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Academic Search Complete (EBSCOhost)
Our largest interdisciplinary database containing full-text and bibliographic content from a wide range of academic disciplines.
Ad Forum
Access to 200,000+ ads and case studies from around the world.
AgBio Forum
Focuses on the interactions of agriculture and agrobiotechnology with economics, ethics, and sociopolitical processes.
Agricola (Indexing only)
From the National Agricultural Library (NAL). Agriculture and allied disciplines, including animal and veterinary sciences, entomology, plant sciences, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries, farming and farming systems, agricultural economics, extension and education, food and human nutrition, and earth and environmental sciences.
Air University Library's Index to Military Periodicals (Indexing only)
Indexes articles, news items, book reviews and editorials from 63 English language military and aeronautical periodicals.
America History & Life (EBSCOhost) (Indexing only)
An annotated bibliography focusing on the history of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present. Includes article abstracts, reviews, and citations to dissertations.
American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Streaming access to over 7,000 historic public radio and television programs along with data records for approximately 2.5 million items.
American Factfinder
Now called Explore Census Data.
American Medical Association Complete Medical Encyclopedia
Organized in easy-to-use A-Z format, it covers thousands of medical terms, surgical procedures, and tests, as well as drug and treatment benefits and side effects. Also includes information on issues such as bioterrorism, genetic research, robotic surgery, brain imaging, and bionic people, as well as alternative medicine, nutrition, mental health, and cosmetic surgery.
APA PsycArticles (EBSCOhost)
Contains full text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and other leading sources. Includes access to full-text issues from 1894 to the present.
APA PsycInfo (EBSCOhost) (indexing only)
Abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations in psychology, educational psychology, behavioral science, and mental health dating back to the 1800s.
Archival Films and Newsreels
Historical and archival films from multiple sources, including: The Prelinger Archives – U.S. cultural and social history; The WPA Film Library – over 2,800 clips and newsreels since the late 1800s; The United Newsreel collection – World War II newsreels from the U.S. Office of War Information; The Universal Newsreel collection – 7 to 10 minute newsreels, released twice per week between 1929 and 1967; Recordings from the National Archives and Records Administration of historic speeches and events.

BASE: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (Indexing only)
Indexes open-access academic resources including journals, institutional repositories, and digital collections. About 60% of the sources are available in full text. BASE is operated by Bielefeld University Library.
Bio One
Full-text articles of high-impact bioscience research journals focused on the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences.
Bloom's Literature
Contains thousands of scholarly and critical books, peer-reviewed journals, and other periodicals, along with reference essays and literary criticism. Also includes full text classic literature and poems, and full-length videos of classic plays and films.
Business Source Premier (EBSCOhost)
Provides indexing and full text of articles in business, leadership, marketing, management, computing and MIS, POM, accounting, finance, and economics.

