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This site provides a single point of
entry to access all of the research databases available via every local
public library in Virginia.
How to Find the Information You Need
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searching. If you want to learn more about searching the databases
before you log in, please read one of the Fact Sheets, Search Tips, or
Guides. You will need to return to http://www.finditva.com/ to select your
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information.
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Database Content
BigChalk
Help is available after you log on to this
database
Search current full text magazines, newspapers, pictures, maps, and TV &
Radio transcripts through a simple search box. Includes the Richmond
Times-Dispatch, Roanoke Times & World News, Virginian Pilot, Washington Post,
Washington Times and more.
Business and Company Resource Center
Fact Sheet [PDF] |
Navigation Guide
[PDF] |
Search
Tip [PDF]
Business and Company Resource Center is a fully integrated resource bringing
together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports,
company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find
detailed company and industry news and information.
Contemporary Literary Criticism
Fact Sheet [PDF] |
Navigation Guide
[PDF] |
Contemporary Literary Criticism is an extensive collection of critical
essays on contemporary authors. Each entry contains a
biographical/critical introduction, listing of principal works and sources for
further study.
Expanded Academic ASAP
Fact Sheet [PDF]
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Search Tip
[PDF]
From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and
technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines.
Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text
and images.
General Reference Center Gold
Fact Sheet [PDF] |
Navigation Guide
[PDF] |
Search
Tip [PDF]
A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one
easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center Gold to find articles from
newspapers, reference books, and periodicals, many with full-text and images.
Find the latest current events, popular culture, business and industry coverage,
the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
Fact Sheet
[PDF] | Navigation Guide
[PDF] | Search Tip
[PDF]
Use this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions,
directories, and information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition,
Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse,
Prescription Drugs, Herbal remedies, and alternative or complementary
treatments, etc. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites
as well as government databases. Material contained in this Resource Center is
intended for informational purposes only.
InfoTrac OneFile
Fact Sheet [PDF] | Navigation Guide
[PDF]
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of
topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental
issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics,
science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.
Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
InfoTrac Kids Edition - K12 (included in OneFile)
Fact Sheet [PDF] |
Navigation
Guide [PDF]
This periodical database is designed for elementary school students, with
easy access to full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for
information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health,
people, government, history, sports and more. Includes a "Tool Box" to help
students find information and write a paper.
Infotrac Junior Edition - K12 (included in OneFile)
Fact Sheet [PDF] |
Navigation
Guide [PDF]
This periodical database is designed for students in junior high and
middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books (most are
full-text) for information on current events, the arts, science, popular
culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. Includes a
"Tool Box" to help students find information and write a paper.
InfoTrac Student Edition (included in OneFile)
Fact Sheet [PDF] |
Navigation
Guide [PDF] |
Search Tip
[PDF]
This 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.
SIRS Knowledge Source
SIRS Fact Sheet |
SIRS Research Strategies
[PDF]
Integrated access to the following databases:
SIRS Discoverer®
A database designed with the young researcher in mind; offers a simple
subject tree approach to information and a student workbook that can help
students learn how to find information through SIRS.
SIRS Government Reporter®
The main database delivers thousands of full-text documents and graphics
concerning a wide variety of topics: health, science, economics, environment,
politics, foreign affairs, workplace issues, business and industry. The almanac
databases are valuable tools for researching current and historic government
documents; landmark and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions; information about
federal departments, agencies, elected leaders and more.
SIRS Renaissance® — Current Perspectives on the Arts & Humanities
Provides current, dynamic information on music, literature, film, performing
arts, culture, architecture, philosophy, religion and visual arts. Many articles
are accompanied by full-color graphics — including art reproductions,
photographs and illustrations.
SIRS Researcher®
A general reference database containing thousands of full-text articles
exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political
and global issues. Articles and graphics are selected from 1,500 domestic and
international publications.
SIRS Interactive Citizenship Guide
An interactive workbook describing “What Citizens Need to Know About
Government.”
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