Research Databases by Category
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Facts on File: Science OnlineThis database offers a comprehensive, authoritative overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, definitions, diagrams, videos, animations, illustrations, images, biographies, experiments, activities, and current news articles. The content is organized by subject area and type of resource, as well as by the National Science Education Standards. What's That Snake?This program includes 30 species and subspecies of snakes that are found in Ohio. Learn about Ohio snakes or use the program to identify one you have seen. |
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Antiques |
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Antiques ReferenceUse this resource to help determine the value of antiques, collectibles, and fine art. Digital images and pricing information for hundreds of thousands of antiques and collectibles are provided from fifty leading regional auction houses located throughout the United States, plus other selected specialist auctions. |
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Art |
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ART CollectionThis resource provides high-quality, digital images of works of art from museums around the world. Cultures and time periods represented range from contemporary art, Native American and Inuit art, to ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian works, along with Japanese and Chinese works. Humanities International IndexIn Library Us Only. This comprehensive database covers journals, books and other important reference sources in the humanities. It provides citations and abstracts for articles, essays and reviews, as well as original creative works including poems, fiction, photographs, paintings and illustrations. |
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Articles |
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Academic Search PremierThis scholarly collection offers information in nearly every area of academic study including: computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, and many more. Includes peer-reviewed full-text articles as well as indexed and abstracted articles, and searchable cited references. Communications & Mass Media CompleteIn Library Use Only. The most robust, quality research solution in areas related to communication and mass media, CMMC incorporates the content of CommSearch and Mass Media Articles Index along with numerous other journals in communication, mass media, and other closely-related fields of study to create a research and reference resource of unprecedented scope and depth encompassing the breadth of the communication discipline. CMMC offers indexing and abstracts for more than 640 titles and full text for 326 journals. Dayton Daily News 2010-View past issues of the Dayton Daily News online. Coverage begins with January 1, 2010. These scanned copies provide access to the complete newspaper. Select or type in the newspaper title to begin your search. Earlier editions of the paper can be found on microfilm in the library. MAS Ultra - School EditionThis database contains full text for more than 700 popular, high school magazines. MasterFILE PremierDesigned specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,700 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, 84,774 biographies, 100,554 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 202,164 photos, maps and flags. New York Times 2008-View past issues of the New York Times - Late Edition (East Coast ) online. Coverage begins with January 1, 2008. These scanned copies provide access to the complete newspaper. Select or type in the newspaper title to begin your search. Earlier editions of the paper can be found on microfilm in the library. NewsbankThe electronic editions of record for major Ohio newspapers (the Dayton Daily News, the Columbus Dispatch, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and the Toledo Blade)--all in one easy-to-search database. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community. Paid ads are excluded. Newspaper SourceProvides selected full text for nearly 30 national (U.S.) and international newspapers. The database also contains full text television & radio news transcripts, and selected full text for more than 200 regional (U.S.) newspapers. Ohio Newspaper IndexThis resource is an index of Ohio newspapers held by the Ohio Historical Society (over 4500 titles). These include historical newspapers reaching back as far as 1793. Ways of obtaining copies of the newspapers are also covered here. Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982Sometimes older magazine articles are difficult to track down. This database indexes the most popular general-interest periodicals published in the United States from the year 1890 through 1982. It is a tremendous historical record. This is not a full-text database; however, the Reference Staff can use an article citation to obtain a copy of the article from other resources. |
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Biography |
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Biography in ContextBuilt on a foundation of more than 600,000 biographies drawn from numerous authoritative sources, this resource brings users face-to-face with their subjects via text, video, audio clips and images of yesterday and today’s most-studied figures. Biography Reference BankThis database combines numerous biographical resources into one. Search results include abstracts, full-text articles, and images, plus the Biography Reference Bank draws from every article about any individual on any of the WilsonWeb databases – biographical profiles, feature articles, interviews, essays, book reviews, performance reviews, speeches, or obituaries. Mobile-friendly version of Biography Reference Bank (http://oplin.org/go/mobilebio). Dictionary of Literary BiographyThis resource provides more than 16,000 biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres. This series, which has a 30-year history, includes the DLB Main Series, the DLB Documentary Series, and the DLB Yearbook Series - all delivered in an easy-to-use 24/7 online format that matches the exact look and feel of the print originals. Citations are provided for all entries. Salem History - [From Home] [In the Library]This is the online version of Salem Press' "Great Lives from History: Inventors and Inventions," which features 409 essays covering 413 individual inventors (including 27 women) from all time, worldwide. Included are those inventors recognized for shaping modern technology and the way we live today. The inventions included are not only mechanical and other physical devices but also processes, software, and systems such as those applied to business management. |
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Books/Literature |
