All Online Resources

211 info

Clients, family members, caseworkers, police, teachers, etc. can call the 211 Info line for information about resources available in the community, with door to door directions. Information available ranges from food pantries, eligibility criteria for public benefits, where to find a room-mate, where to learn how to cook if you've just left home, energy assistance, volunteer opportunities, daycare providers, translation services. The available information is continuously being updated, verified, and enhanced. Call 211.

Academic OneFile

Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. Extensive coverage of the sciences, technology, medicine, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. Articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions; updated daily. Requires Washington County Library card.

AccessScience

This is the online version of The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. Full text articles contain links to news and research updates, biographies of scientists and links to related online resources. Search by typing in words and phrases or select from a list of topics. The student center provides study guides and bibliographies for further reading on topics for students at the high school or college levels. Requires Washington County Library card.

Agriculture Collection

This collection of more than 400 titles is focused on agriculture and its related fields: from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture. Requires Washington County Library card.

American Decades

American Decades is an excellent cross-disciplinary source for United States history research. Intended for junior and high school students and general researchers, this collection offers a single, consistent reference to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history. Requires Washington County Library card.

American Decades Primary Sources

American Decades Primary Sources includes full or excerpted primary sources that provide insight into the seminal issues, themes, movements, and events from each decade. Requires Washington County Library card.

American Inaugurals

The Speeches, The Presidents, and Their Times: Get a unique glimpse into our nation's history as you read the speeches of America's greatest leaders, exactly as they were delivered. Each speech is preceded by an introductory, fact-filled section that includes photographs, political backgroud, and sidebars. Requires Washington County Library card.

American Revolution

Provides information on the American war for independence: the battles and leaders, soldiers and heroes, scoundrels and patriots. Requires Washington County Library card.

Amphibian

Provides detailed information on the different habitats, life cycles, and natural history of frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and the rare caecilians Requires Washington County Library card.

Ancestry Library

Provides access to approximately 4,000 databases and 2 billion names. Collections include

• U.S. Federal Census images and indexes from 1790 to 1930;
• the Map Center containing more than 1,000 historical maps;
• American Genealogical Biographical Index (over 200 volumes);
• Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage (over 150 volumes);
• The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1630;
• Social Security Death Index (updated monthly);
• WWI Draft Registration Cards;
• Federal Slave Narratives;
• and a strong Civil War collection.

Available for use in the library only.

Ancient Civilizations Reference Library

Ancient Civilizations Reference Library , 4v, 2000. The ancient civilizations of Iraq, Egypt, India, China, Central America and other regions are the focus of this remarkable contribution to student reference. Requires Washington County Library card.

Ancient Europe, 8000 BC to 1000 AD: An Encyclopedia of the Barbarian World

This encyclopedia explores the many peoples of early European civilizations responsible for such accomplishments as the rise of farming in the Neolithic era and the building of Stonehenge. Coverage expands from prehistoric origins through the early Middle Ages (8000 BC to AD 1000) when tribal movements helped define the end of ancient culture and the rise of the modern European world. Requires Washington County Library card.

Arctic & Antarctic

Provides an introduction to the polar regions and the plants and animals that survive in such hostile conditions. Requires Washington County Library card.

Arms & Armor

Presents the history of weapons and armor through the ages. Describes the design, construction and workings of various weapons, and discusses how methods of warfare have changed. Requires Washington County Library card.

ArticleFirst

Index of over 9 million articles from the contents pages of over 12,000 journals in all topics from 1990 to the present.

When finished using this database, please log off by clicking on EXIT in the blue bar to the left of the screen.
Requires Washington County Library card.

Associations Unlimited

Connect with more than 450,000 associations, professional organizations, and non-profits, both national and international. Find contact information including e-mail and Web sites, links to associations’ materials, information on meetings, conventions and conferences. Updated quarterly. Requires Washington County Library card.

Auto Repair Reference Center

Includes approximately 25,000 vehicles covered from 1954 to present, both domestic and imported; drawings and step-by-step photographs; technical service bulletins & recalls issued by the original equipment vehicle manufacturer; wiring diagrams for easy viewing and printing; specifications & maintenance schedules; Labor Time Guide & Estimator; and Quick Tips, a complete guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance. Requires Washington County Library card.

