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Library databases contain online magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, auto manuals, almanacs, standardized tests (GED, SAT), and other reference books in many subject areas.

• As a patron of TRL, you can access many specialized online databases from within any Timberland library or with your library card number and PIN. If you don't have a card, you can apply for one in any Timberland library.
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• Reference Databases Help
  

Almanacs, Dictionaries & Encyclopedias     Power Search multiple databases within Almanacs   top

• African-American Studies Center (Oxford)  
  African American and African history and culture.
• Amazing Animals of the World (Grolier)  
  Information on animals with color photos and games.
• America the Beautiful (Grolier)  
  Information, maps, graphics, essays and quizzes on U.S. states and territories.  
• Animal Life Encyclopedia (Grzimek's) (Gale) 
  Illustrated encyclopedia of animal life.
• Britannica Online Academic Edition  
  Encyclopedia for high school and college students and adults.   (printing tip)
• Britannica Online for Kids    
  Encyclopedia for elementary, middle, and high school students.
• CultureGrams   
  Peoples, lands, customs and lifestyles throughout the world.
• Daily Life Online   
  Daily life for ordinary people in different cultures throughout history.
• Dictionary of American History (Gale)   
  From very brief to multi-page entries on all aspects of American history.
• Encyclopedia of Aging (Gale)   
  Biology, medicine, economics, law, psychology, sociology, and history as they relate to aging.
• Encyclopedia of Business and Finance (Gale)   
  Information on accounting, economics, finance, information systems law, management, and marketing.
• Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behavior (Gale)   
  Covers the biological basis for addiction, as well as recent enhancements in diagnosis and treatment.
• Encyclopedia of Public Health (Gale)   
  Articles for nonspecialist readers on environmental health, drug abuse, epidemiology, nutrition, demographics, and diseases.
• Gale Virtual Reference Library   
  Searchable reference books.
• General Onefile  
  General interest magazine and newspaper articles. 
• Global Road Warrior 
  175 country handbook for the International traveler, with a focus on business travel.
• Grolier Online 
  Search all Grolier databases and online dictionaries.
• Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia (Gale)  
  Illustrated encyclopedia of animal life.
• Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (Gale) 
  Information on all countries.
• Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States (Gale)   
  Facts and details of every state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia and U.S. dependencies.
• Lands and Peoples Online (Grolier)    
  Encyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events.  
• New Book of Knowledge (Grolier)    
  Encyclopedia for children.
• New Book of Popular Science Online (Grolier)  
  Science encyclopedia geared to student readers.
• Oxford African-American Studies Center 
  African American and African history and culture.
• Oxford English Dictionary  
  Guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words.  
• Oxford Reference    
  Searchable language and subject dictionaries and reference books from Oxford University Press.
• Oxford Reference - Bilingual Dictionaries
  Bilingual dictionaries from Oxford University Press covering French, German, Irish, Italian, Latin, Spanish and Welsh
• Student Resource Center - Junior (Gale)   
  Biographies, essays, critical analyses, and magazine and newspaper articles.
• World News Digest (Facts on File)  
  Domestic and world news coverage from 1940 to the present.  

Antiques & Collectibles      top

• Price It! Antiques & Collectibles   
  Identify, research, and price art, antiques, and collectibles.

Automobile Repair     top

• Auto Repair Reference Center (Ebsco)   
  The Chilton Total Car Care Series manuals.  

Biography & People     Power Search multiple databases within Biography    top

• Biography & Genealogy Master Index (Gale) 
  Retrospective works covering people, living and dead, from all fields of activity and all areas of the world.  
• Biography Resource Center (Gale)   
  Biographies from throughout history and around the world.   
• Britannica Online Academic Edition    
  Encyclopedia for high school and college students and adults.  
• Literature Resource Center (Gale)  
  Literary criticism and biographical information about authors.
• New Book of Popular Science  
  Science encyclopedia geared to student readers. 

