Libraries Linking Idaho

Chronicles the political and social history of the United States in the aftermath of one world war through its engagement in another.

Scholarly, multidiscipline, full text database for academic research. Covers the academic disciplines being offered in colleges and universities.

In-depth coverage of all agricultural subjects from food & human nutrition to agricultural engineering & technology, to earth & environmental sciences.

Focuses on many perspectives of complementary, holisitic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.

Ebook covers issues surrounding current energy sources and alternative energy options.

Looks at American history between the Civil War and 20th century and includes firsthand accounts that reveal the prevailing ideologies of the time and shed light on significant people and events.

A cross-disciplinary source for junior and high school users who need to analyze periods of contemporary American social history.

This volume covers the first decade of the twenty-first century from monumental events and groundbreaking individuals to the details of Americans' daily lives.

A student-friendly reference offering full or excerpted primary sources representing a diversity of views that provide insight into the seminal issues, themes, movements, and events from the era

A student-friendly reference offering full or excerpted primary sources representing a diversity of views that provide insight into the seminal issues, themes, movements, and events from the era

A student-friendly reference offering full or excerpted primary sources representing a diversity of views that provide insight into the seminal issues, themes, movements, and events from the era

A student-friendly reference offering full or excerpted primary sources representing a diversity of views that provide insight into the seminal issues, themes, movements, and events from the era

A student-friendly reference offering full or excerpted primary sources representing a diversity of views that provide insight into the seminal issues, themes, movements, and events from the era

A student-friendly reference offering full or excerpted primary sources representing a diversity of views that provide insight into the seminal issues, themes, movements, and events from the era

A student-friendly reference offering full or excerpted primary sources representing a diversity of views that provide insight into the seminal issues, themes, movements, and events from the era

A student-friendly reference offering full or excerpted primary sources representing a diversity of views that provide insight into the seminal issues, themes, movements, and events from the era

Digital titles available for download. Use limited to registered users of the Talking Book Service. Contact talkingbooks@libraries.idaho.gov for eligibility information.

Find content from journals covering all areas of business including marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics. Includes company profiles with SWOT analyses.

A guide to Idaho digital collections, books & authors, and other Idaho information in celebration of Idaho Day.

Step-by-step instructions for your auto repair needs. Includes videos and animations, close-up images, wiring diagrams, diagnostic information, and maintenance and specification tables.

Provides vital information on 199 of America's top cities . City-specific profiles organize pertinent facts and data.

A user-friendly, accessible and colorfully illustrated work presents basic resources for understanding diseases and conditions.

Covers many subject areas around computing: electronics, the internet, telecommunications, computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, information systems, robotics, and software.

Comprehensive resources for consumer-oriented health content. Designed to support the needs of patient and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. Covers all areas of health and wellness.

Presents articles on health, public safety, marketplace economics and the judicial & regulatory actions that affect consumers.

Includes biographies, bibliographies and critical essays on approximately 650 contemporary writers. Includes nationality and title indexes.

Provides bibliographies and biographical information on 787 of the world's most important contemporary English-language poets.

You and your child can embark on an adventure together through books and reading and many fun-filled activities every day of the year by accessing the resources available for free from this website.

Search, browse, or explore millions of items in digital form representing a wealth of culture, history, and events in American history. Find photos, video, and digitized images of artifacts to support research needs. View the online exhibitions to see collections on a topic from many digital contributors.

Provides detailed information on the physiological and psychological effects of addictive drugs and substances, including illegal substances, prescription, and over-the-counter medications.

Enciclopedia en Español cubriendo todas las áreas de conocimiento general.

Articles on food and its place in human culture and society. Find entries on everything from food preparation, distribution, holidays, cultures, nutrition and health.

This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive survey of American pastimes from the Colonial era to the present.

For information on professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex society.

Provides early US history with coverage beginning routhly from 1754 to the inauguration of President Andrew Jackson (1829).

Content includes content from educational journals and other resources.

Considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society.

Explora is EBSCO's interface for Schools and Public Libraries. Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction.