Biography Resource Center

Provides 330,000 full length biographies on more than 220,000 people. Artists, religious leaders, newsmakers and scientists are among the biographies found in this service. Requires Washington County Library card.

Bird

Provides detailed information on birds' habitats, diet, and sizes, as well as other interesting facts about birds. Requires Washington County Library card.

Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th-Century America

The hairstyles, slang terms, advertising jingles, pop music sensations, and all else described as popular culture is covered in this five-volume reference. Requires Washington County Library card.

Business and Company Resource Center

In depth coverage of businesses, including company profiles, industry profiles, products and brands, financial reports, company rankings, histories and full text periodical articles. Requires Washington County Library card.

Business Economics and Theory

This collection provides periodicals focusing on topics in economics, with more than 450 full-text journals and regular feeds of videos from Forbes.com containing business news coverage and interviews with CEO's. Requires Washington County Library card.

Butterfly

Provides detailed information on butterflies' habitats, diet, and sizes, as well as other interesting facts about butterflies. Requires Washington County Library card.

Castle

Describes the castles of the Middle Ages and the lives of the people who lived in them. Requires Washington County Library card.

Chemical Elements: From Carbon to Krypton

This 3-volume title provides in-depth, current, and accurate information on 112 known chemical elements, plus coverage on recently-discovered elements 113 through 118. Requires Washington County Library card.

Civil War

Provides information on the American Civil War including, the issues that divided the country, the battles that shaped the conflict, and the birth of the reunited states. Requires Washington County Library card.

College Blue Book

Guide to thousands of 2- and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada. Covers the expected listings and detailed descriptions, degree programs offered, scholarships, and occupational education programs. Requires Washington County Library card.

Computer Database

Find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology. Requires Washington County Library card.

Contemporary Authors

Information on current writers, as well as the most-studied literary figures of the early 20th century, and authors from around the world are featured in this comprehensive resource. Available for use in the Beaverton City Library.

Contemporary Literary Criticism Select

Find timely, critical analyses of key literary works authored by more than 600 novelists, poets, short story writers, playwrights, and other creative writers. Users can access biographical and critical introductions to major and new authors, find full-text criticism of major literary works, and target sources for further research. Requires Washington County Library card.

Criminal Justice Collection

Criminal Justice Collection offers more than 700 journals of special interest to anyone studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer, paralegal, forensic scientist or for a career in Homeland Security Requires Washington County Library card.

Culinary Arts Collection

Includes 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as reference content from Delmar, Cengage Learning. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information. Requires Washington County Library card.

CultureGrams

Quick Start Guide

Learn about the history, customs, and everyday life of countries around the world. Three editions: World Edition features concise, reliable, and up-to-date reports on 190 countries; Kids Edition features a colorful collection of 68 country reports perfect for school projects and homework assignments; States Edition offers kid-friendly reports on all 50 states. Switch between editions with a simple click. Requires Washington County Library card.

Desert

Provides an introduction to the harsh world of hot and cold deserts and the people, plants, and animals that live in them. Requires Washington County Library card.

Dictionary of American History

The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure. Requires Washington County Library card.

Dinosaur

Provides detailed information on world of dinosaurs. Describes their sizes, how they looked, how they lived, and how they behaved. Requires Washington County Library card.

Discovering Collection

Aimed at middle school and high school students, Discovering Collection provides in-depth content in literature, history, biography, science, and social studies. Students are able to access a variety of resources that will help them conduct research, complete assignments, create presentations and more. Requires Washington County Library card.

Diversity Studies

Covering 150 journals, this collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. Requires Washington County Library card.

Educators Reference Complete

Contains more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports from the U.S. Department of Education. A resource for any educator - from school teachers and administrators to those studying in the field at the collegiate and graduate level. Provides full-text results for nearly half of the journal titles found in ERIC. Requires Washington County Library card.

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Versión en Español de la reconocida Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos, para los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria, o para los nuevos estudiantes de español.  Se encuentra en la página "Periodicals" bajo la categoría "En Español."

Spanish language version of the esteemed World Book Encyclopedia for elementary and middle grades, or beginning Spanish students. Requires Washington County Library card.

Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion

A three-volume survey of clothing, costume and fashion, presented through 640 essays. Coverage includes the origins of clothing and body adornment, the development of fabrics and technologies, and the social meanings of dress, as well as representative costumes from a wide range of historical eras. For students and researchers at the high-school level or higher. Heavily illustrated. Requires Washington County Library card.

Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America

From rodeos to quilting bees, stickball to stock car racing, American pastimes comprise a broad range of activities. The two-volume Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America provides a comprehensive survey of these activities from the Colonial era to the present. This title examines how the pursuit of leisure has changed over time, reflecting shifting social, cultural, political and economic trends in the United States. Particular attention is paid to how leisure activities have varied by region, class, ethnicity, gender and age. Requires Washington County Library card.

Encyclopedia of Religion

The standard reference in the field, expanded and heavily updated for this 2nd edition. Over 3300 articles present a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture. Requires Washington County Library card.

Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court of the United States

Focuses on the substance of American law, the processes that produce its legal principles, and the history of the Supreme Court, from its creation to the present. Overview essays address the history of such topics as citizenship, due process, Native Americans, racism, and contraception, emphasizing the social context of each and the social and political pressures that shaped interpretation. Requires Washington County Library card.

Endangered Species

Including the addition of 25 new species, this new 2nd edition is completely updated to reflect the changes in endangered and threatened status. Color photographs and maps provide further illustrate the many species threatened by extinction, including amphibians, birds, crustaceans, fish, insects, mammals, mollusks, reptiles, and more. Requires Washington County Library card.

Environmental Encyclopedia

Provides in-depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Each article is written in a nontechnical style and provides current status, analysis, and suggested solutions whenever possible. Requires Washington County Library card.

Environmental Studies and Policy Collection

Covers of environmental issues and policies, including diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests. Requires Washington County Library card.

Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World

Explores European history from 1450-1789, from the print revolution to the French Revolution. Includes 1,150 articles written by eminent scholars covering major topics in art, government, and education as well as providing biographical entries on key figures of the period. Also covers topics specific to the era, such as apocalypticism, guilds, food riots, royal mistresses and lovers, the Spanish Inquisition, Utopia and others. Requires Washington County Library card.

Explorer

Provides detailed information on the world of exploration, from early expeditions to high-tech trips into space. Requires Washington County Library card.

FIND (Friendly Iris Network Directory)

FIND is a program of Community Action Organization. CAO operates pre-schools and homeless shelters and offers childcare referrals and resources as well as emergency services to low-income Washington County families.

Fine Arts and Music Collection

Providing more than 150 full-text magazines and journals that are covered in indices such as the Wilson Art Index and RILM, this collection will provide support for research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Requires Washington County Library card.

Fish

Provides detailed information on world of fish, including how they evolved, how they live, and their habitats. Requires Washington County Library card.

Flying Machine

Provides an introduction to the history of flight and explores the various aircraft in use today. Requires Washington County Library card.

Fossil

Provides information on what fossils are, how they were formed, and how they lived millions of years ago. Requires Washington County Library card.

Future

Illustrates the visions of the future of scientists, artists and inventors through the ages. Presents a view of a world we are yet to know, in the twenty-first century and beyond. Requires Washington County Library card.

Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained

Responds to the surging interest among students for information on topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural, and other mysterious phenomena. Information is arranged in an objective manner, presenting varying viewpoints when appropriate, and is written at a level that younger students and researchers can understand. Covers the history, people, and practices related to each topic, as well as popular literature, television programs, and movies related to the subject. Requires Washington County Library card.

Gale Virtual Reference Library

Search a collection of dozens of online reference books for adults and kids. Find reliable, authoritative information in the fields of history, social sciences, government & law, religion, science & technology, biography, and literature. Requires Washington County Library card.

Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection

A collection of more than 100 journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture Requires Washington County Library card.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Life & Issues

Covers such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more. Requires Washington County Library card.

General OneFile

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. Requires Washington County Library card.

General Science Collection

A collection of over 200 journals on current scientific developments, including such topics as particle physics, advanced mathematics, and nanotechnology. Requires Washington County Library card.

