Public Library Databases

Full-text access to thousands of magazine and journal titles

 

Where to start?

Explora - Secondary Schools OR Academic Search Premier  are good places to start when you are not sure what database to use!

These two databases are general in nature and cover most topics of interest.  The content supports both student research and classroom instruction with features including a simple search, easily browsed categories, and topic overviews.

If you need help ask the CA librarian or a teacher.

How do I find them?

These valuable databases are made available from our local public library, Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library.  To search these resources follow these steps:

  • Visit MAGNOLIA Databases (https://magnolia.msstate.edu)

  • Click "Sign In"

  • Key in Username (get password from the librarian or teacher)

  • Scroll down and choose a database. Remember Explora - Secondary Schools OR Academic Search Premier are both good choices and are the most popular for high school students.

  • YOU ARE THERE SO NOW EXPLORE!

If you need help ask the CA librarian or a teacher.

Subject databases of interest

The following databases may also be of help for High School student research:

  • Business Source Complete
    Full text journals, books, reference works, conference proceedings, company profiles, and more

  • History Reference Center
    Reference books, encyclopedias, history periodicals, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, photographs, maps, and videos

  • Literary Reference Center
    Help for high school and undergraduate English and Humanities students in a highly graphical interface

  • NoveList
    Readers' advisory source

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MAGNOLIA databases @ the Public Library

MAGNOLIA is a statewide group funded by the Mississippi Legislature which provides online research databases for free and from home through your public library. There are 32 online databases that cover most subjects providing access to thousands of credible magazine and journal titles. Click here to see MAGNOLIA database list.

Check out the Public Library!

These databases are available to our CA students through the Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library. Password required.

Lexile Reading Level

  • Up to 500 / Grades K-2

  • 300-800 / Grades 3-4

  • 550-1000 / Grades 5-6

  • 700-1100 / Grades 7-8

  • 850-1200 / Grades 9-10

  • 950-1300 / Grades 11-12