Explora is EBSCO's interface for Schools and Public Libraries. Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction.

Explora is EBSCO's interface for Schools and Public Libraries. Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction.

Material in this book forms the basis of an interdisciplinary, college-level course, which uses science fiction film as a vehicle for exploring science concepts.

Provides facts and information about the cultural, religious and social implications of human decoration and adornment throughout history, with a particular emphasis on the decades of the 20th century.

Examines food in relationship to nutrition, world health issues, agriculture, environmental concerns, current events and political decision-making.

Colección de revistas académicas de América Latina, Portugal y España, que abarcan todas las áreas temáticas.

Describes 101 science experiments or activities that can be done with household items and easily found ingredients.

Covers special diets, popular weight-loss programs, dietary concerns, nutritional basics, and some effects of a person's dietary choices on one's health.

This encyclopedia features entries on the most commonly prescribed drugs. It describes potential side effects, drug and food interactions, recommended dosages, and warnings/precautions.

Information on topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural and other mysterious phenomena with a thorough look at the history of each topic, people and practices, popular literature, television programs and movies related to the subject.

This title presents 1,000 entries, era overviews, event/movement profiles, biographies, business/industry profiled, geographic profiles, and more.

A collection of electronic specialized encyclopedias and reference books on a wide variety of subject areas that can be searched individually or as a whole.

Collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles with content drawing on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines.

Features articles that familiarize readers with animals found everywhere on the globe, detailing their life cycles, predators, food systems, overall ecology and much more.

Covers evolution in detail and explores it from a scientific viewpoint. Includes comprehensive coverage of recent ideas and discoveries in the field of evolution.

Content from consumer health magazines, current health-related pamphlets, and full text health reference books.

Scholarly journals focusing on many medical disciplines, with strong coverage of nursing and allied health content.

Full text content of historical documents, biographies of historical figures, photos, maps, video, and other history reference materials.

Presents information on numerous diseases and conditions. Articles include a definition of the disease or condition, an explanation of how it works in the body, information on causes, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment or cure, and lifestyles.

Provides insight into both regional and global issues by addressing fundamental and advanced topics critical to the study of human geography and places special emphasis on exploring the impact of human habitation and economic activity on the environment.

A collection of tools to help Idahoans interact with and understand news and government activities.

Find free court-approved forms for civil court matters such as family, landlord/tenant, domestic violence, and other non-criminal court issues.

A searchable, centralized collection of digital publications that are created by Idaho state agencies for the purpose of public information.

Check out the resources compiled at Idaho.gov.

Follow the Idaho State Legislature and Idaho Supreme Court sessions through live audio and video feeds.

A directory of Idaho libraries and other organizations. Maintained and provided by the Idaho Commission for Libraries.

Take an online tour of the Idaho statehouse. Along with video and photos, background information about the building is provided.

Catalog of materials available to customers of the Idaho Talking Book Service for individuals with physical or visual impairments.

Search for available jobs in Idaho.

The Idaho Department of Labor’s JobScape is an easy-to-use tool to help job seekers and students make informed career and educational decisions through access to education, career, and labor market information.

A comprehensive collection of test preparation tools, skill-building materials, and career resources. Use to prepare for college and career, education tutoring, software tutorials, and workforce development.

This center offers busy adults the resources to improve their basic skills in reading, writing, and math, prepare for high school equivalency tests, and U.S. citizenship.

Are you preparing for a professional exam? Curious about a particular occupation or looking to improve your workplace skills? This center will set you up for a bright career future.

For college students, resources to help strengthen academic skills, prepare for placement tests, and get ready for graduate school entrance exams.

Study for and practice college admission tests and application essays. From AP Exams to the ACT and SAT, this center is devoted to college entrance.

Use this center to prepare for the GED™ test and other equivalency exams with tutorials, eBooks, and practice tests.

Learn to use the most popular software programs from Microsoft Office, along with Adobe Photoshop, and the Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

Recursos en Español para adultos: Mejore sus niveles académicos, prepárese para el examen de GED®, prepárese para su Ciudadanía Americana, y más.

