EBSCO resources
Information is power…
EBSCO is the leading provider of research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, e-books and discovery service to libraries of all kinds.
For more than 70 years, we’ve partnered with libraries to improve research with quality content and technology.
Consumer Health Complete
Consumer Health Complete supports the information needs of patients and fosters an overall understanding of health-related topics.
This resource provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.
Consumer Reports
ConsumerReports provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice across several franchises. Each product includes an overview and a ratings report card, as well as tester reviews & recommendations.
EBSCO Host
EBSCOhost is an online reference system that offers a variety of WPLS owned databases as well as databases from leading information providers.
In addition to general reference, there are subject-specific databases for public, academic, medical, corporate and school library patrons.
Explora
This is a collection of 3 research databases: Explora Public Library Search, Elementary Student Research, Middle School Student Research, and Explora Educator’s Edition.
History Reference Center
Covering both U.S. and world history topics, History Reference Center is a full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents.
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
From candle making, homebrewing, and quilting to geocaching, model rockets and minerals, this Center offers detailed “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.
Home Improvement Reference Center
Covering topics such as electrical work, plumbing, decorating and more, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
JOB & CAREER ACCELERATOR CENTER
Whether you’re looking to find a new job in your current field or pursue a career in an exciting new industry, the Job & Career Accelerator Center has the powerful tools and expert guidance to help you through every step of the process to succeed in today’s job market.
Legal Information Reference Center
This center provides exclusive online full text options for top consumer legal reference books as well as it contains hundreds of publications and thousands of multi-state forms.
With the Legal Forms by the U.S. State feature, customers can search state-specific legal forms by subjects such as adoption, bankruptcy, name changes, and many more.
NOVELIST
Consider NoveList Plus your one-stop guide to great reading.
It contains lists of recommended reads and award-winning books.
POETRY & SHORT STORY REFERENCE CENTER
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center is a rich full-text database of hundreds of thousands of classic and contemporary poems, plus thousands of short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides.
Small Business Reference Center
The Small Business Reference Center is a comprehensive resource for small business owners and those interested in starting a business, offering full-text periodicals and reports, sample business plans, U.S. tax forms, videos and reference books.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
Small Engine Repair Reference Center™ is an online tool for small engine repair assistance that includes 410 reference books in full text help with original photos and illustrations.
**This Reference Center has more than just “small engines”; it includes a wide variety of farm tractors, boats, all terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and more.