The Libraries of
Foster, Rhode Island
Online Databases
You must have your library card present, or know your entire library barcode to login to these databases.
NoveList - besides locating good books to read, users can learn more about books and authors through Author Read-alikes, Feature Articles, Book Discussion Guides, and Book Talks.
Gale Databases - a collection of research databases available to anyone with a CLAN library card.
Gale Databases Include:
Business Index ASAP 1980 - May 2000 Perform in-depth research on management issues, economic indicators and business theories and practices, as well as on the activities of companies and industries worldwide. Instant access to academic and business journals with full text and images.
Discovering Collection Oct 2002 Use this comprehensive database to retrieve in-depth reference content for the core curriculum areas of Literature, History, Biographies, Science, and Social Studies.
Expanded Academic ASAP 1980 -
May 2003
From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this
database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly
journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images!
General Reference Center
Gold 1980 - May 2003
A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one
easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center Gold to find articles from
newspapers, reference books, and periodicals, many with full-text and images.
Find the latest current events, popular culture, business and industry coverage,
the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
Health Reference Center
Academic 1980 - May 2003
Use this database to find articles on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition,
Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse,
HMOs, Prescription Drugs, etc. The material contained in this database is
intended for informational purposes only.
Health and Wellness Resource
Center 1980 - May 2003
Use this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions,
directories, and information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition,
Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse,
Prescription Drugs, etc. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health
assessment sites as well as government databases. The material contained in this
Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
InfoTrac OneFile 1980 - May 2003
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics:
business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues,
health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science,
social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions
of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.