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World Book Early World of Learning

Playful interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades

WB Kids

offers easy-to-read articles plus multimedia, games, science projects, and activities for younger patrons.

Elementary (Gale In Context)

Learn about animals, plants, music, science, sports, and more

Transparent Languages

Builds core skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing; 100+ languages plus KidSpeak for 6 languages.

Middle School (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, images, topic selections, and more for middle schoolers

World Book Advanced

full encyclopedia, books, primary sources, back in time articles, and more. HS and above

Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)

Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.

Books and Authors

Lively reviews and recommendations make book selection fun.

General OneFile (Gale)

Magazine, news, and journal articles on general interest topics and current events

Health and Wellness (Gale)

Health-focused magazines, reference, video, and more.

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)

Continuously updated information and opinions cover hot issues

Popular Magazines (Gale OneFile)

The most popular and current magazines available from all of the Gale resources

About TN

Tennessee State Symbols, State Holidays, State Songs, Flag Status

TN Geography & Quick Facts

TN Geography & Quick Facts; explore cities and counties

Ancestry (TN Records)

In partnership with Ancestry.com, TSLA is providing access to several collections of TN records.

About TN

Tennessee State Symbols, State Holidays, State Songs, Flag Status

Ancestry (TN Records)

In partnership with Ancestry.com, TSLA is providing access to several collections of TN records.

provides free access to unique materials from museums, libraries, and archives across the state.

brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world

Documenting the American South

A digital initiative providing access to texts, images, and audio related to southern history, lit, and culture.

Education Outreach @ TSLA

Primary sources by historical eras tagged by subject and the social studies content standards.

Academic OneFile (Gale)

Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines

Books and Authors

Lively reviews and recommendations make book selection fun.

Entrepreneurship (Gale Business)

Real business plans, how-to guides, articles, and more

General OneFile (Gale)

Magazine, news, and journal articles on general interest topics and current events

Health and Wellness (Gale)

Health-focused magazines, reference, video, and more.

High School (Gale In Context)

An engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia and more.

Middle School (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, images, topic selections, and more for middle schoolers

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)

Continuously updated information and opinions cover hot issues

LitFinder (Gale Literature)

Literary works, biographies, images and much more for the lit student.

Agriculture (Gale OneFile)

Articles on farming, horticulture, and agriculture-related fields

Business (Gale OneFile)

Articles on accounting, marketing and management, and related fields

Communications and Mass Media (Gale OneFile)

Articles on advertising and public relations, linguistics, and related fields

Criminal Justice (Gale OneFile)

Articles on law, law enforcement, security, terrorism, and more

Culinary Arts (Gale OneFile)

Recipes, restaurant reviews, industry information, and more

Diversity Studies (Gale OneFile)

Articles that explore cultural differences, influences in society, and more

Economics and Theory (Gale OneFile)

Articles on economics, interviews with CEOs and entrepreneurs, and more

Educator

Academic articles, reports, news, book reports, and more in the field of education

Entrepreneurship (Gale OneFile)

Full-text insights, tips and strategies for students and entrepreneurs.

Environmental Studies and Policy (Gale OneFile)

Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in environmental studies

Fine Arts (Gale OneFile)

Articles art history, music, drama, filmmaking, and related fields

Gardening and Horticulture (Gale OneFile)

Articles on the practical aspects of gardening, horticulture, and more

Gender Studies (Gale OneFile)

Articles on gender studies, family/marital issues, health, and more

Health and Medicine (Gale OneFile)

Find reliable information on fitness, pregnancy, nutrition and much more.

Home Improvement (Gale OneFile)

Articles on architectural techniques, zoning requirements, tools, and more

Hospitality and Tourism (Gale OneFile)

Articles on the hospitality and tourism fields, plus travel guides and more

Information Science (Gale OneFile)

Articles on the information and library science profession and related topics

Informe Academico (Gale OneFile)

Una coleccion de revistas hispanicas con textos completos.

Insurance and Liability (Gale OneFile)

Articles on mortgages, labor relations, legal issues, and more

Leadership and Management (Gale OneFile)

Articles on leadership and management, and more

Military and Intelligence (Gale OneFile)

Articles on governmental policies, socioeconomics effects of war, and more

News (Gale OneFile)

Regional, national, and world newspapers

Nursing and Allied Health (Gale OneFile)

Articles on direct patient care, healthcare administration, and more

Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (Gale OneFile)

Articles on treatment techniques, experimental research, and more

Pop Culture Studies (Gale OneFile)

Articles on popular culture analysis and more

Popular Magazines (Gale OneFile)

The most popular and current magazines available from all of the Gale resources

Psychology (Gale OneFile)

Articles on personality, the human mind, memory, and more

Religion and Philosophy (Gale OneFile)

Articles on world religions, philosophies, and related fields

Science (Gale OneFile)

Updated daily, this collection includes 1.6 million articles and 200 journals.