C-SPAN Video Library
Covers floor proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, public affairs events, congressional hearings, press briefings, speeches, and news conferences related to public affairs. Over 238,000 hours of programming made available to the public for free in an effort to provide government transparency to the American people.
Casemaker
A legal research database containing Federal, state, and Tribal cases, statutes, and regulations. For Federal courts, Casemaker includes all published cases. Although states vary, most published state cases are available back to the beginning, including Kansas (1862), Missouri Supreme Court (1821), Missouri Appellate (1876). Also includes a “Citing References & Cited Cases Graph,” which helps you determine if a case is still good law. *You will need to sign up using your @moval.edu email account the first time you access Casemaker.
Catalog of Nonprofit Literature (Indexing Only)
Maintained by Candid, this is a searchable database of the literature of philanthropy. The Catalog contains citations to materials collected by Candid's libraries and other sources. The Catalog was formerly known as Literature of the Nonprofit Sector.
Child Development & Adolescent Studies (EBSCOhost) (Indexing only)
Abstracts and book reviews of material related to the growth and development of children through the age of 21.
Chronicle of Higher Education
News, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators. A password is required for access to this database. For assistance, please email library@moval.edu or call 660-831-4180.
CINAHL Plus with Full Text (EBSCOhost)
Full-text and abstracts for over 770 nursing & allied health journals, dating back to 1937.
CiteSeerX
Focused primarily on computer and information science. Includes resources such as algorithms, data, metadata, services, techniques, and software that can be used to promote other digital libraries.
Computer Skills Center
Video courses on the basics of computers, from searching the Internet to using popular programs for word processing, creating spreadsheets and databases, implementing design, and computer certification exam preparation.
Congress.gov
Provides access to Congressional reports, legislation, congressional records, and other legislative information. Formerly "THOMAS Congressional Reports."
Congressional Research Service Reports
Contains reports from the Congressional Research Service, which provides valuable insight and non-partisan analysis of issues of public debate.
Consumer Health Complete (EBSCOhost)
Resources for consumer-oriented health content including mainstream, complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. Also includes the Clinical Reference System, a medical dictionary, and the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide, which provides access to up-to-date, concise and clinically relevant drug monographs.
Cornell lllustrated Encyclopedia of Health
Contains more than 1,200 illustrated pages of definitions and diagnoses on virtually every known medical condition, plus treatment and preventative tips for many ailments.
Coronavirus Research Database (ProQuest)
Aggregates authoritative journals, preprints, conference proceedings, and dissertations dealing with COVID-19 and other past coronavirus outbreaks, such as MERS and SARS, for context around the current global pandemic. Full-text content in the database is available either directly from ProQuest or via links to publisher sites.
Credo Reference
Online reference materials covering a variety of subjects. Includes special tools such as a Mind Map, topic search, and image search. Credo has a variety of Research Guides with links to topic pages and other useful content in over 60 different subject areas.
Criminal Justice Database (ProQuest)
full-text coverage of scholarly and trade titles on criminal justice, causes and impacts of crime, legal and social implications, litigation, and crime trends. 1981 to current.

Data.gov
The home of the U.S. Government’s open data. Contains data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, etc.
Data and Statistics about the U.S.
Contains a variety of government statistical information.

eBooks from EBSCO (eMO)
Electronic books from 18 collections, including K-12, general, academic, science, open dissertations, and nursing/health books. From MOBIUS and Murrell Library.
EBSCOhost
Includes multiple general databases that can be searched separately or together. Provides full-text articles and links to other articles owned by Murrell Library or members of the Avalon and Mobius Consortium.
Educational Administration Abstracts (EBSCOhost) (Indexing and Abstracting only)
Indexing and Abstracting only - no full text. References to article in educational administration, leadership, management, and research.
Education and Teaching Databases (EBSCOhost)
These databases contain materials related to education and teaching. Some of the databases include: Book Education Collection | Education Full Text | Educational Administration Abstracts | ERIC | Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts | Development Collection | PsycARTICLES | PsycINFO | Teacher Reference Center.
Education Full Text
Covers over 400 core periodicals geared toward educators and future educators with indexing, abstracts, and full-text articles available.
Environment Complete (EBSCOhost)
Environmental journals with both full text and references, going back to 1888.
ERIC
Indexes education books, articles, and documents (1966 to present), with some full text. For journal articles (with an EJ number) which are not linked, search for holdings by the journal title. For ERIC Documents that are not available online, Murrell Library has the text on Microfiche from 1988 - 2001 (ED284957 to ED453975), They are arranged by the ED number (ERIC Document Number), which is found in the record.
Explora: K-12 Databases
Databases aimed at K-12 students using the Explora interface. Includes: Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, MAS Ultra-School Edition, MasterFILE Premier, Middle Search Plus, Newspaper Source, Primary Search, Science Reference Center, and several eBook collections.
Explore Census Data
Contains data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau. (Formerly American Factfinder.)

FedStats
See Data and Statistics about the U.S.