The resources here can help students in elementary, middle, and high school prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in important subjects.

Contains content from the scholarly law journals.

This book guides the reader in gaining job skills, seeking work, interviewing, negotiating salaries and benefits, and thriving in the workplace. It also offers information that applies to all job seekers, as well as guidance for first-time job applicants and workers returning to the workforce after an absence.

This book guides readers in making healthy choices about hygiene, diet, exercise, and medical care. They present easy-to-understand information about health-care coverage options and offer overviews of the types of available medical care, from general practitioners to alternative medicine and mental health providers.

This book guides readers in making prudent decisions about spending, saving, and borrowing, walking them through major life events, such as buying or renting a home, purchasing or leasing a car, and saving for college and retirement. It also offers practical guidance about purchasing insurance, applying for government benefits, and being an informed consumer.

This book helps readers understand and hone the social skills necessary for success. Although the essays offer advice applicable to many aspects of life, the focus is primarily on the workplace. The essays guide readers in effective communication and conduct, emphasizing the characteristics of verbal, nonverbal, and written communication; stress the importance of ethics and etiquette; and provide tips for conflict resolution and teamwork.

Index and abstract of core journals, books, and research reports in the area of library and information sciences.

Provides information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.

Examines themes of race and prejudice found in literature. Includes author profiles and highlights more than 50 major works centered around the theme.

Examines the overriding themes related to the American Dream found in literature.

Examines themes of war and peace found in literature.

Live Better Idaho is a collaborative effort among government agencies, non-profits, faith-based organizations, and other community services creating online access to available services to all Idahoans. Initiated by the Idaho State Department of Health and Welfare, it provides an avenue for government and non-profit organizations to provide online access to services.

As all the interviews in this work show, makers have something in common: reverence for our technical past coupled with an aversion to convention. If they can't invent new processes or products, it's simply not worth doing.

Contains content from popular high school magazines covering a wide range of subject areas including history, science, careers and more.

Covers a vast array of general reference subject areas including business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and more.

Self-paced guide to finding news and Idaho information.

Una colección única de contenido médico de editoriales latinoamericanas y españolas.

Content from biomedical and health journals used by health care professionals, nurses, clinicians and researchers engaged in clinical care, public health and health policy development.

Provides a comprehensive and objective overview of the people, events, and documents that are key to understanding the complex relationships of the countries and cultures of the Middle East.

Designed for middle school users to access magazines and primary source documents on a variety of popular school topics.

Designed to offer current news through a collection of periodicals, academic journals and other content pertinent to the increasing needs for all branches of the military and government.

is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind. It provides access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos, and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centuries.

Full text coverage of major newspapers, videos, and podcasts covering critical news topics.

Resources for mid-life adults. Topics covered include health, work, home, and finances.

College and career planning resources for high school students from the Idaho State Board of Education.

Takes a close look at the people in sports who have captured attention because of success on the playing field, or controversy off the playing field.

Find fiction reading recommendations for all ages. Search by book title, author, genre, or key plot points. Find information about a book series and discussion guides for book groups.

For readers in Grades K-8, find fiction reading recommendations by book titles, author, genre, series, or key plot points. Ready-to-go read-alike lists for popular titles.

Examines the relationship between food and health on a historical, national and personal level. It analyzes how nutrition has affected quality of life, health and fitness in various countries at different times in history.

The Open Textbook Library contains peer-reviewed textbooks on a variety of subjects. The textbooks can be downloaded at no cost, or printed at low cost.

This portal, created by Idaho Digital Learning, offers links to a comprehensive network of resources to assist children in every stage of their educational journeys, from Pre-K to college.

Provides in-depth information on major political theories and systems from all time periods.

Contains the most popular elementary school magazine to support education needs.

A citizenship prep course

A citizenship prep course

Find content from more than 500 high-quality education journals.

ProLibrary teaches 1,000 library-specific phrases in both English and Spanish to help librarians communicate with Spanish-speaking patrons, and vice versa!