U.S. History (Gale OneFile)

Robust coverage for both novice historians and advanced researchers.

Vocations and Careers (Gale OneFile)

Articles on job searching, building a career, and more

War and Terrorism (Gale OneFile)

Articles on war and its causes, current events, terrorism, and more

World History (Gale OneFile)

Well-rounded coverage of current thinking and scholarly work.

Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)

Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.

GoVoteTN

Voter registration, election results, honor vote, GoVoteTN app, polling locations, sample ballots, elected officials.

Help4TN

A web portal designed to provide TN with a broad range of legal and social services resources in a one-stop venue.

Heritage Quest

American genealogical sources, rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories.

Elementary (Gale In Context)

Learn about animals, plants, music, science, sports, and more

MedlinePlus

Provides information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues produced by the National Library of Medicine.

Online Exhibits at TSLA

Online Exhibits at TN State Library and Archives

TN Blue Book

Contains information on the makeup of Tennessee state government, state history, national and state constitutions, most recent election results, and census data.

TN Blue Book Student edition

Student Edition is written for students in upper elementary and middle school who are studying the history of our great state.

TN County Profile Tool

Explore county data - economic, education, employment, industry

TN Encyclopedia of History and Culture

Project of the TN Historical Society and the University of TN Press of 1978 print version plus updates and media.

TN General Assembly – bill becomes a law

TN General Assembly - How a bill becomes a law

TN Geography & Quick Facts

TN Geography & Quick Facts; explore cities and counties

TN Historical Newspapers (Chronicling America)

Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1789-1963 or find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present including 126 newspapers from Tennessee

TN History for Kids

TN History, Civics, Geography. Booklets for sale for use in schools

TN State Senate student activity book

TN 106th General Assembly Student Activity Book

TN Virtual Archive

A program of the State Library and Archives to create a digital repository of Tennessee history and culture.

TN landmark Documents

The most important records from our past- from King George's Proclamation of 1763 to the first Constitutions

Tennessean (Historical)

The Nashville Tennessean (Historical) - 1812-2002

Tennessee County Profile Tool

Explore county data - economic, education, employment, industry

The Tennessean

2002-Present

Transparent Languages

Builds core skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing; 100+ languages plus KidSpeak for 6 languages.

Volunteer Voices

Digital collections of primary sources (photos, letters, diaries, etc.) that document TN history and culture.

WB Kids

offers easy-to-read articles plus multimedia, games, science projects, and activities for younger patrons.

World Book Advanced

full encyclopedia, books, primary sources, back in time articles, and more. HS and above

World Book All

Link to all 10 World Book interfaces / resources

World Book Discover

offers resources for patrons with learning difficulties, reluctant readers, ESL, and adult literacy.

World Book Early World of Learning

Playful interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades

World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Offers WB’s content in a Spanish language interface designed for grades K–4 as well as people learning Spanish.

World Book Kids

offers easy-to-read articles plus multimedia, games, science projects, and activities for younger patrons.

World Book Student

articles and research tools for older elementary and middle school students to develop research skills.

World Book Timelines

Hundreds of customizable, interactive timelines of important events throughout history.

World Book e-Books

spans all curriculum and reading levels (K-12); unlimited simultaneous use; online or download to app.

Academic OneFile (Gale)

Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines

Agriculture (Gale OneFile)

Articles on farming, horticulture, and agriculture-related fields

Economics and Theory (Gale OneFile)

Articles on economics, interviews with CEOs and entrepreneurs, and more

Communications and Mass Media (Gale OneFile)

Articles on advertising and public relations, linguistics, and related fields

Criminal Justice (Gale OneFile)

Articles on law, law enforcement, security, terrorism, and more

Diversity Studies (Gale OneFile)

Articles that explore cultural differences, influences in society, and more

Environmental Studies and Policy (Gale OneFile)

Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in environmental studies

Fine Arts (Gale OneFile)

Articles art history, music, drama, filmmaking, and related fields

Gender Studies (Gale OneFile)

Articles on gender studies, family/marital issues, health, and more

Health and Medicine (Gale OneFile)

Find reliable information on fitness, pregnancy, nutrition and much more.

Insurance and Liability (Gale OneFile)

Articles on mortgages, labor relations, legal issues, and more

Military and Intelligence (Gale OneFile)

Articles on governmental policies, socioeconomics effects of war, and more

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)

Continuously updated information and opinions cover hot issues

Psychology (Gale OneFile)

Articles on personality, the human mind, memory, and more

Religion and Philosophy (Gale OneFile)

Articles on world religions, philosophies, and related fields

High School (Gale In Context)

An engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia and more.

