Databases
 

Provide online collections of information and articles that libraries subscribe to & pay for each year. Use these in the library or remotely from home. A few have in-branch access only. For remote access, look for the separate remote link and enter your library card number at the prompt. If you cannot access a database from home, use our Webmaster contact form.

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Teen Health & Wellness
Information on diseases, drugs, fitness, mental health, etc.  In-branch and remote access. For remote access click on "Log In with your Library Card" and enter your Anne Arundel Library Card number on the next page.

Remote access of Databases requires an Anne Arundel County Library Card. Follow this link to apply for a library card.

Database categories:

   
Biography Books & Literature Business/Investing/Technology Genealogy Health
Homework Languages Magazines/Newspapers Reference Science
 
   Biography
   
Biography Resource Center
      Biographical information on people through out history as well as the present. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Wilson Biographies Plus Illustrated
      Biographies and obituaries from Current Biography, World Artists, Film Directors and print directories of musicians and composers. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access use this link.
   
   Books and Literature
    Books & AuthorsNew
      Find books to read like those you’ve just finished. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Books in Print.com Professional
      Bibliographic Information on book in print or out of print, reviews. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, follow this link and enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Patron Books In Print.com
      Personalized reading lists, reviews, bibliographic information, titles mentioned on the radio, tv or in magazines and upcoming titles. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, follow this link and enter your library card number at the prompt.
    FictionConnection
      Find another book to read like the one you just finished. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, follow this link and enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Literature Resource Center
      Literary topics including criticism, plot summaries, author biographies. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    NonFiction Connection
      Find another book to read like the one you just finished. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, follow this link and enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Novelist
      Reader’s Advisory to help you find books to read like one you just finished.This subscription is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Novelist K-8
      Reading suggestions for students in grades K-8. This subscription is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    What Do I Read Next?
      Reader’s Advisory to help you find books to read like one you just finished. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
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   Business/Investing/Technology
   
Business and Company Resource Center
      Business and company information with full-text articles business rankings, histories and financials. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Business Source Elite
      Business magazine database with full-text articles. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Ebsco Regional Business News
      Regional business publications with full-text coverage. Access to this subscription is provided by Sailor. For remote access enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Gale Directory Library
      Search Encyclopedia of Associations, Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations and Ward’s Business Directory. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt
    Morningstar.com
      Investment information and analysis covering stocks and mutual funds. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access use this link.
    OneSource/International Businesses
      International business directory searchable by company name, industry, etc.  Select International Businesses from the list of databases available on the ReferenceUSA homepage. For remote access, enter your library card number on the Reference USA home page. If you are prompted for a username and password you will need to delete the Reference USA cookie from your browser and try again.

    ReferenceUSA
      A marketing resource with detailed information on over 11 million companies. Also residential and physicians component. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number on the Reference USA home page. If you are prompted for a username and password you will need to delete the Reference USA cookie from your browser and try again.

    Safari Tech Books Online
      Searchable full access to many books on technical topics from a range of publishers including programming, certification training, and specific software applications. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access use this link.
    Small Business Resource Center
     

How to start and operate a business, including writing a business plan, management, marketing, franchising etc. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Value Line
      Timely stock information and advice on 1,700 stocks, various industries, the stock market and the economy. Access to this database is available only in branches.

   
   Genealogy
    Access Newpaper Archives
      Historical newspaper images from papers across the country and in Maryland including the Capital from 1877 – 2007.  Access available in-branch and remotely. Use this link for remote access
   
Ancestry Library Edition
      Genealogy data from Ancestry.com including U.S. Census records from 1790-1930; state, military and immigration records. Searchable by name, location and year. In library use only.
    HeritageQuest
      Genealogy data from U.S. Census records 1790-1930 with over 25,000 original page images of full-text family and local histories, etc. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt. Users may need to disable firewall, other security software(You can leave anitvirus software running)and enable cookies to use remotely
   
