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The first two columns below list online resources to which the library subscribes. In most cases these are paid resources. They include top-quality professionally researched content from publishers who specialize in bringing you reliable content.

 

"Internet Resources" includes valuable free resources from the internet that you also may find useful. For more on the differences between professional subscription resources and other internet resources, please see this link. If you would prefer to see an alphabetical list of both subscription and internet resources, please see the Complete A-Z page.

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 Subscription E-Sources by Subject
Name and URL
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expand Automotive
ChiltonsChiltonLibrary.com
ChiltonLibrary provides diagnostics, step-by-step repair procedures, OEM maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins.
expand Biography
Marquis Who's WhoWho's Who
Features comprehensive profiles on over 1.4 million of the most accomplished individuals from all fields of endeavor including: government, business, science and technology, the arts, entertainment, and sports.
expand Books and Literature
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
Resource for creating reading lists for children and teens with reviews of books, audios and movies and critiques of authors and illustrators
Literature Resource Center - LRC
Search for literary works and authors in this database of full-text journals and articles. Searchable by the title of the work and the century in which it was published.
Ebsco eBooksNetLibrary
Check out and read electronic books on your computer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The collection is searchable by keyword, author, title and full text and includes more than 48,000 reference and non-fiction titles on a wide range of subjects. This collection is moving to a new platform called “eBooks on EBSCOhost” the week of July 18 and July 25th. To learn more about the new interface try the eBooks on EBSCOhost - Searching Tutorial and eBooks on EBSCOhost - Downloading Tutorial.
Novelist K-8Novelist K-8
An informative database with access to fiction titles directed toward a Kindergarten through middle school audience. You can find books based on author, title, or description; browse genre and/or award lists; search for reviews; read book discussion guides.
TumbleBooks for Kids
View these animated, talking picture books at the library or on your home computer. The collection also contains TumblePuzzles, TumbleGames and TumbleQuizzes based on the picture books.
expand Business and Finance
Business and Company Resource Center
This fully integrated resource unifies company profiles, brand information, categorizations, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and publications.
Demographics NowDemographics Now (Gale)

Offers up-to-date resources on demographics and extensive market level information.

Morningstar
Search stocks, bonds, mutual funds and ETFs. Learn about investments, see reports and create portfolios. Limited to 10 concurrent logins.
 
 This resource allows ten concurrent logins from patrons.
Small Business Collection
A database of electronic journals, books, news and magazine articles on topics for small business research.
ValuelineValueline
expand Career Planning
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 48,000 resource entries, and much more!
expand Computers and Information Technology
Information Science & Library Issues Collection
A Gale database of electronic journals about field topics. 
expand Consumer
Consumer ReportsConsumer Reports
Presents articles on health, public safety, marketplace economics and the judicial & regulatory actions that affect consumers.
Consumer Reports on HealthConsumer Reports on Health
 Presents information for consumers on health and health issues aimed at enhancing the quality of life. Not intended as a substitute for professional or medical advice.
expand Current Events and Social Issues
Opposing Viewpoints in ContextOpposing Viewpoints in Context

Whether you're writing a critical essay, researching a report or term paper, or preparing for a debate, or you just want to be better informed, you'll find a variety of reference materials, commentaries and viewpoints, periodical and news articles, primary sources, statistics and multimedia in Opposing Viewpoints in Context.

