Research Tools A to Z

Access to some databases is restricted for use only within the Library. Those databases will be listed with a note (In-Library Use Only).

 

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  • Very Short Introductions

    Oxford's Very Short Introductions offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects--from Islam to Sociology, Politics to Classics, and Literary Theory to History. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume provides trenchant and provocative--yet always balanced and complete--discussions of the central issues in a given topic.

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    • VetNow from Brainfuse

      Free career and academic assistance for veterans transitioning to civilian life. VetNow helps veterans transition to civilian life through live, interactive career assistance, academic tutoring, and much more. Login with your Shaker Library Card.

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      • Vital Records

        Where to write for vital records, such as birth, death, marriage or divorce information from all the 50 states. Maintained by the National Center for Health Statistics. 

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        • Vocational and Career Collection

          Vocational & Career Collection is designed for vocational and technical libraries servicing high schools, community colleges, trade institutions, and the general public. This collection provides full text coverage for more than 350 trade and industry-related periodicals.

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