Research Databases
Academic Databases
Use this database for research on the government and humanities. Teachers should be able to access ERIC documents for educational graduate research.
The JSTOR Secondary Schools Collection is a specially curated package of over 2,700 archival journals and four primary source collections covering the arts, sciences, and business.
General Research Databases
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eLibrary is an easy to navigate database that provides information on popular research topics and current issues.
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SIRS Issues Researcher provides full-text journal articles on everything from the sciences to the humanities.
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This is an online encyclopedia, which has access to World Book Encyclopedia for all readers including the Spanish and French version.
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This is a student-friendly online encyclopedia provided by NebraskAccess, and it covers more than 25,000 topics.
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Databases with Specific Information
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Opposing Viewpoints Opposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering today’s most pressing social issues, from race to health care to immigration. |
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Gale in Context:
High School
Provides grades 9–12 with standards-aligned content to help with papers, projects, and presentations, while empowering critical thinking and information literacy skills.
Psychology and Behavior Sciences
This NebraskAccess resource provides full-text journal articles on psychology, behavior, and more.
Biography Reference Bank is provided by NebraskAccess and offers full-text biographical profiles and articles on notable people, living and dead.
Science and Technology Collection
NebraskAccess full text scholarly journals covering science and technology.
These databases are available to Nebraska residents at no cost. The Nebraska Library Commission purchases these subscriptions for Nebraskans with funding from the State of Nebraska and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Excellent Websites for Research
Library of Congress
Online Catalog
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, films and video, audio recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.
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Explore both sides of debated issues. Presented in a non-partisan format with supporting background information, statistics, and resources.
 The National Institutes of Health, commonly referred to as NIH, is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research. |
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The New York Times Digital Access
Instructions for access
are linked here.
*Users will need to create an account with their school email.
Nebraska Access Recommended Websites
Websites Selected by Librarians
Find the best information on Nebraska-related topics, including living and working in the state; researching Nebraska government, history and genealogy; planning a Nebraska visit or exploring the state; finding services, entertainment, and education; and other frequently asked questions.