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There are a few databases that can only be accessed from within an Irving Public Library location. Those will be noted in that database's information.
Academic One File (Gale)
EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Explore a range of topics broken down by subject for targeted results based on interest, Topic Finder, or Publication Search.
Agriculture (Gale OneFile)
AGRICULTURE & FARMING
Researchers will find broad coverage of agriculture and related fields. Access current and authoritative periodical content, from farming basics to horticultural technology.
Ancestry.com – Library Edition
GENEALOGY
Please note that Ancestry is only accessible in an IPL location. One of the most popular genealogy websites, users can search for historical records based on name, location, and other factors to build their family history. Only accessible from inside an IPL location.
The Austin American Statesman 1871-1980 (ProQuest)
NEWSPAPERS - HISTORICAL
This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
Biography: Gale in Context
BIOGRAPHIES
Search for biographies by topics such as Notable Women or Social Reformers or browse the complete list of over 5,000 people.
Biography for Beginners
Find biographical information on notable people around the globe throughout history, citations included.
Gale: Books and Authors
LITERATURE
Look at overviews/descriptions for titles, including author, genre and read-alikes.
Brainfuse
HOMEWORK HELP & TUTORING
Access to live tutors by grade level and a variety of other study resources for grades K-College.
Business:Gale OneFile
BUSINESS
Provides full-text coverage of all business disciplines including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, and strategy, as well as business theory and practice. Users will understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through nearly 4,000 leading business and trade publications, updated daily.
Business Insights Global (Gale)
Explore the world's companies through expert analysis such as SWOT analyses, financial statements, case studies and articles from academic journals, trade magazines, news outlets and more.
Business: Entrepreneurship (Gale)
Search tailored to those interested in researching the aspects of starting their own business and entrepreneurship.
Chilton Library (Gale)
AUTOMOTIVE & CAR REPAIR
ChiltonLibrary provides access to repair, maintenance, and service information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today. This resource offers detailed content to simplify even the most complicated tasks.
College (Gale in Context)
College students looking for research articles will find reliable information on topics such as Science and Health, Social Issues, Business and Economics, History, Government and more in this database.
Communications & Mass Media (Gale OneFile)
MEDIA & MARKETING
Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, and more.
Computer Science (Gale OneFile)
TECHNOLOGY
This database provides access to leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries, covering everything from hardware to the cloud.
Contemporary Women's Issues (Gale OneFile)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Provides access to current full text and pertinent backfile content covering topics including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
Criminal Justice (Gale OneFile)
LAW/SOCIAL STUDIES
Makes research easy by bringing together information from more than 250 journals for those studying law, law enforcement, crime scenes, forensic science, policy, courts, sociological reports and more.
Culinary Arts (Gale OneFile)
COOKING
Offers over 5 million articles from more than 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines, such as Bon Appétit, as well as food blogs and book reference content.
Directory of Open Access Journals
Explore free journals and articles using a simple subject search or an advanced search by subject, language, publisher, or peer review status.
Diversity Studies (Gale OneFile)
A must-have for social science, history, and liberal arts coursework, explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community.
Economics and Theory (Gale OneFile)
ECONOMICS
This economics database provides access to full-text articles from peer-reviewed economics journals, newspapers, trade publications and magazines with a strong emphasis on titles covered in the EconLit bibliographic index.
Educator's Reference Complete (Gale OneFile)
This collection of more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports is a great resource for any educator. covers multiple levels of education from preschool to college, and every educational specialty—such as technology, bilingual education, health education, and testing. It also provides insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy.
Elementary (Gale in Context)
Beginner researches will enjoy this database that offers access with age appropriate information on a variety of topics. Ask questions like "What galaxy is Earth located in?" or "Why do swans have long necks?" and get the answers!
Environmental Studies (Gale in Context)
ENVIRONMENT
Those researching topics involving the environment and societies impact on the environment will want to start with this database. Search for journal articles from peer reviewed sources and find recent news stories.
Fold3
This database focuses on historical records of military members and their families. Covers a range of wars and conflicts from several countries.
Gardening & Horticulture (Gale OneFile)
GARDENING
Serves horticultural enthusiasts of all levels with more than 3.6 million articles from more than 100 journals, as well as more than 20 reference titles from Delmar, including Handbook of Flowers; Foliage and Creative Design; Computer Graphics for Landscape Architects; and more.
General OneFile (Gale)
Search for magazine and journal articles, books and news based on topic.
General Reference Collection (Gale)
Small selection of online reference books on a variety of topics including arts, history, law, literature, science, technology and more.