expand Digital Audio, Video, and E-Books
eBooks on EBSCOhosteBooks on EBSCOhost
Check out and read electronic books on your computer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The collection is searchable by keyword, author, title and full text and includes more than 48,000 reference and non-fiction titles on a wide range of subjects. This collection is moving to a new platform called “eBooks on EBSCOhost” the week of July 18 and July 25th. To learn more about the new interface try the eBooks on EBSCOhost - Searching Tutorial and eBooks on EBSCOhost - Downloading Tutorial.
expand Education
Educator's Reference CompleteEducator's Reference Complete
Educator's Reference Complete is a selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Included content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. Majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database. The database is updated daily and provides 24-hour access from school or home.
Universal ClassUniversal Class
Learn something new today!
Over 500 online non-credit Continuing Education Courses
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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (WorldBook)
This Spanish language encyclopedia is organized so that students can find information quickly and easily. Click on the first letter of the title of the article to see the article in Spanish.
World Book Kids
People, Places, Science and Mathematics, World Religions, Plants and Animals, History and Government, Arts, and Sports and Hobbies - all in kid-friendly format.
expand Environment
Living GreenLiving Green by World Book
  • Pollution's causes and consequences
  • Overviews of major ecosystems
  • Green building and transportation
  • Green issues in food production
  • Green practices at home
expand Florida
Florida Electronic LibraryFlorida Electronic Library
Collection of resources providing articles in a variety of subject areas- including business, health, current events, environment, etc. Resources are available for all age groups as well as for Spanish language users. These resources are provided by the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services and funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act in partnership with the Lee County Library System.
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expand Genealogy
Genealogy Study GuidesGenealogy Study Guides
A list of study guides available for photocopying at Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library.
Lee County Genealogical SocietyLee County Genealogical Society
The Library and the Lee County Genealogical Society share a partnership to provide access to the library genealogy resources. The LCGS website contains research sources for Lee County, Florida as well as other geographical areas of interest. The Society hosts the only searchable online listing of the genealogy reference material (the Genealogy Shelf List) housed at the downtown Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library. The Society has also abstracted Lee County Deaths published in the News-Press between 1930 and 1997. This searchable database contains over 65,000 entries.  Society information, genealogy forms, helpful facts and tips as well as information on the Society’s activities can be found at their website.
expand General Reference
Academic OneFile
More than 14,000 journals, general interest magazines, newspapers, and reference sources – many full text
EBSCOhost Masterfile PremierEBSCOhost Masterfile Premier
MasterFILE™ Premier contains full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. This database also contains full text more than 500 reference books, over 107,000 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of over 510,000 photos, maps & flags.
FirstSearch
Connect to information in a wide range of subjects in 25 databases including ArticleFirst, ECO, World Cat and ERIC.
Gale - All LCLS Gale Databases (en Español)
A broad and comprehensive collection of research databases for Spanish speakers.
Gale eBooksGale eBooks
Reference eBooks by subject
General Reference Center Gold
Search for full-text articles from a variety of sources.
expand General Reference - Children
Junior Reference Collection
A curriculum-based database for students in middle grades. Provides accurate information on school's most-studied subjects: science, literature, arts, biographies and general reference among others.
expand Geography and Culture
ABC-CLIO Social Studies
Collection of 10 databases covering history, geography, government and pop culture
State Geography
from ABC-CLIO
World Geography
from ABC-CLIO
expand Government
expand Health and Fitness
Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
Access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos from partner Healthology, Inc., and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Thompson Gale reference titles.
Medline Plus
MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to medical journal articles. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.
expand History
American History

People, events, primary documents, and historic trends in America from before European exploration to the 21st Century (from ABC-CLIO)

Daily Life Through HistoryDaily Life Through History
Explore how people lived throughout the world in the past and compare to the present.  Examine the structure and symbolism of architecture from ancient Greek temples to glass and steel malls.  There’s more to history than just the names of rulers and the rise of economic systems!
World History - Ancient and Medieval Eras
from ABC-CLIO
expand Language Learning
Discover SpanishDiscover Spanish
Discover Spanish is the award-winning interactive language learning system that will teach you to speak and understand Spanish quickly and easily. Start learning Spanish today
PowerspeakPowerspeak
An easy-to-use online language learning program for learning Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese and English (for Spanish Speakers).  Includes interactive lessons/courses, learning games, and illustrates customs and social trends in each language’s culture.  The program is available 24/7 from any computer, with your library card.
expand Legal Forms
Gale LegalForms
A wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also includes a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language.
expand Media, Magazines, and Newspapers
eLibrary
An index of many full-text magazine and newspaper articles, as well as television and radio transcripts, pictures, maps and more.
Nw York Times - HistoricalHistorical New York Times
Full text of the New York Times from 1851 - 2006. Indexed from 1851 - 1993.
Informe (in English)
A collection of Spanish magazines with full-text. Business, Health, Technology, Culture, and others,
Newsstand - Proquest Newspapers
Provides reporting and analysis of regional, national, and international news.
expand Music
expand Resume
Word Résumé templates
Library computers have Microsoft Word installed, which includes templates for creating résumés. Within the Word program:
1. Click theOffice button and selectNew.
2. In the "Templates" section, select Installed Templates.
3. Select the appropriate resume template by double-clicking.
Additional templates from Microsoft Office online
expand Science and Technology
Inventions and DiscoveriesInventions and Discoveries
From World Book, Inventions and Discoveries covers  Agriculture,  Architecture and Engineering,  The Arts,  Astronomy, Communication,  Economics,  Industry and Manufacturing, Mathematics,  Medicine, Personal and Household Items, Transportation, Warfare.
expand Test Preparation
TERC (Testing and Education Reference Center)TERC (Testing and Education Reference Center)
Taking a college entrance or licensing exam? Looking for a college or graduate school? Need help finding scholarships? Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals.

 Subscription E-Sources A-Z
ABC-CLIO Social Studies
Collection of 10 databases covering history, geography, government and pop culture
Academic OneFile
More than 14,000 journals, general interest magazines, newspapers, and reference sources – many full text
African-American History Online
Biographies, events, topics, primary documents, media, maps and chronologies relating to the African-American experience (from Facts on File)
American Government

Multifaceted examination of the foundations of our government and political system (from ABC-CLIO)

American History

People, events, primary documents, and historic trends in America from before European exploration to the 21st Century (from ABC-CLIO)

American Mosiac: Latino American ExperienceAmerican Mosaic: The Latino American Experience

History and culture of Latinos and Hispanics in the Americas (from ABC-CLIO)

