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Online Resources

 
Forsyth County Public Library patrons have access to two sets of outstanding online resources. Premium Resources are purchased with the library’s materials budget, which is funded by Forsyth County and the State of Georgia. GALILEO Resources are provided by the state to users of public, academic, and school libraries.

Alphabetical List of All Online Resources

Premium Resources
GALILEO Resources
For access outside the library, FCPL library card barcode and PIN are needed for all databases listed below.

African American Experience
African American history and culture

America’s Newspapers
State and national news including New York Times & Washington Post

American History
American History from 1350 to the present

Auto Repair Reference Center
Auto repair information on most major domestic and imported vehicles

Biography Reference Center
Full-text biographies, searchable by various criteria

Biomes of the Earth Online
Examines the ecosystems of the Earth from the tundra to urban centers

BookFlix
Online books for kids

Daily Life Through History
Day-to-day life, then and now, and folklore

eLibrary
Access to all electronic materials

Energy and the Environment Online
Provides a comprehensive examination of the history, technology, science, environmental and social implications that are associated with the production of energy

eVideo
Thousands of educational streaming videos available on demand 24/7.

Forsyth County News
Search local news and sports From (2/16/06-Current)

Genes and Disease Online
Describes what scientists know and what they hope to learn in the near future about the mysteries of genetic disease

Genetics & Evolution Online
Provides up-to-date research on key issues in the field of biology to explain how the history of scientific ideas and methods connects to today’s research.

Global Exploration
Details the wonders, anxieties, and achievements of explorers since the beginning of time

Global Warming Online
Thorough discussions of global warming issues; teacher resources, glossaries, timelines, color images

Green Technology Online
Environmental issue articles related to green technology; teacher resources, glossaries, color images

HeritageQuest Online
A collection of genealogical and historical resources

Job & Career Accelerator
A comprehensive online job search system

Latino American Experience
Latino experiences from origins to current pop culture.

LearningExpress Library
Test preparation and skill-building materials

Mango Languages
Online language learning program

Morningstar
Stocks, mutual funds, exchange traded funds, and investment research

NextReads
Book recommendations in your email

NoveList Plus
Help finding your next great read

Online Book Clubs
Book chapters in your email

OverDrive
Downloadable eBooks, audiobooks and music

Points of View Reference Center
Current issues analyzed by both sides

Pop Culture Universe
Technology, fads, and pastimes, then and now.

Reference USA
Find businesses or healthcare providers using various criteria

Science Online
Topics on a broad range of scientific disciplines

Small Business Resources
Library and community information for entrepreneurs

The Human Body: How it Works Online
Examines the systems of the human body and how they function

TumbleBooks™
Books for kids online

TumbleReadables
Online eBooks with audio for K-12

United States Geography
Flags, maps, and information on the 50 states

World at War
In-depth coverage of wars throughout history

World Geography
World geographic, political, social, economic, and cultural information

World News Digest Online
U.S. and World News: 1940 - Present

World Religions Online
Videos, images, and facts on the world’s religions



FCPL Help
For access outside the library, click here for the GALILEO password, which is needed for all databases listed below.

Search by Subject

Arts
Books, Reading, and Literature
Business and Company Information
Consumer Information
Education and Careers
Everything Georgia!
Gardening and D.I.Y.
Genealogy
Geography
Government and Law
Health and Medicine
History and Biography
Personal Finance and Investing
Science and Math
Society and Culture
Spanish/Espanol Resources
Sports and Recreation

Search by Type of Material

Almanacs
Articles and Databases
Dictionaries
Directories
Dissertations and Theses
Encyclopedias
Full-Text Resources
General and Multi-subject Databases
Images and Maps
Library Catalogs
Magazine Articles
Magazines A-Z
Multimedia
Newspapers
Reference and Quick Answers
Search Engines and Web Sites
State Agencies
Statistics

Search by Grade Level

Online Resources for Kids (PK-Grade 5)
GALILEO Teen (Grades 6-8)
GALILEO High School (Grades 9-12)

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