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Start your research with our collection of premium research databases and online resources to find valuable information on a variety of topics.

Access online learning tools, articles, newspapers, online local history tools, and more.

Use the age filters below to find resources tailored to particular age groups. Or use the subject tags in the left column to find resources on particular topics. Or you can browse the full list of collections in alphabetical order.


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  • ABCmouse.com

    Available inside the library only

    ABCmouse.com is a comprehensive early learning site for children ages 2 through 6+, covering reading and language arts, math, science, social studies, art, and music. It is completely child-safe, with no advertising or links to other websites.

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  • Access World News

    No Access for Student Cards

    Find global information on business, education, the environment, health, jobs and careers, people, politics and government, social issues, sports, STEM and more including newspapers, videos and web-only content featuring Cumberland Times-News, Herald-Mail, The Sun, USA Today, international sources and more.

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  • Ancestry Library Edition

    Available inside the library only

    Genealogical and local history information. Includes the digitized images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 to 1940, the American Genealogical Biographical Index, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, and slave narratives.

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  • AtoZ Food America

    Available everywhere

    AtoZ Food America contains recipes in all course categories (appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages) for six US regions, all 50 states, and 33 ethnic cuisines.

    AtoZ Food America also covers food culture for the above regions, states, and ethnic cuisines with articles such as Classic Dishes, State Foods, Top Agricultural Products, Special Occasion Foods, Ethnic and Geographic Influences, Special Ingredients, and Food Trivia.

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  • AtoZ World Food

    Available everywhere

    AtoZ World food is the only food database that contains traditional recipes for international cuisine from 174 different countries! In addition to recipes and articles about unique ingredients, the database covers food culture in six different categories: National Cuisine, Regional Cuisine, Daily Meals, Dining Etiquette, Special Occasion Foods, and Food Trivia. Fully searchable by country, ingredient, or keyword, this database will answer all your international cuisine and culture questions. Happy cooking!

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  • Beanstack

    Available everywhere

    Beanstack is a free service provided by your local library to help families discover books and apps based on your child's age and interests. Our goal is help prepare your child for school and ensure that he or she is reading at or above grade level by third grade. Beanstack offers reading engagement for all ages during Summer Reading Club. All books recommended are available for free at your library.

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  • Black Freedom Struggle in the United States

    Available everywhere

    Select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history.

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  • BookFlix

    Available everywhere

    Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

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  • Booklist Online

    Available everywhere

    Booklist Online contains over 120,000 reviews and thousands of features dating back to 1992.

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  • Books & Authors

    Available everywhere

    Books & Authors offers new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. Combining over 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alike, award winner and librarian's favorites lists, Books & Authors helps bring readers and literature together. Through the use of expertly written and arranged content and a dynamic, cutting edge user interface, Books & Authors makes exploration of genre fiction and essential non-fiction fun! By leveraging our entire award-winning What Do I Read Next? collection, patrons and students alike can be sure that their next big read comes with a BIG recommendation.

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  • Brainfuse Adult Learning Center

    Available everywhere

    Whether you are going back to school, switching jobs, or just want to brush up on an academic skill, our adult learning center is here to help. HelpNow writing experts will help you craft a winning resume and cover letter or help you learn Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel or Powerpoint. Also, get help studying for the GED or U.S. Citizenship Test; Brainfuse includes practice tests, live coaching and other helpful resources.

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  • Business Plan Handbook collection

    Available everywhere

    A collection of actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in North America. Plans are from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries, with company names and addresses changed. Also includes a business plan template, fictional business plans, a listing of organizations, agencies, and consultants; a glossary; and an updated bibliography.

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  • Chilton Library

    Available everywhere

    Search the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners.

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  • College Navigator

    Available everywhere

    The College Navigator, from the U.S. Department of Education, provides students and their families with information about colleges and federal financial aid. Provides current data on expenses, financial aid, enrollment, admission, graduation rates, majors and the college selection process.

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  • Comic Plus: Children's Library collection

    Available everywhere

    With Comic Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of library-friendly publishers.

    Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on your computer, tablet or phone - no holds or wait lists required.

    Children's Library collection includes curated comics appropriate for children ages 5-10.  See age guidelines.

     

    How to Access Comic Plus:

    • Use your library barcode and password 
      For Student cards use your student card number and password

    #ReadAllTheComics

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  • Comic Plus: Full Library collection

    Available everywhere

    With Comic Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of library-friendly publishers.

    Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on your computer, tablet or phone - no holds or wait lists required.

    Full Library collection includes ALL comics. See age guidelines.

