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	Academic Search Premier Paid for by VPL A scholarly general reference database covering all subject areas. Provides full-text coverage for thousands of publications, many of which are peer-reviewed. Backfiles to selected journals are available from 1975 or earlier. Tutorial Access Now [opens in new window]
	AccessScience Paid for by VPL Provides students and researchers with easy access to the latest edition of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, thousands of illustrations, Science News headlines, Web sites, science biographies and the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms. Tutorial This resource will be available until June 30, 2010. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Agricola Free Resource Indexes articles in agricultural magazines and journals from 1970 to the present. Covers veterinary sciences, entomology, plant sciences, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries, farming, food and human nutrition, and environmental studies. Thousands of Agricola records are linked to online fulltext documents. Updated monthly.
	All In One Paid for by VPL All In One allows you to search a collection of up to 50 popular electronic resources and the Library Catalogue at one time. You may also wish to search individually one of our 100+ databases many of which are not searched via All In One. Access Now [opens in new window]
	AllData Online Paid for by VPL Automotive diagnostic and repair information for vehicles from 1982 to the current year. Features include Technical Services Bulletins and recalls, wiring diagrams, maintenance tables, and a Technicians Reference. This resource will be available until August 30, 2010. Access: Central Library only
	Alternative Medicine eBooks Paid for by VPL Reference resources highlighting alternative medicine from acupuncture to yoga. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Alternet Free Resource An Independent, alternative journalism database that includes more than 7,000 stories from over 200 sources. Searchable by Keyword.
	American Book Prices Current Paid for by VPL Annual record of books, manuscripts, autographs, maps and broadsides sold at auction in North America and the U.K. Covers 1975-present. Access: Central Library level 3 only
	Ancestry Library Edition Paid for by VPL A popular database for genealogical research. Highlights include images and indexes to U.K. and U.S. census records, 1780-1837 baptism and marriage records for the greater London area, and much more. Tutorial \| Search Guide Access: Central and branch libraries only
	Ancient and Medieval History Online Paid for by VPL Through a rich selection of articles, images, videos, timelines and more, discover ancient and medieval civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Art Full Text Paid for by VPL International coverage of contemporary and historical art and artists. Includes articles (many of which are full text), images, a specialized thesaurus and more. Tutorial \| Demo Access Now [opens in new window]
	Art Index Retrospective Paid for by VPL Topics range from advertising art, antiques, archaeology and architecture to decorative arts, industrial design, photography and textiles. Consists of citations from the Art Index (1929-1984) for periodicals published throughout the world. Tutorial \| Demo Access Now [opens in new window]
	Associations Canada Paid for by VPL Covers Canadian and some international organizations including industry, professional, special interest and common interest associations and registered charities. Searchable by type of organization. Details include budgets, founding date, scope of activity, licensing body, sources of funding, executive information, and complete contact information. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Associations Unlimited Paid for by VPL Information on non-profit associations worldwide, including association contacts, budgets, membership, awards and other basic data. Also provides association publications such as brochures and manuals. This resource will be available until April 15, 2010. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Astronomy And Space eBooks Paid for by VPL Resources for astronomy, space, and the era the space race began. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library Access Now [opens in new window]
	Auto Repair Reference Center Paid for by VPL This resource is no longer available. It has been replaced with Chilton’s Online Repair Manuals.
	Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals Paid for by VPL This resource is no longer available. Try our research guide on architecture for other suggestions.

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