Books & Literature     Power Search multiple databases within Books & Literature       top

• Biography Resource Center (Gale)   
  Biographies from throughout history and around the world.
• Literature Resource Center (Gale)  
  Literary criticism and biographical information about authors.
• NetLibrary   
  A collection of electronic books to read online. (Frequently Asked Questions)
• NoveList (Ebsco)    
  Readers' advisory for fiction readers.
• NoveList K8 Plus (Ebsco) 
  Information about fiction and nonfiction titles for grades K-8 as well as advisory, teaching, and learning materials for readers and teachers.
• Oxford Reference - Literature 
  Searchable literature reference books.
• Readers' Advisor Online  
  Readers' advisor for fiction and non-fiction readers. 
• TumbleBooks  
  Animated, talking picture books.
• TumbleReadables  
  Read-along books for elementary, middle school, and high school students.

Business & Investing     Power Search multiple databases within Business      top

• ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry (Proquest) 
  Business periodicals and newsletters with a trade or industry focus.
• Business and Company Resource Center
  Company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and journal articles.
• Business Index ASAP (Gale)
  Management issues, economic indicators and business theories and practices.
• Business Plans Handbook Vols. 1-10 (Gale)  
  Each volume contains 25 business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.
• Encyclopedia of Business and Finance (Gale)   
  Information on accounting, economics, finance, information systems law, management, and marketing.
• Gale Virtual Reference Library   
  Searchable reference books.
• Global Road Warrior  
  175 country handbook for the International traveler, with a focus on business travel.
• GrantSelect  
  Contact information for grants offered by federal, state and local governments, commercial organizations, associations, and private foundations.
• GrantStation  
  Grants, deadlines for private and federal funding opportunities, funder profiles, and helpful information for proposal writing. (In library use only. Please see a staff member to log in.)
• LegalTrac (InfoTrac)   
  Major law reviews, law journals, specialty law and bar association journals and legal newspapers.
• Morningstar Investment Research Center   
  Investment assistance for stocks and funds.
• Oxford Reference - Economics & Business 
  Searchable reference books on economics and business. 
• PROMT - Predicast Overview of Markets and Technology  
  Company and product information. 
• Reference USA   
  Information on U.S. businesses, U.S. households, and Canadian businesses.
• theStreet.com (include Weiss Ratings) 
  Ratings of banks, savings and loans, thrifts, and insurance companies.
• Weiss Ratings (part of theStreet.com)   
  Ratings of banks, savings and loans, thrifts, and insurance companies.
• West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Gale)   
  Current information on legal topics.

E-Books     Power Search multiple databases within E-Books      top

• Business Plans Handbook Vols. 1-10 (Gale)
  Each volume contains 25 business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.
• Dictionary of American History (Gale)   
  From very brief to multi-page entries on all aspects of American history.
• Encyclopedia of Aging (Gale) 
  Biology, medicine, economics, law, psychology, sociology, and history as they relate to aging.
• Encyclopedia of Business and Finance (Gale)   
  Information on accounting, economics, finance, information systems law, management, and marketing.
• Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behavior (Gale) 
  Covers the biological basis for addiction, as well as recent enhancements in diagnosis and treatment.
• Encyclopedia of Public Health (Gale)   
  Articles for nonspecialist readers on environmental health, drug abuse, epidemiology, nutrition, demographics, and diseases.
• Gale Virtual Reference Library   
  Searchable reference books.
• Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia (Gale)  
  Illustrated encyclopedia of animal life.
• Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (Gale) 
  Information on all countries.
• Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States (Gale)   
  Facts and details of every state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia and U.S. dependencies.
• NetLibrary   
  A collection of electronic books to read online. (Frequently Asked Questions)
• Oxford Reference - Economics & Business 
  Searchable reference books on economics and business.
• Oxford Reference - History   
  Searchable history books.
• Oxford Reference - Law  
  Searchable law books.
• Oxford Reference - Literature
  Searchable literature reference books.
• Oxford Reference - Medicine  
  Searchable medical reference books.
• Oxford Reference - Science  
  Searchable scientific reference books.
• Salem Health  
  Magill's Medical Guide.
• Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans (Gale)   
  Education-related financial aid and awards at all levels of study.
• TumbleBooks   
  Animated, talking picture books.
• TumbleReadables
  Read-along books for elementary, middle school, and high school students.
• West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Gale)   
  Current information on legal topics.