ProLibrary teaches 1,000 library-specific phrases in both English and Spanish to help librarians communicate with Spanish-speaking patrons, and vice versa!

provides both guided and self-directed instruction for 80 foreign languages, and ESL for 51 non-English languages, along with Course Designer, which allows for the creation and deployment of custom courses by educators. Pronunciator uses a variety of tools (e.g., drills, quizzes, live online conversation classes, feature films, streaming music with lyrics, poetry, plays, culture notes, etc.) to provide 360-degree exposure to a language within a safe, structured learning environment.

Access to top psychology and behavioral sciences journals.

Search for magazines and journals by title. Use Publication Finder.

Helps students better understand commonly studied math concepts by illustrating their use in everyday life. Designed to support mathematics curriculum.

Math concepts are presented with multiple examples of how each is applied in everyday environments.

Scholarly content for researchers and students of theology and philosophical studies.

A comprehensive guide to the history of science. Supports curriculums in biology, chemistry, physical science, physics, and Earth science.

Video clips and multimedia tools for use in K12 classrooms in all subject areas. Includes lesson plans. Searchable by grade level and subject.

Full length videos from Idaho Public Television in areas of adventure, culture, natural resources, Idaho, conversations with writers, and more.

Focuses on Scratch, a programming language intended to make programming easier to learn for novice programmers. It can be used to create computer games, interactive stories, graphic artwork and computer animation, and all sorts of other multimedia projects. Scratch can also be used to play digital music and sound effects.

A collection of essential criticism to the Shakespeare's most-popularly-studied plays and poetry in secondary schools and undergraduate curricula.

Information on small business and entrepreneurial subject areas, common business types, help and advice, and information for creating business plans.

An online gameboard filled with resources for parents and early learners to explore together.

Topics covered include assessment, best practices, curriculum development, higher education, instructional media, literacy standards, school administration and more.

Content shows how television has reflected and influenced American society and culture throughout its history.

The Bookworm is a monthly early literacy newsletter containing age-appropriate literacy information and activities.

Examines the trajectory of American history between the administrations of Harry Truman and Barack Obama and the factors that have shaped and sustained its development.

This guide helps librarians create engaging K-8 programs in science and technology, arts and crafts, and home skills that are suited for a library setting. Each "recipe" includes extensions, variations, and curriculum tie-ins.

Content explores current events, social, political, economic, scientific, and other popular topics frequently discussed in the classroom.

From Idaho State Comptroller, find out where Idaho funds come from and how they are spent.

Examines American history between the end of the Civil War and the end of World War I, considering in depth both the imperialist and progressive influences that heralded the country's future position as a major force on the international stage.

Explores the science behind some of the worst global disasters of the 20th and 21st centuries, including structural and engineering failures, natural disasters, nuclear and industrial accidents, train derailments, and plane crashes.

Offers students detailed studies of approximately 88 tribes from all over the United States and Canada, including small tribes and some that no longer exist.

This resource provides information on scientific theories, life forms, inventions, controversies and discoveries.

Includes content covering weather basics, climate, natural disasters, and the effects of human activities on the weather and advances in new technology.

Helps students understand how mythologies reflect cultures and remain meaningful in society today.

Contains the most extensive listing of movies available on video.

Provides coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals for high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public.

Encyclopedia for high school or new college students. Includes multimedia, e-book center with public domain content, and primary source documents.

Designed for high-interest, low reading level content, this tool is useful for new readers of English.

With this early literacy resource, emergent learners will engage in an interactive and playful environment that encourages reading comprehension and mastery of phonetic skills. Early World of Learning is full of stories, videos, songs, and games to provide a firm foundation for 21st-century learning and digital citizenship.

Encyclopedia for students in early grades. Features multimedia, comparison tools, and interactive games and activities for learning.

A suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video.

Encyclopedia content designed for students in middle grades.

World Book Timelines offers hundreds of pre-generated timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various time periods in history or span the life historical public figures. Users can also create their own timelines from scratch, adding events, descriptions, and media.

Description: Search the catalogs of libraries worldwide through a single portal to identify and locate materials all of types and formats available in libraries and through interlibrary loan.