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Academic OneFile Select
Research academic topics ranging from art and literature to economics and the sciences with Gale Academic OneFile Select.
Accedia Noticias
Encuentre artículos actuales y archivados de periódicos, revistas, y agencias de noticias de todo el mundo en español. Proporcionado por Newsbank.
Access Video
Stream documentaries, award-winning educational films, and instructional videos.
Access World News
Full-text access to newspapers from around the world. Provided by Newsbank.
African American Music Reference
Essays and images on blues, jazz, spirituals, gospel, rhythm and blues, hip hop and rap and other forms of African American musical expression. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
America's Newspapers
Search American newspapers and other sources of current and archived articles on issues, events, people, government and more. Provided by Newsbank.
American Song
Stream music from America's past including songs about Civil Rights, Prohibition, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, anti-war protest & much more. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
Architectural Digest Archive
Access the Architectural Digest Archive starting from its first issue in 1920.
Archive-It
Selected archived websites from The People's Archive. Find archived websites that document the culture and history of Washington, D.C. including music, artists, blogs, obituaries, politics, and government.
Archives of Sexuality and Gender
Explore LGBTQ history with primary source content on social, political, health, and legal issues impacting LGBTQ communities around the world with Gale Primary Sources.
Atlantic, The
The Atlantic features articles in the fields of politics, foreign affairs, business and the economy, culture and the arts, technology, and science.
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Baltimore Sun, The
Full page and article images of The Baltimore Sun newspaper from 1837-1991.
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
Website focused on Black Freedom, featuring select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Connect to live online tutors for homework help, writing lab, test prep and more.
Brainfuse JobNow
JobNow provides live interview coaching, award-winning resume creation software, a writing lab, and helpful tips and tricks for landing the perfect career.
Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna
Enciclopedia destinada a estudiantes de secundaria completa con un diccionario, atlas y líneas de tiempo.
Britannica Escolar
Britannica Escolar está diseñado específicamente para estudiantes Primaria & Secundaria e incluye artículos, imágenes, videos y un atlas.
Britannica Fundamentals!
Engaging and fun learning experience for students in kindergarten through second grade.
Britannica Image Quest
Images from the world’s leading collections including Getty Images, National Geographic Society, and National Portrait Gallery of London.
Britannica School
Find information for homework and school projects by reading level, grade and age.
Business Source Complete
Provides coverage of business, management, and economics journals. Includes titles such as Forbes, Fortune and Harvard Business Review.
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Classical Music in Video
Stream classical music performances, masterclasses and interviews with master teachers from around the world. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
Classical Music Library
Stream classical music from the earliest times to the 21st century. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
Classical Music Reference Library
Learn more about the history of western classical music. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
Classical Scores Library
Find and print more than 45,000 classical music scores covering major classical genres and time periods from medieval to contemporary. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
Consumer Reports
Research thousands of products with test results, ratings, recommendations and buying guides.
Contemporary World Music
Stream contemporary music from every continent around the world. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
Creativebug
Experience unlimited access to craft classes. Paint, draw, sew, knit, bake, and design today.
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D.C. Regional Newspapers
Full-text access to D.C. Metro newspapers (excluding The Washington Post). Provided by Newsbank.
Dance in Video
Stream dance productions and documentaries by the most influential performers and companies from the 20th Century. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
DCist Archive
Web archive, captured by The Wayback Machine, of local Washington D.C. online news source, DCist. DCist covered news, politics, arts, culture, and events in Washington, D.C., and is owned by WAMU 88.5.
Digital Sanborn Maps, 1867–1970
Digital Sanborn Maps (1867-1970) delivers detailed property and land-use records that depict the grid of everyday life in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
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Ebony Magazine Archive
Access the Ebony Magazine Archive starting from its first issue in 1945 through 2014.
Evening Star
Research local news and history in the long considered "hometown paper of record" for the nation's capital from 1852-1981. Provided by Newsbank.
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Federal Surveillance of African Americans
Collection of Justice Department's and its Federal Bureau of Investigation's widespread investigation of those deemed politically suspect.
Fight For Racial Justice And The Civil Rights Congress
Learn more about the Civil Rights Congress (CRC) involvement in civil rights and civil liberties.
Freegal Music+
Download and stream music twenty-four hours every day from popular music labels such as Sony Music.
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Gale Business: Insights
Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data and comprehensive reports.
Gale eBooks
Digital encyclopedias and reference resources on a range of subjects from art, business, history, literature, medicine, multicultural studies and science.
Gale General OneFile
Search articles in a wide range of general and academic topics with Gale General OneFile
Gale in Context: Biography
Learn about the people who make history. Searches can be based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, or gender.
Gale in Context: Global Issues
International viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics and current events.
Gale in Context: Middle School
Research cultures, history, science and social issues for students in grades 6-8.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Brings together all the information that's needed to fully understand an issue.
Gale in Context: Science
Current and up-to-date science topics. For middle school and high school learners.
Gale in Context: U.S. History
Discover American history from pre-colonial times to the present.
Gale Literature Resource Center
Access biographies, literary criticism, and reviews on writers of all disciplines, from all time periods, from around the world with Gale Literature Resource Center.
Gale OneFile: Informe Académico
Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos.
Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Learn more about the music of the world's peoples. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
Government Documents
DC Public Library serves as a Federal Depository Library. Depository libraries provide free access to U.S. Government information.
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Harvard Business Review
Access full text historical and current Harvard Business Review articles from 1922 to the present.
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research, 1704 – today. Previously named America's Obituaries and Death Notices by Newsbank.
