full-text articles from the Baltimore Sun, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal.
Standard and Poor's NetAdvantageThe NetAdvantage web site offers ready access to Standard & Poor's premium content such as Industry Surveys, Stock Reports and Fund Reports.
World Book Online Reference CenterThe World Book Online Reference Center is the premier online general encyclopedia for schools and libraries. It includes more than 26,000 articles as well as more than 12,000 pictures and maps, and 7,000 links toeditor-approved Web sites useful in helping students constructively exploretopics further. The World Book Online Reference Center is continuously updated toincorporate new and important developments relevant to students and theirfamilies.