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Library Resources @ Thomas College
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- Academic Search Complete
Designed for academic institutions, this database is a leading resource for scholarly research. It supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing journals, periodicals, reports, books and more. - Academic Video Online (AVON)
Academic Video Online is a comprehensive video subscription, spanning a wide range of subject areas and publishers, and curated specifically for the educational experience. - Alt HealthWatch
Alt Healthwatch is a full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. It offers the latest information about the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies. - Applied Science & Technology Source
Applied Science & Technology Source covers the full spectrum of the applied sciences and computing disciplines — from acoustics to aeronautics, neural networks to nuclear engineering. Providing access to 658 active full-text journals this database supports in-depth STEM research. - Associates Programs Source Plus
Associates Programs Source Plus covers key subjects in two-year college settings, ranging from cosmetology and fashion design to biotechnology, forensics and veterinary assisting. - Auto Repair Source
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides library users with the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks. - Biography Reference Source
Biography Reference Source provides thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography and Biography Today. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace and more. - Business Source Complete
Business Source Complete is indispensable for business students. With access to 1,811 active full-text journals it supports research in key business areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing and beyond. - CloudLibrary
CloudLibrary is a collection of thousands of eBooks & e-Audiobooks. This service is offered in partnership with other Maine libraries. You will need to use your Library barcode which is on the front of your Thomas ID - Consumer Health Complete
The most comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content, Consumer Health Complete is designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. - Coronavirus Research Database
Provides comprehensive coverage of COVID-19 and other past coronavirus outbreaks, such as MERS and SARS, for context around the current global pandemic. Full-text content in the database is available either directly from ProQuest or via links to publisher sites. - Digital Maine Library
You’ll find thousands of magazines, newspapers, and references available through this expansive online resource to all Maine citizens! - EBSCO eBooks Cricket Media Collection
Build strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by offering digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles by Cricket Media. This unique e-book collection explores a wide range of subjects to help young readers explore and expand their worlds. - EBSCO eBooks Open Access Collection
EBSCO’s Open Access eBook Collection provides researchers the ability to access thousands of open access e-book titles across hundreds of topics/subject areas - Engineering Source
Engineering Source is the premier database for professionals and researchers across all engineering disciplines, including biomedical, civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental and software. It includes hundreds of full-text engineering journals, magazines and trade publications, plus books, conference papers and more. - Entrepreneurial Studies Source
Covering the latest insights in entrepreneurship and small business ownership, Entrepreneurial Studies Source is an essential full-text database for business students and researchers. It offers hundreds of full-text journals and books, plus company profiles and videos. - Environment Complete
Offers deep coverage in the areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, and affiliated areas of study. - ERIC – Education Resources Information Center
ERIC, the Education Resource Information Center, provides access to education literature and resources. The database contains more than 1.3 million records and provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index. - European Views of the Americas
European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750 is a free archive of indexed publications related to the Americas and written in Europe before 1750. It includes thousands of valuable primary source records covering the history of European exploration as well as portrayals of Native American peoples. - Exploring Race in Society
This free research database offers essential content covering important issues related to race in society today. Essays, articles, reports and other reliable sources provide an in-depth look at the history of race and provide critical context for learning more about topics associated with race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness. - Food Science Source
Food Science Source is an extensive full-text database designed to support the research needs of the food industry. It provides hundreds of full-text journals, monographs, magazines and trade publications, plus a wealth of food industry and market reports. Subjects include food processing, safety, service, shipping and innovation. - Gale Virtual Reference Library
A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. - GreenFILE
GreenFILE is a free research database covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. - Health Source: Nursing-Academic Edition
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition is a trusted full-text database covering nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more. - HeinOnline
HeinOnline provides access to 300+ years of information on political development and the complete history of the creation of government and legal systems around the world. Subjects Include: Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, Religious Studies, International Relations, Women’s Studies, Pre-law, Business/Economics, and many more! - History Reference Source
Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, History Reference Source is a research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents. - Hobbies & Crafts Source
Enhance your library’s makerspace with Hobbies & Crafts Source, a database of detailed “how to” instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas that meet the interests of nearly every hobby enthusiast. - Home Improvement Source
Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects. - Humanities Source
Humanities Source is a valuable full-text database covering literary, scholarly, and creative thought. It provides access to 973 active full-text journals as well as indexing and abstracts for the most noted scholarly sources in the humanities. - International Journal of Sport Communication
Provides a platform for the dissemination of peer-reviewed research and information on the unique aspects and divergent activities associated with sport communication. - Journal of Sport Management
Thought-provoking editorials, research articles, and reviews that examine a number of areas as they relate to the management, governance, and consumption of sport. - Learning Express Library Complete
Organized into targeted learning centers, LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, explore careers, join the military, study for occupational certification tests, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Learning centers contain practice tests, interactive tutorials, microlessons, e-books, articles and flashcards. - Legal Information Source
Legal Information Source is a database designed to assist the public in understanding the complex world of law and legal matters of all kinds. It includes exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms. - Literary Reference Plus
Literary Reference Plus is a full-text literary database providing a complete collection of reference works across all genres and time periods. It contains thousands of poems, short stories, classic novels, plot summaries, critical analysis essays, literary journals, reference books and author biographies, plus lesson plans and literary study guides. - Maine Memory Network
Enables historical societies, libraries, and other cultural institutions across the state to upload, catalog, and manage digital copies of historical items from their collections. - MAS Complete
Designed for high school libraries, MAS Complete is a research database that contains full text for hundreds of popular magazines and e-books covering news, politics, science, sports, culture and more. It also includes thousands of full-text primary source documents and videos from the Associated Press. - MasterFile Complete
Designed for public libraries, MasterFILE Complete offers the highest quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, videos and other sources covering virtually every subject area. - MEDLINE Plus Full Text
MEDLINE with Full Text is a robust database providing 826 active full-text biomedical and health journals indexed in MEDLINE. - Middle Search Plus
Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos. Subjects include history, current events, science and sports. - Newspaper Source Plus
Newspaper Source Plus provides a full-text digital collection of the world’s major news content. It includes millions of articles from newspapers and newswires and offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. - Newswires
A full-text database that contains harvested news from the Associated Press. - NoveList Plus
A comprehensive readers’ advisory resource, NoveList Plus enables users to find titles, articles, and lists for both fiction and nonfiction needs. - NoveList K-8 Plus
A reader’s advisory and curricular resource database for young readers. - Open Dissertations
EBSCO Open Dissertations makes electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) more accessible to researchers worldwide. The free portal is designed to benefit universities and their students and make ETDs more discoverable. - Poetry & Short Story Reference Source
Poetry & Short Story Reference Source is a rich full-text database containing thousands of classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides. It also includes high-quality videos and audio recordings from the Academy of American Poets. - Points of View Reference Source
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, Points of View Reference Source provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills. - Primary Search
Primary Search is a full-text database of carefully curated content for elementary school libraries. It includes full text for the most popular children’s magazines, e-books, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids. - Professional Development Collection
Professional Development Collection is a highly specialized database of full-text electronic information especially for educators, professional librarians and education researchers. - PsycArticles
Contains over 2.3 million citations and summaries of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations, all in psychology and related disciplines. - Publicly Available Content Database
Designed to complement other databases and collections, Publicly Available Content Database connects users to full text from publicly available scholarly content from thousands sources from around the world. It includes content from major subject repositories such as arXiv as well as open access journals, journal articles, pre-prints, books, conference papers and reports. - Read It!
Read It! is designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills. - Science Reference Source
Science Reference Source provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection. - Small Business Source
Small Business Source offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to understand and address a wide variety of small business topics. The database includes business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans. - Small Engine Repair Source
This reference database provides detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment. - Teacher Reference Center
A complimentary research database for teachers, Teacher Reference Center (TRC) provides indexing and abstracts for more than 230 peer-reviewed journals. - U.S. NewsStream
The U.S. NewsStream enables users to search current U.S. news content, regional newspapers as well as archives that stretch back into the 1980s. It delivers full-text news sources including newspapers, newswires, news journals, television and radio transcripts, blogs, podcasts, and digital-only websites. - Vocational & Career Collection
Designed to meet a wide variety of vocational and technical research needs, this database provides full-text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals for high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public.
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