EBSCO Research Databases
You can scroll through the database descriptions below to find the database that most closely matches your topic interest and age level. If you would prefer to search all of these databases at once, click HERE.
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Academic Search Elite
Designed for college students and academic researchers, containing a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly, peer-reviewed research on a wide range of topics.
AGRICOLA
Contains citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields including journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, and more.
Alt HealthWatch
Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness.
Biography Reference Center
More than 390,000 short and long-form biographies on notable individuals.
Biography Reference eBook Subscription
A companion to the Biography Reference Source database, this encompasses a rich selection of biographic eBooks.
Book Collection: Nonfiction
Thousands of books cover core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.
Business Source Elite
Full-text coverage of top business, management and economics journals and periodicals.
Ethnic Diversity Source
This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.
eBook Subscription Business Collection
Thousands of eBooks dedicated to the study of business.
eBook Subscription Cricket Media Collection
Award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles for children in K—8 grade levels.
eBook Subscription Diversity & Ethnic Studies
This groundbreaking collection includes over 6,000 high-quality e-books on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
eBook Subscription High School Collection
Collection includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials designed for high school students and faculty.
eBook Subscription K-5 Collection
This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for elementary-age children.
eBook Subscription 6-8 Collection
This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for middle school students.
ERIC
Index of journal articles, books, and other documents on a wide range of education topics sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women’s health, children’s health, and more.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Provides researchers and health professionals scholarly journals on many medical disciplines.
History Reference Center
Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.
History Reference eBook Subscription
A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.1
Legal Source
A scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world for attorneys, educators, business people, law librarians, students, and paralegals.
LGBTQ+ Source
Provides full-text scholarly and popular publications plus historically important primary sources related to LGBTQ+ studies.
Library & Information Science Source
Journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.
Literary Reference Source
Full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods containing thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories, and poems.
Literary Reference eBook Subscription
Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism, study guides, and classic novels.
MAS Complete
Designed for high school libraries and offers coverage of popular high school magazines and reference books.
MAS Reference eBook Subscription
A rich selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science and others.
MasterFILE Complete
Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books covering business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion.
MasterFILE Reference eBook Subscription
Contains reference books covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, travel and more.
Middle Search Plus
Magazines and reference books for middle school students including thousands of biographies and primary source documents.
Middle Search Reference eBook Subscription
A broad range of general reference subject coverage for middle school students, with topics including social studies, math, history, language arts, technology, geography, culture, and science.
Newspaper Source Plus
Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines including television and radio transcripts.
Points of View Reference Center
Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues, helping students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
Primary Search
Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images, helping students learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more.
Primary Search Reference eBook Subscription
A range of general reference subject coverage for primary school students, with topics like social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.
Professional Development Collection
Specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines. For psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.
Regional Business News
Regional business publications for the United States and Canada including radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires.
Religion & Philosophy Collection
Hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.
Science Reference Source
Provides access to science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos as well as science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.
Science Reference eBook Subscription
This database encompasses a rich selection of eBook titles covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Small Business Source
Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business, including information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more.
Small Engine Repair Source
Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles.
