Subscription databases are preferred resources for "surfing" the Web. Better than mega-search engines that return millions of web site suggestions (many of which are worthless to the researcher), subscription databases provide organized and authoritative information that can save time, frustration, and assure that the information retrieved is legitimate and appropriate.

Many of the databases are provided free of charge through the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM), which is supported by appropriations from the Minnesota Legislature.

Click on the titles below to access the DeLaSalle subscriptions. Access from non-DLS school computers is available; see Ms. Roggow, Librarian, for off-campus password information.

EBSCOhost
Multi-disciplinary databases providing full text and images from both primary and secondary documents. Coverage spans every area of academic study and general interest subject area and offers information dating as far back as the 1800s.

Country Reports
Statistical data and cultural information on the world's countries with photographs and information explaining customs, economies, governments and current events.

ABC-Clio Social Studies Databases
History and Social Studies databases and e-books covering American Government and History, Issues, United States at War, and Ancient and Modern World History.

ABC-Clio E-Books Social Studies Databases
Access to a digital collection of Social Studies resources with over 6,000 encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, and guides.

Literary Ref Center
A comprehensive literary reference database, with detailed information on the most studied authors and their works.

Proquest Newsstand
The ProQuest® online information service provides access to thousands of current periodicals and newspapers, many updated daily.

Historical Minneapolis Tribune (1867-1922)
A direct link to searching only the Minneapolis Tribune covering 1867-1922.

Consumer Health Complete CHC
CHC covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children's health, men & women's health, etc. Information provided in this database should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

World Almanac
A source for authoritative facts for science, economics, sports, arts and media, entertainment, reference and politics.

Teen Health and Wellness
Developed for teens providing students with information on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more.

The Gale Group
Access to databases and e-books containing reference materials, articles and images for students in the sciences, culture, literature, history and government.

OCLC's First Search / WorldCat
The Online Computer Library Center's incredible list of books and materials available in libraries world-wide. Locate materials here to order on InterLibrary Loan through the DeLaSalle Library.

OAIster / WorldCat
A portal to open-archive collections of digital resources hosted at University's worldwide.

CAMIO OCLC’s Catalog of Art Museum Images Online.

Net Library access to E-books
Electronic access to a digital version of books, articles and database content.

Encyclopædia Britannica Online
The full encyclopedia plus the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary.

Issues & Controversies at FACTS.com
An authoritative source of up-to-date, in-depth and objective information for factual analysis of opposing points of view on prominent issues of the day. A good compliment to SIRS Researcher and Points of View databases.

SIRS Researcher
A collection that explores social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political and global issues with many links to images and applicable websites. A great source for Social Justice and Pro/Con issues A good compliment to Issues & Controversies and Points of View databases.

Points of View Reference Center
EBSCOhost collection of information on opposing points of views covering current social issues. A good complimentary source to Issues & Controversies and SIRS Researcher databases.