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African American Heritage (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Exclusively devoted to African American family history research. Includes primary sources (census records, vital records, freedman and slave records, church records, legal records, and more); family history books related to African Americans; access to Black Genesis and tie-ins to AfriGeneas.
Communications and Mass Media (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Communications and Mass Media
Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, and more.
Contemporary Women's Issues (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Contemporary Women's Issues
Find timely and historically relevant content on issues that influence women’s lives across the globe, including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
Criminal Justice (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Criminal Justice
Comprehensive content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism, and more.
Culinary Arts (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Culinary Arts
Find a variety of information from major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as key reference titles.
Diversity Studies (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Diversity Studies
Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.
Economics and Theory (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Economics and Theory
Discover content useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, and more.
Educator's Reference Complete (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Educator's Reference Complete ERIC
Provides full text for titles in the ERIC database and covers education levels from preschool to college, and every educational specialty—such as technology, bilingual education, health education, and testing. It also provides insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy.
Fine Arts (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Fine Arts
Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Diverse resource for serious fine arts students.
Gale Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.
Gale Business Insights: Global This link opens in a new window
Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship This link opens in a new window
Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.
Gale General OneFile This link opens in a new window
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research and browsing.
Gale Health and Wellness This link opens in a new window
Search a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices.
Gale in Context: Environmental Studies This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): GREENR (Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources)
Interdisciplinary database that offers content on the development of emerging green technologies and discusses issues like global warming, food safety, health care, economic development, and more.
Gale Interactive: Science  This link opens in a new window
Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and human anatomy. Also provides files for 3D printable models.
Gender Studies (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Gender Studies
Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.
Issues & Controversies in History This link opens in a new window
Explores debates and conflicts in US and world history, as seen by key players or as interpreted by historians. Balanced articles provide pro and con arguments on hundreds of controversies, and each article is centered on original documents (primary sources).
Leadership and Management (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Leadership and Management
Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more. Updated daily.
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine.
Pop Culture Studies (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Pop Culture Studies
Access scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.
Psychology (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Psychology
Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.
Religion and Philosophy (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Religion and Philosophy
Covers topics across a wide range of philosophies and religions, from theological approaches to social issues and the impact of religion on culture throughout history. Updated daily.
Science (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Science
Access information on the latest developments across a range of scientific disciplines. Updated daily.
Twayne's Author Series (Gale Literature) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale Literature: Twayne's Author Series 
Find in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers. Includes influences of literary movements.
U.S. History (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: U.S. History
Search balanced coverage of events in U.S. history. Best for novice historians and academic researchers. Updated daily.
Vocations and Careers (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers
Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.
World History (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Alternate Name(s): Gale OneFile: World History
Access balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field.
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