Special Interest Databases   Tags: antiques, databases, languages  

Got a special interest? Looking for a special type of information? There's probably a database that can help you find information. Check out these great sources.

Language Learning

It takes longer to learn a new language than our lending periods allow, why limit yourself to a book or CD? Check out these resources. They're available 24 hours a day!

• Mango Languages (language course database)
• Overdrive (download ebook and audio language learning titles)

Antiques & Collectibles

p4A Antiques Reference

This is a great database to find out about antiques and collectibles. With thousands of images it's a useful identification tool -- and it aggregates auction sales information from 50 US auction houses, so it's a great pricing tool too. p4A is so good, it's used by the experts on Antiques Roadshow!

Maps & Charts

These databases offer maps and charts.

• History Resource Center
• MasterFILE Premier 
• Middle Search Plus 
• Credo Reference (now called Literati)

Timelines

Need a timeline of events? Use these databases to find one.

• Student Research Center 
• Credo Reference (search timeline)

Speeches & Historic Documents

Primary source documents are a "must" for historical research. Use these databases to find the full text and/or images of the important sources.

• MasterFILE Premier
• Credo Reference
• History Reference Center 
• LitFinder (Gale Group Databases)
• USA.gov

Supreme Court Decisions

Decisions made by the US Supreme Court affect our lives and our liberties. Find these important opinions in the following databases.

• Legal Collection (EBSCOhost)
• MasterFILE Premier
• USA.gov

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