Gilded Age and Progressive Era Reference Library

Focuses on the significant social and culture changes that occurred in the years 1878-1913. Requires Washington County Library card.

Health and Wellness Resource Center

Provides integrated access to medical, statistical, health, and related information from full-text magazines, journals, and pamphlets from a wide variety of authoritative medical sources. Requires Washington County Library card.

Health Reference Center Academic

Provides access to full-text of nursing and allied health journals, plus a wide variety of personal health information sources. Requires Washington County Library card.

HeinOnline

Contains full-text databases for law journals (issues back to their inception), the Federal Register (from 1936), U.S. Treaties and Agreements (TIAS from #1849, UST from 1950), and U.S. Supreme Court cases (from 1790). Provided to the general public through the courtesy of Washington County Law Library. Requires Washington County Library card.

HeritageQuest Online

Provides a collection of research materials for tracing family lineage and American culture. Includes more than 25,000 genealogies, local histories, primary source materials and genealogical and local history serials. All materials are keyword searchable and can be downloaded and copied. Also includes Census images for 1790-1930. Census records can be searched by name, place of birth, age, and ethnicity. Requires Washington County Library card.

Home Improvement Collection

More than 200 home-improvement focused titles covers such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more. Requires Washington County Library card.

Horse

Provides detailed information on the world of horses and ponies. Describes their natural history, their role in civilization, and many other interesting facts. Requires Washington County Library card.

Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection

For curious travelers and serious researchers, Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection covers both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism fields. Requires Washington County Library card.

Human Body

Provides detailed information on the human body's structure, function, and disorders. Requires Washington County Library card.

Information Science and Technology

Covers all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, cataloging, information management, circulation, business information and more. Requires Washington County Library card.

Informe!

Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias. Requires Washington County Library card.

InfoTrac Newsstand

Provides access to a searchable collection of more than 1,000 newspapers, including The New York Times. Translate articles into 11 different languages, create email alerts, and customize search options and results format. Requires Washington County Library card.

InfoTrac Student Edition

Provides high-school students with access to a variety of full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books for information on topics most important to their curriculum including: current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more. Requires Washington County Library card.

Insect

Provides detailed information on the world of insects. Describes the variety and complexity of insects, their structure, life cycles and behavior. Requires Washington County Library card.

Insurance & Liability Collection

Connects researchers to hundreds of thousands of articles about the protection of assets--physical or intellectual--at all levels from the individual property owner to the multinational corporation. Requires Washington County Library card.

Invention

Provides an introduction to a variety of inventions, both ancient and modern, that have changed the world. Requires Washington County Library card.

Jungle

Provides an introduction to the plants, animals and insects of the world's jungles. Requires Washington County Library card.

Junior Reference Collection

Provides middle school and high school students access to biographies; information on authors and their works; data on science and scientists; information on states, nations and provinces; resources for the study of African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native North Americans and Asian Americans; information on foods and recipes of the world; and more. Requires Washington County Library card.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Physical Geography

Designed specifically for students in grades 5-12, this reference set includes information on the physical properties and characteristics of nearly 200 countries. Requires Washington County Library card.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures

Profiles more than 290 of the most representative and studied groups from around the world. Presented in nine volumes and arranged into 20 easy-to-follow headings that facilitate quick scanning and meaningful comparisons among cultures, including location, language, folklore, religion, social problems, and more. Requires Washington County Library card.

Kids InfoBits

For students in kindergarten through grade five. Includes more than 100 full-text, age-appropriate magazines, more than 6,400 searchable, indexed images, Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary and 1,200 maps, flags and seals and over 1,700 colorful charts and graphs. Subject categories include animals, arts and entertainment, geography, health, history and social studies, inventions and technology, plants, people, science and math, sports, stories and literature, and transportation. Requires Washington County Library card.

Knight

Provides information on the world and lives of knights. Requires Washington County Library card.

LearningExpress Library

Prepare for GED, US Citizenship, ASVAB or SAT and many civil service tests online. Take courses on writing resumes and preparing for interviews. You will need to create your own individual username and password to take tests and track your progress. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Requires Washington County Library card.

LegalTrac

Provides full-text coverage of major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals offers law students, faculty and legal researchers the publications they need for their research and practicum. Each title included is selected on the basis of criteria provided the American Association of Law Libraries. Requires Washington County Library card.

