CultureGrams

CultureGrams is a leading reference resource for concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world and the United States and Canada. With world events increasingly affecting our lives, it's more important than ever to educate students about the world around them, and for college students and business people to stay up-to-date. World Edition contains primary-source reports on 209 countries and territories—including every United Nations member state—focusing on 25 cultural categories, including language, personal appearance, greetings, visiting, family, life cycle and more. States and Provinces Editions feature colorful, easy-to-read reports that describe the diversity and history of each U.S. state, the District of Columbia and all 13 provinces of Canada. Each report includes maps, flags and symbols, as well as sections on history, economy, geography, population, indigenous peoples and recipes. Kids Edition teaches upper-elementary- and middle school-age children more about the world around them. Each report contains images, historical timelines and fun facts, along with sections on history, population, “life as a kid,” games and sports, education and more. Students can also generate citations on the fly.
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Science Online

Science Online offers a comprehensive overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines and includes a wealth of content and a dynamic design that facilitates STEM research and learning. Topic Centers feature specially selected content on core science disciplines to help students and researchers find a starting point for their research. Users can also access the full, updated content of the unique science eLearning Modules, which target a variety of core topics and feature valuable Educator Support materials for seamless in-class integration.
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Black Life in America

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications. Access: Home, School, Work, All Libraries
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Access World News Research Collection 2022 Edition

Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including Tulsa World. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device. Access: Home, School, Work, All Libraries
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Tulsa World Collection (1989 to Current)

Explore Tulsa history through local news, events and people with the Tulsa World Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device. Access: Home, School, Work, All Libraries
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Prices 4 Antiques

Find prices for antique & collectible furniture, pottery, silver, glass, clocks, lighting, paintings & prints, plus much more. Auction prices from 1999 to present with daily updates Full color images for every object Search by keyword, category, origin or period Expanded historical background information for many objects, people, and periods Curated data from large and small auctions nationwide Access: Home, School, Work, All Libraries
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BookFlix

BookFlix is the online read-aloud experience that pairs 135 animated stories with 135 related nonfiction titles to reinforce early reading skills—including 37 Spanish pairs. For children, spending time with family and reading are both very important aspects of every day. BookFlix online reading can support both literacy and family time through engaging read alouds great for all members of the family. Help your child develop their literacy skills and encourage a love for reading. Access: Home, School, Work, All Libraries
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LinkedIn Learning (Formerly: Lynda.com)

Get professional online video training to improve your business, project management, software, technology and creative skills. Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Get started with your library card. Access: Home, School, Work, All Libraries Show Me How
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Data Axle Reference Solutions (Formerly: Reference USA)

Data Axle Reference Solutions provides detailed information on over 65 million US Businesses and over 300 million US Consumers.  Information provided includes company name, address, phone, executive contact names and titles, employee size, sales volume, SIC and NAICS codes, credit rating, business type and much more.  Users have the ability to create customized lists with over 50 different search criteria.  These lists can be downloaded into excel, printed and put into exportable charts.  A perfect database for creating marketing intelligence, building a business plan, creating sales leads, locating employment opportunities and much more.  Access: Home, School, Work, All Libraries Show Me How
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Black Freedom Struggle

This website, developed by ProQuest, provides a selection of freely available primary source documents that may be used by a wide range of students, from middle and high school students to college students and independent scholars. Examples of assignments may include National History Day projects or research papers about Black Freedom. The website contains approximately 1,600 documents focused on six different phases of Black Freedom: Slavery and the Abolitionist Movement (1790-1860) The Civil War and the Reconstruction Era (1861-1877) Jim Crow Era from 1878 to the Great Depression (1878-1932) The New Deal and World War II (1933-1945) The Civil Rights and Black Power Movements (1946-1975) The Contemporary Era (1976-2000) Documents presented here represent a selection of primary sources available in several ProQuest databases. The databases represented in this website include American Periodicals, Black Abolitionist Papers, ProQuest History Vault, ProQuest Congressional, Supreme Court Insight and Alexander Street’s Black Thought and Culture.
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