Ancestry Library edition (in-library use ONLY)
Census data, vital records, immigration and emigration records, family histories, military records, court documents, directories, and photos (from Proquest) This resource is only available while inside the library.
ArchiveGridArchiveGrid
Online access to nearly a million descriptions of archival collections owned by thousands of libraries, museums, historical societies and archives worldwide. ArchiveGrid is an important destination for searching for historical documents, personal papers an family histories held in archives.
ArticleFirst
Index of articles from the contents pages of journals
Biography in Context
Profiles of famous people throughout history with links to images, articles, videos, audios, and Internet sites
Books And authorsBooks and Authors
Information on more than 140,000 books and 50,000 authors, searchable in a number of different ways, including read-alikes, award winners, and librarians’ favorite lists
Business and Company Resource Center
This fully integrated resource unifies company profiles, brand information, categorizations, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and publications.
Business Index ASAP
A business and financial index of more than 50 million journal articles.
CAMIOCAMIO - Catalog of Art Images Online
High-resolution images of paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures and posters from museums around the world
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
Resource for creating reading lists for children and teens with reviews of books, audios and movies and critiques of authors and illustrators
ChiltonsChiltonLibrary.com
ChiltonLibrary provides diagnostics, step-by-step repair procedures, OEM maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins.
Communication & Mass Media Collection
A broad collection of online journals dating back to the 1980s and covering unlimited news topics.
Computer Database
Gale sponsored, this database is a go-to resource for computer news and product reviews.
Consumer ReportsConsumer Reports
Presents articles on health, public safety, marketplace economics and the judicial & regulatory actions that affect consumers.
Consumer Reports Buying GuideConsumer Reports Buying Guide
 The online version of the well-known product-test and consumer advisory publication. Publishes results of tests on products ranging from major purchases such as automobiles & appliances to everyday items such as food & cleaning products. Also examines health, money management and more.
Consumer Reports on HealthConsumer Reports on Health
 Presents information for consumers on health and health issues aimed at enhancing the quality of life. Not intended as a substitute for professional or medical advice.
Criminal Justice Collection
Search over a million electronic journal articles on various topics addressed by the judicial system.
CultureGrams
World edition, Kids' Edition, and States Edition and contains cultural and geographical information supplemented with maps, images and recipes.
Daily Life Through HistoryDaily Life Through History
Explore how people lived throughout the world in the past and compare to the present.  Examine the structure and symbolism of architecture from ancient Greek temples to glass and steel malls.  There’s more to history than just the names of rulers and the rise of economic systems!
Demographics NowDemographics Now (Gale)

Offers up-to-date resources on demographics and extensive market level information.

Discover by WorldbookDiscover by World Book
This database offers engaging reference resources for students reading below grade level because of language or learning difficulties, including reluctant readers, ELL, ESL and adult literacy students.  The collection includes reference articles, text-to-speech capabilities, learning and life skills activities, research and translation tools, multimedia, and interactive video.
Discover SpanishDiscover Spanish
Discover Spanish is the award-winning interactive language learning system that will teach you to speak and understand Spanish quickly and easily. Start learning Spanish today
Diversity Studies Collection
Provided by Gale, this database offers more than 2 million custom journals on diverse subjects.
Download DepotDownload Depot
Large online library of downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, music and videos available anytime, anywhere.  Transferrable to home or office computers, portable devices such as MP3 players, iPods, e-readers and smartphones.
Download Depot Career ResourcesDownload Depot Career Resources
Downloadable e-books and audiobooks on résumé and cover letter building, interview skills, job skills building, leadership and management, and more.
DOwnload Depot Educators' CollectionDownload Depot Educators' Collection
Downloadable e-books and audiobooks on issues for educators and homeschooling, including behavior, diversity, early education, study guides, and much more!
Download Depot Language LearningDownload Depot Language Learning
A huge collection of downloadable audiobooks on learning languages common languages like Spanish, French and German, as well as 30 other languages from Arabic to Swahili.
Dramatic LearningDramatic Learning

This database is filled with original scripts, skits and monologues, and adaptation of classics.  Users will find  background information for each play and a step-by-step guide to make putting on a play easy and accessible. There are printable programs and posters.  This is a great resource for teachers, charter schools, those involved in home school,  and for all those interested in dramatic arts.

