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Coverage
- Government Information Sources
- Maps
- Newspapers
Government Information Sources
Maps
A to Z Maps Online
This comprehensive database includes modern maps of the world, regions, countries and states, featuring Google Earth "Skins," interactive maps, animated maps, antique maps, flag images, and educational and teaching tools.
Newspapers
Chronicle of Higher Education
Newspaper with stories on current issues and trends in higher education.
Kansas City Star
Complete full-text content of local and regional news from the Kansas City area, with coverage from 2007 to present
Newspaper Source
Provides full-text coverage for more than 40 national (U.S.) and international newspapers, and selective coverage for over 330 regional (U.S.) newspapers, plus news transcripts from CNN, FOX News
Newsstand
Provides current access to full-text articles from over 1,300 newspapers, news websites and blogs. Major newspapers include the New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and other national and regional titles.
New York Times
The New York Times provides full-text coverage of all articles from June 1, 1980 to date, including the current day's news.
Springfield Newspaper Index
This is a locally-produced index to Springfield newspapers (1867-2002; 2009-present) and Springfield Business Journal (1995; 1998-present).
St. Louis Post Dispatch
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch provides complete, full-text coverage of articles from Dec. 4,1996 to date, including the current day's news. Selective full-text coverage is available from Jan. 1992-Dec. 1996
USA Today
USA Today provides full-text coverage of all articles by USA Today staff writers from Feb. 17, 1997 to date, including the current day's news
Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal provides full-text coverage of all articles by Wall Street Journal staff writers from 1984 to date, including the current day's news.
Coverage
- Open Access Journals, Theses, and Dissertations
- Reference Sources
- United Nations Sources
- Videos
Open Access Journals, Theses, and Dissertations
Reference Sources
Access Science (Science Reference Materials)
Provides a collection of science reference materials, including the latest edition of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, along with much more
ARBA Online
Provides over 20,000 reviews of print or electronic reference resources, ranging from 1997 to present.
Biography Reference Bank (Living people)
Containing over 236,000 biographical profiles, this is an excellent full-text resource for current celebrities, authors, historical figures, and others.
Oxford Reference Online
Provides over 225 fully-indexed, cross-searchable subject reference works published by Oxford University Press
Science Reference Center
Designed for general science students, with full-text periodicals, books, biographies, videos and images
Student Research Center
Designed especially for youth in grades six to twelve, this database includes magazine and newspaper articles, reference books, photos, flags, and other reference works
United Nations Sources
UN ILibrary
Developed by the United Nations and "includes publications, journals and series comprising facts and expertise on international peace and security, human rights, economic and social development, climate change, international law, governance, public health, and statistics."
UN Data
UN statistical resources in one database, covering social, economic, and demographic data
UN Official Documents System (ODS)
The electronic repository for official documents published by the United Nations, containing full-text documents accessible in PDF format in all official languages of the UN.
UNBISNET
An online catalogue of United Nations publications and documentation indexed by the UN Library, including indexing of UN resolutions back to 1945.
United Nations Treaty Collection
A collection of over 158,000 treaties and international agreements registered or filed and recorded with and published by the United Nations Secretariat since 1946.
Videos
Ambrose Digital Videos
Contains over 500 streaming video programs in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and the physical and life sciences, typically from 25-60 minutes in length
Films on Demand
Educational videos categorized in over 700 areas of study. The content includes documentaries, curriculum-focused videos, broadcast journalism features and archival primary source materials
Naxos Video Library
Over 2,500 full-length videos of classical music performances, opera, ballet, concerts, and documentaries