Genealogy & History     top

• Access Newspaper Archive  
  Historical archives of national and local newspapers.
• African-American Studies Center (Oxford)    
  African American and African history and culture.
• America the Beautiful (Grolier)   
  Information, maps, graphics, essays and quizzes on U.S. states and territories.
• Ancestry Library Edition (Proquest)
  Genealogy information and records including US Immigration records, Social Security Death Index, and Census images from the US, UK, and Ireland. (This database is only available if you are in a Timberland library. It is not available to patrons outside the library.) 
• Biography & Genealogy Master Index (Gale)    
  Retrospective works covering people, living and dead, from all fields of activity and all areas of the world.
• Britannica Online for Kids    
  Encyclopedia for elementary, middle, and high school students.
• CultureGrams   
  Peoples, lands, customs and lifestyles throughout the world.
• Daily Life Online   
  Daily life for ordinary people in different cultures throughout history.
• Dictionary of American History (Gale)   
  From very brief to multi-page entries on all aspects of American history.
• HeritageQuest Online    
  Genealogy books and serials, and Federal Census data.
• Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (Gale)   
  Information on all countries.
• Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States (Gale) 
  Facts and details of every state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia and U.S. dependencies.
• Lands and Peoples Online (Grolier)       
  Encyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events.
• Oxford African-American Studies Center 
  African American and African history and culture.
• Oxford Reference - History   
  Searchable history books.
• Popular Culture Universe
  American and world popular culture, past and present.
• Salem History
  Salem Press's Milestone Documents in American History, Great Lives from History, Great Events in History and The 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's in America.
• World Conflicts Today
  Explores several protracted, unresolved world conflicts. Clear, concise materials synthesize the volumes of information generated by each conflict over the years.

Health & Medicine     Power Search multiple databases within Health      top

• Encyclopedia of Aging (Gale)   
  Biology, medicine, economics, law, psychology, sociology, and history as they relate to aging.
• Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behavior (Gale) 
  Covers the biological basis for addiction, as well as recent enhancements in diagnosis and treatment.
• Encyclopedia of Public Health (Gale)   
  Articles for nonspecialist readers on environmental health, drug abuse, epidemiology, nutrition, demographics, and diseases.
• Health & Wellness Resource Center (Gale)    
  Health and medical journals, the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, and the Medical & Health Information Directory.
• Oxford Reference - Medicine  
  Searchable medical reference books.
• Salem Health  
  Magill's Medical Guide.

Homework Help for Kids     Power Search multiple databases within Homework Help for Kids         top

• African-American Studies Center (Oxford)    
  African American and African history and culture.
• Amazing Animals of the World (Grolier)  
  Information on animals with color photos and games.
• America the Beautiful (Grolier)  
  Information, maps, graphics, essays and quizzes on U.S. states and territories.
• Britannica Online for Kids    
  Encyclopedia for elementary, middle, and high school students.
• CultureGrams     
  Peoples, lands, customs and lifestyles throughout the world.
• Daily Life Online   
  Daily life for ordinary people in different cultures throughout history.
• eLibrary Elementary    
  Magazine and newspaper articles, books, photographs and maps for kids. 
• InfoTrac Kids Edition  
  Magazines, newspapers and reference books designed for kids. 
• Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (Gale)   
  Information on all countries.
• Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States (Gale)   
  Facts and details of every state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia and U.S. dependencies.
• Lands and Peoples Online (Grolier)   
  Encyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events.
• New Book of Knowledge (Grolier)   
  Encyclopedia for children.
• New Book of Popular Science Online (Grolier)    
  Science encyclopedia geared to student readers.
• Oxford African-American Studies Center 
  African American and African history and culture.

Homework Help for Teens     Power Search multiple databases within Homework Help for Teens         top

• Access Newspaper Archive  
  Historical archives of national and local newspapers.
• African-American Studies Center (Oxford)    
  African American and African history and culture.

• American History (ABC-Clio)
  Coverage begins with the exploration of the New World by Europeans to the present.