eBooks on EBSCOhosteBooks on EBSCOhost
Check out and read electronic books on your computer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The collection is searchable by keyword, author, title and full text and includes more than 48,000 reference and non-fiction titles on a wide range of subjects. This collection is moving to a new platform called “eBooks on EBSCOhost” the week of July 18 and July 25th. To learn more about the new interface try the eBooks on EBSCOhost - Searching Tutorial and eBooks on EBSCOhost - Downloading Tutorial.
EBSCO Magazines and NewspapersEBSCO Magazines and Newspapers
EBSCOhost Masterfile PremierEBSCOhost Masterfile Premier
MasterFILE™ Premier contains full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. This database also contains full text more than 500 reference books, over 107,000 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of over 510,000 photos, maps & flags.
Educator's Reference CompleteEducator's Reference Complete
Educator's Reference Complete is a selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Included content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. Majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database. The database is updated daily and provides 24-hour access from school or home.
eLibrary
An index of many full-text magazine and newspaper articles, as well as television and radio transcripts, pictures, maps and more.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (WorldBook)
This Spanish language encyclopedia is organized so that students can find information quickly and easily. Click on the first letter of the title of the article to see the article in Spanish.
Environmental Issues and Policy Collection
Gale presents this database of electronic journals on environmental topics and legislative action.
ERIC
Access to online articles, journals and books for professionals.
Expanded Academic ASAP
An academician's dream resource, this database contains a gamut of scholarly journals spanning all disciplines.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 48,000 resource entries, and much more!
FirstSearch
Connect to information in a wide range of subjects in 25 databases including ArticleFirst, ECO, World Cat and ERIC.
Florida DatabaseFlorida Database
Search this database of online journals and magazine articles about topics specific to Florida.
Florida Electronic LibraryFlorida Electronic Library
Collection of resources providing articles in a variety of subject areas- including business, health, current events, environment, etc. Resources are available for all age groups as well as for Spanish language users. These resources are provided by the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services and funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act in partnership with the Lee County Library System.
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Fort Myers News-PressFort Myers News-Press Current and Back Issues
Fort Myers News-Press Current and Back Issues
Freegal MusicFreegal Music
Gale - All LCLS Gale Databases
This includes a broad and comprehensive collection of reseach databases.
Gale - All LCLS Gale Databases (en Español)
A broad and comprehensive collection of research databases for Spanish speakers.
Gale Directory LibraryGale Directory Library
Access to a direcotry of "Brands and their Companies"
Gale eBooksGale eBooks
Reference eBooks by subject
Gale LegalForms
A wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also includes a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
Garden, Landscape & Horticulture Collection
A database of electronic journals on various gardening topics.
Gender Studies Collection
A Gale database of e-journals focusing on gender issues.
Genealogy Study GuidesGenealogy Study Guides
A list of study guides available for photocopying at Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library.
General Business File ASAP
Conduct a keyword search of a business or business topic and this database returns full-text, electronic journals about your subject.
General OneFile
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles. Updated daily.
General Reference Center Gold
Search for full-text articles from a variety of sources.
General Science Collection
Search for full-text articles, from a variety of sources, on topics related to science.
Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
Access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos from partner Healthology, Inc., and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Thompson Gale reference titles.
Health Reference Center Academic
Just enter a health topic and this database will deliver a variety of online journals on the subject.
Heritage Quest Online
A collection of 25,000+ family and local history books that are searchable. Every page of each book can be downloaded or copied. Material is included from all 50 states and Canada. The complete U.S. census from 1790-1930 is also available. It can be searched by name, place of birth, age or ethnicity.
Nw York Times - HistoricalNew York Times - Historical
Full text of the New York Times from 1851 - 2006. Indexed from 1851 - 1993.
Information Science & Library Issues Collection
A Gale database of electronic journals about field topics. 
Informe (en Español)
Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otros. En Español.
Informe (in English)
A collection of Spanish magazines with full-text. Business, Health, Technology, Culture, and others,
Infotrac Junior Edition
A database for junior high and middle school students and contains more than 130 magazines and journals most critical to their curriculum. With diverse perspectives and full-text coverage, students will find authoritative sources for research and answers to all their general reference questions.
Infotrac Kid's Edition
Created specifically for K-12 students. With diverse perspectives and full-text coverage, students will find answers to all their general reference questions.
Student Edition
This database for high school students provides a quick and easy way to research, complete assignments, and find answers to general reference questions. It contains more than 1000 full-text sources, including the leading magazines, newspapers and ready reference sources that students, teachers, and librarians value.
Inventions and DiscoveriesInventions and Discoveries
From World Book, Inventions and Discoveries covers  Agriculture,  Architecture and Engineering,  The Arts,  Astronomy, Communication,  Economics,  Industry and Manufacturing, Mathematics,  Medicine, Personal and Household Items, Transportation, Warfare.
Junior Edition
An ideal research tool (featuring journal, magazine and newspaper articles) for middle and high school students.
Junior Reference Collection
A curriculum-based database for students in middle grades. Provides accurate information on school's most-studied subjects: science, literature, arts, biographies and general reference among others.
Kid's Edition
A research database of journal articles for kids to search by keyword.
Kids' Infobits
A research resource for kids - topics include Animals, Plants, People, Geography, Science and Math, Stories and Literature, History and Social Studies, Transportation, Inventions and Technology, Health, Arts and Entertainment, and Sports.
Lee County Genealogical SocietyLee County Genealogical Society
The Library and the Lee County Genealogical Society share a partnership to provide access to the library genealogy resources. The LCGS website contains research sources for Lee County, Florida as well as other geographical areas of interest. The Society hosts the only searchable online listing of the genealogy reference material (the Genealogy Shelf List) housed at the downtown Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library. The Society has also abstracted Lee County Deaths published in the News-Press between 1930 and 1997. This searchable database contains over 65,000 entries.  Society information, genealogy forms, helpful facts and tips as well as information on the Society’s activities can be found at their website.
Lee County Library Genealogy Shelf listLee County Library Genealogy Shelf list
Online listing of reference material hosted by the Lee County Genealogical Society.
Library Literature and Information Science Full TextLibrary Literature and Information Science Full Text
Find full text library and information science journal articles from WilsonWeb.
Literature Resource Center - LRC
Search for literary works and authors in this database of full-text journals and articles. Searchable by the title of the work and the century in which it was published.
LitFinder
Find poems, short stories, essays, plays and speeches. Searchable by title, author, subject, nationality , genre and more. Many available in full text.
Living GreenLiving Green by World Book
  • Pollution's causes and consequences
  • Overviews of major ecosystems
  • Green building and transportation
  • Green issues in food production
  • Green practices at home
Medline Plus
MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to medical journal articles. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.
Military and Intelligence Database
Search full-text journals, magazine and news articles on military topics and related matters of intelligence.
Morningstar
Search stocks, bonds, mutual funds and ETFs. Learn about investments, see reports and create portfolios. Limited to 10 concurrent logins.
 
