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Research & Online Resources

The Thousand Oaks Library subscribes to a variety of highly specialized electronic databases.
All of these resources may be used in the library, and many can be accessed from home via the Internet.

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Salem History Available everywhere with a library card
Includes Decades series, Great Lives from History series, and Great Events from History.  
Science InContext Available everywhere with a library card
Curriculum focused full-text articles on key topics, with ideas for science experiments  search tips
Scribner Writers Online Series Available everywhere with a library card
Includes concise essays, citations, and biographical information. See Artemis: Literary Resources  search tips
Small Business Reference Center Available everywhere with a library card
Provides up-to-date information on starting, operating and managing a business. Includes access to the popular NOLO Press business publications.  search tips
Smart Math Available everywhere with a library card
Math learning database appropriate for ages 6-14 with topics ranging from counting exercises to algebra. Difficulty of questions asked is interactively based upon demonstrated skill level of student.  
Something About the Author Online Available everywhere with a library card
Illustrated biographical profiles of children's authors and illustrators. See Artemis: Literary Resources
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Student Resources in Context Available everywhere with a library card
History, Science, Literature, and other core subjects are covered in millions of periodical and newspaper articles, primary source entries, multimedia records, and other materials.