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Research Databases
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Luther North Online Library
Databases are warehouses of information to which you have access as a member of the   
LHN community. Please note that an ID & password authentication may be required. You     
will find this information listed in the description for each database.
Highbeam Research eLibrary
Username = luthernorth
Password = wildcats
HighBeam is an online library & research tool for individuals, students & businesses. Access
millions of research articles from published sources you know & trust -- all in one place.
Whether you have a specific research need or just want to read about topics of interest,
HighBeam gives you unlimited access to newspaper articles, magazine & journal articles,
reference works & more.

Access My Library
You will need to enter your public library card number & zip code to access this database.
Use
AccessMyLibrary to search nearly 30 million articles from sources librarians, teachers &
information professionals know & trust. Find the information you want, enter your zip code &
public library card number & enjoy the wealth of information at your fingertips.

OCLC FirstSearch
Luther North Access Codes
ILHSN Authorization = 100262976
Password = fxrt6trxg
The place to go when you really want to know!!! If the information you need is "out there," it'll
show up in
OCLC. The search is a little more time consuming than the other sources listed
above, but it is time well spent.
OCLC is the Online Computer Library Center with access to
WorldCat's FirstSearch. WorldCat's database is the OCLC Online Union Catalog which
provides access to books & other materials in libraries worldwide including records
representing 400 languages.

Magazine Portal
Find individual articles from many free magazines by browsing categories or using the
search engine. When you find an article you like, mark it & print. Password not required.

Looksmart Find Articles
Search & read 3.5 million articles from over 700 publications. Password not required.

Newspapers -- USA & Worldwide
Find articles in newspapers published in the US & around the world.

Newspapers.com
Search over 10,000 newspapers online

Internet Public Library  -- News Division
Online newspapers from around the world

NewsDirectory
Search millions of articles in thousands of publications

PaperBoy
Find articles in 6,173 online newspapers

CNN News
Information on current & historical news events

MSNBC News
Information on current & historical news events