• Biography Resource Center (Gale)   
  Biographies from throughout history and around the world.
• Britannica Online for Kids    
  Encyclopedia for elementary, middle, and high school students.
• eLibrary    
  Magazine and newspaper articles, books, photographs and maps.
• Expanded Academic ASAP (Gale)   
  Scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers for academic users.
• Gale Virtual Reference Library 
  Searchable reference books.
• Issues:  Understanding Controversy and Society
  Database includes information on 150 controversial topics with scholarly articles, pro and con essays, images and video files, and primary documents.
• Literature Resource Center (Gale)  
  Literary criticism and biographical information about authors.
• Oxford African-American Studies Center  
  African American and African history and culture.
• Oxford Reference  
  Searchable language and subject dictionaries and reference books from Oxford University Press.
• Popular Culture Universe
  American and world popular culture, past and present.
• Salem History
  Salem Press's Milestone Documents in American History, Great Lives from History, Great Events in History and The 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's in America.
• Student Resource Center - Junior (Gale)   
  Biographies, essays, critical analyses, and magazine and newspaper articles.
• Today's Science (Facts on File)  
  Science news coverage 1992-present.
• WOIS/The Career Information System and National Schools and Scholarships Online (Requires user name and password from the library. See the description for more information.)   (description)
• World Conflicts Today
  Explores several protracted, unresolved world conflicts. Clear, concise materials synthesize the volumes of information generated by each conflict over the years.

• World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras
  Global coverage of the ancient world through the year 1500 CE.

• World History: The Modern Era
  Covers worldwide events from 1500 CE to the present. Includes over 5,000 primary documents such as photographs, speeches and videos.
• World News Digest (Facts on File)  
  Domestic and world news coverage from 1940 to the present.

Jobs, Education & Practice Tests     top

• LearningExpress Library   
  Standardized test preparation guides. First time users click on the "New User" button to register. Returning users click on the "Returning User" button.
• Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans (Gale)   
  Education-related financial aid and awards at all levels of study.
• WOIS/The Career Information System and National Schools and Scholarships Online (Requires user name and password from the library. See the description for more information.)   (description)

Law      Power Search multiple databases within Law    top

• LegalTrac (InfoTrac)  
  Major law reviews, law journals, specialty law and bar association journals and legal newspapers.
• Oxford Reference - Law    
  Searchable law books.
• West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Gale) 
  Current information on legal topics.

Magazines & Newspapers      Power Search multiple databases within Magazines & Newspapers     top

• ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry (Proquest) 
  Business periodicals and newsletters with a trade or industry focus.
• Aberdeen Daily World Archive from NewsBank 
  Local and regional news articles by the Daily World staff from 1-20-05 to the present.
• Access Newspaper Archive   
  Historical archives of national and local newspapers.
• Alt-Press Watch (Proquest)  
  Newspapers, magazines and journals of the alternative and independent press.
• America's News Magazines (NewsBank)  
  Coverage of U.S. and international news, business, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and science and technology from popular news magazines.
• Centralia Chronicle Archive (NewsBank) 
  Local and regional news articles by Chronicle staff from 10-31-02 to the present.
• Christian Science Monitor (ProQuest) 
  Daily newspaper covering national and international news.
• Computer Database (InfoTrac)  
  Computer-related product introductions, news and reviews.
• Daily World (Aberdeen, WA) (NewsBank) 
  Local and regional news articles by the Daily World staff from 1-20-05 to the present.
• eLibrary  
  Magazine and newspaper articles, books, photographs and maps.
• eLibrary Elementary    
  Magazine and newspaper articles, books, photographs and maps for kids. 
• Ethnic NewsWatch (Proquest)  
  Bilingual (English and Spanish) newspapers, magazines and journals from ethnic, minority and native presses.
• Expanded Academic ASAP (Gale)  
  Scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers for academic users.
• Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection (InfoTrac)
  Magazine and other articles on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture.
• General OneFile (InfoTrac)  
  General interest magazine and newspaper articles. 
• General Reference Center Gold (InfoTrac) 
  General interest reference material.
• Health & Wellness Resource Center (Gale)   
  Health and medical journals, the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, and the Medical & Health Information Directory.
• Home Improvement Collection (InfoTrac)
  Home-improvement focused magazines covering such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more. For hobbyists and professionals.
• InfoTrac Kids Edition
  Magazines, newspapers and reference books designed for kids. 
• LegalTrac (InfoTrac)   
  Major law reviews, law journals, specialty law and bar association journals and legal newspapers.
• Los Angeles Times (ProQuest) 
  Major daily newspaper from Los Angeles.
• Military & Intelligence Database (InfoTrac)  
  Magazine, newspaper, and journal articles on military and intelligence issues.
• New York Times (ProQuest) 
  The US newspaper of record.
• PROMT - Predicast Overview of Markets and Technology   
  Company and product information. 
• Proquest  
  Magazine and newspaper articles in all subject areas.
• Proquest Discover  
  Magazines and journals on popular topics.
• Proquest National Newspapers 
  Coverage of 5 major U.S. newspapers.
• Religion & Philosophy (InfoTrac)  
  Magazine, newspaper, and journal articles on religion and philosophy.
• Today's Science (Facts on File)   
  Science news coverage 1992-present.
• Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Collection (InfoTrac)
  Articles covering the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism fields.
• Wall Street Journal (ProQuest)  
  The U.S. financial newspaper of record.
• Washington Post  (ProQuest)  
  Coverage of national, international, and local news.
• World News Digest (Facts on File)  
  Domestic and world news coverage from 1940 to the present.