Library2Go

Library2Go provides downloadable audio books for library patrons’ personal computers and MP3 players. Popular books are available 24/7 and are playable on a PC or MP3 player. There is no need to return items and no late fees. Library2Go is free for all Washington County Cooperative Library Services cardholders.

You need a valid WCCLS library card in good standing, access to the Internet and free digital book software (available on the Library2Go page accessed through the WCCLS website). Library 2Go Audio Books are playable on any compatible device with Windows Media Player software. See the FAQ page for more information.

Note: Installing the Overdrive Media Console software may require an upgrade of Windows Media Player. Older MP3 players may have compatibility problems. Check the Overdrive site for your model's compatibility. Use at your own risk.

Library2Go is a service provided by the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) and the Oregon Digital Library Consortium. Many public libraries cooperated to create the Oregon Digital Library Consortium, sharing costs and pooling resources in order to better serve their patrons.

Mammal

Discover why a wallaby has a pouch. Find out how to recognize animal footprints. See how newborn mice develop. Be an eyewitness to the lives of your remarkable relatives, the mammals--from hedgehogs and bats to elephants and bushbabies. Requires Washington County Library card.

Mango Languages

Mango uses real-life situations and conversations to teach a new language. By listening to and repeating material designed from native conversations, you'll not only learn the individual words and phrases, you'll know how they're used in practical situations and conversations. You'll learn more than grammar, vocabulary and conjugation; you'll learn how to communicate. Twelve language courses, including Spanish, ESL for Spanish speakers, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Greek, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese. Requires Washington County Library card.

Mathematics

This illustrated work explains basic concepts of math and geometry, and provides information on historical milestones, notable mathematicians, and more. Explores the functions of math in daily life, as well as its role as a tool for measurement, data analysis, and technological development. Requires Washington County Library card.

MDConsult

Includes access to Medline, medical reference texts, full-text articles, clinical practice guidelines, daily medical news, and patient handouts. Available for use in the library building only at Tuality Health Information Resource Center.

Medicare’s Prescription Drug Service

• Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
  
• Access to Benefits Coalition
  Find out if you qualify for prescription drug benefits and where to get help.
  
• AARP
  News and explanations about the Medicare Prescription Drug Service and information about applying for benefits.
  

MedlinePlus

Information on diseases and treatments from the National Institutes of Health. Includes lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to clinical trials.

Micromedex

Provides pharmacist-level information on drugs, toxicology and drug interaction, and patient education on procedures, drugs, and lab tests in English and Spanish. Available for use in the library building only at Tuality Health Information Resource Center.

Middle Ages Reference Library

Middle Ages Reference Library explores the complex period of the Middle Ages, covering the different civilizations and peoples of Medieval times. It also includes biographical essays on significant individuals from the period and an insightful collection of full or excerpted texts from the era. Requires Washington County Library card.

Mythology

Provides an introduction to the world of mythology. Discusses the stories told by different cultures to explain the mysteries of the world. Requires Washington County Library card.

New Dictionary of the History of Ideas

Extensive survey of the history of Western thought and culture, presented through 700 alphabetically arranged entries. Each entry explores the origin, cultural interpretations, and historical themes of such subjects as beauty, love, feminism, diversity, and social capital, among many others. For students and general readers. Requires Washington County Library card.

New Encyclopedia of Africa

Addresses the entire history of African cultures from the pharaohs and the ancient civilizations of the south through the colonial era to the emergence of 53 independent countries, some of them newly emergent in world commerce and others deep in conflict. Covers issues facing the continent such as global development, the AIDS crisis, and international terrorism. Requires Washington County Library card.

Nonfiction Classics for Students: Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on Nonfiction Works

Provides in-depth literary and historical background on the most commonly studied nonfiction essays, books, biographies, and memoirs in a streamlined, easy-to-use format. Covering 15-20 works per volume, this reference series gives high-school and undergraduate students an ideal starting point for class assignments, term papers, and special projects. Requires Washington County Library card.

North American Indian

Provides information on the civilizations of North American Indians Requires Washington County Library card.