 This resource allows ten concurrent logins from patrons.
Ebsco eBooksNetLibrary
Check out and read electronic books on your computer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The collection is searchable by keyword, author, title and full text and includes more than 48,000 reference and non-fiction titles on a wide range of subjects. This collection is moving to a new platform called “eBooks on EBSCOhost” the week of July 18 and July 25th. To learn more about the new interface try the eBooks on EBSCOhost - Searching Tutorial and eBooks on EBSCOhost - Downloading Tutorial.
New York Times - HistoricalNew York Times - Historical (1851 - 2006)
Full text of the New York Times from 1851 - 2006. Indexed from 1851 - 1993.
Fort Myers News-Press Current and Back IssuesNews-Press Current and Back Issues
Fort Myers News-Press Current and Back Issues
Newsstand - Proquest Newspapers
Provides reporting and analysis of regional, national, and international news.
NovelistNovelist
An informative database with access to over 100,000 fiction titles. You can find books based on author, title, or description; browse genre and/or award lists; search for reviews; read book discussion guides.
Novelist K-8Novelist K-8
An informative database with access to fiction titles directed toward a Kindergarten through middle school audience. You can find books based on author, title, or description; browse genre and/or award lists; search for reviews; read book discussion guides.
Opposing Viewpoints in ContextOpposing Viewpoints in Context

Whether you're writing a critical essay, researching a report or term paper, or preparing for a debate, or you just want to be better informed, you'll find a variety of reference materials, commentaries and viewpoints, periodical and news articles, primary sources, statistics and multimedia in Opposing Viewpoints in Context.

Pop Culture Collection
A database of electronic journals, news and magazine articles on Pop culture.
Pop Culture UniversePop Culture Universe
A historical view of Popular culture through the decades, including Arts and Visual Culture, Business and Advertising, Ethnic and Group Culture, Fashion and Appearance, Film, Food and Drink, Literature, Music, Politics, Recreation and Leisure, Religion and Spirituality, Sports, TV and Radio, and Technology and Media.
Popular MagazinesPopular Magazines
Look for articles on current events and other topics found in some of the most searched magazines in the Gale database.
PowerspeakPowerspeak
An easy-to-use online language learning program for learning Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese and English (for Spanish Speakers).  Includes interactive lessons/courses, learning games, and illustrates customs and social trends in each language’s culture.  The program is available 24/7 from any computer, with your library card.
Professional Collection
A research database for career professionals
Psychology Collection
A database of electronic journals, books, news and magazine articles on topics for psychology research.
Reference USAReference USA
The Business database contains company names, phone numbers, addresses, key executive names, SIC and NAICS codes, employee size, sales volume and more. The Residential database contains resident names, addresses, phone numbers, income and median home values. Sign up for upcoming training workshops by going to the training site and searching for "Search Essentials: ReferenceUSA basics."
Religion and Philosophy CollectionReligion and Philosophy Collection
This database of e-journals, news articles and other reference material makes researching religion and philosophy so easy!
Science in ContextScience in Context
 Science in Context is an in-depth, curriculum-oriented science database. It reflects curriculum trends and focuses on key concepts taught in school classrooms including biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, math, environmental science, life science, medicine, space science, computer science, technology, history of science, science and society, science as inquiry, science-related biographies and more.
Signing SavvySigning Savvy
Signing Savvy is an ideal resource to help you learn American Sign Language, fingerspelling, Baby Sign, and other signs. Includes a video sign dictionary, with the ability to print flash cards and signs, and much more!  Plan to create a personal account upon first use, to create your own word lists.  A mobile app is available for Android and Apple iOS with your library account. Please create your personalized account upon first use.
Small Business Collection
A database of electronic journals, books, news and magazine articles on topics for small business research.
Small Business Resource CenterSmall Business Resource Center

Search this database to learn how to start, finance or manage your small business. Resources include sample business plans, how to guides, articles and websites.

