National Geographic Virtual Library

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As journalism's most trusted name in exploration and discovery, National Geographic Virtual Library (NGVL) supports a range of scholarly research needs in the areas of science, history, technology, the environment, cultures, and more.  Available dates include 1888 to current.

The National Geographic Virtual Library brings the National Geographic Society to the library in a cross virtual platform with historic articles, vivid photographs, engaging videos, and detailed maps.  Citations are included for books and magazines.  The Table of Contents may be viewed as well as a list of sections.

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View this tutorial to learn how to navigate this virtual database.

National Geographic and Gale, part of Cengage Learning, have partnered to bring vast resources to digital life with National Geographic Virtual Library. 

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