Do you have a research project?
Then use one of the Online Databases listed below to find the most relevant, accurate, and scholarly information for your project or paper. If you off campus, you must login in with the library's username and password. (Click here to get the username and passwords.)
General Databases & Newspaper Access:
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Gale in Context High School (Gale): This database is a one-stop source for current news and topics. Can be used in ALL classes. Includes: full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
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Academic Search Elite (Ebsco): Designed for academic institutions. Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research. Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources.
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Encyclopedia Britannica Online: Explore the fact-checked online encyclopedia with hundreds of thousands of objective articles, biographies, videos, and images.
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GVRL (Gale): Gale Virtual Reference Library offers an online collection of reference eBooks including encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
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Flipster Digital Magazines (Ebsco): A digital magazine service provided courtesy of your RHS library. You can download the Flipster App to read these digital magazines on any device. Click for a description of each magazine.
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Newspaper Source Plus (Ebsco): Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. Newspapers include Financial Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, and more.
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The New York Times: Students & Staff have ON-SITE access to The NYTimes. Access ALL content for Free when you are at RHS.
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The Wall Street Journal: WSJ is an American business and economic-focused international newspaper. To access content you must enter a username & password both on and off-site.
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The Chicago Tribune: The Tribune is a daily Chicago based newspaper. Get both local and national news. To access content you must enter a username & password both on and off-site.
Content Specific Databases:
Biography
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Biography in Context (Gale): This database is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people.
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Biography Reference Source (Ebsco): More than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.
Business
- Business Source Elite (Ebsco): This database provides full-text coverage of top business, management and economics journals and periodicals. These valuable publications cover topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales and more.
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eBooks Business Subscription Collection (Ebsco): Equip students and faculty with access to thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of business.
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Small Business Source (Ebsco): Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.
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Consumer Reports: A nonprofit organization providing unbiased product ratings and reviews since 1936. We put over 4000 products through rigorous testing each year. (Click here to get the username and passwords.)
Environmental and Agriculture Issues
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Environmental Studies (Gale): This database focuses on the environment and sustainability.
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AGRICOLA (Ebsco): From the National Agricultural Library. Contains citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields. Includes: journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, translations, audiovisual materials, computer software, and technical reports.
Health
- Health Source: Consumer Edition (Ebsco): Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women's health, children's health, and more. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and pamphlets.
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Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (Ebsco): Provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses, and medical educators access to scholarly journals on many medical disciplines. Provides indexing, abstracts, and full text for hundreds of nursing and allied health journals, many of which are peer reviewed.
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Alt HealthWatch (Ebsco): Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness. Sources include journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports.
History
- U.S. History (Gale): This database is for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History.
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World History (Gale): This database has information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History.
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History Reference Source (Ebsco): Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this database contains full-text.
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History Reference eBook Subscription (Ebsco): A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.
Hobbies, Home and Auto Repair
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Hobbies & Crafts Source (Ebsco): Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.
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Home Improvement Source (Ebsco): Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 130 reference books.
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Auto Repair Source (Ebsco): Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
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Small Engine Repair Source (Ebsco): Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles. Information on more than 25 years of engine models, with new and updated content added regularly.
Global Issues
Law & Legal Issues
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Legal Source (Ebsco): A scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world. For attorneys, educators, businesspeople, law librarians, students, and paralegals.
Psychology
Pro / Con Issues
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Opposing Viewpoint (Gale): This database is for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues.
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Points of View Reference Source (Ebsco): Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
Science
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Science in Context (Gale): This database is for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics.
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Science Reference Source (Ebsco): Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, anda vast image collection.
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Science Reference eBook Subscription (Ebsco): This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
​Test Prep
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LearningExpress Library Complete (Ebsco): Supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college (ACT, SAT and AP Prep), explore careers, join the military, study for occupational certification tests, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Contains practice tests, interactive tutorials, e-books,articles, and flashcards. (Click "Sign In / Register" and login with Google using RHS username and password).
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Driver's ED Practice Tests: This resource provides practice tests for cars, motorcycles, CDL, and includes handbooks and FAQ on how to get your driver's license in IL.