Literature and Books

Literary Reference Source Plus

Literary Reference SourceThis literary database covers all genres and timeframes. It includes thousands of full-text poems, short stories, synopses, critical essays, literary journals, reference books, and author biographies. It also offers lesson plans and literary study guides. It offers a complete foundation of literary reference works.

New York Times Digital Access

NYT DigitalRead the latest book reviews and bestseller lists with free access to the New York Times!

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NoveList Plus

Novelist 2020

Discover book recommendations and read-a-likes from a trusted source. This comprehensive readers' advisory resource covers both your fiction and nonfiction needs. Look for reading recommendations, book reviews, series information, and more. They match readers with books!

NoveList Plus K-8 Plus

Novelist K-8 2020Just-right books for every reader. Find reading recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers. 

Oxford Dictionaries - Spanish, French & German

Oxford DictionariesOxford Dictionaries is a comprehensive language resource providing access to Spanish, French, and German dictionaries.

It includes audio pronunciations, is updated twice a year, and has advanced search options.

Oxford English Dictionary

OEDExplore over 1,000 years of the English language with the Oxford English Dictionary, an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over 500,000 words and phrases from across the English-speaking world. Discover changes in language over time, spelling variations, pronunciation models, etymology, regional origin, and more!