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (InfoBase)
Contains career and education planning resources, information on various careers and educational institutions, salary information, a career interest assessment, and links to jobs and internships. “Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight” videos let users get a no-nonsense insider’s perspective from working professionals across multiple industries. Offers expert advice on writing résumés and cover letters, interviewing, applying for apprenticeships and internships, professional etiquette, and other workplace topics. Users can download résumés and cover letters in Word and PDF formats to use as templates to build their own.
Films on Demand (InfoBase)
Full-length streaming videos in a variety of core subject areas.
Funk and Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia (EBSCOhost)
Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas

Global Stat
Compilation of publicly available information on developments in a globalised world. Presents data on a wide range of topics and from a broad range of international statistical resources.
Google Scholar
The academic form of Google, Scholar will search for scholarly articles and books instead of websites. This includes a large number of scholarly eJournal articles subscribed to by Murrell Library. To get full text articles, you must go to “Settings” and select Missouri Valley College in the “Library Links” the very first time you use Google Scholar on your computer. Your computer will save this information and you will not have to enter it again. Click here for a guide to setting up Google Scholar.
GovTrack
Contains status of federal legislation, information about representative and senators including voting records, and original research on legislation and congressional oversight & investigations.
GreenFile (EBSCOhost)
Indexing, abstracts, and selected full text articles on the environment, climate change and global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and recycling.

HeritageQuest
A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more.
Historical Abstracts (EBSCOhost) (Indexing and Abstracting only)
Indexing and Abstracting only - no full text. Covers the history of the world (excluding the United States and Canada) from 1450 to the present, including world history, military history, women’s history, history of education, and more. Provides indexing of more than 2,300 academic historical journals in over 40 languages dating back to 1955.
Humanities International Complete (EBSCOhost)
Provides full text of over 1,200 journals and eBooks, as well as indexing for over 2,300 journals. Includes all data from the Humanities International Index

International Music Score Library Project (Petrucci Music Library)
Contains musical scores, recordings, and articles that are in the public domain.
IssueLab
Candid's online catalog of research reports, case studies, issue briefs, literature reviews, and annual reports published or funded by U.S. foundations. Links to the full text reports are provided. Covers 1971-present.

Explora: K-12 Databases
Databases aimed at K-12 students using the Explora interface. Includes: Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, MAS Ultra-School Edition, MasterFILE Premier, Middle Search Plus, Newspaper Source, Primary Search, Science Reference Center, and several eBook collections.
K-12 Databases from EBSCOhost
Databases for K-12 students using the familiar EBSCOhost interface. Includes Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, eBooks, MAS Ultra, Masterfile Premier, Middle Search Plus, Newspaper Source, Points of View Reference Center, Primary Search, and Science Reference Center.

Learning Express Library
An interactive online learning platform of tutorials and practice tests for computer software and standardized exams. The Computer Skills Center has self-directed video tutorials for commonly used software applications. The Resume and Cover Letter Builder templates and sample resumes.
Tutorials for standardized academic and licensing exams include the GRE, Praxis, Allied Health and Nursing exams, real estate, plumbing, cosmetology, law enforcement and many other occupational licensure exams. Learning Express also allows users to brush up on basic literacy skills, math skills, and science skills. Provided by MOREnet.
LISTA (Library & Informaiton Science Abstracts) (Indexing and Abstracting only)
Indexing and Abstracting only - no full text. Indexes journals, books, research reports, and proceedings in computer science, information systems, and librarianship.
Literature Criticism Online (Gale) (Indexing and Abstracting only)
Indexing and Abstracting only - no full text. A compilation of literary commentary that gives users access to centuries of analysis. Scholarly and popular commentary from broadsheets, pamphlets, encyclopedias, books and periodicals with the exact look and feel of the print originals. Also indexes Twentieth Century Literary Criticism and Contemporary Literary Criticism (located in Murrell Library Reference).

