| Complete A-Z List of eResources | In-Library Use Only | Students (K-12) | Subject Guide to eResources |
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Complete A-Z List of eResources |
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Subject Guide to eResources
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| Academic Search Premier contains full text for over 4500 journals. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for over one hundred journals, and searchable references are provided for more than 1,000 titles. Use for locating research level articles on all topics.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Engine-specific diagnostic and repair procedures, electrical diagrams, maintenance schedules and tables, daily Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), recalls, and parts and labor information for 1982 and newer cars and light trucks. Available only on workstations inside the library.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Full text articles for more than 180 international, and often peer-reviewed journals and reports in complementary, holistic and alternative medicine.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Full text of popular magazines including Newsweek, US News & World Report, Parenting, Popular Science and more.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Contains more than 1,000,000,000 documents from over 3,000 databases relating to family history, including images of the federal census from 1790 forward, immigration records and more. Available only on workstations inside the library.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Provides access to nearly a million descriptions of detailed archival collections held by libraries, museums, historical societies, & archives worldwide.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Describes items listed on the table of contents pages of individual issues of over 12,000 journals.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Barron's image edition is the cover to cover display of this major weekly publication for investors. It includes articles on business and economic trends plus reports on companies, industries and people in the news.
Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. top |
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| Detailed and brief biographies and full-text articles including content from The Complete Marquis Who's Who® and Contemporary Authors. Searchable by occupation, nationality, and birth and death dates.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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An in-depth encyclopedia including Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and the Britannica Book of the Year.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Corporate & investment reference sources and periodicals providing company histories, Reuters investment reports, financials, rankings/market share, product, industry and trade association information.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Detailed company, industry and country news and reports provided in full text of over 7000 publications including trade journals and general business magazines.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Byki (Before you know it) is a language-learning online resource that builds listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. More than 80 languages are available, as well as ESL for Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese speakers. Create a username and password to get started.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Over 23,000 images of works of art representing a broad range of fine and decorative arts from well-known collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Walker Art Center.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| CLASE indexes documents published in Latin American journals specializing in the social sciences and humanities. PERIÓDICA covers journals specializing in science and technology.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Covers all areas of health and wellness in full-text magazine articles, diagrams, videos, pamphlets, and narrated animations.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Online book club that delivers a quick five minute read to any email address, Monday through Friday. Every week, samples of a new book are sent in chosen categories: fiction, romance, mystery, science fiction, pre-publication, teen, good news, classics, thriller and author buzz. All that’s needed is an email address to get started. Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. top
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| More than 4,600 adult, kids and teens fiction and nonfiction downloadable eBooks, plus more than 34,000 downloadable public domain titles. Available to Anoka County and Columbia Heights residents with a valid library card.
Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money.
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| A virtual reference center aimed at grades 6-12, providing in-depth reference content in Literature, History, Biographies, Science, and Social Studies, including primary source documents.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Full text coverage from 11/1/95 - current.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| EBSCO eBooks General ebook collection includes over 5,000 books on many subjects with special emphasis on business and management, computers and literature.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues top
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| EBSCO MegaFILE searches the combined contents of Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, MasterFILE Premier and Regional Business News.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Specialized reference books, reports and over 450 full text journals covering educational practice and theory. Education in applied areas such as business and nursing is covered as well as general child behavior and development.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Index of records for more than 665,000 eBooks that have been cataloged by OCLC member libraries, including titles from NetLibrary & other providers.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Provides bibliographic information for more than 5,000 electronic journals.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) provides education literature and resources in full-text articles, plus more than 1,000,000 citations.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Indexing for 4000 periodicals with 2500 having article content. Journals from all disciplines are covered, with coverage starting in 1980.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Lists all types of government documents, including Congressional reports, hearings, debates & records, judiciary materials, & executive documents.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Full text reference sources in ebook format in the areas of business, careers, US and world history, humanities, science, sports, and the world. Coverage is diverse–from Business Plans Handbooks to The Science of Everyday Things to American Decades to Gale's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law.
Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. top
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| Full text of almost 8,000 periodicals as well as general reference ebooks covering history, law, public affairs, science, home improvement, careers, and travel. Also provides multimedia content from major TV and radio news and public affairs programs.
Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. top
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| Over 200 journals including Astronomy, National Geographic, Popular Science, Scientific American, as well as more specialized academic journals in all fields of science.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the ecology with information from more than 600 scholarly and general interest titles. The total number of records is approximately 295,000 with full text provided for more than 4,600 records.
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| Provides more than 11,000 images, videos, illustrations, and maps on more than 4,000 species categorized by amphibians, birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals and reptiles. Includes information on evolution, habitat, behavior, range and more.
Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. top
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| Full text of more than 130 health reference books, 80 consumer health magazines, and pamphlets.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Full text of 550 scholarly journals in the medical field, with strong coverage in the nursing and allied health areas.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Image editions of the Minneapolis Morning Tribune 1867-1922 feature searchable story and advertising content along with all major news, feature and advertising sections. Specific articles or entire pages can be displayed and printed in Adobe (PDF) format. (See also Star Tribune for more current coverage).
Subscription purchased with funds provided to Minnesota State Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services Technology Act (LSTA) through the Institute of Museums and Library Services. top
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| Image edition of the New York Times 1851-2005 feature searchable story and advertising content along with all major news, feature and advertising sections. . Specific articles or entire pages can be displayed and printed in Adobe (PDF) format. (See also New York Times and Newsstand Complete for more current New York Times coverage).