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about:booksUse this search to find anything about books and authors. Use it to find reviews, recommendations, and read-a-likes. American and English LiteratureThese literature collections are electronic books of American and English literature--poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible. Each collection contains the online full text of one or more books originally published in print. You can search or browse single or multiple collections. Biography in ContextBuilt on a foundation of more than 600,000 biographies drawn from numerous authoritative sources, this resource brings users faceto-face with their subjects via text, video, audio clips and images of yesterday and today’s most-studied figures. Dictionary of Literary BiographyThis resource provides more than 16,000 biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres. This series, which has a 30-year history, includes the DLB Main Series, the DLB Documentary Series, and the DLB Yearbook Series - all delivered in an easy-to-use 24/7 online format that matches the exact look and feel of the print originals. Citations are provided for all entries. Humanities International IndexThis comprehensive database covers journals, books and other important reference sources in the humanities. It provides citations and abstracts for articles, essays and reviews, as well as original creative works including poems, fiction, photographs, paintings and illustrations. Literature Criticism OnlineThis database provides digital access to multiple popular literary criticism series, including Nineteenth Century Literature Criticism, Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism, and Contemporary Literary Criticism. Literature Criticism Online allows easy access to criticism drawn from thousands of sources. It covers authors who lived from 1800 through 2009. Citations are provided for all entries. NoveListA resource for readers of fiction that provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, and much more for over 135,000 fiction titles. It also includes Author Read-alikes, What We're Reading, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and Annotated Book Lists. For school media specialists and teachers there are Picture Book Extenders and articles on Teaching with Fiction. NoveList K-8This resource features a student-focused interface and a database of young adult, children's and easy titles designed for children in pre-K, elementary or middle schools. Novels and Short Stories for StudentsNovels for Students contains easily accessible and content-rich discussions of the literary and historical background of works from various cultures and time periods. Short Stories for Students contains concise synopses of the story's plot, characters and themes, along with a brief author biography, a discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance and excerpted criticism geared specifically towards the high school student. (From Gale Virtual Reference Library) Read This NowA live, online readers' advice service provided free of charge for the citizens of Ohio by the State Library of Ohio and your public library. Professional librarians are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your questions and assist you in finding your next good read. TeachingBooks.net►Password for Home Access: WL7171 (Username can be left blank.) TeachingBooks.net is an easy-to-use website that adds a multimedia dimension to the reading experiences of children's and young adult books. The online database is developed and maintained to include thousands of resources about fiction and nonfiction books. Get access to author interviews, book readings, activity and discussion guides, Reader's Theater scripts, author name pronunciations, author Websites, and more! |
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Business and Finance |
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Business Source PremierCovers all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. Includes full text for more than 1,100 peer-reviewed business publications. Find Company and Industry Profiles, as well as Country and Market Research Reports. ReferenceUSAThis directory is not only good for simple phone or address look up, but for marketing research. It contains detailed information on more than 13 million U.S. businesses and 120 million U.S. households. The information includes addresses, phone numbers, toll free numbers, Web site URLs, financial information, median household income, median home value, and more. Regional Business NewsProvides coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. |
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Careers |
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Job & Career AcceleratorPart of Learning Express Library, this resource provides personalized, step-by-step job search assistance for all levels of job seekers from exploring and matching suitable occupations from over 1,000 detailed occupation profiles to finding available jobs in their area from a database of over 5 million up-to-date job postings. With Job & Career Accelerator, users can easily create professional targeted resumes, master interviewing techniques, improve work related skills and prepare for occupation-related exams. Vocational and Career CollectionProvides full text coverage for more than 350 trade and industry-related periodicals. |
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CultureGramsCultural reports for more than 200 countries each include 25 categories such as land and climate, history, personal appearance, greetings, gestures, family, diet, holidays, economy, education, health, and events and trends. Perfect for junior high and high school students. |
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Directories |
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ReferenceUSAThis online directory contains detailed information on more than 13 million U.S. businesses and 120 million U.S. households. The information includes addresses, phone numbers, toll free numbers, Web site URLs, financial information, median household income, median home value, and more. This directory is not only good for simple phone or address look up, but for marketing research. |
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Education |
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ERICThe Educational Resource Information Center contains more than 2,200 digests along with references for additional information and citations and abstracts from over 1,000 educational and education-related journals. Library, Information Science, & Tech AbstractsThis world-class bibliographic database provides coverage on subjects such as librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more. With coverage dating back to the mid-1960s, it is the oldest continuously produced database covering the field of information science. Professional Development CollectionDesigned for professional educators, this database provides a highly specialized collection of nearly 550 high quality education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles. This database also contains more than 200 educational reports. Teacher Reference CenterThis index covers over 260 titles from the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals, and books. It provides coverage on key education topics such as Assessment, Continuing Education, Current Pedagogical Research, Curriculum Development, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, Science & Mathematics, and more for K-12 Teachers & Librarians. |