Sources in U.S. History Online: The Civil War
Full-text e-journals, from various sources, about the Civil War
State Geography
from ABC-CLIO
Student Edition - K12
Allows subject search and access to a number of homework helpers for high school students.
Sunshine State ReadersSunshine State Readers (Downloadable Ebooks and Audiobooks)
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Titles in downloadable audio format.
TERC (Testing and Education Reference Center)TERC (Testing and Education Reference Center)
Taking a college entrance or licensing exam? Looking for a college or graduate school? Need help finding scholarships? Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals.
Tourism, Hospitality, and Leisure Collection
A database of electronic journals, news and magazine articles, and books for research of the tourism, leisure and hospitality industry.
TumbleBooks for Kids
View these animated, talking picture books at the library or on your home computer. The collection also contains TumblePuzzles, TumbleGames and TumbleQuizzes based on the picture books.
United States at War
from ABC-CLIO. Focuses on the conflict periods that have defined our nation from its earliest beginnings to today. Fourteen major conflicts are explored in depth covering the causes, courses and consequences of wars fought by the United States. This database contains over 10,000 primary and secondary sources with weekly news on current conflicts.
Universal ClassUniversal Class
Learn something new today!
Over 500 online non-credit Continuing Education Courses
US History Collection
A database of electronic journals for research of U.S. history.
ValuelineValueline
Vocation, Careers & Technical Education Collection
Find journals on a career or vocation of interest by entering search terms.
War and Terrorism Collection
Find journals on war and terrorism topics of interest by entering search terms.
Marquis Who's WhoWho's Who
Features comprehensive profiles on over 1.4 million of the most accomplished individuals from all fields of endeavor including: government, business, science and technology, the arts, entertainment, and sports.
Wilson Web iconWilsonWeb
Includes Graphic Novels Core Collection index and Library Literature and Information Science Full Text databases. Please note: Effective Feb. 1, 2012, WilsonWeb resources will be available through EBSCohost. Please update your bookmarks.
Word Résumé templates
Library computers have Microsoft Word installed, which includes templates for creating résumés. Within the Word program:
1. Click theOffice button and selectNew.
2. In the "Templates" section, select Installed Templates.
3. Select the appropriate resume template by double-clicking.
Additional templates from Microsoft Office online
Worldbook iconWorld Book
Search primary source documents, e-books, encyclopedia articles, images, and more in a single, integrated interface.
World Book Kids
People, Places, Science and Mathematics, World Religions, Plants and Animals, History and Government, Arts, and Sports and Hobbies - all in kid-friendly format.
World Folklore and FolklifeWorld Folklore and Folklife
Folklore is part of the everyday lives of people around the world.  This database covers a variety of subjects:  food and drink, music and dance, celebrations and rituals, and,  religion and beliefs.  It also includes thousands of classic folk tales, the complete Hans Christian Andersen stories, Grimm’s fairy tales and folktales from around the world.
World Geography
from ABC-CLIO
World History - Ancient and Medieval Eras
from ABC-CLIO
World History - The Modern Era
from ABC-CLIO. Encompasses the evolution of modern Europe since the Renaissance; concurrent developments in Asia, Africa and the Islamic world, the global impact of the Industrial Revolution; and the last hundred years of conflicts and international cooperation.
World History Collection
A database of electronic journals for research of world history.

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Biography CHannelBiography (A&E)
Biographies and images of contemporary and historical individuals
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Roget's Thesaurus

Search for words and their synonyms.

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Chart IconSCORE (Counselors to America's Small Businesses)

SCORE is a national, non-profit organization with over 11,500 volunteer business counselors in 389 chapters throughout the U.S. and its territories. Established in 1964, we are a group of retired executives and business owners who donate their time to serve as counselors and advisors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.

ThomasNetThomasNet (formerly Thomas Register)
Search ThomasNet to find manufacturers, distributors and service providers - from Actuators to Zirconium and everything in between.
Yahoo iconYahoo Finance
Financial information through Yahoo.
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City of Cape CoralCity of Cape Coral
The official web site of the Cape Coral city government.
City of SanibelCity of Sanibel
The official web site of Sanibel island city government.
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211 (United Way 24-hour Information & Referral Service)211 (United Way 24-hour Information & Referral Service)
A searchable list of local organizations that provide information and assistance to people in need
Catholic CharitiesCatholic Charities
A non-profit social service organization that provides assistance (including counseling, financial and literacy help) particularly to immigrants of Southwest Florida.
The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest FloridaEarly Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida

The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida serves the families of Collier, Glades Hendry and Lee Counties. It is our goal to make certain that children ages birth to five and beyond, have access to high quality early education experiences to cultivate their natural enthusiasm for learning.

