Databases and Online Reference
The Waterbury Public Library’s research databases include online resources featuring some of the most comprehensive and authoritative information available on a variety of subjects. These resources are available to you 24-hours-a-day from not only your participating local library, but your home, your office – or anywhere Internet access is available. Just click on the icon to get there.
General Reference: Magazine & Journal Articles on Many Topics:
 The Vermont Online Library (VOL) offers a wide array of electronic information databases on a variety of topics geared to a variety of age levels, for both generalists and specialists. The information is produced by known and trusted publishers and includes Gale databases (via Vermont academic, school, and public libraries) and Gale Presents: Udemy (via all Vermont public libraries.) These resources are available to you 24 hours a day from not only your participating local library, but your home, your office – or location where internet access is available.
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 A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources – newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. |
 A database of full-text encyclopedias and reference sources. |
For Research:
 A comprehensive database for serious academic research. Full-text articles from the world’s leading journals, popular magazines, and reference sources. |
 From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science, and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. It contains scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers. |
For Educators:
 A selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. |
For Students:
 For Kindergarten through Grade 5 -This database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more. |
Other Useful Databases for Homework Help:
 Search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender as well as keyword and full text. |
 Essays, news, and opinions on hundreds of today’s hottest social and controversial issues. |
 From earth science and life science to space, technology, mathematics and science history and biography, this revolutionary, curriculum-oriented online experience is designed to boost achievement for students and researchers. |
For Businesses:
 Detailed company and industry news and information, including company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories. |
 Learn how to start, finance or manage your small business. Resources include sample business plans, how-to guides, articles and websites. |
 Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics, and politics. Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals, and company directory listings. |
Looking for a job or a new career?
 This online career guidance center walks users through the job-search process from beginning to end. All the tools needed to explore and take the leap to a new career – employs a step-by-step approach to help you 1) explore new career possibilities; 2) assess interests and experience; 3) identify ways to improve prospects; 4) prepare for a job search, and 5) search and apply for jobs. |
Computer information
 Find computer-related product introductions, news, and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology. |
Health & Wellness
 Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, and over 700 health-related videos, and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only. |
Legal Help
 Students, law school faculty and legal researchers will all find the legal publications they need here. More than 1,400 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals, and international legal journals. |
Newspapers:
 An innovative Web-based full-text newspaper database which allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section or other assigned fields. |
Do it yourself auto repair
 Provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in this easy-to-use database. |