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Databases & other resources

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Academic Search Premier
(Via EbscoHost) Full text for thousands of publications, including thousands of peer-reviewed journals. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further.
Britannica Academic Edition
An excellent online encyclopedia, dictionary, and world atlas. Don't know much about your topic? Start here.
CQ Researcher
Up-to-date reports on current or controversial topics. Each report includes citations to other resources.
Credo Reference
General reference source, aggregating content of major subjects from the "best publishers of reference."
Films on Demand
Collection by Films Media Group (FMG) of online educational videos. These films are viewed through streaming video and can be linked by faculty into online classes. Flash is the recommended viewing software. If streaming is not smooth, try a lower playback file size (300, or 400).
Gale Reference (GVRL)
All of your favorite reference books online. Search within one reference title, across several reference titles, or even across several other Gale databases.  Note: GVRL may perform better with Firefox browser rather than Internet Explorer.
JSTOR
Provides  full-text to scholarly journals in administration, African-American studies, anthropology, Asian studies, business, ecology, economics, education, finance, history, law, literature, mathematics, philosophy, political science, population, psychology, public policy, sociology, statistics,  US and International Music research and theory, and more... Current issues are not included.
LearningExpressLibrary "Learn a Test" (Practice Exams)
Free online academic and licensing practice tests and exams. Learning Express offers over 27 tests including GED, SAT, TOEFL, Nursing, GRE, Firefighter, Civil Service, U.S. Citizenship, Writing. Login using your library card number and choose your own password.
Lexis-Nexis
Lexis Nexis has full-text and abstracts of news, business, and legal information. Great source for regional, national, and international newspaper coverage.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (Gale)
Designed to aid students in the study of today's hottest social issues, this database can also be cross-searched with other Gale databases.
Proquest Central
An interdisciplinary database by Proquest; includes JBI (nursing evidence-based journals) and agricultural journals.
Science Direct: College Edition
Peer-reviewed journals, books, handbooks, & reference books covering scientific, social science, medical and technical information.
SciTech Collection (Proquest)
Proquest's full Science and Technology collection including biological, medical, physical, environmental, engineering, materials, toxicology, aerospace, telecommunications, computer sciences and much more!
SIRS Researcher
Full text articles from newspapers, magazines, and government  publications. Especially good for current events and leading topics in the news.
USA.gov
The official portal for all USA federal, state. and local information, from online documents and resources to social security benefits, government jobs and tips on stretching your dollars.
Wyoming Union List of Periodicals (WULP)
What specific magazine/journal titles do Wyoming libraries own (including Hinckley Library)? Search by title or library.
Zinio Digital Magazines
Over 50 magazines are available for any Wyoming library patron, at any time. You will need your WYLD (NWC) library card number and PIN to create a Recorded Books Digital account. The free apps support: PC, Mac, iOS (Apple), Android, Kindle Fire (not available for Kindle HD) * Not available for Nook tablets. Barnes & Noble does not distribute the Zinio app in their app store. For more device information visit Supported Devices Start with these links:
New Users Start Here (library card and PIN required) Note: If new users do not first log in to our proxy server, they will get an access denied message when trying to create a new account.
Returning Users Go Here (login with Recorded Books account)
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