This business collection contains thousands of full-text articles covering business trends and economic conditions, corporate strategies, management techniques, and product information from a variety of publications, including The Economist, that provide international coverage of these subjects.
Academic Search Complete is a general subject research database providing access to thousands of full-text periodicals and peer-reviewed journals covering a broad selection of topics.
For just in time learning for the working professional, Accel5 Business Library features Short videos on topics including: business competencies leadership and management personal effectiveness Summaries for business and leadership books Articles by industry leaders on current working world issues
Accessible Archives (Available in Library only)
Assembles diverse primary source material reflecting broad views across American history and culture, including genealogical records, eyewitness accounts of historical events, vivid descriptions and observations of daily life, and commercial advertisements from newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and county histories. Searching or browsing at the library provides access to these collections of 18th and 19th century materials produced by and for diverse audiences, including African Americans and women, from the colonial era to the early twentieth century. Sources include the Virginia Gazette and The Pennsylvania Genealogical Catalogue.
American Ancestors (Available in Library only)
Access the resources and databases of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, including thousands of searchable, digitized collections containing vital, cemetery, and probate records, along with articles and genealogies. Provides access to genealogical resources for the United States, Canada and Europe, but primarily covers New England and New York.
Ancestry Library Edition (Available in Library Only)
Provides a wide range of resources for genealogical and historical research. It includes records from the U.S. Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. Available in library branches.
APS Physics (Available in Library Only)
The full archive of the journals of the American Physical Society (APS), including Physical Review, Physical Review Letters, and Reviews of Modern Physics, providing students and researchers within the library access to articles documenting research in physics since 1893.
Provides information about 30 million business & executive profiles and 240 million residents using data available from public records. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and finding relatives.
Provides updated service and repair information from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to help users diagnose problems, and repair and maintain most makes and models of vehicle as far back as 1974, including step-by-step instructions, maintenance schedules, parts information and prices, labor time and cost estimates, technical service bulletins and recalls, specifications and standards, and diagrams. (Formerly AutoMate)
An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people, past and present, providing reference content alongside newspaper and magazine articles, video and audio recordings, and images. Search by name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, gender, and birth or death date or place.
Makes exploration of fiction and non-fiction easy and fun, taking advantage of multiple resources to provide readers with accurate recommendations for their next book. Browse or search by title, author, subject, genre, setting, character, or series, or take advantage of book lists of Award Winners, Expert Picks, and Librarian Favorites.
HelpNow provides live tutoring and homework help for students in grades K-12.HelpNow’s Writing Lab provides assistance and feedback in virtual study spaces.Live online tutoring is available every day from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST.
JobNow provides many resources for job seekers, including live interview practice, coaching, and resume help. Live online tutoring is available every day from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST.
VetNow provides resources for Veterans and their families to help navigate benefits and services offered by the VA and other organizations. Live online tutoring is available every day from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST.
Supplies profiles of businesses, companies, and countries, with interactive rankings and statistics, financial and economic reports and indicators, case studies, and video interviews with business executives providing lessons and insight. Users can generate custom analyses and charts for reports and presentations.
Actual business plans compiled by and aimed at entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
Provides a global perspective for studying business and economics, accounting, finance, banking, marketing, management, and more, with access to journals, case studies, economic reports, and company profiles, including interviews with executives and analysts and video content from Harvard Business Publishing, the Associated Press, and other business publishers, offering historical information and insight into current and future business trends.
Full-text, searchable articles from The Chicago Tribune and its online-only content. Coverage: 1985 - current
Full-text, searchable articles from The Christian Science Monitor Coverage: 1988 - current
Supports the information needs of medical patients and fosters an overall understanding of health issues, offering resources, including journals and magazines, reference books, health reports and diagrams, videos, and consumer health pamphlets, encompassing both traditional and alternative medical practices.
Serving to inform and protect consumers, this website companion to "Consumer Reports" magazine offers informative articles and research alongside unbiased ratings and reviews for products and services.
Consumers' Checkbook (Available in Library only)
Offers price comparisons and unbiased reviews on local businesses and service providers, including auto repair, healthcare, home and financial services, personal and pet care, and stores, alongside articles and advice for a more informed consumer.
A collection of current articles and authoritative information about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This content has been made fully available free of charge by ProQuest and cooperating partners.
Provides in-depth coverage and analysis of current events with fact-checked articles written by experienced journalists. Reports include historical background, graphics, chronologies, and resources for further research for a better appreciation of the issues involved. Shorter "Hot Topics" articles provide updates to the most popular subjects.
