Useful GCC Databases (MEID required)

Access the library's free databases on campus or off campus. Select a subject specific database to begin your search. Below are some suggested databases, though these are by no means the only ones the library owns. When accessing from off campus, you will need to enter your MEID and password. Reference databases (like Gale Virtual Reference below) are excellent places to start for an overview or general background information on a topic.

Most databases allow you to email yourself a copy of the article and also provide guidance on citations. Databases include scholarly articles that you will not find for free on the Internet. The information contained in databases has been through an editorial review process whereas free websites are not held to as high a standard.

If you need help finding an article... Ask a Librarian!

Gale eBooks (Gale Virtual Reference) This link opens in a new window
Provides access to popular Gale specialized encyclopedias and resources in arts, biography, business, education, environment, history, science, social science and more. PROVIDES WORD and PAGE COUNT for EACH ARTICLE when browsing.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Credo Reference is a full-text online reference service. Our collection includes over three million entries from hundreds of well-regarded titles from some of world's the best reference publishers. Credo’s collection is intelligently integrated with millions of cross-references and contains dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, quotations and atlases, plus a wide range of subject-specific titles covering everything from art to accountancy, science to Shakespeare and law to literature.
Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Current & controversial issues resource that provides access to 'viewpoint' articles, reference materials, magazines, newspapers, primary sources, statistics, and multimedia on current topics.
Issues and Controversies This link opens in a new window
Provides current, in-depth, and objective information on contemporary issues. Coverage begins in 1995. This is the on-line version of the print Issues and Controversies collection on the Contemporary Issues Index table.
MasterFILE Premier This link opens in a new window
Provides full text for over 1,730 of periodicals. Coverage includes nearly all subjects including general reference, business, health, and much more.
Gale News (formerly Infotrac Newstand) This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text access to more than 2,300 major U.S., regional, national, and local newspapers as well as leading international titles. It also includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts and transcripts.
Proquest National Core Newspapers This link opens in a new window
Contains both articles and indexing to articles from the country's leading newspapers--Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post.

GCC Databases by Subject
This link will take you directly to the library databases listing by subject, giving you many more databases to choose from when researching.

Search Multiple GCC Databases (MEID required)

The One Search feature allows you to search multiple databases at once. Be aware that using One Search will likely bring up thousands of results. You can limit the number of results by limiting your search to scholarly, reference, magazine, or news articles. Clicking on your search results will link you to the individual database in which the article is found.

Search for Online Articles

Arizona State Library Databases (only need zip code to access)

These database resources are provided at no cost through the Arizona State Library and include databases focused on reference, literature/ language, science/ technology, social studies, and testing/ career explorations.

https://azlibrary.gov/dazl/educational-resources/highschool

Phoenix Public Library Ecard

From the Phoenix Public Library:

eCard Registration

Phoenix and other Maricopa County residents can now get immediate 24/7 access to Phoenix Public Library's online services, including:

Bestselling eBooks and eAudiobooks from Greater Phoenix Digital Library, Axis 360 and hoopla
Music and movies from Freegal and hoopla
A wide variety of research databases
Great eLearning tools like Universal Class, Rocket Languages, and LearningExpressLibrary

Complete the online application to get your eCard number now. If you already have a Phoenix Public Library card, you do not need an eCard. Your current library card number can be used to access online resources and place holds.

If you would like to check out physical materials from Phoenix Public Library, simply go to nearest branch with a photo ID and present your eCard number to a staff member to be issued a library card with checkout privileges. If you have any problems getting an eCard with this form, please visit your nearest branch with a photo ID to obtain a library card.

Link to sign up for ecard access: https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/ServicesForYou/Borrowing-Items/pages/Online-Registration.aspx.

Phoenix Public Library Databases/ e-resources

Once you have your e-card registered with your log-in info, you can start utilizing the databases here:

https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/learning-research/Pages/eResources-A-to-Z.aspx

There are a variety of database resources through Phoenix e-card; here are a few recommendations:

A good place to start when researching is a subject-specific encyclopedia. The entries will provide a strong overview of the topic. Gale Virtual Reference is an excellent resource.

Gale - Virtual Reference
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research, available 24/7.
Tutorial

For literature research try Literature Resource Center:

Literature Resource Center
Provides access to bibliographical and biographical information, literary criticism, and contextual information covering more than 90,000 novelists, poets, essayists, journalists, and other writers.

For argumentative/ persuasive research, try Opposing Viewpoints in Context.

Opposing Viewpoints In Context
An online library of current event topics--facts and arguments for and against each topic.
Tutorial

For general research articles (journals, magazines, scholarly articles) try Academic OneFile:

Academic OneFile - Article Search
Articles and abstracts from scholarly, trade and general-interest periodicals in current events, science, social science, art, and the humanities.
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Glendale Public Library Educator Resources

Digital Classroom:

Available to Glendale-resident teachers or teachers who teach in Glendale (similar to teacher cards). Qualifying teachers get a classroom “set” of digital card numbers for use by their students. These barcodes are for digital access only and expire at the end of the school year.

For more information about Digital Cards and the application, click here.

School And Library Visits

Staff from the Glendale Public Library are happy to participate in school literacy and curriculum nights, or to take part in other events. Library staff members are also available for classroom visits, special storytimes and small group events.

You are also welcome bring your class or group to visit the library. We offer special storytimes, library instruction, and tours for all ages.

To schedule a visit from staff or a library tour, please fill out our request form.

Additional Services (classroom visits, homework help) click here.

Dual Enrollment Research Resources