   Health
   
EBSCO Health Source: Consumer Edition
      General medical database for the consumer with full-text articles from professional and consumer publications. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    EBSCO Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
      Scholarly full-text journals focusing on many medical disciplines. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Health & Wellness Resource Center
      Current full-text articles from periodicals and professional journals as well as pamphlets, encyclopedias and web sites in the health care field. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Health Care Database
      Physicians and dentists database of 650,000 individuals searchable by name, specialty, gender, location. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number on the Health Care Database home page. If you are prompted for a username and password you will need to delete the Reference USA cookie from your browser and try again.
    Teen Health & Wellness
      Information on diseases, drugs, fitness, mental health, etc.  In-branch and remote access. For remote access click on "Log In with your Library Card" and enter your Anne Arundel Library Card number on the next page.
   
   Homework
    Note:  For additional homework resources try the AACPL Homework Center or a listing of websites collected by AACPL librarians that are specifically related to providing homework help.
   
AccessScience
      McGraw Hill Science and Technology Encyclopedia of scientific and technology information online. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access use this link.

    Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Electronic Library
      Provides information on American government, politics, and current affairs. Includes CQ Researcher, CQ Supreme Court and other material. For remote access use this link. Users may need to disable firewall, other security software(You can leave anitvirus software running)and enable cookies to use remotely

    CultureGrams
      Culture, history, statistical information & customs of countries and states. Maps, recipes, photos available. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access use this link.
    EBSCO Animals (EBSCO Host)
      Information on nature and habitat of familiar animals. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Funk and Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia (EBSCO Host)
      A general encyclopedia database. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Gale Virtual Reference Library
      eBook Versions of reference books in Business, History, Law, Science, etc.
Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Historical Newspapers
     

Historical editions of major U.S. newspapers covering the last 150 years of world events . For access outside of an AACPL branch click on this link.

    History Reference Center (Ebsco)
     

U.S. & World history articles and documents. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Issues and Controversies@ FACTS.com
      Current social, ethical and political topics with overviews, histories and controversies. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access use this link and enter your library card number when propted to do so.

    LearningExpressLibrary
      Practice tests online with tutorials – ASVAB, ESL, GED, SAT, LSAT, MCAT, GRE, AP tests and more. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For branch access and first time users, save your work by registering with your library card number as your username and create a password of your choice. For branch access and returning users, click on “Returning users” from the LearnATest home page to log in and continue your previous work. For remote access select either new user or returning user, logging in or creating a new account with your library card number.

    Literature Resource Center
      Literary topics including criticism, plot summaries, author biographies. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

   
Live Homework Help
      Students grades Kindergarten through Adult Learner can get free homework help online from live tutors in Math, Science, English and Social Studies from 2 p.m. – Midnight., 7 days a week.  Spanish speakers available 2 p.m.-Midnight. Access this service in any of the library branches, or use your library card to access this service from home.
    Middle Search Plus (EBSCO Host)
      Provides full text for magazines covering general topics appropriate for middle and Jr. high school students. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    NetLibrary
      Electronic books (ebooks) in the areas of Cliffs’ Notes, science experiments and mythology. More information about ebooks can be found through the eBooks link on the AACPL home page. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. netLibrary will allow you to browse for 15 minutes or checkout ebooks for 72 hours. To checkout ebooks you must register in the branch or register from home using this link.

    Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
      Current events and social issues such as gun control, media violence, etc. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Primary Search (EBSCO Host)
      Provides full text for children’s magazines and over children’s pamphlets, designed for the elementary school student. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Science Resource Center
      Science resource with current research for students, researchers and the general public. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

     
    Searchasaurus
      Child friendly web site for looking up facts and homework information. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    SIRS Knowledge Source
      Full-text articles covering social, scientific, health, historic, political and global issues. Information is also available on government documents and issues, artists, musicians and authors. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, follow this link.

