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 Heritage Quest A premier genealogical research tool, the database provides access to family and local histories, U.S. Federal Census from 1790-1930, genealogical serials, and primary sources in full image.  Proquest African American Heritage ProQuest® African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.

Medicine and Science Databases

 Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health Nursing and Allied Health provides full-text access to over 35 nursing specific journals including Nursing , Pediatric Nursing , MedSurg Nursing , American Nurse Today , Journal of Community Nursing , and others. The database provides authoritative content to support nursing professionals as wells as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.  Gale OneFile Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Provides access to academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine.  Gale OneFile Science OneFile Science provides full-text access to over 350 journals covering all areas of science including physical, life, and earth sciences.  Science in Context The database covers the most significant science topics of the day through an interesting and engaging user interface. Content includes information from authoritative reference sources, scholarly journals, news articles, and audio-visual files.  Proquest SciTech Premium Collection Information covers natural sciences and technology through scholarly journals, trade & industry journals, magazines, technical reports, and more.