GreenFILE
Research datbase for publications on the environmental impact of human activity. Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, recycling, renewable energy and more.
Handbook of Texas
HISTORY
Digital encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture.
Health and Medicine (Gale OneFile)
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Provides useful resources for topics related to health care; health issues; human anatomy; medical conditions, diagnosis, and treatments; medical science and research; nursing and allied health; and wellness.
Health and Wellness (Gale)
Access to health and wellness articles from a variety of magazines, journals, news outlets. Includes some video and audio results.
HeritageQuest Online
HeritageQuest Online features specific U.S. historical documents including Revolutionary War records and Freedman's Bank records.
High School (Gale in Context)
High school researchers will find journal articles and study aids for any topic they may need.
High School Edition (Gale OneFile)
Multi-source database for high-school students with access to a variety of full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts and reference books for information on topics most important to their curriculum.
Home Improvement (Gale OneFile)
DiY & REPAIR
This database has over 4.5 million articles from more than 200 home improvement‒focused titles, covering topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and others.
Hospitality & Tourism (Gale OneFile)
TRAVEL
The curious traveler will find a wealth of information, from content on state parks and information on planning a vacation to full-text travel guides from Fodor's. Also provides access to scholarly journals, magazines, and trade publications.
Information Science (Gale OneFile)
Examine the discipline of library and information science (LIS), also known as library and information studies, library studies, library science, and information science.
Informe Académico (Gale OneFile)
Provides access to more than 9.8 million scientific, academic, and general interest articles, from more than 1,000 publications across 18 different countries. Most of this content has been peer-reviewed and is available in full text in Spanish or Portuguese.
Insurance & Liability (Gale OneFile)
Connects researchers to hundreds of thousands of updated articles from leading journals, including: Business Insurance, Claims, Employee Benefit News, National Underwriter Life & Health, Pensions & Investments, Risk Management, and more.
Interactive Science (Gale)
SCIENCE
Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. View related reference articles and search Gale content to find more information.
JobView Career Finder
CAREERS
Search for current job openings by location, type, or industry. Apply from site, email or print job listings.
JSTOR
Please note that JSTOR is only accessible in an IPL location. Access over 2300 full-text journal articles for over 60 fields and disciplines.
Leadership & Management (Gale OneFile)
Provides access to authoritative periodical content covering topics such as 21st-century skills, organizational dynamics and leadership, adult learning and continuing education, and more. Updated daily, this library resource is useful for researchers or any professional interested in career development.
Learning Express Library
ONLINE COURSES
Access to job and career help, GED or high school equivalency prep, college admissions test prep, basic computer skills training, AWS training, and more. Some services offered in Spanish.
Legal Forms (Gale) (Texas)
LAW
Download and print free legal forms, look up legal definitions, search for tax forms, view a directory of attorneys and more.
LinkedIn Learning
Free courses in the most popular and leading industries. Users can create an account to track their learning, take ongoing courses and earn some certifications.
Literary Index (Gale)
Gale Literary Index is a master index to the major literature products published by Gale. It combines and cross-references author names, including pseudonyms and variant names, and listings for titles of works into one source.
Literature Resource Center (Gale)
Browse classic works of literature, explore related cultural and historical documents, find author biographies/interviews, and watch related videos.
LitFinder (Gale)
Provides access to literary works and authors throughout history and includes more than 130,000 full-text poems and 650,000+ poetry citations, as well as short stories, speeches, and plays. The database also includes secondary materials like biographies, images, and more.
Mango Languages
LANGUAGE LEARNING
Achieve language mastery in over fifteen different languages, available in a web browser or via the Mango Languages app for learning on the go.
Middle School (Gale in Context)l
Middle school researchers will find journal articles and study aids for any topic they may need.
Military & Intelligence (Gale OneFile)
Provide military personnel with access to scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of the past and present military affairs.
Miss Humblebee's Academy: Presented by Gale
CHILDREN’S LEARNING
Geared for kids ages three to six, Miss Humblebee's Academy is a fun environment for young children to build knowledge in core subjects like math, science, literacy, art and music.
National Geographic Kids
Access to issues of the magazine National Geographic Kids, books published by National Geographic kids, videos, and more!
National Geographic Magazine Archive 1888-2020
NEWSPAPERS: HISTORICAL
Search the archive of National Geographic Magazine from the years 1888-2000.
News (Gale OneFile)
NEWSPAPERS: CURRENT
Access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. It also includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts and transcripts.
