Database Research A-Z

ABC-CLIO

A collection of resources on historical and cultural topics including the US government, American and World History, World Religion, the American experience from African, Indian, and Latino perspectives, modern issues like genocide, and pop culture. Includes full-text articles, primary sources, images, and biographies, as well curriculum ideas for teachers.

 

History Fair

Ancestry Library Edition

(In-Library Use Only)

Research your family history with billions of records from sources like census data, vital records, immigration records, military records, photos, and more.  Available for in-person access at any Jacksonville Public Library location.

Ancestry Library Edition has all the same features and advantages as Ancestry.com, missing only the ability to create an online family tree.

FamilySearch

The Main Library of Jacksonville Public Library is the only public library affiliate of FamilySearch in Northeast Florida. Research your family history with resources from the world's largest genealogy organization, including historical records, genealogy books, maps, yearbooks, and more. Use one of the Family History computers in Special Collections at the Main Library for full access.

Florida Times Union

Florida Times Union database

Access full-text articles from current and past issues of the Florida Times-Union, going back to 1996. Issues before 1996 can be found on microfilm or the Florida Times-Union vertical files located in Special Collections at the Main Library of Jacksonville Public Library.

Fold3

Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

LegalTrac

LegalTrac features a comprehensive collection of major legal publications. This invaluable resource provides indexing for more than 1,500 major law reviews, legal newspapers, specialty publications, Bar Association journals and international legal journals, including more than 250 titles in full text.

LinkedIn Learning

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

Using the LinkedIn Learning mobile app? The Library ID (case sensitive) is: jaxpubliclibrary.

MasterFILE Premier (EBSCO)

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.

National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids is reputable, authoritative and child appropriate content.   On the home page you'll see content including National Geographic Kids Magazine, National Geographic Kids Books, and downloadable images arranged by content type.

  • Click on a thumbnail image to view the item.
  • Click More to see all items in that content type.

From the banner you  can quickly perform basic searches or access the advanced search to perform more complex queries.

Next Reads Newsletters

Want to receive newsletters listing some of the hottest books recently published? Want to get the latest books in Health, Mystery, Horror, Science Fiction, or other genres? Subscribe to Next Reads Newsletters and have a list emailed directly to you! Some are published monthly, others bimonthly.

NextReads™

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Opposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.

Science Fair Projects.

History Fair

Psychology Collection

The Psychology Collection gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops and diminishes over time. Glean from the thoughts, views, discoveries, and reports of others covering all fields of psychology— abnormal, biological, cognitive, comparative, developmental, personality, quantitative, social and all areas of applied psychology.

Reference Solutions

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.

 

Science in Context

Supporting high school curricula and university coursework, Science in Context features authoritative information for assignments and projects, and provides detailed coverage of popular subjects. From earth science and life science, to space, technology, mathematics and science history and biography, this revolutionary, this curriculum-oriented online experience is designed to boost achievement for students and researchers.

Science Fair projects.

Small Business Collection

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

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. 

Student Edition

Student Edition database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language Online provides an effective and engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and maintain what they learn. With over 110 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 30 languages, there is something for every learner.

World Book Online

World Book is here to support teachers, librarians, students, parents, and kids with in-person and virtual learning. Our digital databases are designed for every stage of a student's educational journey and ideal for reinforcing knowledge and instruction with trustworthy activities, relevant content, assessments, and tutoring. World Book Online allows students the chance to access coursework and other educational materials anytime, anywhere - providing a platform to keep them engaged and eager to learn.

Science Fair ideas and projects.

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World Folklore and Folklife

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.

WorldCat

WorldCat connects you to the collections and services of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide.

Search our collection and the collections of many other libraries worldwide using WorldCat, the world's largest network of library-based content and services. WorldCat connects you to the collections and services of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide.

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