Get Help FloridaGet Help Florida
Use this site to find links to find federal, state, and county help for you and/or your family members.
Harry Chapin Food BankHarry Chapin Food Bank
An emergency hunger relief provider that partners with other community service agencies to give food to families in need. Volunteer and donation information available online.
Lee County Animal ServicesLee County Animal Services
Provides pet services information and a directory of adoptable animals in Lee County.
Lee Mental HealthLee Mental Health
A resource for mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
Safe Place (Youth Shelter)Safe Place (Youth Shelter)
Specializes in counseling families and providing a safe haven for runaway and troubled adolescents.
United Way of Lee CountyUnited Way of Lee County
Raises funds for charitable organizations and services in the tri-county area that are dedicated to assisting those in critical need.
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Better Business Bureau of West FloridaBetter Business Bureau of West Florida
Directory of BBB-accredited businesses and charities with fraud alerts, complaint reviews and filing, and consumer tips
Division of Consumer ServicesDivision of Consumer Services
Florida's clearinghouse for consumer complaints and resources. Web site visitors may search an alphabetical list of consumer resources, get product recall information or register for the Florida Do Not Call list.
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U.S. Census Quick FactsU.S. Census Quick Facts
Search demographics by state, city and county.
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Department of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Homeland Security
The official web site of the federal government agency charged with evaluating and preparing U.S. defense against terrorist activity. Monitor the nation's terrorist threat level on this site.
Florida DisasterFlorida Disaster
from the Florida Division of Emergency Management; disaster planning and current emergency information.
Florida WildfireFlorida Wildfire
Get wildfire safety information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
My Safe Florida HomeMy Safe Florida Home
Guides and tips to show homeowners how to make their homes safe from hurricane and wind damages. Includes lists of recommended wind inspectors and shutter selections.
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Southwest Florida Works
The Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc. operates the region’s Career and Service Centers, required under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA).
The centers are designed to provide individuals with access to employment, education and training services from different programs and providers at a single location.
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FCAT ExplorerFCAT Explorer
FCAT Explorer helps student prepare for FCAT exams. There is an online document to help teachers get the most out of FCAT Explorer for their students here.
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Southwest Florida Museum of HistorySouthwest Florida Museum of History
Site includes an online calendar of museum events and information about business hours and permanent exhibits.
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Allen County Library-Fort Wayne , Indiana-Genealogy DivisionAllen County Public Library Genealogy Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana
The genealogy collection at Fort Wayne is the second largest collection nationwide.  Only the Family History Library in Salt Lake City is larger and offers more services.
Charlotte County Genealogical SocietyCharlotte County Genealogical Society
Starting point for Charlotte County genealogical research, including Charlotte County Library’s holdings and indices to county wills and guardianships
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the InternetCyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
A collection of more than 81,000 links that have been organized and cross-referenced in over 140 categories.
E-podunkE-podunk
Enter the name of just about any community in America and E-podunk tells you all about it, including details about the place's population and events held there.
Federation of Genealogical SocietiesFederation of Genealogical Societies
Blanket organization with over 500 state and local genealogical societies as members.
Genealogical Society of Collier CountyGenealogical Society of Collier County
An organization for the advancement of genealogical education and research in Collier County.
National Genealogical SocietyNational Genealogical Society
Considered by many professionals to be the premier national society for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced family historian. The NGS provides online and a home study course in the field of research, conducts yearly seminars, and offers a multitude of services.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of FloridaSanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Florida
A provision of the University of Florida Digital Collections, this collection of structure maps can help users put a figure on property damages for insurance purposes.
The Social Security Death IndexSocial Security Death Index
Contains names, birth dates, death dates, social security numbers and other information on more than 60 million people.
Utah Genealogical SocietyUtah Genealogical Society
The Utah society sponsors the annual Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy which has become the foremost annual educational conference nationwide.  The society works in close cooperation with the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
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The CIA World FactbookCIA World Factbook
History, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and maps for 266 countries
Research and Documentation Online
Detailed advice on citing online sources as well as links to all the URLs in the text. It includes MLA, Chicago, APA, CBE and other styles.
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World Digital LibaryWorld Digital Library

The World Digital Library (WDL) makes available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from countries and cultures around the world.

The principal objectives of the WDL are to:

  • Promote international and intercultural understanding;
  • Expand the volume and variety of cultural content on the Internet;
  • Provide resources for educators, scholars, and general audiences;
  • Build capacity in partner institutions to narrow the digital divide within and between countries.
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Citizenship Resource Center
Resources from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Federal Citizen Information CenterFederal Citizen Information Center
A provision of the U.S. General Services Administration, this center focuses on consumer needs and provides guides and tips for resolving consumer problems, fraud alerts, information catalogs and more. 
Florida State and Local GovernmentFlorida State and Local Government
A directory of official state, county, and city government websites.
FirstGovFirstGov
Home page of the United States government
Immigration Services Civics Test Study MaterialsImmigration Services Civics Test Study Materials
There are 100 civics questions on the naturalization test. During your naturalization interview, you will be asked up to 10 questions from the list of 100 questions. You must answer correctly at least six (6) of the 10 questions to pass the civics test. Several study tools are available to help you prepare. To get started, see the materials below.
Lee CountyLee County
Official Lee County government website.
Lee County Land Development CodeLee County Land Development Code
Lee ElectionsLee Elections
Election and voting information for Lee County registrants.
Lee County Tax CollectorLee County Tax Collector
Tax information for business and property owners and guidance for drivers in Lee County. Payments can be made online.
State Library of Florida Government InformationState Library of Florida Government Information
A directory of government entities and resources at the city, state and federal levels.
USCIS Approval of Affidavit of Support
Get information on this legal requirement for petitioning sponsors of family-based or employment-based U.S. immigrants who need to show proof of support.
USCIS Service and Office Locator
Enter your zip code or select a state to find a USCIS (U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services) office near you.
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Area Agency on AgingArea Agency on Aging (SW Florida)
Aging and Disability Resource Center providing information and referrals to support and care programs
National Institute on AgingNational Institute on Aging
NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
Florida Department of Health's Physician Search
Search online for medical providers in Florida. Just enter physician's last name to begin a search.
Florida KidCareFlorida KidCare
Florida KidCare is the state’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19.  It includes four different parts, or programs: MediKids, Healthy Kids, Children's Medical Services and Medicaid. When you apply for the insurance, Florida KidCare will check which program your child may be eligible for based on age and family income.
Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
This state program recruits volunteers to assist people who live in long-term care settings such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. Search for ombudsman services in your area.
Hope Hospice
Get information about hospice care and resources, including grief support.
National Alliance on Mental IllnessNational Alliance on Mental Illness
A national advocacy organization that provides education and services for sufferers of mental illnesses.
National Family Caregivers Association
Offers education, resources and support for caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Senior Friendship Centers, Inc.
An information, assistance and referral program for Florida seniors who desire to live independently.
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Florida Friendly LandscapingFlorida Friendly Landscaping
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Habitat for Humanity of Lee CountyHabitat for Humanity of Lee County
A charitable organization that helps provide homes for impoverished families of Lee County.
Lee County Housing Resources Lee County Housing Resources
from the Lee County Department of Human Services. Listings got tenants and providers.
Homes and CommunitiesHomes and Communities
Information site of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which helps low-income families find affordable homes. Find tips about avoiding home foreclosure.
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City of Fort Myers Job List
Search job vacancies within Fort  Myers city government.
Employ Florida MarketplaceEmploy Florida Marketplace
A career information resource for job seekers and employers.
Lee County’s Job Vacancy ListingLee County’s Job Vacancy Listing
Want to work in county government? Find out what's available on Lee County's job vacancy list.
Southwest Florida WorksSouthwest Florida Works
The Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc. operates the region’s Career and Service Centers, required under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA).
The centers are designed to provide individuals with access to employment, education and training services from different programs and providers at a single location.
Work Southwest FloridaWork Southwest Florida
Search for jobs and read blogs from Southwest Florida employers.
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CareerBuilder.com
Search for jobs by career category, keyword, location or by company and get résumé, career advice and more.
JobCentral National Labor Exchange
This online resource offers job searching by occupation, a job seeker's interest, by metro area, state, country and by company or industry.
USAJOBS
Explore the possiblity working for your country by searching this official job site of the U.S. federal government.
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20th Judicial Circuit of Florida20th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Detailed information about Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee county courts
Florida CourtsFlorida Courts
Learn all there is to know about Florida's judicial system and get trial court statistics and facts.
Florida LegislatureFlorida Legislature
Get on track with Florida laws and statutes or search for lobbyists.
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ABC-7ABC-7
Online news coverage from local television station ABC-7
Black Enterprise MagazineBlack Enterprise Magazine
A business news publication that highlights industry trends and covers a wide range of economic topics of interest to black entrepreneurs.
Breeze NewspapersBreeze Newspapers
Portal to official sites of newspapers in Boca Grande, Cape Coral, Captiva, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, Pine Island, and Sanibel
BusinessWeekBusinessWeek
Features stories on finance, small-business topics and on management issues.
EntrepreneurEntrepreneur
This journal specifically caters to the small-business owner. Articles cover a broad spectrum of topics, from the how-tos of developing a business plan to marketing strategies.
Fort Myers Florida WeeklyFort Myers Florida Weekly
Online access to Southwest Florida's largest weekly news publication.
Fox-4Fox-4
Online access to news coverage by Fox-4, owned by Journal Communications.
Inc.Inc.
This magazine features regular blogs and articles on topics such as business start-up, leadership, and managing and running a business.
MoneyWeekMoneyWeek
The publication offers a plethora of information and tips on investments, personal finance and other money-related topics.
Naples Daily NewsNaples Daily News
Online access to the metro daily newspaper in Naples, FL and its bureau publications.
Radio StationsRadio Stations (in the Fort Myers metro area)
This directory includes each station's frequency ID, name, location, format and Web site link.
The Wall Street JournalWall Street Journal
Get up-to-the-minute news updates on the U.S. stock market, economic politics, and financial issues across the world.
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GoodwillGoodwill Job-link Center
Goodwill's Job-Link centers help people with employment, skills training, and family strengthening. Our trained employment consultants can assist with resume preparation, interviewing skills, and access to online employment opportunities.
expand Study Guides
Citation Machine
Bibliographic citation generator for books, periodicals, and online sources using MLA, APA, Chicago or Turabian style
expand Test Preparation
High School Ace
High School Ace is a free resource center for teens. It features academic subject guides, reference tools, news, puzzles, quizzes, and college information.