NoveList Plus

Helps fiction and nonfiction readers find new authors or titles. Describe a book and get suggestions of titles to read. Find book reviews, information to use in book discussions, and lists of award-winning books. Requires Washington County Library card.

Nursing and Allied Health Collection

Answers to nursing or allied health questions in over 1,100 journals. Provides full-text coverage of many of the titles cited in CINAHL. Requires Washington County Library card.

Nursing Resource Center

For nursing students at community colleges, universities, and vocational or technical high schools. Requires Washington County Library card.

Ocean

Provides an introduction to the natural history, geology, and exploration of the world's vast oceans. Requires Washington County Library card.

Olympics

Presents the history of the Olympic games from ancient Greece to the present. Requires Washington County Library card.

Oregon Career Information System

Quick Start Guide

Provides an overview of occupations, industries, military employment, self employment, job searching, local and national schools and financial aid. The emphasis is on Oregon. Requires Washington County Library card.

Oregon Helps!

Use this confidential site to find out if your family can get help from twelve different services. For best results, use from home or on a public Internet workstation. This site may not work when viewed in the Polaris ActivePAC.

Oregon Involved

Includes listings of all non-profit corporations that are registered with the Oregon Department of Justice, Charitable Activities Division.

Oregon Network of Care

For seniors, people with disabilities, and their caregivers and service providers. Find local services and resources, information about assistive devices, articles about medical, financial, legal and caregiver information, legislation, and more.

Oregon Newspapers Index

Compiled by the University of Oregon, this site indexes the Portland Oregonian as well as The Oregon Daily Emerald, a University of Oregon campus newspaper, and The Eugene Register-Guard. The database does not contain full-text information. Many Oregon libraries have microfilm of the Oregonian for patrons to use.

Oregonian Online

The electronic edition of record for the Oregonian--one easy-to-search database. Unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community. Some obituaries are included but not shorter death notices. Excludes classified ads, photos and advertisements. This full text coverage from 9/1/1987 to the present is available only in the Beaverton City Library.

OVID

Provides citation and abstract information for Medline and CINAHL (Nursing and Allied Health) and articles in 240 full-text medical and nursing journals. Additionally, Nursing Books Online includes 22 full-text nursing books. Available for use in the library building only at Tuality Health Information Resource Center.

p4A Antiques Reference

Contains detailed descriptive and pricing information on antiques, many collectibles, fine art and historic Americana sold at regional auctions throughout the United States. Updated daily. Requires Washington County Library card.

Philip's Astronomy Encyclopedia

The best A-Z encyclopedia for enthusiastic skywatchers, with more than 3000 articles on all aspects of astronomy and astrophysics. Written by more than 100 leading astronomers from the world's universities and observatories, it is comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible. Requires Washington County Library card.

Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Collection

This collection includes over 100 titles covering the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine, providing researchers with access to topics discussed in the field, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research theses, and many more. Requires Washington County Library card.

Pirate

Provides information on the world and lives of pirates. Requires Washington County Library card.

Plant

Provides an introduction to the world of plants, including the natural history of plant anatomy and growth. Requires Washington County Library card.

Pond and River

Provides an introduction to the plant and animal life that thrives in freshwater habitats. Requires Washington County Library card.

Pop Culture Collection

This collection provides useful information for any researcher in a social science, history, art or liberal arts course on the popular culture that surrounds us and influences our lives every day. Requires Washington County Library card.

Popular Magazines

Features full-text coverage of 1,000 of the most searched magazines across Gale's InfoTrac product line, including Time, Newsweek, Atlantic Monthly, PC Magazine, People Weekly, Smithsonian, and many more, covering current events, sports, science, health and more. Requires Washington County Library card.

Psychology Collection

This collection offers access to nearly 500 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals, many cited in the PsycINFO index, on such topics as the study of the mind, emotions, and how the human mind develops and diminishes over time. Requires Washington County Library card.

ReferenceUSA

Contains listings for more than 13 million U.S. businesses and 200 million U.S. residents. Provides contact names, addresses and phone numbers, credit ratings and more. Trouble accessing ReferenceUSA? Read the Frequently Asked Question, Why do I get asked for a user name and password after I've already entered my barcode? Requires Washington County Library card.