    How to Access Comic Plus:

    • Use your library barcode and password


    #ReadAllTheComics

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  • Comic Plus: Teen Library collection

    Available everywhere

    With Comic Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of library-friendly publishers.

    Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on your computer, tablet or phone - no holds or wait lists required.

    Teen Library collection includes curated comics appropriate for children ages 11-18. See age guidelines.

    How to Access Comic Plus:

    • Use your library barcode and password


    #ReadAllTheComics

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  • Community Solutions Hub

    Available everywhere

    Learn about the Washington County community's health and wellness. Compare indicators for your community against state averages, county values, and target goals. Discover areas of excellence and improvement in your community all in one convenient platform!

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  • Cumberland Times News (from Newsbank)

    No Access for Student Cards

    Find information on community issues and events, business, education, government and more from 2007 to present from the Cumberland Times News using the Newsbank portal. .

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  • Dictionary of American Family Names

    Available everywhere

    Contains more than 70,000 of the most commonly occurring surnames in the United States, giving their comparative frequencies, linguistic and historical explanations, selected associated forenames, and occasional genealogical notes.

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  • Digital Maryland

    Available everywhere

    This website provides centralized, one-stop access to Maryland-related historical documents, images, audio, and video for Maryland's public libraries and cultural heritage institutions.

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  • Driving-Tests.org

    Available everywhere

    (Free DMV Permit Practice Tests) 

    Every person with a driver's license, from a regular commuter to a racecar driver, started exactly where you are right now: worried about passing their permit test. In the past, the only thing you could do was pick up the study manual from the MVA and go over each page until you felt like you had the information memorized. But now, with the entire internet at your fingertips, there's a better way to prepare. Driving-Tests.org gives you the chance to practice in the best way possible: with realistic practice tests, filled with accurate questions, based on the permit manual from Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration! Includes: 10 car practice tests, 6 motorcycle practice tests, 1 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice test, 2 online driver’s manuals (car and motorcycle), a FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions.

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  • Foundation Center Directory

    Available inside the library only

    Available ONLY at the Fletcher Branch 

    *Please see a reference staff member for help logging in* 

    A collection of data for over 68,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grant-making public charities.

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  • Free Health Research Online

    Available everywhere

    There are many free websites online that provide quality health information right at your fingertips. This resource guide lists websites to help you research health info on general health, nutrition, finding a doctor, health insurance, local health-related organizations, professional articles and clinical trials, complementary and alternative medicine, consumer protection, diseases and conditions, and health info for seniors.

    Resource File:
    Name
    healthresourcesonline.pdf
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  • Gale Academic OneFile Select

    Available everywhere

    This resource for academic research integrates the full text of publications from across the disciplines and now includes vocational/technical titles used by community college students, filling a specific need for curriculum-oriented collections. Expanded Academic ASAP provides indexing for more than 5,000 periodicals, more than 2,800 in full text without any embargo. The combination of full text for scholarly journals and selected general interest titles for smaller academic libraries is ideal.

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  • Gale General OneFile

    Available everywhere

    General OneFile provides access to more than 14,000 periodicals, newspapers, reference books, and multimedia sources, along with over 163,000 images, 6,400 audio files, and 1.3 million videos. The database is particularly useful to users conducting general reference queries, business searches, and current event research.

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  • Gale In Context: Elementary

    Available everywhere

    Gale In Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits) covers popular topics on a child's reading level. Key subjects includes Animals, Arts, Geography, Health, Literature, People, Social Studies, Technology, and more.

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  • Gale In Context: High School

    Available everywhere

    Gale In Context: High School includes full-text newspapers and periodicals like The Economist, The New York Times, National Geographic, Newsweek, Popular Science, Smithsonian. Provides hundreds of thousands of images, videos, and audio selections that include archival film clips, broadcast video, BBC News, New York Times video, and NPR.

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  • Gale In Context: Middle School

    Available everywhere

    Created specifically for middle-schoolers, Gale In Context: Middle School combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history.

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  • Gale OneFile Virtual Collections

    Available everywhere

    Gale OneFile Virtual Collections provides access to various magazines, academic journals and newspapers using a cross-reference search. 

    Collections include:

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  • Gale OneFile: Educators Reference Complete

    Available everywhere

    Educator's Reference Complete provides access to academic journals, reports, and many premier reference sources in the field of education. The majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database. The database includes content in key subject areas including administration, bilingual education, child development and psychology, funding, health education, technology, and testing.

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  • Gale OneFile: News

    Available everywhere

    Gale OneFile: News provides access to full-text newspapers and allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section, or other fields. The database offers a one-stop source for current news and searchable archives.