Maps & Photos      Power Search multiple databases within Maps     top

• A to Z Maps Online
  World, continent, country, and state maps. Also includes political maps, physical maps, outline maps, population maps, precipitation maps, climate maps, and other thematic maps.
• African-American Studies Center (Oxford)    
  African American and African history and culture.
• Amazing Animals of the World (Grolier)  
  Information on animals with color photos and games.
• America the Beautiful (Grolier)  
  Information, maps, graphics, essays and quizzes on U.S. states and territories.
• Britannica Online Academic Edition    
  Encyclopedia for high school and college students and adults.   (printing tip)
• Britannica Online for Kids    
  Encyclopedia for elementary, middle, and high school students.
• CultureGrams     
  Peoples, lands, customs and lifestyles throughout the world.
• eLibrary  
  Magazine and newspaper articles, books, photographs and maps.
• eLibrary Elementary   
  Magazine and newspaper articles, books, photographs and maps for kids. 
• Global Road Warrior  
  175 country handbook for the International traveler, with a focus on business travel.
• Grolier Online 
  Search all Grolier databases and online dictionaries.
• Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia (Gale)
  Illustrated encyclopedia of animal life.
• InfoTrac Kids Edition  
  Magazines, newspapers and reference books designed for kids. 
• Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (Gale)   
  Information on all countries.
• Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States (Gale) 
  Facts and details of every state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia and U.S. dependencies.
• Lands and Peoples Online (Grolier)  
  Encyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events.
• Oxford African-American Studies Center 
  African American and African history and culture.
• Oxford Reference    
  Searchable language and subject dictionaries and reference books from Oxford University Press.
• Price It! Antiques & Collectibles  
  Identify, research, and price art, antiques, and collectibles.
• Sanborn Maps 1867-1970 (Proquest)  
  Historical, detailed maps of urban areas in Washington State.
• World News Digest (Facts on File)  
  Domestic and world news coverage from 1940 to the present.

Science & Technology      Power Search multiple databases within Science & Technology     top

• Animal Life Encyclopedia (Grzimek's) (Gale)  
  Illustrated encyclopedia of animal life.
• Computer Database (InfoTrac)   
  Computer-related product introductions, news and reviews.
• Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia (Gale)  
  Illustrated encyclopedia of animal life.
• New Book of Popular Science Online (Grolier)    
  Science encyclopedia geared to student readers.
• Oxford Reference - Science    
  Searchable scientific reference books.
• Today's Science (Facts on File)   
  Science news coverage 1992-present.

Travel & Geography      Power Search multiple databases within Timelines     top

• CultureGrams     
  Peoples, lands, customs and lifestyles throughout the world.
• Global Road Warrior 
  175 country handbook for the International traveler, with a focus on business travel.
• Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Collection (InfoTrac)
  Articles covering the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism fields.

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Revised 02/03/10