ACADEMIC SEARCH ELITE
A core resource for scholarly information across a range of disciplines. Includes thousands of journals, with content either available in full-text or abstracted and indexed.
ASKRI
An online information resource for Rhode Island residents. Databases offered are particularly useful for students, jobseekers, librarians, and educators.
BIOGRAPHY REFERENCE CENTER
Contains full-text biographies of notable figures, including well-known artists, athletes, scientists, and political leaders. Global in scope. Search by name or browse the database’s 30 categories to identify personalities of interest.
EDUCATION RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)
An online library of education research and information maintained by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences. Provides article, reports, and data for people interested in learning more about the theory and practice of education.
EXPLORA – PUBLIC LIBRARY EDITION
EBSCO’s interface for public library patrons. Allows you to access multiple EBSCO databases at once, using a Google-like search box. Patrons can search across MasterFILE Premier, Topic Overviews, Consumer Health Complete, Points of View Reference Center, Read It!, and EBSCO’s ebook collection.
HISTORY REFERENCE CENTER
Provides over half a million full-text articles on historical topics from peer-reviewed journals, reference books, and other sources. Also includes primary source documents, biographies, maps, and historical photos.
JSTOR
A digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. Content available to NPL patrons covers economics, history, political science, and sociology, as well as other key fields in the humanities and social sciences.
LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY
Offers students and adult learners resources for achieving their educational and career goals. Content includes tutorials and practice tests, resume and cover letter writing guides, and workplace skill-building tools.
LITERARY REFERENCE CENTER
Features a full-text collection of author biographies, plot summaries, critical essays, and more. Covers a broad range of genres and timeframes.
MASTERFILE PREMIER
Provides full-text articles from nearly 1,700 periodicals. Topics covered: general reference, business, health, education, general science, culture, and more.
MIDDLE SEARCH PLUS
Provides full-text articles from magazines for middle and junior high school students. Content includes biographies, historical essays, student pamphlets, primary source documents, etc. Materials come with reading level indicators.
POINTS OF VIEW REFERENCE CENTER
Provides resources exploring multiple sides of complex issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments, better understand current issues, and develop essay writing skills.
PRIMARY SEARCH
Contains full-text articles from popular children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries, and a vast image collection. Covers a range of topics, from endangered species and famous musicians to fitness and space exploration.
TEACHER REFERENCE CENTER
Provides indexing and abstracts for nearly 300 peer-reviewed journals. Topics covered include Best Practices, Curriculum Development, Literacy Standards, Pedagogical Research, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Science & Mathematics, School Administration, and more.
TOPIC SEARCH
Offers teachers, librarians, and students resources for supporting classroom discussion. Content covers current events, a range of socio-economic issues, scientific discoveries, and other popular topics frequently discussed in school.