Renaissance and Reformation Reference Library

Covering everything from Luther's Revolt to the writings of Shakespeare, this set provides comprehensive coverage of this amazing time. Includes extensive background information on the period, approximately 50 biographies of people of the era, and includes full or excerpted speeches, diary entries, newspaper and magazine articles, poems, and documents. Requires Washington County Library card.

Reptile

Provides detailed information on the world of reptiles, including their natural history, habits, and lifestyles. Requires Washington County Library card.

Science of Everyday Things

This 4-vol. set illustrates the importance of scientific and mathematical principles through their use in everyday life. Each volume focuses on a specific scientific discipline -- biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics -- offering students an in-depth understanding of each discipline and its theories. Requires Washington County Library card.

Science Online

Quick Start Guide

Comprehensive, curriculum-oriented overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, diagrams, illustrations, images, biographies, experiments, activities, and definitions. Intended for students in middle school through high school. Requires Washington County Library card.

Seashore

Provides an introduction to the seashore and the creatures that live there. Requires Washington County Library card.

Shark

Provides detailed information on the world of sharks. Describes the natural history, behavior, and habits of sharks and their relatives. Requires Washington County Library card.

Shipwreck

Provides an introduction to the world's most significant shipwrecks and their lost cargoes and treasures. Requires Washington County Library card.

SIRS Researcher

Quick Start Guide

A general reference database containing thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political and global issues. Articles and graphics are selected from over 1,600 domestic and international publications and are indexed primarily according to Library of Congress-derived subject headings. Requires Washington County Library card.

Skeleton

Provides detailed information on human and animal skeletons, including their evolution, structure, and function. Requires Washington County Library card.

Small Business Collection

For business schools and entrepreneurs, this compilation provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories. Users will find more than 180 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals. Requires Washington County Library card.

Small Business Resource Center

Offers small business management resources, from conducting industry research to financial planning, to marketing a product and franchising a business Requires Washington County Library card.

Social Security - Retire Online

To retire or not to retire? Get help with this crucial question with online Social Sercurity retirement information and and easy to use application form

Space Exploration

Provides information on the history of space exploration and the daily life of astronauts. Requires Washington County Library card.

Space Sciences

From the history of space exploration to the future of "space business," this set offers a broad survey of the space sciences. Includes biographies of scientists and the space-related job market. Requires Washington County Library card.

Special Issues

Special Issues helps you find facts and articles about a comprehensive list of industries. This database "mines" archives and editorial calendars of trade and industry magazines, so it filters your search to trade magazines and industry associations who directly provide information on those industries. You can get some content there, or ask librarian for assistance on getting articles that may be available elsewhere, such as in other databases. Good for salary surveys, industry forecasts, industry reports, trends, marketing and product information. This makes a good complement to business periodicals databases rather than a replacement for business periodicals databases. Available for use in the library building only at Beaverton City Library. Please ask a librarian to log in for you.

Standard and Poor's Net Advantage

Ideal for investors, brokers, analysts, and researchers. Provides data on corporate bonds, company profiles, mutual fund profiles, and facts, figures, analysis and projections for publicly held U.S. corporations. Includes S&P's independent research, data and commentary. Requires Washington County Library card.

STAT USA

Produced by the US Department of Commerce. Includes domestic financial and economic data, trade leads, procurement information, international trade data and country analyses. Available for use in the library building only at Beaverton City Library. Please ask a librarian to log in for you.

Student Resource Center Gold

Aimed at middle school and high school students. Including content based on national curriculum standards in major subject areas such as history, literature, science and social studies. Requires Washington County Library card.

Teen Health & Wellness

Provides comprehensive curricular support and self-help tools on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more. Requires Washington County Library card.

Titanic

Provides an introduction to the Titanic, from its maiden voyage to its wreck on the ocean floor. Requires Washington County Library card.

Tree

Provides an introduction to the world of trees, from tiny saplings to forest giants. Requires Washington County Library card.

TumbleBook Library

Online animated, talking picture books for wee ones. Requires Washington County Library card.

TV411 Online

The Internet’s most comprehensive web site for adult learners to develop basic skills through hands-on activities. Includes vocabulary and math lessons, a writing gallery, reading exercises, and skill-building games.

