Databases
For high school-level researchers and above. Comprehensive database of academic journals for scholarly research.
Resources on a wide variety of applied science specialties.
Un excelente recurso digital en español que ayuda a enriquecer el aprendizaje de los estudiantes en la escuela primaria y secundaria.
Spanish-language encyclopedia articles, images, dictionaries, timelines, and more.
Content levels for children, young adults, and older students & adults. Encyclopedia articles, magazines and journals, websites, multimedia, dictionary and thesaurus entries, world atlas, country comparison tool, and notable quotations.
Over 3,600 in-depth reports analyzing issues that have shaped the modern world.
For students, researchers, and lifelong learners. Hundreds of subject-specific encylopedias, biographies, chronologies, and dictionaries.
For students. In-depth profiles of countries and territories worldwide, including geography, history, peoples, customs, lifestyle, and society.
Full-text databases covering general reference and a variety of specific topics.
To use the mobile app, search for "Greenville County Library" in the Find My Library tool and authenticate with your library card & PIN. A personal account is not required but can be created within the app if desired.
For students and teachers. Variety of databases from general reference to subject-specific. Supports student research and classroom instruction.
Variety of directories that can be cross-searched or searched individually. Includes financial information for companies, circulation figures for publications, and more.
More than 600,000 biographies of people from around the world and throughout history, including full-text articles, videos, audio clips, and images.
For K-5 students, teachers, and parents. Geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.
Information on social issues, including viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, full-text articles, and more.
In-depth science resources, focusing on key concepts and subject areas taught in school classrooms.
Comprehensive coverage of more than 50 of the most-studied topics in US history from pre-Colonial times to the present.
For students and researchers. Content covering themes and trends from current history curriculums and world history textbooks. Includes the 20th century.
Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
Full-text from reference books, encyclopedias, and historical periodicals. Includes historical documents, biographies of historical figures, and historical photos, maps, and videos.
For pre-K through 12th grade. Videos, interactive learning tools, science experiments, maps, fact sheets, and teacher guides covering all subject areas.
Full-text magazines, journals, and reference books covering a wide range of general interest topics. Primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags are also included.
Meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words from across the English-speaking world. Updated quarterly.
Bilingual dictionaries for Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish, including a pronunciation feature and other language learning and usage tools.
Resources presenting multiple sides of an issue to help students better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Formerly referenceUSA. Information on millions of US and Canadian businesses, physicians, and dentists; as well as white pages listings for individuals and community demographic data.
Extensive collection of online reference books covering careers, health, history, literature, and science.
Full text science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books, images, videos, and science experiments.
For grades K–12. Resources for homework help, projects, and more organized by grade level and subject area. For teachers—lesson plans and content to support classroom activities.
Full-text articles, biographies, international newspapers, and public opinion polls about current events, social, political and economic issues, and scientific discoveries.