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Encyclopedias |
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Enciclopedia Estudiantil HallazgosLa Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is a beginning-level Spanish encyclopedia site, with thousands of articles, illustrations, and maps, and an easy-to-use, bilingual interface. Funk and Wagnall's New World EncyclopediaFor students, this database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. Gran Enciclopedia HispanicaGran Enciclopedia Hispánica is a comprehensive Spanish-language encyclopedia that includes over 100,000 articles as well as images, maps, videos, animations, and sounds. Oxford Reference OnlineThis resource makes a wide variety of reference books available online, including English and bilingual dictionaries, maps and atlases, timelines, an encyclopedia, and subject references from Oxford University Press. World BookThe articles of the venerable World Book Encyclopedia form the foundation of this expansive reference database that includes the World Book Dictionary, the World Book Atlas, an extensive multimedia collection, thousands of editor-selected Web sites, correlations to state and provincial curriculum standards, and much more. World Book Early World of LearningThree interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in early grades are included in this resource. "Trek's Travels" offers narrated stories, interactive games, and original videos that teach early childhood themes, including numbers, shapes, colors, opposites, and more. "Welcome to Reading" develops and strengthen phonics, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and comprehension skills. "Know It" offers a richly visual first encyclopedia. |
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Genealogy/History |
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Ancestry Library Edition [In Library Use Only]This resource, powered by Ancestry.com, delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. The U.S. collections include federal and U.S. censuses; birth, death, and marriage records including the Social Security Death Index; and U.S. border crossing and trans-ocean ship records. Other collections include Canadian collections, U.K. collections, other international collections, military collections, and multimedia collections. This resource can only be accessed from within the library from our public computers. |
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European Views of the AmericasThis bibliographic database is a valuable index for those interested in European works that relate to the Americas. The database contains more than 32,000 entries and is a comprehensive guide to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750. It covers the history of European exploration as well as portrayals of Native American peoples. A wide range of subject areas are covered; from natural disasters to disease outbreaks and slavery. |
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HeritageQuestIncludes Census records (1790-1930), book and article searches, Revolutionary War records, and Freedman's Bank. Ohio Death Certificate IndexSearch this database for death certificates from 1913-1944 and discover other ways to locate death certificates. Ohio MemoryA digital collection of Ohio historical artifacts. Ohio Military RostersSearch the full text of the roster from the Adjutant General records for officers and enlisted men from Ohio who served in the War of 1812. Salem History - [From Home] [In the Library]This is the online version of Salem Press' "Great Lives from History: Inventors and Inventions," which features 409 essays covering 413 individual inventors (including 27 women) from all time, worldwide. Included are those inventors recognized for shaping modern technology and the way we live today. The inventions included are not only mechanical and other physical devices but also processes, software, and systems such as those applied to business management. Sanborn Fire Insurance MapsThe Sanborn Maps are large scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Sanborn Maps show the outline of each building including the location of windows and doors together with street names, street and sidewalk widths, property boundaries, building use, and house and block numbers. Use these maps to locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods, to study the growth of towns and cities, and to study the impact of new developments. See Also --Ohio History and Genealogy |
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Health/Medicine |
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Alt HealthWatchProvides in-depth coverage across the full spectrum of subject areas covered by complementary and alternative medicine dating back to 1990. Includes full-text for many peer-reviewed journals. Health Source - Nursing/Academic EditionProvides scholarly full text journals as well as indexing and abstracts focusing on many medical disciplines with coverage of nursing and allied health being particularly strong. Lexi-PALS Drug GuideThe Lexi-PALS Drug Guide is a database of Patient Advisory Leaflets from Lexi-Comp that provides vital education on medications for patients. Each medication is presented in an easy to follow and understand question-and-answer format. The database consists of over 1,450 medication and natural product leaflets, with an additional 600 Spanish language leaflets representing the most subscribed and commonly used medications. The database is updated monthly. MEDLINEProvides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more. Created by the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE indexs over 4800 biomedical journals providing citations with some full text. Most materials indexed are at the research level. MedlinePlusMedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to medical journal articles. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news. NetWellnessImprove your health online. This non-profit consumer health Web site provides high quality health information created and evaluated by medical and health professional faculty from several Ohio universities. Psychology and Behavorial Sciences CollectionThis database covers topics such as emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. Salem Health - [From Home] [In the Library]This is the online version of Magill's Medical Guide. The Guide covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders. Every entry has been evaluated by a panel of medical consultants and then updated by experts or re-edited to ensure currency and accuracy. |
