Other Databases
Although most of these databases are not included in the WCC Single Search, you may find them of interest and value to your research or personal information needs. As with WCC Single Search, a remote user may be prompted to login with his or her Erwin Library barcode number.
Quick Search
Content: Search poems from 1750-1900.
Content: Search poems written from 1650-1920.
Content: Access life histories of former slaves compiled from 4,000 interviews with ex-slaves.
Content: Search the most comprehensive collection of automobile repair reference information in the market.
Content: Search poems written from 600 to 1900.
Content: Search a collection of some of the most influential poets of the twentieth century. The Faber list spans the seventy-year history of this major publishing house.
Content: Using this database you can create resumes and cover letters, learn interviewing techniques, and prepare for related exams. Access millions of job listings.
Content: A search interface designed specifically for elementary/middle school students according to their needs and search abilities.
Content: Access practice tests and self-paced courses for students and adult learners.
Content: Search 263 streaming videos from PBS.
A new database for history research, Salem History contains the cross-searchable content of printed reference sets published by Salem Press, with more sets being added as they are published. Currently the database includes the complete full-text content of the thirty-two volume Great Events from History set, covering Prehistory through the year 2000, with an additional three volumes detailing Modern Scandals (1904-2008).
Salem Science is a new science reference database launched in 2009 by Salem Press featuring as its first titles the Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Forensic Science, with more titles coming soon.
Content: Search this database of digital Sanborn Maps, 1867-1970, which provides access to large-scale historical maps of North Carolina towns and cities.
Content: User search experience for users in primary education: includes Primary Search, Middle Search Plus, TOPICsearch.
Content: Search a web-based mapping application that lets you create professional-quality maps and reports using demographic, business, and marketing data.
Content: Search a database of modern and contemporary African American poetry, featuring almost 9,000 poems by 62 of the most important African American poets of the last century.
Content: Search this unparalleled collection which includes 50,000 poems drawn from 750 volumes by over 300 poets.
Content: Search a collection of more than 600 volumes of poetry by 283 poets from 1900 to the present day.
Art & Images
Content: Search this database of digital Sanborn Maps, 1867-1970, which provides access to large-scale historical maps of North Carolina towns and cities.
Business & Technology
Content: Search the most comprehensive collection of automobile repair reference information in the market.
Content: "Hoover's is a business research platform that allows you to search U.S. and international company listings by industry, size, & geography to build lists, create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, and raise funds."
Content: Search a web-based mapping application that lets you create professional-quality maps and reports using demographic, business, and marketing data
Content: "Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, Small Engine Repair Reference Center provides users with detailed, yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.
Resource includes over 440 full-text reference books with original photos and illustrations that guide the user through every job;information on more than 25 years of many engine models; more than 80,000 repairs covered; routine maintenance information on topics such as tune-ups, brake service, and even extensive repairs involving engine and transmission disassembly. The user has the ability to select a type of product, specific brand, specific model/engine type, and specific area of that model/engine type; all model numbers are also searchable. Features PDF full text for all documents, and original photos and illustrations to guide the user through every job step-by-step."
Current Issues
E-Books
This group of cross-searchable electronic reference books consists chiefly of core titles for the Nursing field. RN is an additional STAT!Ref product, using the same interface and providing the same options for browsing or searching as the main STAT!Ref site described below.
A new e-book database for history research, Salem History contains the cross-searchable content of printed reference sets published by Salem Press, with more sets being added as they are published. Currently the database includes the complete full-text content of the thirty-two volume Great Events from History set, covering Prehistory through the year 2000, with an additional three volumes detailing Modern Scandals (1904-2008).
Salem Science is a new science e-book reference database launched in 2009 by Salem Press featuring as its first titles the Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Forensic Science, with more titles coming soon.
Content: "Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, Small Engine Repair Reference Center provides users with detailed, yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.
Resource includes over 440 full-text reference books with original photos and illustrations that guide the user through every job;information on more than 25 years of many engine models; more than 80,000 repairs covered; routine maintenance information on topics such as tune-ups, brake service, and even extensive repairs involving engine and transmission disassembly. The user has the ability to select a type of product, specific brand, specific model/engine type, and specific area of that model/engine type; all model numbers are also searchable. Features PDF full text for all documents, and original photos and illustrations to guide the user through every job step-by-step."
Education & Test Preparation
Content: Using this database you can create resumes and cover letters, learn interviewing techniques, and prepare for related exams. Access millions of job listings.
Content: A search interface designed specifically for elementary/middle school students according to their needs and search abilities.
Content: Access practice tests and self-paced courses for students and adult learners.