    Student Resource Center - Gold
      Magazine and newspaper full-text articles, biographies, essays, timeline and overviews. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Teen Health & Wellness
      Information on diseases, drugs, fitness, mental health, etc.  In-branch and remote access. For remote access click on "Log In with your Library Card" and enter your Anne Arundel Library Card number on the next page.
    Testing & Education Reference Center
      Peterson’s college and graduate school directories; SAT, AP & civil service online practice tests; other practice test preparation eBooks; financial aid and scholarship info. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    World Book Online Reference Center
      General Encyclopedia. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access use enter your library card.
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   Languages
    Tell me More/AURALOG databasenew
      Provides language instruction of:   English (American), Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish (European and Latin American)
   
   Magazines/Newspapers
   


Access Newpaper Archives

      Historical newspaper images from papers across the country and in Maryland including the Capital from 1877 – 2007.  Access available in-branch and remotely. Use this link for remote access
   
Baltimore Sun
     

Full text 1990 – current.  For remote access, enter your library card number at the login prompt.


    Bowie Blade-News
      January 2003 – Present.  Access limited to branches.
    Capital Newspaper Archives
      Capital (Annapolis MD) newspaper. Full-text archive from 1991 to the present. Access to this database is restricted to branch use only.

    Christian Science Monitor
     

Full-text articles 1988 - current (some exceptions).  For remote access, follow this link.and enter your library card number at the prompt.

    EBSCO MasterFILE Premier
      Full-text general interest magazine articles. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    EBSCO Newspaper Source
      Full-text regional newspapers and wire services. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    General OneFile
      Full-text general interest magazines, academic journals, business and more. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

     
    General Reference Center Gold
      Full-text magazine and newspaper articles with current events, consumer information, arts and entertainment. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Historical Newspapers
     

Historical editions of major U.S. newspapers covering the last 150 years of world events . For access outside of an AACPL branch click on this link.

    General OneFile
      Full-text general interest magazines, academic journals, business and more. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Los Angeles Times
     

Full-text articles 1985 - current.  For remote access, follow this link.and enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Magazine & Newspaper Locator new
      Find magazines & newspapers in the electronic databases we subscribe to. For use in the branches only.
    Maryland Gazette Archives
      March 2001 – Present.  Access limited to branches.
    Middle Search
      Full-text magazines on topics appropriate for middle and junior high school students. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    New York Times
      Full-text archive 1980 - current. Now includes Historical New York Times 1851-2003- Digital archives of the NY Times with articles, photos, and other graphics. Includes obituaries, stock quotes, editorials, et al.  In Proquest, click on Database and Select News - Historical New York Times from the drop down menu.
For remote access, follow this link.and enter your library card number at the prompt.
    SIRS Knowledge Source
      Full-text articles covering social, scientific, health, historic, political and global issues. Information is also available on government documents and issues, artists, musicians and authors. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, follow this link .

    Wall Street Journal
      Full- text articles 1984 – current.   For remote access, follow this link.and enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Washington Post
     

Full-text articles from 1987 to the present..Historical Washington Post available from 1877-1990- In Proquest, click on Database and Select News - Historical Washington Post 1877-1990 from the drop down menu.  For remote access, follow this link.and enter your library card number at the prompt.

   
   Reference
   
AccessScience
      Scientific and technology information. McGraw Hill Science and Technology Encyclopedia online. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access use this link.

   
Alexander Street Press
      These products are streaming media rather than downloaded.  The user has to be connected to the internet in order to listen or view it.  The content is not saved to the PC’s hard drive.
These products are available remotely and in branches.  A library card number is needed to use these products remotely.

Available resources -
  1. Classical Music Library is a fully searchable classical music resource—a comprehensive database of distinguished classical recordings. It includes tens of thousands of licensed recordings that users can listen to on the Internet.
  2. Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries® is an encyclopedia of the world's musical and aural traditions. The database includes more than 35,000 individual tracks of music, spoken word, and natural and human-made sounds.

  3. African American Song includes 50,000 tracks of music consisting of jazz, blues, gospel, and other forms of African American music.

  4. Theatre in Video contains more than 250 of the world’s most important plays, together with more than 100 video documentaries, online in streaming video—more than 500 hours in all.
   