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Free Online Tutoring powered by Brainfuse offers one-to-one online tutoring in all core subject for students grades 3-12. Service is available 1:00pm-11:00pm daily in English and Spanish.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias. Full text collection of Hispanic magazines covering business, health, technology, culture, current topics and other subjects.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Full text articles from magazines, newspapers, and reference books on on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health and more. (Designed for grades 6-8)
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Full text articles from magazines, newspapers, and reference books on on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health and more. (Designed for grades 9-12)
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| JobNow provides resume and interview assistance, one-to-one live job coaching with trained experts, and much more. Live help is available in English or Spanish seven days a week, from 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| More than 1700 full text entries for students in middle grades covering science, literature, arts, biographies and general reference, including primary source documents.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Gives kids easy access to magazines, reference books and newspaper articles selected for this age group (Grades K-5).
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Resource for students (K-8) to find magazine articles, biographies, images and more on a variety of topics.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Take courses and practice tests online, including computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, operating systems), occupational prep exams (civil service, law enforcement, military, EMS, postal services, firefighter), SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GED, adult basic skills, and U.S. citizenship. Create a username and password to access courses and tests and track progress.
Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. top
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| Includes forms for real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, power of attorney, landlord/tenant and many others. Also includes a legal dictionary and a Minnesota state attorney directory. All forms in this database are provided without any warranty, express or implied, as to their legal effect and completeness.
Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. top
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| LISTA (Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts™) provides indexing to more than 600 periodicals in the fields of librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, and information management, with coverage back to the mid-60's.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Contains critical analysis, biographies, work overviews/summaries, reviews and news for all types of literary works including novels, plays, poetry and film, and their creators. Includes content from Contemporary Authors and more.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Full text of over 1700 periodicals covering general reference, business, health and much more. Full text of reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps & flags.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Contains full text of more than 460 high school magazines, biographies, primary source documents, photos, maps, flags, and reference books.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Index to all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Contains full text for more than 140 popular middle school magazines plus full text of thousands of biographies, primary source documents, and historical essays.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Full text coverage from 1/1/86 - current.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top - See also Historical Minneapolis Tribune and startribune.com (articles published in the last week). | |
| Text editions of the Duluth News Tribune, Rochester Post–Bulletin, St. Paul Pioneer Press, and Star Tribune newspapers. Now includes WCCO News video.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| 45,000 Minnesota history images and documents shared by more than 98 cultural heritage organizations across the state.
Supported through annual grants through the Institute of Museum and Library Services and State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education. top
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| Provides recommendations and analyst reports on stocks and mutual funds; and ratings, reports and returns on EFTs (exchange traded funds). Other investment tools include industry reports, portfolio analysis and more.
Link here for in-library access. Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Please see EBSCO eBooks
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Email newsletter subscription service that provides reading suggestions in 21 reading interest categories. Fiction and nonfiction are included as well as teen titles.
Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. top
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| A reader's advisory tool to help find a good read, based on past reading experiences and detailed information for more than 200,000 adult, young adult and kid's fiction and nonfiction titles. Also included: Author Read-alikes, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks and Recommended Reads.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| A reader's advisory tool to help find age appropriate reading for students in grades K-8, based on past reading experiences and topics of interest.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Union catalog of digital resources, including descriptive information about each resource.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| More than 2300 downloadable adult and teen fiction and nonfiction audio books – all iPod compatible. Download Media Manager software to a personal computer to be able to transfer books directly to a portable listening device with one click.
OneClickDigital is currently experiencing technical difficulties that may prevent you from successfully downloading. Please report any problems you encounter and email your questions to OneClickDigital Patron Support. Thank You.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Index of papers presented at conferences worldwide.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Thousands of articles and essays presenting opposing viewpoints on controversial subjects for high school and undergraduate students. Helpful in developing arguments and critical thinking skills, and in writing position papers.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| A multidisciplinary database with full text for more than 70 popular elementary school magazines with lexile reading levels assigned.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Index of worldwide conference proceedings.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| A specialized collection of more than 550 education journals, especially for professional educators, professional librarians and education researchers.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Full text of of more than 300 U.S. and international news sources, including The Star Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, Barron's and USA Today.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Business directory of over 14 million U.S. businesses, non-profits and government agencies including sales figures, credit ratings, and type of business. Residential directory of over 210 million households in the US.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Full text for more than 60 regional business publications.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Full text coverage from 12/14/06 - current.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Schematics, parts lists and other technical data for over 200,000 consumer electronic devices. Current coverage includes large screen televisions. Historical coverage includes numerous types of audio and video equipment from the 1940s-1980s. Available only on workstations inside the library.
Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. top
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| Full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals covering biology, chemistry, life sciences, environment and more.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Visual interface designed for research by elementary school students.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Archives of the Sioux Falls Argus-Leader newspaper
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Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Repair manuals covering ATVs, motorcycles, lawn and garden equipment, outboards, stern drives, personal water craft, snowmobiles and older farm tractors. Ebook format of Clymer and Intertec manuals.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Archives of the St. Cloud Times newspaper from 2005 to present
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Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Text editions of the St. Paul Pioneer Press newspaper from 1988 to present.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues and Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. top
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| Designed for middle school and high school students. results can be easily sorted by document type - magazines, newspapers, reference books, primary source documents, photos, and more.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Extensive reference, periodicals and primary documents on all subjects, and includes photographs, audio files and videos. Advanced Searching features options for content level (basic, intermediate and advanced).
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Sample dictation sentences, interview questions and practice tests in various languages. Also includes audio files. Produced by the Metro North Adult Education Program. Available only on workstations inside the library.
Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. top
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| Practice tests and ARCO ebooks cover most common academic and vocational/licensing tests including the ACT, ASVAB, GED, postal worker and real estate exams. Also includes a career library and resume builder.
Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. top
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| Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia and four almanacs.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Searchable catalog of books, web resources and other materials from libraries worldwide.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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| Provides access to the records of the dissertations & theses available in OCLC member libraries.
Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. top
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