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Homework Help |
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The resources in this category have been organized by age; however, these should seen as guidelines. Any of the Library's databases may be useful in student research. |
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Languages |
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Mango LanguagesMango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Through fun and engaging interactive lessons, Mango makes learning a new language fast, easy and incredibly effective. The system is completely web-based and remotely accessible, so you can learn anywhere you have an internet connection. As you listen to and repeat after native speakers, you'll learn more than just words and phrases. You’ll learn how those pieces can be rearranged and combined to make new thoughts, new conversations, and even more practical communication! In no time at all, you'll be able to navigate all sorts of everyday situations — get directions, order a meal, make new friends — the possibilities are endless! |
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Ohio Resources |
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ExploreOhioThis site lists Ohio resources and is the perfect starting place to learn about anything in or about the Buckeye State, from recreation to jobs and business resources and a whole lot more. Ohioline (OSU Extension Office)Through factsheets, bulletins and other educational materials, the Ohio State University Extension Office provides a wealth of information covering a wide array of subjects, such as agriculture, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, community development, 4-H and youth. Ohio GovernmentState of OhioThe official State of Ohio government site is full of resources for citizens and businesses. Ohio History and GenealogyAfrican-American Experience in OhioThis digital collection illuminates specific moments in the history of Ohio's African-Americans and provides an overview of their experiences during the time period 1850 to 1920 in the words of the people that lived them. Ohio Battle Flags: Fight for the ColorsOhio soldiers carried the flags, known as colors, in the Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I and World War II. There are 552 battle flags in the Adjutant General's battleflag collection, including 434 from the Civil War. This resource provides information, as well as digital images, of the actual flags. Ohio Death Certificate IndexSearch this database for death certificates from 1913-1944 and discover other ways to locate death certificates. Ohio History Central EncyclopediaAn evolving, dynamic online encyclopedia that includes information about Ohio's natural history, prehistory and history. Each section contains written information, maps, timelines, and images. Ohio History OnlineThe Web site of the Ohio Historical Society filled with numerous resources from prehistory to modern history in Ohio. Various collections are available online and information on more resources is available. Ohio MemoryA digital collection of Ohio historical artifacts, includes scrapbooks on Famous Ohioans, History of Flight and the Wright Brothers, the Xenia Tornado, and more. You can create your own scrapbook, also. Ohio Newspaper IndexThis resource is an index of Ohio newspapers held by the Ohio Historical Society (over 4500 titles). These include historical newspapers reaching back as far as 1793. Ways of obtaining copies of the newspapers are also covered here. Ohio Military RostersSearch the full text of the roster from the Adjutant General records for officers and enlisted men from Ohio who served in the War of 1812. Sanborn Fire Insurance MapsThe Sanborn Maps are large scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Sanborn Maps show the outline of each building including the location of windows and doors together with street names, street and sidewalk widths, property boundaries, building use, and house and block numbers. Use these maps to locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods, to study the growth of towns and cities, and to study the impact of new developments. |
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Religion |
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Religion and Philosophy CollectionThis database provides extensive coverage of such topics as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy. |
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Science/Technology |
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Computer SourceComputer Source provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology, covering topics such as computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, information systems, robotics, and software. Facts on File: Science OnlineThis database offers a comprehensive, authoritative overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, definitions, diagrams, videos, animations, illustrations, images, biographies, experiments, activities, and current news articles. The content is organized by subject area and type of resource, as well as by the National Science Education Standards. Search Science Online from here. GreenFILEThis research database focuses on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well-researched but accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond. Comprised of scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports, which explore the connection between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. OhiolineThrough factsheets, bulletins and other educational materials, the Ohio State University Extension Office provides a wealth of information covering a wide array of subjects, such as agriculture, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, community development, 4-H and youth. What Tree Is It?Use this resource to identify and learn about common Ohio trees. By only knowing one part of a tree (leaf, fruit, etc.), you can follow the samples given until you can identify your tree. What's That Snake?This program includes 30 species and subspecies of snakes that are found in Ohio. Learn about Ohio snakes or use the program to identify one you have seen. What's the Point?This resource is designed to help users identify flint artifacts, which are some of the most enduring legacies of prehistoric peoples. Learn more about Ohio's prehistoric people. |
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Sociology |
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Sociological CollectionOffers information in all areas of sociology, including social behavior, human tendencies, interaction, relationships, community development, culture and social structure. |
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Test Preparation |
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LearningExpress LibraryProvides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help students and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. Also includes the Job and Career Accelerator. |
