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Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)

Use the Tennessee Electronic Library to find full-text magazine, journal, newspaper, and reference book articles and citations on a wide range of topics. TEL includes:

• Gale Virtual Reference Library, a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and other reference sources, plus the General Reference Center Gold, a general interest database integrating a variety of reference sources.

• Health and Wellness Resource Center includes magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, videos 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.

• General OneFile, with access to millions of full-text magazine and journal articles on a wide range of topics.

• Kids InfoBits, meeting the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5, with information on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

• Literature Resource Center, includes full-text journal articles, literary criticism, reviews, biographical information, and overviews on thousands of writers. Also includes the Twayne Authors Series and the Scribner Writers Series.

• Books & Authors combines more than 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alike, award winner, and librarian's favorites lists to help bring readers and literature together.

• World Book Web offers many valuable resources for children, teens and adults.

• and several other databases geared toward particular subject matter, such as general reference, biographies, business, health, literature, technology, southern life, and philosophy, plus databases designed for children, middle school students, high school students, and college students.

To access these database from outside the library, you will be required to enter your library card number.   

 
Alexander Street Press offers the following music resource: Classical Music Library - browse by artist, conductor, ensemble, genre, period, or by musical category to discover thousands of classical tracks. Play tracks online, read liner notes, and develop play lists. Available for Windows or Macintosh systems. To access this resource from outside the library, you will be required to enter your library card number.

America's Newspapers offers free access to the archives for the following Tennessee newspapers: Chattanooga Times-Free Press, The Commercial Appeal (Memphis), and Knoxville News Sentinal. This archive includes full-text articles, including news, sports, and obituaries in an easy-to-search database. Also includes access to America's News Magazines, a collection of news, business, lifestyle, sports, and entertainment magazines. To access from outside the library, you will need your library card number.

Ancestry Library Edition is a comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical research. It includes searchable images of U.S. federal census records, the Social Security Death Index, and a variety of vital, church, court, and immigration records. This database is for in-library use only. Access is also available to HeritageQuest Online; see below for details.

Biography in Context + Marquis Who's Who is an engaging online experience for those seeking biographical information on the world's most influential people. It offers more than 600,000 biographies covering more than 525,000 individuals, including integrated reference material, periodical information, and multimedia content. To access from outside the library, you will be required to enter your library card number.
 

Biography and Genealogy Master Index is a first stop index tool for learning where to look for biographical material on people from all time periods, geographical locations, and fields of endeavor. It indexes any print product that includes biographical information on multiple persons. To access from outside the library, you will be required to enter your library card number.

BookFlix is an interactive literary resource that builds a love of reading and learning in a fun, online environment. BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks with nonfiction eBooks to reinforce reading skills and develop essential real-world knowledge and understanding. Plus: educational games, author profiles, vocabulary, and more. Requires Flash and audio. (Check to see if your computer meets the requirements.) You will need to enter your library card number to use this service.

EBSCOHost Databases

EBSCOHost Databases includes access to:
 

• Auto Repair Reference Center is a database including automotive repair information supplied by Point 5 Technologies, Inc. The Ebsco Auto Repair Reference Center contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945, factory drawings, step-by-step photographs, and wiring diagrams.

• Small Engine Repair Reference Center is the definitive online tool for small engine repair assistance, including ATVs, commercial mowers, farm tractors, generators, motorcycles, marine (boats), outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft, tillers, and other small engines. This comprehensive resource contains 400+ reference books in full text with photos and illustrations that guide the user through every repair job. Many engine models have more than 25 years of coverage, and the database offers assistance in conducting routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service.

• Points of View Reference Center is a full-text database for students that offers a series of essays presenting multiple sides of current issues and controversial topics.

• Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center is a great online resource for all your project needs. Get ideas for arts and crafts projects, sewing, scrapbooking and building models. There are also gaming and sports resources as well. 

• EBSCOhost Research Databases, including GreenFILE, with information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment, with a collection of scholarly, government, and general-interest titles, and Library, Information Science, and Technology Abstracts (LISTA), which indexes hundreds of journals, plus books, research reports, and proceedings.

To access these database from outside the library, you will be required to enter your library card number.

Facts On File On-Line includes access to:

• World Geography and Culture Online provides more than 1,500 clear, full-color, reproducible maps and a wealth of photographs, flags, statistics and data on more than 200 countries, plus states, territories, regions, and continents.

• The Career Guidance Center profiles more than 3,300 of today's most exciting jobs in more than 90 industries. It also offers important information on career preparation, including scholarship listings, academic and non-academic program listings, and a career interest assessment tool.

If you are accessing Facts On File On-Line from outside of the library, you will be required to enter your library card number.

HeritageQuest Online is one of America's favorite tools for researching genealogy. It combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI Genealogy & Local History collection, and other valuable records. Click here to use HeritageQuest on a computer outside of the library; you will need to enter your library card number. Access is also available to Ancestry Library Edition; see above for details.

Interactive Books offers nonfiction and fiction books with narration, and incorporates video, sound effects, and motion graphics for enhanced learning. Embedded video and sound bring ideas and subjects to life. Children can test their knowledge during and after reading. Enter your library name (linebaughlibrary, smyrna, myrtleglanton, or eagleville) and the password library to use this service.
 

LearningExpress Library is a comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help both students and adult learners succeed on academic or licensing tests. You get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Includes materials for civil service exams, GED, ACT, SAT, and dozens of other tests and tutorials. This resources is offered as part of the Tennessee Electronic Library. You will be asked to create a username and password, to enable the system to track your progress and test history.