U.S. History (Gale OneFile)

Robust coverage for both novice historians and advanced researchers.

War and Terrorism (Gale OneFile)

Articles on war and its causes, current events, terrorism, and more

World History (Gale OneFile)

Well-rounded coverage of current thinking and scholarly work.

Books and Authors

Lively reviews and recommendations make book selection fun.

LitFinder (Gale Literature)

Literary works, biographies, images and much more for the lit student.

Fine Arts (Gale OneFile)

Articles art history, music, drama, filmmaking, and related fields

Religion and Philosophy (Gale OneFile)

Articles on world religions, philosophies, and related fields

Academic OneFile (Gale)

Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines

High School (Gale In Context)

An engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia and more.

Business (Gale OneFile)

Articles on accounting, marketing and management, and related fields

Economics and Theory (Gale OneFile)

Articles on economics, interviews with CEOs and entrepreneurs, and more

Hospitality and Tourism (Gale OneFile)

Articles on the hospitality and tourism fields, plus travel guides and more

Insurance and Liability (Gale OneFile)

Articles on mortgages, labor relations, legal issues, and more

Entrepreneurship (Gale OneFile)

Full-text insights, tips and strategies for students and entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurship (Gale Business)

Real business plans, how-to guides, articles, and more

Vocations and Careers (Gale OneFile)

Articles on job searching, building a career, and more

Business (Gale OneFile)

Articles on accounting, marketing and management, and related fields

Culinary Arts (Gale OneFile)

Recipes, restaurant reviews, industry information, and more

Hospitality and Tourism (Gale OneFile)

Articles on the hospitality and tourism fields, plus travel guides and more

Vocations and Careers (Gale OneFile)

Articles on job searching, building a career, and more

General OneFile (Gale)

Magazine, news, and journal articles on general interest topics and current events

Ancestry (TN Records)

In partnership with Ancestry.com, TSLA is providing access to several collections of TN records.

Heritage Quest

American genealogical sources, rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories.

TN Virtual Archive

A program of the State Library and Archives to create a digital repository of Tennessee history and culture.

TN Historical Newspapers (Chronicling America)

Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1789-1963 or find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present including 126 newspapers from Tennessee

Tennessean (Historical)

The Nashville Tennessean (Historical) - 1812-2002

Volunteer Voices

Digital collections of primary sources (photos, letters, diaries, etc.) that document TN history and culture.

provides free access to unique materials from museums, libraries, and archives across the state.

brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world

Academic OneFile (Gale)

Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines

Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)

Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.

General OneFile (Gale)

Magazine, news, and journal articles on general interest topics and current events

News (Gale OneFile)

Regional, national, and world newspapers

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)

Continuously updated information and opinions cover hot issues

Pop Culture Studies (Gale OneFile)

Articles on popular culture analysis and more

Middle School (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, images, topic selections, and more for middle schoolers

High School (Gale In Context)

An engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia and more.

World Book Advanced

full encyclopedia, books, primary sources, back in time articles, and more. HS and above

World Book Student

articles and research tools for older elementary and middle school students to develop research skills.

Health and Wellness (Gale)

Health-focused magazines, reference, video, and more.

Health and Medicine (Gale OneFile)

Find reliable information on fitness, pregnancy, nutrition and much more.

Nursing and Allied Health (Gale OneFile)

Articles on direct patient care, healthcare administration, and more

Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (Gale OneFile)

Articles on treatment techniques, experimental research, and more

High School (Gale In Context)

An engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia and more.

MedlinePlus

Provides information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues produced by the National Library of Medicine.

Academic OneFile (Gale)

Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines

Criminal Justice (Gale OneFile)

Articles on law, law enforcement, security, terrorism, and more

Military and Intelligence (Gale OneFile)

Articles on governmental policies, socioeconomics effects of war, and more

TN Blue Book

Contains information on the makeup of Tennessee state government, state history, national and state constitutions, most recent election results, and census data.

TN Blue Book Student edition

Student Edition is written for students in upper elementary and middle school who are studying the history of our great state.

TN Encyclopedia of History and Culture

Project of the TN Historical Society and the University of TN Press of 1978 print version plus updates and media.

TN Historical Newspapers (Chronicling America)

Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1789-1963 or find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present including 126 newspapers from Tennessee

TN History for Kids

TN History, Civics, Geography. Booklets for sale for use in schools

TN Virtual Archive

A program of the State Library and Archives to create a digital repository of Tennessee history and culture.

TN landmark Documents

The most important records from our past- from King George's Proclamation of 1763 to the first Constitutions

U.S. History (Gale OneFile)

Robust coverage for both novice historians and advanced researchers.

Volunteer Voices

Digital collections of primary sources (photos, letters, diaries, etc.) that document TN history and culture.