Macmillan Dictionary of Toxicology
Comprises concise, informative entries on all the most important terms in toxicology. Coverage includes biochemical and environmental toxicology, chemical carcinogenesis, risk assessment and risk management as well as those aspects of analytical chemistry and molecular biology that are of importance in toxicology. The most important toxic chemicals are covered, in most cases with structures and CAS numbers.
Mango Languages
An online language learning resource offering the cultural insights to communicate appropriately and fully understand a new language. Choose from 71 foreign language courses, English lessons, and specialty courses that teach cultural differences and etiquette. You must create an account the first time you log in.
Masterfile Premier (EBSCOhost)
An interdisciplinary database with provides full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals. Selected full-text dates from. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books andand many primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of over 592,000 photos, maps & flags.
MAS Ultra - School Edition (EBSCOhost)
K-12 database for high school students.
Medline Full Text (EBSCOhost)
Indexes articles from over 4,800 journals, 1965 - present, dealing with medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, preclinical sciences, and much more. Created by the National Library of Medicine. For articles from 1947-1965, see OldMedline.
Medline Plus
Consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine.
Middle Search Plus (EBSCOhost)
K-12 database for middle school students.
Missouri Code of State Regulations
Site which has current and archived Missouri state regulations. Updated each year.
Missouri Digital Heritage
Access to more than 9 million records through Missouri Digital Heritage, including the collections of the Missouri State Archives, the Missouri State Library and other institutions from across the state.
Missouri House and Senate Joint Bill Tracking
Search by Bill Number, Keyword, or Sponsor-Co-Sponsor to track actions on bills in the Missouri Legislature.
Missouri State Publications
A collection of selected Missouri State Government publications from Missouri State Agencies contributed to the Internet Archives by the Missouri State Library
MLA International Bibliography (Indexing and Abstracting only)
Indexing and Abstracting only - no full text. A detailed bibliography of journal articles, books and dissertations in English, literature, folklore, poetry, and linguistics.
Click here for a list of journals indexed in the MLA International Bibliography, including editorial contact information, frequency, circulation, subscription prices, and submission guidelines.

National Geographic Video Collection
Contains captioned streaming video clips covering a range of disciplines including Astronomy, Anthropology, Atmospheric Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geography, and Zoology.
Nature and Nature Reviews Microbiology
MVC's subscription contains the current year and the previous year. Older issues are in Murrell Library in print.
Nature – Original research, editorials, news, and feature articles discussing current affairs, funding, business, scientific ethics, and research breakthroughs across a wide range of scientific fields, plus books reviews, arts, and short science fiction stories. Nature Reviews Microbiology – Reviews, perspectives and comments using an integrated approach to microbiology, bridging fundamental research and its clinical, industrial and environmental applications.
Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
The Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) is an international organization dedicated to promoting the adoption, creation, use, dissemination, and preservation of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). We support electronic publishing and open access to scholarship in order to enhance the sharing of knowledge worldwide. Our website includes resources for university administrators, librarians, faculty, students, and the general public. Topics include how to find, create, and preserve ETDs; how to set up an ETD program; legal and technical questions; and the latest news and research in the ETD community.
News, Policy & Politics Magazine Archive (featuring Newsweek)
Full text of 15 major magazines dealing with current events, international relations, and public policy. Coverage: 1918 – 2015. Titles include: Americas, Church & State, Common Cause Magazine, Dollars & Sense, Europe, Fellowship, In These Times, NATO Review, New Internationalist, Newsweek, State Legislatures, UN Chronicle, The Unesco Courier, Whole Earth, and The World Tomorrow.
Newspaper Source
Provides cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national (U.S.), international and regional newspapers. In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks.
New York Times Online
A national leader in fact-based journalism. The NYT Online contains access to current issues as well as past issues and archives dating back to 1851. You will need to create your own unique login the first time that you access the New York Times website.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
includes occupational profiles covering hundreds of detailed occupations. Each occupational profile describes: what workers do, where they work, typical education and training requirements, wages, job outlook, state and area data.
OpenDissertations
Provides citations to graduate theses and dissertations from the early 20th century to the present. Incorporates the American Doctoral Dissertations database.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale)
Provides pro and con articles providing in-depth information for all sides of controversial current topics. The database contains primary documents, topic overviews, and statistics. This is a good place to find supporting arguments for speeches, papers, and debates.
Overdrive
Streaming Audio, Video, and eBooks available on computer, tablet, or phone with your MoVal login information. The Libby app is available from Apple's App Store, from Google Play, or from Microsoft. For questions, call Murrell Library at 660-831-4180.
Oxford American College Dictionary
Contains over 175,000 entries and more than 1000 illustrations.

