Databases A-F
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- A multi-disciplinary, full-text, academic journals database.
- Comprehensive, a great 1st choice for college-level research
- This Guide created by the Alaska State Library offers a basic list of Alaska related genealogy resources available to researchers.
- Not intended to be comprehensive in its coverage. Sources listed may be available in other Alaska libraries or through interlibrary loan at your local library.
Alaska Native Languages Resources ![]()
- Great resources curated by the Sealaska Heritage Institute.
- Tlingit and Haida Dictionaries and language learning curriculum.
- Clan Names, games, interactive bi-lingual picture books, vocabulary tools and more.
- Weekly Tlingit Language Lesson: 5-minute weekly lessons, audio (mp3) by Marsha Hotch. Produced by KHNS-FM (Haines).
- Search the full-text archives of Alaska’s 8 major newspapers (includes Juneau Empire 1998-Current, text only).
- Answer questions like: When was the last special session of the Alaska Legislature? Who won the "Wearable Art Show" in 2009?
- Complementary, holistic and integrated‚ health care and wellness information.
- Answer questions like: Can I use herbs to treat cancer?
- Comprehensive online family history resource.
- Search over 7 billion genealogical records from across the globe.
- Now includes the 1940 US Census.
- Access limited to in-library networks (including WiFi).
- Based upon the trusted Chilton's Repair Manuals.
- Save time and money, do-it-yourself.
- Print your instructions, keep them in your glovebox!
- Search more than 4,100 popular nonfiction books. The database includes full text entries on core subject areas, as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.
- The more you know, the more you know!
- Short videos featuring animated characters help introduce new topics and illustrate complex concepts from Science and Technology to music and more!
- Checkout the new GameUp feature for great educational games.
- BrainPOP supports individual, team, and whole-class learning.
- To request a password in Alaska, call 1-800-440-2919
- Spanish language animated videos.
- Features topics on science, social studies, math, engineering & tech, health and arts & music and English and Spanish (differences between languages).
- Where learning gets animated!
- Same great BrainPop educational content but targeted at K-3 students.
- BrainPOP supports individual, team, and whole-class learning.
- To request a password in Alaska, call 1-800-440-2919
- General business articles
- Designed specifically for business schools and libraries, provides information in nearly every area of business including management, economics, finance, accounting, international business, and more.
- Complete, current, Code of Ordinances.
- Gain a better understanding of local government and the laws that regulate your community.
CBJ Reports and Studies Archive ![]()
- The CBJ Reports and Studies Archive is a continually growing database of documents produced by and for the City and Borough of Juneau. The database includes reports going back to before the incorporation of the City and covering 20 different departments, and lists physical locations for where the documents are held, including URLs for electronic documents.
- City and Borough of Juneau documents and reports.
- Browse by Department or by report Title.
- Pre-1960 to current.
- Computer Source provides coverage of the latest information and current trends in computer science and technology.
- Includes popular titles like Macworld, PC World and Technology Review.
- Collected health information from Health Source, Alt HealthWatch, and many others.
- Designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics.
- E-Books only.
- Access to Academic Complete e-books, a growing collection spanning all academic subject areas.
- Read e-books in web browser or download chapters as pdf documents for offline reading.
- Download options.
- Read on the go with mobile apps for iOS and Android devices.
- Read ebook from the Ebrary collection on the go with mobile apps for iOS and Android devices.
- E-Books only
- Extensive selection of e-books on non-fiction topics like; Information Science and Technology, Health, Travel and the popular "Complete Idiot's Guides".
- In order to download/checkout ebooks (for offline reading), create an account by following the "sign in" link in the upper right corner of any Ebsco webpage. Not all titles are available for download.
- Educational Resource Information Center.
- Access to education literature.
- Professional development for educators.
- Take the fundraising power of the Foundation Directory Online home with you!
- Just download the FD Mobile app, connect to our Wi-Fi network (at the Downtown Library) and get started!
- You'll stay signed-in for 24 hours — even after you leave the location!
- Get the app for iOS, Anroid.
- Complete and accurate information on thousands of grantmaking organizations.
- Instruction on funding research.
- Help with proposal writing.
- Tools for locating prospective funders.
- News and research from the field of philanthropy as well as information on training classes at the library.
- Take FDO access home from the library with you, get the Foundation Directory Mobile APP (iOS only).
Foundation Grants to Individuals ![]()
- Find foundations that give grants to individuals.
- Access the online training course, "Grantseeking Basics for Individuals".
- E-Books only.
- No more waiting for eBooks!
- More than 20,000 titles always available, no holds lists.
- Cardholders receive 4 tokens per week to use for ebook downloads. Tokens refresh Monday morning and can carryover for 4 weeks.
- Apps available for iOS and Android.
- Frequently Asked Questions.
- Download and enjoy ebooks from the Juneau Freading ebook collection anytime, anywhere on your mobile device.
- Android
- iOS
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia ![]()
- For students and adults alike, the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia database indexes over 25,000 records, covering an array of topics.
- Full text for each record may be easily accessed by double clicking on the topic from the display.
- Contains images, brief biographies as well as information in a variety of subject areas.