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  • Help Now! Powered by Brainfuse

    Available everywhere

    Brainfuse’s “HelpNow” is a comprehensive suite of tutoring services designed for a range of academic needs; whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, learning an academic skill, or writing a term paper. “HelpNow” is available for students in grades K through Adult Learners in the following subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, English/Language Arts that includes writing assistance and Reading Comprehension/Grammar/Vocabulary Skills Building, English Literature and Foreign Languages.

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  • Herald-Mail (from Newsbank)

    No Access for Student Cards

    Find information on community issues and events, business, education, government and more from 1996 to present using from the Herald-Mail the Newsbank Portal. 

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  • HeritageQuest Online

    Available everywhere

    Resources in this genealogy database include the US Federal Census 1790-1930; the Periodical Source Index, covering genealogy and local history periodicals written in English and French (Canada) since 1800; and the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files.

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  • hoopla digital

    Available everywhere

    hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere. Checkout limit per user is 6 per month.

    Checkout Availability note: 

    The library highly values access to a wide range of resources for our community.  In order to continue to provide all the resources you have come to expect the library now needs to institute a daily cap on Hoopla checkouts effective October 1, 2023.  Budgetary constraints make this a necessary step.  This measure aims to ensure equitable access for all patrons while managing our resources responsibly.  We appreciate your understanding as we navigate these challenges together.  If while using Hoopla you receive a message that the daily cap has been reached for the day, simply come back the next day to complete your checkout.  

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  • Ira Lourie's Johnson Map Project

    Available everywhere

    Alvin J. Johnson was a publisher of maps and atlases from 1854-1887, under the names A.J. Johnson, Johnson and Browning and Johnson and Ward. His Atlases and the maps of the various states in the United States have become collectible and are avidly sought by collectors and historians alike. Many state maps have been removed from Johnson's Family World Atlases and are collected in this form by collectors. The Johnson U.S. Map Project has created a data set of the changes in Johnson's U.S. and state maps which will allow the user of this website to definitively date the publication of any loose map from these atlases. We also present historical essays on the life of Johnson and his atlases and his relationship with other 19th Century American Atlas publishers, J.H. Colton and Augustus Mitchell.

    The Johnson U.S. Map Project represents the work of Dr. Ira S. Lourie. He is a child psychiatrist who has been an avid map collector since 1978 and whose mapping related interests include both the maps of Maryland and the atlases of Alvin J. Johnson. He has presented his work on Johnson and his atlases to the Washington Map Society and has been published in the Map Society’s journal, the Portolan. Dr. Lourie is the sole owner of the Johnson U.S. Map Project database and website. In 2020 Dr. Lourie graciously donated his collection to the Washington County Free Library.

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  • Kanopy

    Available everywhere

    Provided under the Western Maryland Regional Library account

    Access to more than 30,000 Films, for FREE! The popular on demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for FREE at Washington County Free Library. Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films on instantly. Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV or Chromecast.

    Offering what the New York Times calls “a garden of cinematic delights,” Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award winning documentaries, rare and hard to find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema with collections from Umbrella Entertainment, Madman Entertainment, Under the Milky Way, SND Films and thousands of independent filmmakers. Kanopy is free for users with a library card.  10 play credits per month.  

    * * Kanopy is provided under the Western Maryland Regional Library account so be sure to search for "Western Maryland Regional Library" if you are logging in from an application platform. * *

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  • Legal Forms (Gale)

    Available everywhere

    Access a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms and resources across the most popular legal areas.

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  • Libby by Overdrive

    Available everywhere

    Browse hundreds of downloadable ebooks, audiobooks and magazines! Check out and download best-selling titles to your PC, then transfer to a supported device or burn many titles to CD to enjoy anytime, anywhere.

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  • Literature Criticism Online - Contemporary Literary Criticism

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    Literature Criticism Online takes literature, history and culture to the next level with the largest, most extensive compilation of literary commentary available.  Contains centuries of analysis - the scholarly and popular commentary from broadsheets, pamphlets, encyclopedias, books and periodicals - in an easy-to-use online format that matches the exact look and feel of the print originals.

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  • Magill’s Medical Guide

    Available everywhere

    The Guide covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders.

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  • Mango Languages

    Available everywhere

    Mango Languages creates engaging language-learning experiences for individuals, libraries, schools, corporations, and government agencies across the continent and around the globe.

     Casual, cultural, and conversational learning

    Speak like a local in 70+ languages with practical, conversation-based language lessons for web, iOS, and Android. Learn Spanish, French, German, and more — download the free Mango app to get started.

