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This resource contains a large selection of multidisciplinary eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter.
This database contains access to older eBook resources including dictionaries and encyclopedias.
Covers various aspects of business including accounting, finance, economics, industry profiles, market research reports, marketing, management, management information systems, operations management, product reviews, and SWOT analyses.
This database contains regional business journals, newspapers, and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the U.S.
Contains articles and information about a wide variety of career choices, various trades, and professions.
Access to peer-reviewed journals, magazines and more, about a wide variety of subjects. This is a great place to start when looking for scholarly articles.
Access local and regional newspapers including Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and more.