NoveList
Looking for the next book in a series or a read similar to books enjoyed previously? Checkout Novelist and search for book recommendations based on author, theme, genre and more.
NoveList K-8
All of the great features of Novelist, but for kids! Explore by subject, theme, grade level and more.
Nursing & Allied Health (Gale OneFile)
Useful resources for nursing and allied health research and topic exploration, including nursing articles and allied health articles from nursing periodicals, nursing databases, nursing journals, and eBooks.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context)
Provides articles in a side by side "pros and cons" setting on popular topics in science, technology, political science, and more.
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine (Gale OneFile)
HEALTH & SPORTS
Access to academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine. The database offers a wide spectrum of information, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.
Pop Culture Studies (Gale OneFile)
Access to scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture. The database offers useful information for researchers in social science, history, art or liberal arts courses.
Popular Magazines (Gale OneFile)
MAGAZINES
All of the titles are selected based on actual publication searches performed by library patrons and the database includes many titles recommended by Bowker's "Magazines for Libraries."
Power Search (Gale)
A cross-search platform designed to allow users to search through multiple Gale resources all at once. Users can select where to search, including Gale OneFile, Gale In Context, Gale Literature, and Gale eBooks resources.
Psychology (Gale OneFile)
Provide access to authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.
Reference Solutions
Need information about local or nationwide businesses? Reference Solutions is a comprehensive business database that provides in-depth information with customized searches and the ability to export data for future use.
Regional Business News
Research peer reviewed articles from books, journals and news sources.
Religion & Philosophy (Gale OneFile)
Discover a comprehensive collection of periodical content covering topics across a wide range of philosophies and religions. Researchers will gain valuable insight about the impact religion has had on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language.
Salem Press (History & Science)
Salem Press is a collection of online reference books published by Salem Press, Grey House Publishing, and H. W. Wilson.
Science (Gale in Context)
Get overviews on scientific topics and research those topics with journal articles, magazine articles and other news sources.
Science (Gale OneFile)
Provides what researchers expect: instant access to complete, up-to-date content. Puts the world's leading journals and reference sources up front, with easy-to-use features and unique search tools enabling discovery.
SciTech Premium Collection
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Research database for science and technology subjects. Access to scholarly journals, popular science and technology magazines, conference papers, trade journals and more.
Scribner Writer Series (Gale)
Browse original scholarly essays on authors from around the world. Places authors and their works in personal and historical context.
Teacher Reference Center
Research database for teachers and education providers. Access to academic journals, magazine articles, and other news sources. Peer reviewed search option available.
TeachingBooks.net
TeachingBooks.net is an online database of thousands of multimedia resources to explore children's and young adult books and their authors.Provides access to short movies, audio book readings, book discussion guides, and more.
Texas Digital Sanborn Maps
Texas Digital Sanborn Maps provide detailed property and land-use records of Texas towns and cities from 1867 to 1970, including in-depth information on buildings and properties.
TumbleBook Library
A collection of interactive children's ebooks. These picture books feature animated characters that read to the child as they go through the title.
Twayne's Author Series (Gale)
Gale Literature: Twayne's Author Series is an ideal starting point for research papers on literary works and figures, special projects and presentations. Offers in-depth introductions to the lives and works of writers, the history and influence of literary movements and to the development of literary genres.
Twentieth-Century American Poetry
This unparalleled collection includes 50,000 poems drawn from 750 volumes by over 300 poets.
Twentieth-Century English Poetry
A collection of 598 volumes of poetry by 283 poets from 1900 to 2000, including W.B. Yeats, Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Hardy, Wilfred Owen, Thom Gunn, Fleur Adcock, Paul Muldoon, Tony Harrison, Benjamin Zephaniah and Carol Ann Duffy, and incorporating poets from The Faber Poetry Library.
U.S. History (Gale OneFile)
Offers researchers access to credible, historical content, including full-text articles covering many U.S. history topics and American history topics from newspapers, articles, and journals.
Udemy (Gale)
Access to the online learning platform offering thousands of courses in a vast variety of topics. Popular courses are in programming, marketing, cyber security and more.
Vocations & Careers (Gale OneFile)
Access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a career, finding an education path, job searching, and maintaining a career.
War & Terrorism (Gale OneFile)
Definitive collection for analysts, risk management professionals, and students of military science, history, and social science is comprised of more than 200 subject-appropriate, full-text periodicals that are updated daily.
World History (Gale OneFile)
Provides access to scholarly journals and magazines useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers. The database offers balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work established in the field.
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