Social Issues Resource Series (SIRS)  

This database is best used for research on current social and political issues.

Your search results will include academic journals, newspaper and magazine articles, graphics, charts, maps, primary sources, government documents, websites and multimedia. 

ProQuest eLibrary
This large general reference includes more than 2,000 full-text sources on a broad range of topics. 

Your search results will include academic journals, magazines, newspapers, books, television/radio transcripts, maps, pictures, and audio/video clips.

NebraskAccess
A service from the Nebraska Library Commission, this collection of databases includes:  Small Business Reference Center, WorldCAT, EbscoExplora, MyHeritage, NoveList, Biography Reference Center, and more!

JSTOR – This is your source for full-text primary sources, journal articles, art, news, and thousands of free e-books.

Wall Street Journal

New York Times Upfront

Lincoln Journal-Star

Omaha World-Herald

World Book Online 

Gale Virtual Reference Library

• Arts and Humanities Through the Eras eBook version. Ed. 1
• New Catholic Encyclopedia eBook version. Ed. 2
• Encyclopedia of Food and Culture eBook version. Ed. 1
• Encyclopedia of the American Constitution eBook version. Ed. 2
• The Middle Ages: An Encyclopedia for Students eBook version. Ed. 1
• Human Diseases and Conditions eBook version. Ed. 2
• Twayne’s Authors Online U.S. Authors, World Authors and British Authors – Updated Edition. Ed. 1
• Shakespeare for Students eBook version. Ed. 2

Internet Archive – This virtual library provides “universal access to all knowledge”.  Books, magazines, movies, music, television, software, artwork, virtually everything.

Open Libraries – A collaborative project with Internet Archive, this resource provides online access to Four Million Books.  Free access to Four Million Books.

JSTOR – This is your source for full-text primary sources, journal articles, art, news, and thousands of free e-books.

World Book Online – This venerable reference resource is more than just an encyclopedia, it is also a source for e-books, timelines, news, multimedia and integrated learning materials. 

Khan Academy – Study for your ACT, SAT or AP exams.  Get extra help in Math, Science, Reading, Art, Social Studies, Computer, Economics and Life Skills. 

TED Talks – Take a break from YouTube and browse these “ideas worth spreading”.  With more than 3,300 talks from Pope Francis to Elon Musk, you will find something inspiring and worth the 18 minutes of your time.

Smithsonian Learning Lab – Visit the world’s largest museum from home.  Find art, artifacts, photos, recordings, specimens and texts. 

ERIC – The Education Resources Information Center is a database for finding information and resources in the field of education.