ResearchIT CT – Free Online Resources
Provided by the CT State Library. ResearchIT Includes: resources for students, e-reference books, newspapers, magazine and journal articles, health and science resources, genealogy resources and much more… Please note that you will need your library card to access these FREE databases.
Academic Search Premier A multi-disciplinary database of more than 4,600 magazines and
journals, including full text for nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. In addition to the full-text, this
database offers indexing and abstracts for 8,470 journals.
Biography Reference Bank This biographical database offers in-depth profiles from Current
Biography and World Authors, the periodical coverage of Biography Index and specialist content
of Junior Authors & Illustrators. It provides full-text articles, images and abstracts from today’s
leading magazines and journals.
Biography Reference Center Biography Reference Center provides thousands of unique and reliable
full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography and Biography Today. In addition
to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, activity, nationality, gender,
birthplace and more.
ERIC ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is an authoritative database of indexed and
full-text education literature and resources. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the
U.S. Department of Education, it is an essential tool for education researchers of all kinds.
Health Source Consumer Edition This rich collection of consumer health information provides
access to full-text consumer health magazines. It also includes searchable full text for current
health pamphlets.
History Reference Center Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations
through the 21st century, History Reference Center is a research database containing full-text
journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.
GreenFILE GreenFILE is a free research database covering all aspects of human impact to the
environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on
global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and
more.
Legal Information Reference Center Legal Information Source is a database designed to assist the
public in understanding the complex world of law and legal matters of all kinds. It includes
exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal
forms.
MagillOnLiterature Plus MagillOnLiterature Plus is the definitive source for editorially reviewed
critical analyses, character studies, author biographies and plot summaries of the most studied
literary works.
MainFile MainFile is a general interest database for public libraries. It includes full-text magazines,
newspapers, reference books and encyclopedias.
MAS Ultra Designed for high school libraries, MAS Ultra – School Edition is a full-text reference
database of popular magazines and e-books covering many subjects, including history, science and
health. It also includes thousands of full-text primary source documents and videos from the
Associated Press.
MasterFile Designed specifically for public libraries, MasterFILE Premier provides a robust collection
of full-text magazines, e-books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image
collection.
Middle Search Plus Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school
magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos. Subjects
include history, current events, science and sports.
Referencia Latina Referencia Latina is a full-text Spanish-language database covering a broad array
of subjects inside and outside academia. It offers content from a variety of sources,
including reference books, general interest magazines and health reports.
Science Reference Center Science Reference Center provides full text for hundreds of science
magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. The database also contains science
experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.
Small Business Reference Center Small Business Source offers exclusive full text for many top
consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to understand and address a wide variety
of small business topics. The database includes business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-
up kit and tips for writing business plans.
Teacher Reference Center A complimentary research database for teachers, Teacher Reference
Center (TRC) provides indexing and abstracts for more than 230 peer-reviewed journals.
TOPICSearch Teachers, librarians and student researchers can use this database to explore current
events, social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics frequently
discussed in the classroom.
Connecticut Digital Newspaper Project
Search 100+ years of CT newspapers. the Connecticut Digital Newspaper Project (CDNP), run out of the Connecticut State Library, is a newspaper digitization project that works as part of the larger Library of Congress National Digital Newspaper Program to digitize historical newspapers for preservation and research use. Since 2013, the CDNP has digitized almost 500,000 pages of historic Connecticut newspapers, all of which are freely available for use through Chronicling America.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A resource page of CFPB-reviewed websites, documents, and more.
With DrivingTests.org you have access to following, Connecticut specific, resources:
- 11 car practice tests
- 9 motorcycle practice tests
- 27 CDL practice tests
- 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL)
- A FAQ section with detailed answers to over 100 DMV-related questions
Connecticut Homeschool Law (Home School Legal Defense Association)
Connecticut Homeschool Law (CT Department of Education)
Connecticut Homeschool Alliance (Facebook & Website)
Mission Statement: Connecticut Homeschool Alliance is a diverse and inclusive coalition of homeschooling groups and individual homeschoolers from around the state of CT. We come together to provide a welcoming and collaborative environment that keeps homeschoolers connected, informed and supported.
Vision Statement: Connecticut Homeschool Alliance is dedicated to changing the face of homeschooling in CT by providing information, connection, support, encouragement and representation to all who wish to educate their children from home.
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