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  • MedlinePlus

    Available everywhere

    MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations including journal articles, extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news.

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  • Milestone Documents in American History

    Available everywhere

    Milestone Documents in American History combines 133 full-text primary source documents with expert analysis and commentary.  Additional titles include:

    • Milestone Documents in African American History
    • Milestone Documents in American History
    • Milestone Documents of American Leaders
    • Milestone Documents in World History
    • Milestone Documents of World Religions
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  • Morningstar Investment Research Center

    Available everywhere

    Morningstar® Investment Research Center offers real-time access to comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments, spanning mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds. Investment Research Center serves all levels of investors with a range of dynamic tools and thoughtful perspectives to help them make more informed investment decisions.

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  • National Geographic KiDS (Gale Presents)

    Available everywhere

    National Geographic Kids (also known as Nat Geo Kids) collection includes the complete run of the magazine from the first issue in 2009 to the present, as well as books, videos including Amazing Animals, images, and colorful photos. Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

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  • NewsBank - Access World News

    No Access for Student Cards

    This comprehensive news collection is ideal for exploring issues and events at the local, regional, national and international level. Its diverse source type includes print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos. Use it to explore a specific event or to compare a wide variety of viewpoints on topics such as politics, business, health, sports, cultural activities and people.

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  • Novelist K-8

    Available everywhere

    Reading suggestions for children in grades K-8.

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  • Novelist Reader's Advisory

    Available everywhere

    In addition to locating books to read, users can learn more about books and authors through Feature Articles, Book Discussion Guides, and Book Talks.

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  • Oxford English Dictionary

    Available everywhere

    600,000 words … 3 million quotations … over 1000 years of English.  The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words— past and present—from across the English-speaking world.

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  • Oxford Reference Premium Collection

    Available everywhere

    Oxford Reference Premium is a one-stop shop for reputable information from a well-trusted source. It covers 25 different subject areas, including art & architecture, history, language, law, philosophy, religion, science, and more. Over 260 titles are searchable in one place with new titles added all the time. A great first stop for any research needs. 

    Remote access to the site for WCFL users: washcofree / Bgee6Bix

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  • Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

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    Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.

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  • Reference Solutions

    Available everywhere

    Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) has vital information on every business & consumer in the United States & Canada. It assists business executives in finding valuable sales leads, conducting market research or competitive analysis, and provides an avenue for businesses to do effective marketing & outreach. Students are able to reference this data for research projects and job seekers may find gainful employment. Reference Solutions provides data on businesses, consumers, healthcare providers, new movers & homeowners, as well as historical business information.

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  • Rural Heritage Museum

    Available everywhere

    The Rural Heritage Museum's mission is to preserve the past and provide learning opportunities about the rural heritage in Washington County Maryland prior to 1940.

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  • Salem Health

    Available everywhere

    Salem Health covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders. Titles include:

    • Magill's Medical Guide
    • Salem Health: Infectious Diseases & Conditions
    • Salem Health: Cancer
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  • Salem Literature

    Available everywhere

    Salem Literature is a robust online database that includes the complete content of printed reference sets. Titles currently available:

    • Critical Survey of Mythology and Folklore: Heroes & Heroines
    • Critical Survey of Mythology and Folklore: Love, Sexuality, and Desire
    • Critical Survey of Mythology and Folklore: World Mythology
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  • Salem Science

    Available everywhere

    Salem Science is a robust online database that includes the complete content of printed reference sets. Titles currently available on Salem Science:

    • Encyclopedia of Mathematics & Society
    • Earth Science: Earth Materials and Resources
    • Earth Science: Earth’s Weather, Water, and Atmosphere
    • Earth Science: Earth's Surface and History
    • Earth Science: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth
    • Environmental Issues
    • Encyclopedia of Global Warming
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  • Sanborn Maps (Library of Congress edition)

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    Digital Sanborn Maps, 1867-1970 provides access to more than 660,000 large-scale maps for more than 12,000 American towns and cities. Sanborn fire insurance maps are the most frequently consulted maps in libraries, and are valuable historical tools. In electronic form, Sanborn maps allow users to easily manipulate the maps, magnify and zoom in on specific sections, and layer maps from different years.

    Resource guide: Fire Insurance Map Research Guide

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  • Something About the Author

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    Something About the Author Online provides first-time comprehensive online access to all volumes ever printed in Gale's™ acclaimed and long-standing Something About the Author series, which examines the lives and works of authors and illustrators for children and young adults and is the preeminent source on authors and literature for young people. Something About the Author Online includes both the main series and Something About the Author Autobiography Series, totaling more than 217 volumes, 12,000 entries, and nearly 17,000 images - all delivered in an easy-to-use 24/7 online format that matches the exact look and feel of the print originals.

