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Academic Search Premier       1975 - present Provides citations and abstracts to articles, as well as full text of articles from over 4,600 publications, covering almost every academic subject.

CQ Researcher       1991 - present Provides full text to CQ Researcher reports that comprise "in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy. Each CQ Researcher report is a unique work, investigated and written by a seasoned journalist...sections include a background and chronology; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources." Search all available CQ Collections via CQ Electronic Library.

General Reference Center   Provides citations, abstracts, and some full text to magazine articles on all topics, including personal experiences and survivor stories.

Readers' Guide Full Text   Offers current events coverage, curriculum support, and quality periodicals research for students, educators, and library patrons.

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MSU Library Catalog   Provides citations to books, including NetLibrary ebooks, videos/DVDs, posters, government documents, maps, newspapers, some journals (NOT articles), theses and alternate plan papers, and other materials owned by MSU.

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Access World News (NewsBank)   Provides full text news articles from over 600 U.S. and over 500 International sources. Includes access to articles from: Chicago Tribune Christian Science Monitor Duluth News Tribune New York Times St. Cloud Times St. Paul Pioneer Press Star Tribune Washington Post selected broadcast transcripts

Historical New York Times       1851 - 2002 Provides searchable full-image articles published in the New York Times.

ProQuest Newspapers   Provides citations and selected full text to newspaper articles. Includes full text for over 300 U.S. and International newspapers, including Star Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, LA Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. Updated daily.

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CQ Historic Documents       1972 - present "CQ Historic Documents collects more than 2,500 primary sources covering current events around the world and provides a clear, logical organization and tools for exploring these rich resources." Search all available CQ Collections via CQ Electronic Library.

MasterFILE Premier       1975 - present Provides citations, abstracts, and full text to articles "covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, and multicultural issues. Also provides the full text for 362 reference books, 84,606 biographies, 88,463 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 107,135 photos, maps & flags." "PDF backfiles (as far back as 1975) are available for key publications including American Libraries, Foreign Affairs, History Today, Judaism, Library Journal, National Review, and Saturday Evening Post. Also, Science News is available in HTML back to 1975."

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Oxford Reference Online   Provides full text definitions and entries from over 100 of Oxford's renowned dictionary and reference titles across more than 20 subject areas. Can search individual titles, subject groups, or the entire collection.

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American Memory    Provides "a gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. The site offers more than 7 million digital items from more than 100 historical collections."