APA PsycArticles (EBSCOhost)
Contains full text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and other leading sources. Includes access to full-text issues from 1894 to the present.
APA PsycInfo (EBSCOhost) (indexing only)
Abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations in psychology, educational psychology, behavioral science, and mental health dating back to the 1800s.
PEDro (Indexing and Abstracting only)
Indexing and Abstracting only - no full text. PEDro, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database, contains over 45,000 randomized trials, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy. PEDro trials are independently assessed with quality ratings to guide users to trials that are more likely to be valid and to contain sufficient information to guide clinical practice. From the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health at the University of Sydney and the Neuroscience Research Australia.
PLOS: Public Library of Science
A non-profit open-access science publisher.
Points of View (EBSCOhost)
Designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects. Can be used as guide to debating, developing arguments, writing position papers, and developing critical thinking skills. Includes thousands of supporting articles from political and societal publications.
PolicyArchive
A project of the Center for Governmental Studies, PolicyArchive is a comprehensive, free digital library of public policy research providing access to thousands of research documents.
Primary Search (EBSCOhost)
K-12 database for elementary school students.
Professional Development Collection (EBSCOhost)
Over 500 high quality education journals, including over 350 peer-reviewed titles, as well as more than 200 educational reports.
Psychology Database (ProQuest)
Full text on a wide range of topics from leading psychological and psychosomatic publications. Covers clinical and social psychology as well as related disciplines including genetics, psychology of business and economics, communication, criminology, addiction, neurology, social welfare, and education.
PTSDpubs‎ (Proquest) (Indexing and Abstracting only)
Indexing and Abstracting only - no full text. Indexes publications, research summaries, and information sheets on PTSD and other mental health consequences of exposure to traumatic events. The database attempts to include all publications relevant to PTSD and other forms of traumatic stress from 1871 – current, whatever their origin, without disciplinary, linguistic, or geographic limitations. Created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
PubChem
Contains information about molecules such as nucleotides, carbohydrates, lipids, peptides, and chemically-modified macromolecules. Includes information on chemical structures, identifiers, chemical and physical properties, biological activities, patents, health, safety, and toxicity data.
Public Affairs Index (EBSCOhost) (Indexing and Abstracting only)
Indexing and Abstracting only - no full text. Indexes global contemporary public policy issues including public health, the environment, housing, human and civil rights, international conflict, and natural disasters. This database draws on a diverse array of scholarly publications, conference papers, government documents, and current reference works. Click here to access this database.
PubMed
Comprises more than 28 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
PubMed Central®
A free archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine.

Read It! (English Language Learner)
Offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills. Content Includes:
* Step-by-step research guides.
* “Read Out Loud” text-to-speech tool that enables students to highlight and listen to text.
* Lexile Measures to indicate a text’s level of reading difficulty.
Regional Business News (EBSCOhost)
Full text coverage of more than 80 regional U.S. business publications.
Resume and Cover Letter Builder
Part of the Learning Express Library, this database contains over 200 expert-developed resumes covering a range of occupations and preparation levels. Build your own or use filter templates. Provided by MOREnet.

Google Scholar
The academic form of Google, Scholar will search for scholarly articles and books instead of websites. This includes a large number of scholarly eJournal articles subscribed to by Murrell Library. To get full text articles, you must go to “Settings” and select Missouri Valley College in the “Library Links” the very first time you use Google Scholar on your computer. Your computer will save this information and you will not have to enter it again. Click here for a guide to setting up Google Scholar.
Sage Health Practice & Services Collection
The Sage Health Practice and Services Collection contains 54 peer-reviewed e-Journals. Use Advanced Search and turn on the Sage Journals Available to me setting turned on. Otherwise you will be shown articles that are not available for free.
Science (AAAS)
Covering the full range of scientific disciplines, Science contains original scientific research, research reviews, science-related news, and opinions on science policy, 1999 - Present. Published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Science Reference Center (EBSCOhost)
This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc.
SportDiscus with Full Text (EBSCOhost)
Access to full-text articles covering such topics as physical fitness, exercise, sports medicine, physical education, kinesiology, coaching, training, sport administration, biomechanics, movement science, injury prevention, rehabilitation, sport & exercise psychology, allied health, occupational health & therapy, public health and more.