War and Terrorism (Gale OneFile)

Articles on war and its causes, current events, terrorism, and more

World Book Advanced

full encyclopedia, books, primary sources, back in time articles, and more. HS and above

World Book Timelines

Hundreds of customizable, interactive timelines of important events throughout history.

World History (Gale OneFile)

Well-rounded coverage of current thinking and scholarly work.

Culinary Arts (Gale OneFile)

Recipes, restaurant reviews, industry information, and more

Fine Arts (Gale OneFile)

Articles art history, music, drama, filmmaking, and related fields

Gardening and Horticulture (Gale OneFile)

Articles on the practical aspects of gardening, horticulture, and more

Home Improvement (Gale OneFile)

Articles on architectural techniques, zoning requirements, tools, and more

Hospitality and Tourism (Gale OneFile)

Articles on the hospitality and tourism fields, plus travel guides and more

Pop Culture Studies (Gale OneFile)

Articles on popular culture analysis and more

Transparent Languages

Builds core skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing; 100+ languages plus KidSpeak for 6 languages.

Books and Authors

Lively reviews and recommendations make book selection fun.

LitFinder (Gale Literature)

Literary works, biographies, images and much more for the lit student.

Academic OneFile (Gale)

Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines

Communications and Mass Media (Gale OneFile)

Articles on advertising and public relations, linguistics, and related fields

Criminal Justice (Gale OneFile)

Articles on law, law enforcement, security, terrorism, and more

Educator

Academic articles, reports, news, book reports, and more in the field of education

Information Science (Gale OneFile)

Articles on the information and library science profession and related topics

Leadership and Management (Gale OneFile)

Articles on leadership and management, and more

Psychology (Gale OneFile)

Articles on personality, the human mind, memory, and more

Religion and Philosophy (Gale OneFile)

Articles on world religions, philosophies, and related fields

Academic OneFile (Gale)

Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines

Agriculture (Gale OneFile)

Articles on farming, horticulture, and agriculture-related fields

Environmental Studies and Policy (Gale OneFile)

Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in environmental studies

Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)

Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.

General OneFile (Gale)

Magazine, news, and journal articles on general interest topics and current events

Science (Gale OneFile)

Updated daily, this collection includes 1.6 million articles and 200 journals.

Psychology (Gale OneFile)

Articles on personality, the human mind, memory, and more

Middle School (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, images, topic selections, and more for middle schoolers

High School (Gale In Context)

An engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia and more.

Informe Academico (Gale OneFile)

Una coleccion de revistas hispanicas con textos completos.

World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Offers WB’s content in a Spanish language interface designed for grades K–4 as well as people learning Spanish.

Transparent Languages

Builds core skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing; 100+ languages plus KidSpeak for 6 languages.

About TN

Tennessee State Symbols, State Holidays, State Songs, Flag Status

Ancestry (TN Records)

In partnership with Ancestry.com, TSLA is providing access to several collections of TN records.

Documenting the American South

A digital initiative providing access to texts, images, and audio related to southern history, lit, and culture.

Education Outreach @ TSLA

Primary sources by historical eras tagged by subject and the social studies content standards.

GoVoteTN

Voter registration, election results, honor vote, GoVoteTN app, polling locations, sample ballots, elected officials.

Help4TN

A web portal designed to provide TN with a broad range of legal and social services resources in a one-stop venue.

Online Exhibits at TSLA

Online Exhibits at TN State Library and Archives

TN Blue Book

Contains information on the makeup of Tennessee state government, state history, national and state constitutions, most recent election results, and census data.

TN Blue Book Student edition

Student Edition is written for students in upper elementary and middle school who are studying the history of our great state.

TN Encyclopedia of History and Culture

Project of the TN Historical Society and the University of TN Press of 1978 print version plus updates and media.

TN General Assembly – bill becomes a law

TN General Assembly - How a bill becomes a law

TN Geography & Quick Facts

TN Geography & Quick Facts; explore cities and counties

TN Historical Newspapers (Chronicling America)

Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1789-1963 or find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present including 126 newspapers from Tennessee

TN History for Kids

TN History, Civics, Geography. Booklets for sale for use in schools

TN State Senate student activity book

TN 106th General Assembly Student Activity Book

TN Virtual Archive

A program of the State Library and Archives to create a digital repository of Tennessee history and culture.

TN landmark Documents

The most important records from our past- from King George's Proclamation of 1763 to the first Constitutions

Tennessee County Profile Tool

Explore county data - economic, education, employment, industry

The Tennessean

2002-Present

Tennessean (Historical)

The Nashville Tennessean (Historical) - 1812-2002

Volunteer Voices

Digital collections of primary sources (photos, letters, diaries, etc.) that document TN history and culture.