Offers the up-to-date biographies, images, and obituaries of persons of contemporary importance across all fields of influence since 1940. Users can search by occupation, activity, gender, place of origin, birthday, lifespan, or any combination of these criteria, or browse by name, ethnicity, geography, nationality, occupation, place of birth, etc.
Borrow and read hundreds of popular magazines in digital format including TThe New Yorker and National Geographic.
eBook High School Collection (EBSCOhost)
Provides students and teachers with access to eBooks, including classics, historical documents, and general reference materials, that support the high school curriculum across all academic subjects.
eBook History Collection (EBSCOhost)
Provides students and researchers with access to eBooks, from introductory texts to advanced scholarship, that cover topics and geographies from across world history, and include the history of art, music, science and technology, law, and philosophy.
eBook K-8 Collection (EBSCOhost)
This collection offers full text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all academic subjects from History, to Language and Literature, to Science & Technology.
eBook Subscription Cricket Media Collection (EBSCOhost)
This collection offers full text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students. The collection is comprised of the Cricket Media’s award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction e-books geared towards the young adult.
Provides access to full-text fiction and nonfiction books, including reference, scholarly, professional, and literary works, for all ages across all subjects. Books are fully searchable by author, title, and/or keyword.
Search for the information needed to complete assignments for any subject using this straightforward interface designed to meet the unique needs of both student research and classroom instruction, offering reliable results including articles, images, video, and primary source documents.
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Fairfax County Cemetery Survey
The Cemetery Survey has its genesis with Jane Kirkpatrick-Wall's 1977 gift of transcriptions of 100 Fairfax County cemeteries. Staff and volunteers continue to add to this valuable resource, which now records information on over 350 individual cemeteries. The Virginia Room is the central repository for information on burial sites in Fairfax County.
Searchable full-text and page images of the Fairfax Herald, Fairfax County’s longest running newspaper which covered local news, county government, crime, marriages, births, deaths, and social events. The newspaper is searchable on Virginia Chronicle, a free historical archive of Virginia newspapers. Coverage: 1886-1964.
FCPL Community Arts Collection
All-media art, created by your neighbors. Discover the artistic talents of your Fairfax County neighbors. This anthology of artwork includes paintings, illustrations, crafted works, photography, graphic design, prose, poetry, recorded word, music, and dance. Your Fairfax County Public Library. Imagine. Discover. Connect.
A new searchable database of selected digitized items from the Virginia Room's photographic archive. Featured are downloadable images of historic Fairfax County buildings, events, people, places, and more. Check back frequently as new images are uploaded every week.
Offers convenient access to the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who have served, with original U.S. military records from the Revolutionary War onwards provided by the National Archives and other sources.
Foundation Directory Online Professional (Available at GRTC)
Foundation Directory Online Professional (Available at GRTC)Provides a searchable database of foundations, charities and corporate giving programs for nonprofits, with information from recently awarded grants, recently filed IRS 990 forms, and recently announced requests for proposals (RFPs).
Brings together publications -- from scholarly journals to general interest titles -- that support learning and research in every college subject, including vocational training and technical education.
Use search, sort, filter, and export options to access and organize relevant data from directories of organizations, businesses, educational scholarships and loans, brands, and print and broadcast media.
Offers a variety of general nonfiction and specialized reference ebooks for curiosity and research, across all subjects and levels of study.
A consumer health resource providing access to journal, magazine, and newspaper articles, reference books, images, and video and audio content, with information on diseases, conditions, mental health, tests, therapies and treatments, and alternative medical practices.
Provides the Tools and Resources to Develop Future Ready Skills in Young Learners.Gale in Context: Elementary is the perfect educational product for today's young learners. It is a content-rich, authoritative, easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics. The modern design and simple navigation makes it easy for users to explore content and gain comfort with database searching.
Provides updated reference content and resources for students seeking information and perspective on a wide range of subjects, with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files, and links to further resources. Includes additional educator resources for teachers.
Provides a selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms and other resources for real estate, wills & estate planning, marriage, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord / tenant, and other issues. Also included are informative articles, legal Questions & Answers, definitions of legal terms, and a directory of attorneys listed by state.
An integrated research experience that brings together a variety of literary databases in a digital environment, allowing researchers and students to search across resources to discover and analyze content in useful ways. A combination of literary content and dependable searchability enriched by database features and design to advance the study of literature.
Provides access to major U.S. and international local, regional, and national newspapers, magazines, and trade journals, as well as images and broadcasts and transcripts from radio and television.
Grants to Individuals Online (Available at GRTC)
Profiles foundations and public charities that offer scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial support to individuals, including students, artists, and researchers.
Stream the Great Courses video library from Kanopy. Customers have unlimited access to Great Courses videos which do not count against the monthly Kanopy limits.