Content: User search experience for users in primary education: includes Primary Search, Middle Search Plus, TOPICsearch.
History & Government
Content: Access life histories of former slaves compiled from 4,000 interviews with ex-slaves.
A new database for history research, Salem History contains the cross-searchable content of printed reference sets published by Salem Press, with more sets being added as they are published. Currently the database includes the complete full-text content of the thirty-two volume Great Events from History set, covering Prehistory through the year 2000, with an additional three volumes detailing Modern Scandals (1904-2008).
Literature
Content: Search poems from 1750-1900.
Content: Search poems written from 1650-1920.
Content: Search poems written from 600 to 1900.
Content: Search a collection of some of the most influential poets of the twentieth century. The Faber list spans the seventy-year history of this major publishing house.
Content: Search a database of modern and contemporary African American poetry, featuring almost 9,000 poems by 62 of the most important African American poets of the last century.
Content: Search this unparalleled collection which includes 50,000 poems drawn from 750 volumes by over 300 poets.
Content: Search a collection of more than 600 volumes of poetry by 283 poets from 1900 to the present day.
Nursing & Allied Health
ANATOMY.TV is a suite of 3D interactive models of human anatomy. Intuitive controls allow the user to zoom, rotate and peel away layers to educate and communicate with an ease and directness that was never possible with print. A wealth of supporting media, MRIs, X-rays, live-action movies and animations are also included to supplement Anatomy.tv's high resolution, computer-generated models. Twenty-six modules include Sustemic Anatomy, Functional Anatomy, Resistance Training, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Radiology for Thorax and Trunk.
Content: Using this database you can create resumes and cover letters, learn interviewing techniques, and prepare for related exams. Access millions of job listings.
Content: Access practice tests and self-paced courses for students and adult learners.
"This searchable digital library ... is a compilation of over 150 individual titles produced for use in nursing education featuring over 120 hours of nursing training videos from a variety of respected producers. New product is added on a regular basis, and all titles are indexed and divided into short segments for easy access to the topics you are most interested in watching. You may seamlessly link segments or entire programs to your Course Management System."
This group of cross-searchable electronic reference books consists chiefly of core titles for the Nursing field. RN is an additional STAT!Ref product, using the same interface and providing the same options for browsing or searching as the main STAT!Ref site described below.
Salem Science is a new science reference database launched in 2009 by Salem Press featuring as its first titles the Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Forensic Science, with more titles coming soon.
Videos
Content: "American History in Video provides the largest and richest collection of video available online for the study of American history, with 2,000 hours and more than 5,000 titles on completion. The collection allows students and researchers to analyze historical events, and their presentation over time, through commercial and governmental newsreels, archival footage, public affairs footage, and important documentaries. This release now provides 5,752 titles, equaling approximately 1,482 hours."
"ANATOMY.TV is a suite of 3D interactive models of human anatomy. Intuitive controls allow the user to zoom, rotate and peel away layers to educate and communicate with an ease and directness that was never possible with print. A wealth of supporting media, MRIs, X-rays, live-action movies and animations are also included to supplement Anatomy.tv's high resolution, computer-generated models." Twenty-six modules include Sustemic Anatomy, Functional Anatomy, Resistance Training, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Radiology for Thorax and Trunk.
Content: "Access over six thousand videos, to view on your individual computer screen, project onto a classroom's ceiling-mounted projector screen, or include as a link on a Moodle class page to either an entire video or selected segments. Subject areas include modules for Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Science & Mathematics, Health & Medicine, Technical Education, Family & Consumer Sciences, Careers & Job Search, as well as Guidance & Counseling.
"This searchable digital library ... is a compilation of over 150 individual titles produced for use in nursing education featuring over 120 hours of nursing training videos from a variety of respected producers. New product is added on a regular basis, and all titles are indexed and divided into short segments for easy access to the topics you are most interested in watching. You may seamlessly link segments or entire programs to your Course Management System."
Content: "Nursing Education in Video is a unique online collection of videos created specifically for the education and training of nurses, nursing assistants, and other healthcare workers. All of the videos in the collection have been created with the guidance of the Medcom-Trainex advisory board, and are regularly reviewed for accuracy, currency, and compliance with US Federal regulations from agencies such as OSHA and CMS.
This current release includes 260 videos."
"Content: Search 263 streaming videos from PBS.
Content: "Theatre in Video contains more than 250 of the world’s most important plays, together with more than 100 video documentaries, online in streaming video—more than 500 hours in all*. These definitive performances, by leading actors and directors, have been painstakingly licensed from a wide range of copyright holders. They are now delivered to you over the Internet, in a revolutionary new format developed specifically for drama."
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