Statewide Databases

All of the above Gale databases, and many more, can be accessed by using the “All-in-One Statewide Databases” link below……

Statewide Databases (AZ Users Only)

Access in-library and remotely to wonderful resources from Gale, for all ages on health, business, home improvement, science, auto and small engine repair, hobbies and crafts, and encyclopedias, plus full-text magazines and newspapers.

Databases by Subject

Automotive Repair

  • ChiltonLibrary.com - More than 45 years of information with step-by-step procedures, engine, chassis, electrical, drive train, routine maintenance, suspension work and more.

Business

  • Data Axle Reference Solutions - (formerly ReferenceUSA) Data Axle's Reference Solutions provides a database of over 64 million US Businesses and over 307 million US Consumers with detailed information including company name, address, phone, executive contact names, SIC and NAICS codes, employee size, sales volume, business type, location type and much more.  Users can create customized lists with over 40 different search options.  List can be downloaded into excel, printed and customized charts can be exported.  Other database modules available for access include New Businesses, US Historical Businesses, Healthcare, New Movers/Homeowners, US Jobs. Data Axle makes research easy and fast.
  • ThomasNet - Where serious buyers find trusted suppliers. Search over 700,000 industrial and commercial suppliers.

Educator and Student Research

  • Gale in Context: Elementary - Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.
  • Gale in Context: High School - Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources.

Genealogy

  • Ancestry - (in-library use only) A tool that offers library users a way to look up their family trees. This is a paid-for service available only from within Navajo County Libraries. Please visit your local library to access this service.

General Reference

  • Ask Benji - Digital FAFSA assistance.
  • Britannica en Español - The Spanish-Language Resource for native speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish.
  • Encyclopædia Britannica - Explore the fact-checked online Encyclopaedia Britannica with hundreds of thousands of objective articles, biographies, videos, and images.
  • FAFSA Toolkit - This online resource is geared towards counselors, students and families to assist with the FAFSA process. In addition to resources specific to students and counselors, the toolkit also includes a FAFSA 101 section that provides an overview of the FAFSA process and steps on how to complete the FAFSA from beginning to end. 
  • Gale Academic OneFile - Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.
  • Gale General OneFile - Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.
  • Gale PowerSearch - Search for any term or phrase and find articles from thousands of magazines, journals, newspapers, and books along with videos, images and podcast content.

Health and Medicine

  • CDC - Search the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the national public health institute of the United States.
  • MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free
  • Merck Manual: Consumer Version - A medical reference  textbook that covers a wide range of medical topics, including disorders, tests, diagnoses, and drugs.
  • National Institute of Health - The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation's medical research agency—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
  • PubMed - PubMed® comprises more than 32 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full text content from PubMed Central and publisher websites.
  • WebMD - WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.

Kids

  • NoveList Plus - Online tool to help readers of all ages find new books to read based on books they've already read or topics in which they are interested.

Literature & Language

  • Gale Books and Authors - Expert book reviews, recommendations, and author biographies.
  • Gale Literary Index - Search this digital master index to find coverage of authors and works in products published by Gale.
  • Gale Literature Resource Center - Provides access to bibliographical and biographical information, literary criticism, and contextual information covering more than 90,000 novelists, poets, essayists, journalists and other writers.
  • Gale Literature: Scribner Writer Series - Browse original scholarly essays on authors from around the world. Places authors and their works in personal and historical context.
  • Gale Literature: Twayne’s Author Series - Find in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers. Includes influences of literary movements.
  • NoveList Plus - Online tool to help readers of all ages find new books to read based on books they've already read or topics in which they are interested.
  • OCLC WorldCat - Catalog of books and other materials owned by OCLC member libraries across the nation and around the world.
  • Pronunciator Languages - Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 100 languages with Personalized Courses that include study guides and audio lessons, video phrases, movies, music, and more.

Science

  • Gale Academic OneFile - Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.
  • Gale in Context: Science - Understand context for hundreds of science topics through overviews, journals, news, interactive experiments, and more.

Social Studies

Testing & Career Exploration

  • Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep - Learn about careers, receive personalized recommendations, create resumes, search for jobs and schools, and get career advice.
  • Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep - Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.
  • Glassdoor Access - Glassdoor is a career community for job seekers with salaries, company reviews, and interview experiences posted by employees. Patrons can also apply directly for jobs and setup email job alerts. Use this button for full access!
  • USA Learns - USA Learn is a free website for adults to learn English and prepare for U.S. citizenship.