Databases

INSPIRE database funding is provided by the Indiana General Assembly.

Academic Search Premier

Provides over twice as many abstracted and indexed journals (8,144) as well as full-text journals (4,493). Also includes PDF backfiles to 1975 or further for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references for 1,000 titles; also contains unmatched full-text coverage in biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion & theology, & more.

INSPIRE databases are free to all Indiana residents.
America the Beautiful
Authoritative information on U.S. states and territories designed for all grade levels. Encyclopedia content updated quarterly; journal information updated weekly, current event information updated weekly during the school year.
AncestryPlus (Only Available Within the Library)
Genealogy research source providing access to 1.2 billion + names, 3,000 + databases, primary source documents and images, and a variety of genealogical research features. Updated frequently. Available only from computers within the Vigo County Public Library and its Branches.
Archives Unbound
Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students. Collections in Archives Unbound cover a broad range of topics from the Middle Ages forward-from Witchcraft to World War II to twentieth-century political history. Collections are chosen for Archives Unbound based on requests from scholars, archivists, and students.
AtoZdatabases (Phone Number Locator)

Premier Reference and Marketing Database including 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more! Updated biweekly, web format and email, print or download Output.

Auto Repair Reference Center

Auto Repair Reference Center contains repair and maintenance information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. New repair procedures, TSBs and updates are added to the product on a regular basis.

Biography & Genealogy Master Index
An index tool used to find biographical material on people from all time periods, geographical locations and fields of endeavor. Indexes any print product that includes biographical information on multiple persons. Also acts as an index to other indexes. Updated twice a year.
Biography in Context (formerly Biography Resource Center)

 

Full-text biographical information from a variety of reference sources and magazines. Coverage includes individuals from around the world and throughout history. Updated daily.

INSPIRE databases are free to all Indiana residents. If you are outside of the library, please access this database through Inspire's Resource List. Under "List of Databases", click the database's name to access the database.
Biomedical Reference Collection: Basic
Designed for doctors, research scientists, students & clinical specialists, provides access to more than 100 full text journals. Topics include such disciplines as clinical medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pre-clinical sciences and the health care system. Most of the journals covered are available in cover-to-cover PDF.

INSPIRE databases are free to all Indiana residents.
Business & Company Resource Center

 

Brings together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Use to find detailed company and industry news and information. Coverage back to 1980. Updated daily.
Business Source Premier

Full-text for 7,400 + scholarly business journals, 1,100 peer-reviewed business publications, and other sources. Covers virtually all subject areas related to business. Provides full-text for 350 + of the top scholarly journals dating back to 1922. Updated daily.

INSPIRE databases are free to all Indiana residents.
Chilton's Automotive Repair

 

ChiltonLibrary provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web site.
Consumer Reports Health

Consumer Reports Health offers Consumers Union's rich array of research and recommendations about health care and healthy living on one continuously updated Web site.

Consumer Reports with Cars Best Deals Plus

Consumer Reports with Cars Best Deals Plus includes access to all Used and New Car Price Reports. In addition, Cars Best Deals Plus includes make side-by-side comparisons and the ability to review expert technical reports and print and save your reports for reference.

ConsumerLab
ConsumerLab.com provides comprehensive information about vitamin, herbal and other supplements, and nutritional products. Includes ConsumerLab.com's independent product evaluations, test results for ConsumerLab.com selected products and Approved Products from ConsumerLab.com's Voluntary Certification Program, product recalls, and safety warnings. A science-based encyclopedia of natural products is also provided, including a drug-interaction database.
Corporate ResourceNet
Meets the diverse information needs of today's companies and contains full- text articles from 1,300 + quality magazines and journals.

INSPIRE databases are free to all Indiana residents.
County and Regional Histories & Atlases: Indiana Hosting
State and especially local history gives students a chance to understand the people, places and things around them with which they’re already familiar. Originally compiled and produced by publishers and subscriptions agents for area residents and patrons, the original histories are difficult-to-find materials. Included in this collection on Indiana are Thirteen cities and regions covered in 262 titles. These titles comprise tables and lists of vital statistics, military service records, municipal and county officers, chronologies, portraits of individuals and views of urban and rural life not found anywhere else. The atlases provide additional information on land use and settlement patterns and scarce early town and city plans.
Custom Guides Computer Tutorials
Custom Guides Online Computer Tutorials
EBSCO Animals
In-depth information on a variety of topics relating to animals. Consists of indexing, abstracts, and full-text records describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals.

INSPIRE databases are free to all Indiana residents.
Encyclopedia Americana
General comprehensive encyclopedia with full-text magazine articles intended for the middle school to adults. Encyclopedia content updated quarterly; magazine information updated weekly.