Historical Black Newspapers
This historical newspaper collection provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
History Commons
African American Newspapers, including Washington, D.C. resources, emphasizing eyewitness accounts of events during the 19th century. Formerly named Accessible Archives.
HistoryMakers Digital Archive
The nation's largest African American video oral history collection with high-quality primary source content, with fully searchable transcripts, from thousands of people from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
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Internet Archive
Internet Archive is a non-profit online library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
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Jazz Music Library
Stream jazz music from every genre and time period. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
Job & Career Accelerator
Everything you need for a successful job search. Explore occupations, search for jobs, create resumes, and improve skills.
Just for Kids Access Video
Stream popular children videos and TV shows including Sesame Street, Arthur, Reading Rainbow, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Franklin and more.
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Kanopy Kids
Stream a selection of educational and enriching videos on Kanopy Kids with developmentally appropriate, age-based ratings from Common Sense Media.
Khan Academy
A free online resource offering practice exercises and videos in math and science. Videos for Kindergarten through High School.
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Learning Express Library
Practice tests for improving skills and passing academic and licensing exams.
Learning Express Library: Recursos para Hispanohablantes
Desde mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura y matemáticas hasta prepararse para el GED, estos recursos lo ayudarán a alcanzar sus metas.
Legal Forms
Access customizable standard legal forms, specifically drafted by attorneys for the District of Columbia, with Gale Legal Forms.
Life Magazine Archive
Access the Life Magazine Archive starting from its first issue in 1936 through 2000.
LinkedIn Learning
Learn business, technology, computer and creative skills to meet your personal or professional goals.
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MedlinePlus
National Library of Medicine’s database of health information. Includes information on over 750 health topics, drugs and supplements, medical encyclopedia, dictionaries, interactive tutorials and surgery videos.
MedlinePlus (en Español)
MedlinePlus tambien le ofrece mucha informacion sobre medicamentos, una enciclopedia medica ilustrada, programas interactivos para el paciente y las mas recientes noticias acerca de la salud.
Mergent Archives
Complete archive of the Mergent/Moody's Manuals of corporate and securities information from 1909-present.
Mergent Market Atlas
Mergent Market Atlas includes business descriptions, corporate histories, and financial statements from active and inactive U.S. and international public companies. Updated daily.
Mergent Online
Business descriptions, corporate histories, and financial statements from active and inactive U.S. and international public companies.
Morningstar Library Edition
Make the most of your investments. Identify stocks, mutual funds and ETFs that meet your needs.
Music & Dance Online
Music and Dance Online delivers a large, diverse catalog of music content for students, scholars and patrons of the arts. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
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National Geographic Virtual Library
View the complete archive of National Geographic Magazine and National Geographic Traveler.
National Newspaper Core
Includes Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
New York Times Digital
Unlimited access, both onsite and remote, to The New York Times website and app.
Newspapers.com
This Newspapers.com portal includes newspapers from Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia from the late 1700s into the 1960s.
Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers
Gale Primary Sources: Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers provides a window into events, culture and daily life in nineteenth-century Washington D.C. & America.
NoveList Plus K-8
Discover new book titles based on your interests or reading preferences, with recommendations for grades K-8.
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O'Reilly for Public Libraries
eBooks and videos on topics such as business, career development, data, design, hardware, security, software development and system administration.
Opera in Video
Stream opera performances from staged productions, interviews and documentaries. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
OverDrive & Libby
Borrow eBooks, Audiobooks, and digital magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app, by OverDrive.
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Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Search college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes and explore careers.
Popular Music Library
Popular Music Library contains a wide range of popular music from around the world. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
PressReader
Stay connected with the world with unlimited access to more than 7,000 newspapers & magazines (including The Economist) from over 120 countries, in 60 different languages.
ProQuest eLibrary
ProQuest eLibrary is a user-friendly general reference tool that provides content, context and pathways to beginning researchers.
Publication Finder
Search our collection of Journals, Periodicals, and Newspapers by title or browse by discipline.
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QuickSearch
Discover what our collection has to offer and search across several of our databases for direct access to full-text articles, videos, music and more. Formerly named EBSCO Discovery Service.
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Ralph J. Bunche Oral Histories Collection on the Civil Rights Movement
Interview transcripts of individuals who made history during the Civil Rights Movement.
Reference Solutions
Research and analyze U.S. public and private businesses by geography, sales volume, industry and size.
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Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries
Stream over albums from a virtual encyclopedia of the world's music and aural traditions including Smithsonian Folkways albums. Provided by Alexander Street Press.
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TumbleBooks
Enjoy animated books, read-alongs, eBooks, language learning, educational videos, puzzles and games for grades K-5.
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Universal Class
Learn something new with Universal Class. Continuing education credits available.
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Very Short Introductions
Discover a new topic or subject with these intelligent and serious introductions written by authors who are experts in their field.
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Wall Street Journal
Full-text access, from 1984-present, to The Wall Street Journal, the financial newspaper of record.
Washington Blade
The Washington Blade has been Washington, D.C.’s principal LGBTQ newspaper since 1969. Dig DC contains digitized editions from 1969-1996.
Washington Business Journal
Washington Business Journal provides comprehensive business coverage of Washington, D.C., and neighboring cities & counties in Virginia & Maryland.
Washington Times
The Washington Times, established in 1982, covers events in Washington, D.C., the nation and the world.
Watch & Learn Library
Watch & Learn Library is made especially for young learners, pre-k through 3rd grade, to help expand their vocabulary and comprehension.
Women in the Life Magazine
Magazine for lesbians of color published by Women in the Life Association focusing on culture, politics and health.