Teacher Reference Center (EBSCOhost) (indexing and abstracting only)
Provides indexing and abstracts for more than 270 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.
Congress.gov
Provides access to Congressional reports, legislation, congressional records, and other legislative information. Formerly "THOMAS Congressional Reports."

American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Streaming access to over 7,000 historic public radio and television programs along with data records for approximately 2.5 million items.
Archival Films and Newsreels
Historical and archival films from multiple sources, including: The Prelinger Archives – U.S. cultural and social history; The WPA Film Library – over 2,800 clips and newsreels since the late 1800s; The United Newsreel collection – World War II newsreels from the U.S. Office of War Information; The Universal Newsreel collection – 7 to 10 minute newsreels, released twice per week between 1929 and 1967; Recordings from the National Archives and Records Administration of historic speeches and events.
Credo Reference
Online reference materials covering a variety of subjects. Includes special tools such as a Mind Map, topic search, and image search. Credo has a variety of Research Guides with links to topic pages and other useful content in over 60 different subject areas.
eBooks from EBSCO (eMO)
Electronic books from 18 collections, including K-12, general, academic, science, open dissertations, and nursing/health books. From MOBIUS and Murrell Library.
Films on Demand (InfoBase)
Full-length streaming videos in a variety of core subject areas.
Funk and Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia (EBSCOhost)
Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas
National Geographic Video Collection
Contains captioned streaming video clips covering a range of disciplines including Astronomy, Anthropology, Atmospheric Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geography, and Zoology.
Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
The Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) is an international organization dedicated to promoting the adoption, creation, use, dissemination, and preservation of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). We support electronic publishing and open access to scholarship in order to enhance the sharing of knowledge worldwide. Our website includes resources for university administrators, librarians, faculty, students, and the general public. Topics include how to find, create, and preserve ETDs; how to set up an ETD program; legal and technical questions; and the latest news and research in the ETD community.
OpenDissertations
Provides citations to graduate theses and dissertations from the early 20th century to the present. Incorporates the American Doctoral Dissertations database.
Overdrive
Streaming Audio, Video, and eBooks available on computer, tablet, or phone with your MoVal login information. The Libby app is available from Apple's App Store, from Google Play, or from Microsoft. For questions, call Murrell Library at 660-831-4180.

American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
This new edition offers newly updated terms, and provides the latest research on word origins and meanings, with guidelines on accurate usage.

Black's Medical Dictionary, 43rd Edition
A reference for all who need clear explanation of medical terms: nurses, health care professionals and students, health service management, actuaries, lawyers and journalists.

Bloomsbury Thesaurus
Full of synonyms, alternatives, and a fascinating network of cross-references, reflecting both technical and day-to-day aspects of Modern English. It is designed to appeal to both established word-reference enthusiasts and younger users who are just beginning to explore the language.
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
Chambers Dictionary
An online dictionary of the English language.
Collins English Dictionary
Drawn from the Collins Corpus, the largest in the world with more than 4.5 billion words, and combined with a selection of emerging words submitted by the public on collinsdictionary.com, the Collins English Dictionary is a snapshot of real English as it is spoken today around the world.
Collins French Dictionary and Grammar
This edition of Collins French Dictionary & Grammar has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and French, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation.
Columbia Encyclopedia
Provides authoritative factual information about our world in its many guises physical, historical, geographical, political, scientific, religious, and cultural.
Dictionary of Contemporary Slang
With more than 7,000 definitions, this book provides a definitive guide to the use of slang today. It deals with drugs, sport and contemporary society, as well as favourite slang topics such as sex and bodily functions.
Funk and Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia (EBSCOhost)
Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas
Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
An authoritative insight into the worlds of science and technology, history, geography, politics and the arts.
Macmillan Dictionary of Toxicology
Comprises concise, informative entries on all the most important terms in toxicology. Coverage includes biochemical and environmental toxicology, chemical carcinogenesis, risk assessment and risk management as well as those aspects of analytical chemistry and molecular biology that are of importance in toxicology. The most important toxic chemicals are covered, in most cases with structures and CAS numbers.
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
Features clear and precise definitions, usage examples, and phrases and idioms.
Oxford American College Dictionary
Contains over 175,000 entries and more than 1000 illustrations.
Penguin English Dictionary
Includes not only standard English, but also scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang, and the English of earlier periods.