U*X*L Encyclopedia of Science

This alphabetically organized set opens up the entire world of science in clear, nontechnical language. Topics profiled are related to the physical, life, and earth sciences, as well as to math, psychology, engineering, technology, and the environment. Requires Washington County Library card.

U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Mythology

Entry topics include gods and goddesses; heroes and other key characters; motifs and global themes; major myths; and national or cultural mythologies. Coverage spans a diversity of cultures, including standard Greek/Roman entries as well as Native North and South American traditions, Norse mythology, Asian Pacific mythology, Judeo-Christian tradition, and Islamic and Hindu mythologies. Requires Washington County Library card.

U.S. History Collection

Covers both current thought and events in U.S. History, as well as scholarly work being established in the field.. Requires Washington County Library card.

U.S. Immigration and Migration Reference Library

Chronicles and interpretations of the numerous waves of immigration to the United States from the earliest times up to the present day. Covers the economic, religious, and political forces that compelled people to seek a better life in a new land, this resource profiles both prominent and lesser-known figures of the immigrant experience, and features key documents related to the topic. Requires Washington County Library card.

Viking

Provides information on the world and lives of Vikings. Requires Washington County Library card.

Vocations and Careers Collection

Providing content from nearly 400 journals, this collection provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals. Requires Washington County Library card.

Volcano

Provides information on the inner workings of volcanoes and famous volcanic eruptions. Requires Washington County Library card.

War and Terrorism Collection

For students of history, social science and current events. Covers conflicts and their cause as well as their impact and how they are perceived on a global scale. References include 100 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals. Requires Washington County Library card.

Well Connected: In-Depth Reports from A.D.A.M.

A library of reports on common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures. Each report can be printed in HTML or PDF format. Written for 12th grade or adult reading level. Available for use in the library building only at Tuality Health Information Resource Center.

Whale

Provides detailed information on the world of whales. Describes how they live, how they behave, how they look, and many other interesting facts. Requires Washington County Library card.

wired.MD StreaMed

Patient and consumer health education library of 370 streaming videos (some available in English, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Mandarin languages), as well as 1390 handouts (some available in 4 languages. Available for use in the library building only at Tuality Health Information Resource Center.

Witchcraft in America

This fascinating and informative source covers the history of witchcraft in the United States from the hysteria that facilitated the witch hunts during the Colonial Period to modern day followers of Wicca. Requires Washington County Library card.

World Book Discover

Multimedia reference with text-to-speech capabilities, automated translation into 14 languages, life skills activities, and more for older students reading below grade level. Easy-to-read articles accompanied by reading comprehension questions. Includes a visual dictionary with text in English, Spanish, and French and a searchable video series featuring experts from NASA, Sea World, Carnegie Hall and other notable institutions. Requires Washington County Library card.

World Book Online for Kids

Developed especially for young public library patrons. Offers easy-to-read articles and a wealth of engaging multimedia, games, science projects, interactive tools, and activities. Requires Washington County Library card.

World Book Online Info Finder

Contains content and features designed for school-aged patrons’ homework and research needs. Based on the World Book Encyclopedia, the site features rich collections of multimedia on a variety of topics, science fair projects; a Biography Center; links to world newspapers, correlations to curriculum standards, 21st century research guides, and much more. Requires Washington County Library card.

World Book Online Reference Center

For advanced researchers and information seekers. Features thousands of e-books, tens of thousands of articles, and hundreds of thousands of primary source documents and features developed especially for public library patrons such as Computer and Web Tutorials, How To... documents, and Government Resources. Requires Washington County Library card.

World History Collection

Covers both the current thought and events in World History, as well as scholarly work being established in the field; useful both to the novice historian and to the advanced academic researcher. Requires Washington County Library card.

World War I

Provides an introduction to World War I including, the events that led to its outbreak, the leaders, the people who fought, and the battles that shaped the conflict. Requires Washington County Library card.

World War II

Provides an introduction to World War II including, the events that led to its outbreak, the leaders, the people who fought, and the battles that shaped the conflict. Requires Washington County Library card.

WorldCat

An international catalog of books, web resources, and other material catalogued by libraries worldwide. Consists of over 41 million bibliographic records.

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Requires Washington County Library card.