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Perth Amboy Free Public Library

The Perth Amboy Free Public Library subscribes to several online databases that are available to the public. If you have any questions regarding the databases or access, please contact the library.

Most databases can be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection using a Perth Amboy Free Public Library Card. Databases marked "in-library use" are only accessible for the public on one of the Library's in-house computers.

Academic Search Premier

Academic Search Premier
Multi-disciplinary database provides full text for journals, including full text for peer-reviewed titles.

Acceda Noticias

Acceda Noticias
Spanish language newspapers from the U.S., Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Spain.

Access World News: Research Collection

Access World News: Research Collection is a way to find information on topics related to business, current issues and events, government, politics, sports and more. A variety of news media is available, including newspapers, videos and web-only content featuring the Press of Atlantic City, The Record, Star-Ledger and USA Today. NEW Video - How to Search Access World News: http://www.newsbank.com/videos/learning-center/how-use-access-world-news

African American History Online

African American History Online Covering more than 500 years of the African-American experience, African-American History offers a fresh way to explore the full spectrum of African-American history and culture, with tablet/mobile-friendly videos and slideshows, images, biographies of key people, event and topic entries, primary sources, maps and graphs, and timelines.

American History Online

American History Online An indispensable resource for student research. Spanning our nation's history—from prehistory to the present day—American History was developed and curated by leading editors and scholars in the study of American history. It is composed of a variety of learning assets, including articles, images, primary source documents, timelines, videos, and slideshows.

American Indian History

American Indian History Offers fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history, covering more than 600 Native American groups, through tablet/mobile-friendly videos and slideshows, images, biographies of key people, event and topic entries, primary sources, maps and graphs, and timelines. This comprehensive database allows for an interactive, multifaceted look at the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Ancient and Medieval History

Ancient and Medieval History thorough coverage of world history from prehistory through the mid-1500s, with special Topic Centers on key civilizations and regions, including the ancient Near East, ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient and medieval Africa, ancient and medieval Asia, the Americas, medieval Europe, and the Islamic World. Each civilization's history is brought to life through articles, videos and slideshows, primary sources, and more.

Chelsea House Biographies

Chelsea House Biographies A one-stop online resource for all the biography needs of middle and high school students, or anyone interested in discovering the lives of fascinating people. Featuring full-length biographies from Chelsea House, the leading publisher of biographies for the school and library market, this award-winning content is the ideal length for book reports at 100+ pages and perfect for student research.

Find a Topic

Harness the power of the premier news database with Find a Topic—an effortless guide to relevant search results. Find information ranging from business, careers, the environment, health, international issues, social issues and more.

Issues & Controversies in American History

Issues & Controversies in American History delivers dynamic, concise, and balanced coverage that provides the background, outcome, and contemporary points of view for every major debate and conflict in American history. Presented in a pro/con format that clearly explains both sides of the historical dispute, each article is supported by a timeline and a wealth of primary sources.

Modern World History

Modern World History a comprehensive look at world history from the mid-15th century to the present. Thousands of subject entries, biographies, images, videos and slideshows, maps and graphs, primary sources, and timelines combine to provide a detailed and comparative view of the people, places, events, and ideas that have defined modern world history.

ProQuest Digital Microfilm

ProQuest Digital Microfilm Digital version of the microfilm of the Home News Tribune

ProQuest Northeast News Stream

ProQuest Northeast News Stream search current news content from the Northeastern United States, as well as archives that stretch back into the 1980s. It features top newspapers, wires, broadcast transcripts, blogs, and news sites in full-text format.

The World Almanac

The World Almanac® provides students and researchers access to authoritative, essential statistics on hundreds of topics in a searchable online format. A natural addition to any classroom or library, this online resource puts the reference shelf staple at users' fingertips, with thousands of expertly organized facts.

World Geography and Culture Online

World Geography and Culture Online the definitive resource for the study of countries, cultures, and geography concepts and skills.
Every country of the world is profiled in depth, covering all aspects of its geography, history, society, and culture. At-a-glance information, maps and flags, videos, images, gazetteer entries, biographies of famous people, a timeline, and current news supplement each country profile. Comprehensive entries about the U.S. states are also available.

World News Digest

World News Digest go-to resource for context and background on key issues of both historical events and breaking news. With more than 300,000 original articles and a vast archive covering every major event since its inception, this database offers concise summaries of current events and clearly written essays on the top issues of the day.

World Religions

World Religions explores religion and spirituality in an objective manner, from the ceremonies of the first practitioners to the elaborate rituals of today. The database's Topic Centers feature specially selected content on 15 of the world's religions and traditional spiritual practices, including information on important topics, spiritual leaders, sacred texts, and holy days and festivals.

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