American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Streaming access to over 7,000 historic public radio and television programs along with data records for approximately 2.5 million items.
Archival Films and Newsreels
Historical and archival films from multiple sources, including: The Prelinger Archives – U.S. cultural and social history; The WPA Film Library – over 2,800 clips and newsreels since the late 1800s; The United Newsreel collection – World War II newsreels from the U.S. Office of War Information; The Universal Newsreel collection – 7 to 10 minute newsreels, released twice per week between 1929 and 1967; Recordings from the National Archives and Records Administration of historic speeches and events.

Chronicle of Higher Education
News, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators. A password is required for access to this database. For assistance, please email library@moval.edu or call 660-831-4180.

CNN Money
Market and stock reports for the professional and amateur investor.
CNN Small Business News

C-SPAN Video Library
Covers floor proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, public affairs events, congressional hearings, press briefings, speeches, and news conferences related to public affairs. Over 238,000 hours of programming made available to the public for free in an effort to provide government transparency to the American people.
Masterfile Premier (EBSCOhost)
An interdisciplinary database with provides full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals. Selected full-text dates from. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books andand many primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of over 592,000 photos, maps & flags.

Marshall Democrat News
Local Marshall, MO newspaper.

Missouri Digital Heritage
Access to more than 9 million records through Missouri Digital Heritage, including the collections of the Missouri State Archives, the Missouri State Library and other institutions from across the state.
News, Policy & Politics Magazine Archive (featuring Newsweek)
Full text of 15 major magazines dealing with current events, international relations, and public policy. Coverage: 1918 – 2015. Titles include: Americas, Church & State, Common Cause Magazine, Dollars & Sense, Europe, Fellowship, In These Times, NATO Review, New Internationalist, Newsweek, State Legislatures, UN Chronicle, The Unesco Courier, Whole Earth, and The World Tomorrow.
Newspaper Source
Provides cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national (U.S.), international and regional newspapers. In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks.
New York Times Online
A national leader in fact-based journalism. The NYT Online contains access to current issues as well as past issues and archives dating back to 1851. You will need to create your own unique login the first time that you access the New York Times website.
Regional Business News (EBSCOhost)
Full text coverage of more than 80 regional U.S. business publications.

Reuters Business & Finance News

Print newspapers are in the Reading Room on the first floor of Murrell Library. Current magazines are on the second floor in the quiet room, with back issues in alphabetical order by title in the Periodicals section.

Columbia Daily Tribune - Daily newspaper for Columbia, Missouri area, including University of Missouri, Columbia. We keep 1 month.
Kansas City Star - Daily newspaper for Kansas City, Missouri area. We keep 1 month.
Marshall Democrat News - Local newspaper serving Marshall, Missouri and Saline County, Missouri. Published three times weekly. We keep 1 month.
USA Today - A multi-platform news and information media company. Founded in 1982, its mission is to serve as a forum for better understanding and unity to help make the USA truly one nation. We keep 1 month.
Wall Street Journal - A U.S. business-focused international daily newspaper based in New York City. The Journal, along with its Asian and European editions, is published six days a week. We keep 1 month.

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Bloom's Literature Online

This literature and writing database contains:

Overviews, synopses, analyses, and literary criticism of works, authors, and literary movements, plus information about literary characters.
Full-text and podcasts of author interviews.
Full text searchable literary classic eBooks, poems, and every Shakespeare play, with critical analysis
Full-length videos of classic plays and films, including every play by Shakespeare.
“How to Write a Good Essay” discusses preparing a thesis statement and outline, writing introductions and conclusions, and assembling a list of works cited. A sample essay is included.
“How to Write about Literature” explains writing about literary themes, characters, context, philosophy, ideas, form, genre, language, symbols, and imagery.

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