Database Research A-Z

Academic OneFile is a comprehensive, up-to-date and easy-to-use resource for serious academic research. Home to nearly 13,000 indexed journals, Academic One File is available 24/7 and effortlessly delivers quality content for faculty, students, scholars and other researchers.

Extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects makes Academic OneFile both authoritative and comprehensive.

Contains the electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. 

Ancestry Library Edition contains over 450 million digitally enhanced census records from the U.S. Federal Census. Also includes immigration, vital, military, court, church and ethnic records; city directories; genealogical societies; Social Security Death Index; family history library; and much more.

Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics.  Business Collection database gives you access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images available.

Research and analyze companies and industries around the world with Business Insights: Essentials database. Company fundamentals and investment research reports industry rankings, profiles, market share data, company histories, and more.

Career Transitions users will have a multitude of job search options, including temporary positions, apprenticeships, internships and entry-level positions. Helps users create targeted resumes and cover letters. Users will also find helpful tips and advice from career experts on applying for jobs, interviewing, networking.

Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology are contained in the Computer Database.

The Culinary Arts Collection includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.

Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online includes biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres.

Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media contains listings for radio and television stations and cable companies.  Scope includes U.S., Canadian, and International media.

DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals aims to be comprehensive and cover all open access scientific and scholarly journals that use a quality control system to guarantee the content.  All scientific and scholarly subjects are covered that publish research or review papers in full text.

Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S. contains detailed information concerning nonprofit American membership organizations of national scope in categories such as trade, business, and commercial; legal, governmental, public administration, and military; cultural; educational; veterans, hereditary, and patriotic; athletic and sports; fan clubs, and many more.

Arts and the humanities, social sciences, science and technology, the Expanded Academic ASAP database meets research needs across all academic disciplines.

Supports research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Find what you're looking for in the Fine Arts and Music Collection.

Full Text journals and newspapers with a focus on the State of Florida.

Foundation Directory Online Professional is designed for the professional.  Offers extensive program details for leading foundations; detailed application guidelines; and sponsoring company information for corporate givers.  Also includes a searchable file of over 400,000 grants.

The Gale Directory Library hosts a variety of directory products that particular libraries can choose from. Use it to search, sort and export information from both current directory editions as well as prior editions that are maintained as searchable backfiles. Multiple directories can be cross-searched or users can mine individual directories for the particular kinds of data they contain, such as financial information for companies, circulation figures for publications, and much more.

Gale Literary Sources brings together Gale's premier literary databases in a new digital environment that allows researchers, faculty and students to search across these resources to discover and analyze content in entirely new ways.

The Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection focuses specifically on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture.

General OneFile contains 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.

Find alternative medicine-focused magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, videos, & reference information on: Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Pregnancy, Herbal remedies, etc. Included in the Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module database are links to diet, cancer, health assessment sites & government databases.

History in Dispute addresses heavily debated questions by offering users different critical perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and from all parts of the globe.

Coverage in the Home Improvement Collection includes such topics as architectural techniques, tool, and material selection, zoning requirements, and many more. The Home Improvement Collection is great for DIY (do it yourself) work on your home or investment property.

Topics include information infrastructure, data processing techniques, metadata architectures, and more in the Information Science and Library Issues Collection.

Insurance and Liability Collection provides access to academic journals and trade publications covering the insurance industry and topics such as labor relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more. The database offers content of interest to individual property owners and multinational corporations alike.

Learn relevant, professional skills on LinkedIn Learning with Lynda.com content. All you need is your library card and PIN to enjoy unlimited FREE access to 16,000+ on-demand courses in 7 language – all taught by passionate, expert instructors with real-world experience.

MasterFILE Premier (EBSCO) contains full text for thousands of general reference magazines and publications and covers a wide-range of subject areas including business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more.

MasterFILE Premier contains PDF backfiles* (as far back as 1975) for key publications including American Libraries, Foreign Affairs, History Today, Judaism, Library Journal, National Review, Saturday Evening Post and more.

* Science News is available in HTML back to 1975.

The Military and Intelligence Database covers all aspects of the past and current state of military affairs. Key subjects covered include: socioeconomic effects of war, governmental policies, the structure of armed forces, and many more.

**Library card number must be all caps i.e. FJP000xxxxxxx.



Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in the United States and in major international markets. It is a trusted source for insightful information on stocks, mutual funds, variable annuities, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, separate accounts, hedge funds, and 529 college savings plans.

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.

NoveList Plus K-8 helps parents, teachers, and librarians improve literacy, connect reading across curricular areas, teach reading and writing concepts, and engage young readers.

Find all aspects of the Nursing profession with Nursing and Allied Health Collection -- from direct patient care to health care administration -- are covered. This collection's current and authoritative content in the field of medicine will be of use to both professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.

Discover this comprehensive collection of periodicals supporting physical therapy and sports medicine with the Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection.

More than 1,000 of the most searched magazines, the Popular Magazines database is 100% full text and includes over 600 titles.

The Professional Collection provides access to academic journals and other reference content for educators. The database offers balanced coverage for any professional educator or user interested in professional development.

Reference Solutions is a powerful online reference and research tool providing library cardholders instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on 24 million U.S. businesses and 235 million U.S. residents. Reference Solutions makes it faster and easier to find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research and much more.

Created specifically for middle-schoolers, Research in Context combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history.

Perfect for business schools and entrepreneurs, this compilation provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories.  Users will find hundreds of full-text subject appropriate periodicals.

Search this database to learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Resources include sample business plans, how to guides, articles and websites.

Small Business Collection

Sources in U.S. History Online: The Civil War is a digital archive documenting the war that transformed America, ending slavery and unifying the nation around the principles of freedom. The collection examines the war in all its complexity; its battles and campaigns, its political and religious aspects, the experiences of its leaders and common soldiers, the home front and the military campground, from its causes to its consequences. 

Learn a new language using a self-paced, online language-learning system.  Transparent Language offers courses in over 100 languages.  Learn a foreign language before departing for your next trip with your Jacksonville Public Library card.

Transparent Language also includes KidsSpeak, a fun, easy to use language learning program for young learners.  Designed for elementary aged children 6 and up KidSpeak offers courses in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Thousands of eBooks on virtually any subject from trusted, authoritative reference works available 24/7 in the Virtual Reference Library.

The ProQuest Digital Microfilm™ solution remotely hosts the Wall Street Journal for simultaneous online viewing and retrieval in it's original full-image in the library or on the go.

Checkout the Jacksonville Public Library and the Wall Street Journal Digital Microfilm collection.

Subjects include celebrations and rituals, food and drink, holidays and festivals, music and dance, religion and belief,

tales, myths, and Urban legends, traditional arts and crafts, music and dance, religion and belief.
 

A note about the content found in World Folklore and Folklife:

Content in Daily Life Online reflects the voice of the people.

Vernacular speech is rough and obscenity-laden at times, and may be inappropriate for children.