Alldata - Auto repair information
      Automotive repair database. Resource is available for in branch use only.

    Auto Repair Reference Center
      Automotive repair database with Chilton’s information including wiring diagrams, Technical services bulletins, etc. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. This subscription is provided by Sailor.
    Books & AuthorsNew
      Find books to read like those you’ve just finished. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Books in Print.com Professional
      Bibliographic Information on book in print or out of print, reviews. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, follow this link and enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Patron Books In Print.com
      Personalized reading lists, reviews, bibliographic information, titles mentioned on the radio, tv or in magazines and upcoming titles. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, follow this link and enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Electronic Library
      Provides information on American government, politics, and current affairs. Includes CQ Researcher, CQ Supreme Court, the Washington Information Directory On-line Edition and other material. For remote access use this link. Users may need to disable firewall, other security software(You can leave anitvirus software running)and enable cookies to use remotely

   
ERIC through EBSCO
      ERIC, the Educational Resource Information Center contains full text of digests and citations and abstracts for educational and education-related journals. Database subscription provided by Sailor. For access outside of the branch enter your library card number at the login prompt. 

    FictionConnection
      Find another book to read like the one you just finished. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, follow this link and enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Gale Directory Library -formerly Gale's Ready Reference Shelf
      Search Encyclopedia of Associations, Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations and Ward’s Business Directory. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt
    Gale Power Search
      Search across multiple Gale databases and Gale Virtual Reference Library titles.  Note:  History Resource Center, Science Resource Center & Gale's Ready Reference Shelf must be accessed directly. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Gale Virtual Reference Library
      eBook Versions of reference books in Business, History, Law, Science, etc.
Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    History Reference Center (Ebsco)
     

U.S. & World history articles and documents. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    LearningExpressLibrary
      Practice tests online with tutorials – ASVAB, ESL, GED, SAT, GRE, AP tests and more. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For branch access and first time users, save your work by registering with your library card number as your username and create a password of your choice. For branch access and returning users, click on “Returning users” from the LearnATest home page to log in and continue your previous work. For remote access select either new user or returning user, logging in or creating a new account with your library card number.

    Naxos
      Streaming classical music, jazz, folk, pop & rock.   This product is streaming rather than downloaded.  The user has to be connected to the Internet in order to listen or view it.  Available in branches and remotely.  For remote access, use this link and enter your library card number at the prompt.
Naxos is compatible with the MAC
    NonFiction Connection
      Find another book to read like the one you just finished. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, follow this link and enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Novelist
      Reader’s Advisory to help you find books to read like one you just finished.This subscription is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

    Novelist K-8
      Reading suggestions for students in grades K-8. This subscription is provided by Sailor. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Reference USA
      A marketing resource with detailed information on over 11 million companies. Also residential and physicians component. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number on the Reference USA home page. If you are prompted for a username and password you will need to delete the Reference USA cookie from your browser and try again.

    Teen Health & Wellness
      Information on diseases, drugs, fitness, mental health, etc.  In-branch and remote access. For remote access click on "Log In with your Library Card" and enter your Anne Arundel Library Card number on the next page.
    Tell me More/AURALOG databasenew
      Provides language instruction of:   English (American), Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish (European and Latin American)
    Testing and Education Reference Center
      Peterson’s college and graduate school directories; SAT, AP & civil service online practice tests; other practice test preparation eBooks; financial aid and scholarship info. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    Thomson Gale LegalForms
      Maryland state-specific legal forms. Includes divorce, real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, landlord tenant and others. Also included is a dictionary of legal definitions. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    What Do I Read Next?
      Reader’s Advisory to help you find books to read like one you just finished. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
    World Book Online Reference Center
      General Encyclopedia. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access use enter your library card.
   Science
   
AccessScience
      McGraw Hill Science and Technology Encyclopedia of scientific and technology information online. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access use this link.

    Science Resource Center
      Science resource with current research for students, researchers and the general public. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. This database provided by Sailor. For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.

     
   


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