Online Databases

Library Card Holders can access nearly all of our Online Databases from home.

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		Huron Public Library Atriuum Catalog Find library books, magzines, DVDs and other material.
		NoveList Plus in-library use OR NoveList Plus at-home use  Read everything by your favorite author? Let NoveList help you discover new authors and titles based on your reading preferences.
		NoveListK-8 Plus in-library use OR NoveListK- 8 Plus at-home use For K-8 readers, their parents and teachers. NoveList finds books that young readers will enjoy.
		Academic Search Premier A general, multidisciplinary research database, with thousands of acclaimed full-text journals, magazines and other valuable resources.
		AGRICOLA The National Agricultural Library provides information for all aspects of agriculture. Includes abstracts, bibliographic records, and journal citations from around the world.
		AHFS Consumer Medication Information A recognized standard for patient drug information, published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
		Alt-HealthWatch A full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
		Archive Grid Collection of over four million archival material descriptions from thousands of libraries, museums, archives, and historical societies.
		A to Z World Food Explore food culture and find recipes by country.
		America's Genealogybank by Newsbank Quickly find your ancestors in over 300 years of historical newspapers, books, pamphlets and government reports.
		Books & Authors Guiding readers from every level of reading proficiency to books that match their interests. Book reviews, biographies, awards and bestseller lists, and book series.
		Business Source Premier Top journals covering all business disciplines; including marketing, management, accounting, finance, international business, and economics.
		Chilton Library  Car and Truck repair guides online
		Consumer Health Complete (Consumer Edition) Convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information. Browse medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.
		Consumer Health Complete (Journal Search) Searches Journals for health-related topics. Content covers all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream to holistic medicine
		Consumer Reports An easily searchable compilation of consumer product research. Product ratings and reviews, recommendations, money-saving tips, and videos.
		CultureGrams Daily life and culture, statistics, history, customs, lifestyles, recipes and interviews from over 200 countries. In four modules: World, Kids, United States, and Canada.
		Driving-Tests.org Practice exams for written portion, SD drivers manuals (Driver, Motorcycle, & CDL) and South Dakota DMV FAQ section
		E-Sequels Find out what the next book is in your favorite series (NOTE: does not include children's books, short stories or non-fiction.)
		E-books, audio and magazines Download books and magazines for reading & listening on the go!
		EBSCO eBooks Collection Over 10,000 books in the arts, humanities, social sciences, life and physical sciences, business, computers & more.
		EBSCOHost MegaFile Covers every area of academic study and general interest subject areas
		ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) Indexed and full-text education literature and resources; essential for education researchers of all kinds
		Explora Educators Journal articles and other tools for educators. It includes lesson plans, student tools, and curriculum standards.
		Explora Kids (Grades K-6) An encyclopedia especially for elementary school students. Additional searching available through EBSCO's advanced search
		Explora Libraries A research database especially for public libraries, with material from encyclopedias, magazines, books, and more
		Explora Teens (Grades 7-12) A research database especially for middle and high school students, with material from encyclopedias, magazines, books, and more
		FDSys Federal Digital System The United States government's official depository of online documents.
		Fold3 by Ancestry Genealogy information focusing upon US military records; including stories, photos, and personal documents.
		Freegal Music Online Music for streaming and downloading (daily and weekly limits per user) Freegal Music FAQs
		Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia A student encyclopedia that provides over 25,000 entries on a wide variety of topics
		Gale Virtual Reference Library Dozens of reference books for all ages. Includes health, history, government, science, education, business, and more.
		GCF Learning Free online computer courses created by Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc
		GoodCall Scholarship Engine A comprehensive list of reputable private scholarships for students. Covers a wide variety majors at all education levels including graduate and doctoral.
		GreenFILE Scholarly, government and general-interest sources covering the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and governments, and minimizing negative impacts.
		Health Source: Consumer Edition Consumer health information includes magazines, reference books, and current health pamphlets.
		Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition Nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more.
		Heritage Quest For genealogy and family history research
		HighWire Press Offering free access to millions of articles from hundreds of publications in the sciences.
		Ingenta Connect A global research index, with millions of citations from over 30,000 publications, including over 6,000 on-line journals.
		Law Depot Create personalized legal documents specific to your state/province and personal situation Getting Started with Law Depot video (on Vimeo)
		Legal Forms Thousands of downloadable, customizable, legal documents, specifically for South Dakota residents. Includes real estate, wills, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord-tenant and many categories.