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  • The Post (WashingtonPost.com)

    No Access for Student Cards

    Washington County Free Library in partnership with Western Maryland Regional Library has sponsored subscription access to WashingtonPost.com for all patrons and staff. To enjoy unlimited access, simply visit the site while connected to the library’s internet network. Access includes current news coverage from The Post’s expert reporting and analysis from Washington and around the world.

    While The Washington Post, published since December 6, 1877, has long been considered the newspaper of record when it comes to politics and global affairs, The Post also contains smart and thoughtful reporting on topics ranging from the environment to food and cooking. Readers will not only benefit from reading The Post’s coverage, but also enjoy The Post’s interactives and videos.

    In 2018, The Post formally launched its Enterprise Solutions division, along with The Washington Post’s Public Library program.

    Access instructions:

    Onsite access: authenticates using the library’s IP ranges

    • Using either the library’s computers or the public Wi-Fi on personal devices
    • Find the link for onsite access to WashingtonPost.com on the library’s page for digital resources
    • Select the onsite link to reach WashingtonPost.com
    • Readers will be directed to the site  There should be no paywall and no registration prompt with onsite access

     

    Offsite access: authenticates by log-in credentials, specifically an email address and password

    • Navigate to your library’s homepage; then go to the library’s page for digital resources
    • Locate and select the offsite (remote) access link for WashingtonPost.com
    • Readers are taken to your library landing page at WashingtonPost.com landing page with the following message  “Try The Washington Post free for the next 7 days. Enter your email to get started:”
    • Users should then register or log-in with two steps by entering an email address and password
    • Unrestricted offsite access is available to readers for 7 days, beginning at the point of entering the site after registering or logging in.  On the eighth day,  users should return to the library’s digital resource webpage and select the offsite access link for WashingtonPost.com;  this triggers a new 7-day access period for the individual. 

     

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  • TrueFlix

    Available everywhere

    TrueFlix™ is the only online resource that leverages the award-winning True Books content to help students hone literacy skills, build knowledge of subject-area content, and cultivate 21st Century skills through the inquiry process.

    Browser Check:

    Please click on the following link to make sure your computer meets the necessary technical requirements and has the proper plug-ins installed: http://go.grolier.com/browsercheck

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  • Two-one-one (2-1-1) Maryland

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    2-1-1 Maryland is partnership of four agencies working together to provide simple access to health and human services information. 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects people with important community services. Call specialists answer calls 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The 2-1-1 database has information on nearly 5,000 agencies and programs across the state.

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  • Udemy (Gale Presents)

    Available everywhere

    Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.

    Visit this video tutorial to find out how you can use Udemy. 

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  • ValueLine Research

    Available everywhere

    Investment information and analysis to meet the changing needs of investors.

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  • Very Short Introductions

    Available everywhere

    Very Short Introductions offer concise introductions to a diverse range of subject areas from Climate to Consciousness, Game Theory to Ancient Warfare, Privacy to Islamic History, Economics to Literary Theory. Since the series was launched it has continued to offer new books each year for students and scholars, and the avidly curious, offering a bridge between reference content and higher academic work. All titles provide intelligent and serious introductions to a huge range of subjects, written by experts in the field who combine facts, analysis, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make challenging topics highly readable.

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  • VetNow

    Available everywhere

    Free,  live,  online  academic  and  job  assistance  for  veterans  transitioning  to  civilian  life. Resources include:

    • Resume Review
    • Job interview coaching
    • Standardized test practice
    • Live academic tutoring
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  • WCFL's Quick Reference Guide for Genealogy

    Available everywhere

    The purpose of this guide is to serve as an introduction to the genealogy resources available through the Washington County Free Library system, including the John Clinton Frye Western Maryland Room.

    Resource File:
    Name
    WCF_Genealogy_Guide-January_2023_Edition.pdf
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  • Whilbr - Western Maryland's Historical Library

    Available everywhere

    Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties in Western Maryland have a rich and diverse history. View images from the collections of the libraries, historical societies, and individuals in the three counties. There are photographs, newspaper articles, and indexes, rare books and more.

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  • World Book Encyclopedia

    No Access for Student Cards

    Features the content of The World Book Encyclopedia, plus 16 additional databases, which include an online atlas, Spanish-language encyclopedia, teacher resources, World Book Kids, images and sounds, current events, and an online version of the World Book Dictionary.

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