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Academic OneFile

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This database provides full-text academic articles on a variety of subjects, including social sciences, technology, medicine, engineering, the arts, literature, and more. Topic Finder and citation tools. State-funded.

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For college students and their academic research. Subjects include biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion and theology, and more. Full-text journal articles. State-funded.

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This is a shared catalog for materials owned by most PA libraries. The POWER Library provides access to thousands of reference materials for people of all ages. State-funded. *This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, Governor.

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Historical Black Newspapers is an excellent resource that provides information and perspectives that was excluded or marginalized in mainstream news sources. These newspapers include articles, obituaries, photos and editorials. Newspapers available through this resource include: Baltimore Afro-American, Philadelphia Tribune, New York Amsterdam News, Norfolk Journal and Guide, Los Angeles Sentinel, Cleveland Call & Post, Atlanta Daily World, Michigan Chronicle, Pittsburgh Courier and Chicago Defender. Having digital access to the Pittsburgh Courier is an excellent addition to tell a more complete history of Pittsburgh. It will be a welcomed addition to the digital collection for students, parents, teachers and scholars, genealogists and more. This database is searchable across newspapers and has the ability to search by article types, keyword, date ranges, specific dates, author and more. Additionally, there are birth records and marriage records, which makes it a vital resource for genealogists or those trying to learn more about their own family history. The Pittsburgh Courier was once the country’s most widely circulated black newspapers and by the 1930’s it was one of the top selling newspapers. At the height of the paper, it published as many as 14 different editions throughout the country. It was one of the first black newspapers to publish both national and local editions. Historical Black Newspapers is an excellent resource that provides information and perspectives that was excluded or marginalized in mainstream news sources. These newspapers include articles, obituaries, photos and editorials. Newspapers available through this resource include: Baltimore Afro-American, Philadelphia Tribune, New York Amsterdam News, Norfolk Journal and Guide, Los Angeles Sentinel, Cleveland Call & Post, Atlanta Daily World, Michigan Chronicle, Pittsburgh Courier and Chicago Defender. Having digital access to the Pittsburgh Courier is an excellent addition to tell a more complete history of Pittsburgh. It will be a welcomed addition to the digital collection for students, parents, teachers and scholars, genealogists and more. This database is searchable across newspapers and has the ability to search by article types, keyword, date ranges, specific dates, author and more. Additionally, there are birth records and marriage records, which makes it a vital resource for genealogists or those trying to learn more about their own family history. The Pittsburgh Courier was once the country’s most widely circulated black newspapers and by the 1930’s it was one of the top selling newspapers. At the height of the paper, it published as many as 14 different editions throughout the country. It was one of the first black newspapers to publish both national and local editions.

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Serves Allegheny County residents through legal information, lawyer referrals, and a listing of services offered free to the public by the Bar Association.

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Links to services and information for county residents. Property assessments, recreation information, links to county services and agencies, forms, court records and more.

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Search a large database of music information that includes biographies, discographies, genre charts, and reviews.

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This is a source of information for working on family history. Library-funded. . . This resource is available for In-library use only.

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More than 500,000 current and historical photographs and graphics can be searched by date, place and subject. More than 800 photographs are added to the archive daily. State-funded.

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Auto Repair Source has accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. State-funded.

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As everyone begins their back to school journeys we here at the Allegheny County Libraries want to lend a helping hand so here are some of the great online resources you can access from your libraries this fall! (We even slipped in some help for all those hard working teachers out there - thank you, we see you!) Tutor.com Tutor.com offers live homework help. Get online help from real tutors every day from 12 pm to 12 am! Live Homework Help offers online tutoring for grades K to 12 and college level students in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Non-traditional students and adult learners can take advantage of essay writing, skills building, GED prep and other tutoring services designed specifically for adults. World Book Online World Book Online provides online encyclopedia filled with facts and information on many subjects. World Book Online contains thousands of informational articles with illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities for kids, students and adults. Kids InfoBits Elementary-aged children can explore educational topics, from animals to geography to health. Find articles, pictures, charts, graphs, and more. Peterson's School information from kindergarten through graduate programs. Also included are career information, resume help, and strategies for planning for and financing an education. Teacher Reference Center Teacher Reference Center has indexing and abstracts (no full text) for nearly 300 education periodicals, most of which are peer-reviewed, on topics including assessment, best practices, continuing education, current pedagogical research, curriculum development, elementary education, higher education, instructional media, school administration, teacher education, and more.

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Short stories and videos about animals and habitats, plus discoveries and challenges on planet Earth.

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* The PowerLibrary project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, Governor.