		Learning Express Library Practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP and many career exams
		Manualslib.com Find product manuals in .pdf format. Free website.
		Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) Indexes and abstracts for key library and information science journals, books, research reports and more.
		MAS Ultra School Edition (Grades 9-12) Contains full-text articles of popular high school magazines covering a range of subject areas, including history, science, and careers.
		MasterFILE Premier For public libraries; EBSCO provides magazines, reference books, primary source documents, and an extensive image collection with photos, maps and flags
		MedlinePLUS From the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in understandable language.
		MiddleSearch Plus (Grades 5-8) For middle schools; it has biographies, primary source documents, reference books, a vast image collection, and articles from popular middle school magazines
		Miss Humblebee's Academy Interactive learning program for ages 2-6; in math, science, social studies, language and literacy, art, and music.
		MyHeritage  More than 5 billion records from around the world for family history research
		Newspapers.com Library Edition in-library use OR Newspapers.com Library Edition at-home use Historical newspapers archive from the 1700s-2000s 3,000+ news titles from the U.S. and around the world.
		Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments Take proctored online tests to earn certificates. Prove you have the computer skills that employers want!
		Points of View Reference Center Presenting multiple sides of issues, it helps one create persuasive arguments and essays, understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
		Primary Search (Grades K-6) For elementary schools; it contains articles from popular children's magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries and a large image collection.
		Professional Development Collection Full-text information for educators, professional librarians, and education researchers.
		ProQuest Research Library Full-text magazine and journal articles
		PubMed More than 27 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books.
		Readers’ Guide Retrospective 1890-1982 (H.W. Wilson) Searchable full coverage of the original paper volumes of a broad selection of periodicals.
		Regional Business News Plus Full-text worldwide business information. Includes newspapers, radio and TV news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, newswires and videos
		(unavailable after Dec 31)  SAGE Knowledge A social science digital library for students and faculty. Has nearly 5,000 titles of eBook and eReference content, as well as business case studies and streaming video.
		Sanborn Maps South Dakota Historical Maps from 1867 to 1970
		Science Reference Center Articles from hundreds of science magazines, encyclopedias, reference books, and a large image collection; primarily for K-12 students
		SciTech Connect Science, technology, and engineering research information from the U.S. Department of Energy. Includes technical reports, bibliographic citations, journal articles, conference papers, books, multimedia, and software.
		SIRS Discoverer For K-8 grade researchers
		SIRS Researcher For 6-12 grade researchers
		South Dakota Newspaper Indexes Historical newspaper indexes from the following: Deadwood/Black Hills (1877-1900), Indian Country Today (1991-2003), Rapid City Journal (1999-2005), SDSU Collegian Index (1970-2000), and Sioux Falls Argus-Leader (1979-2003).
		Teacher Reference Center Indexing and abstracts for over 200 of the most popular peer-reviewed teacher and administrator trade journals.
		US Newsstream by ProQuest Full-text articles from over 1000 newspapers, television, radio and web-only media sources.
		Virtual Reference Library  Online reference book collection
		World Book For all ages K-12 and general research, includes Spanish and French editions
		World Book Advanced (Grades 9-12) Full encyclopedia and multimedia databases supplemented with online books, primary sources, website links, back in time articles, special reports and more.
		World Book Discover Has reference resources for differentiated instruction, such as ESL, reluctant readers, and adult learners. Also includes an extensive life skills section.
		World Book Dramatic Learning Adaptions of classic plays for grades 1-12. Scripts, lesson plans, activities, how to put on plays and apply these materials in the classroom
		World Book Early World of Learning For preschoolers and early elementary students. Narrated stories, interactive games, original videos, and a visual interactive encyclopedia to help develop and strengthen vocabulary, reading, and other skills.
		World Book Kids (Grades K-5) A general reference for elementary students, it offers easy-to-read articles with embedded multimedia, images and videos as well as games, science projects, and activities.
		World Book Student (Grades 5-9) Includes the print versions of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, videos, student activities, and research tools
		WorldCat in-library use OR WorldCat at-home use
Available for use only at the Huron Public Library
		Ancestry Library Edition For researching local history and family histories
		HistoryGeo Displays a map with over nine million original U.S. landowners in a single, searchable presentation.