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Poetry & Short Story Reference Center is a rich full-text database containing thousands of classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides. It also includes high-quality videos and audio recordings from the Academy of American Poets.

Points of View is designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects. High school and undergraduate students can use Points of View as a guide to debating, developing arguments, writing position papers, and developing critical thinking skills. Each Points of View Essay includes a series of questions and additional material to generate further thought. Also included are thousands of supporting articles from the world’s top political and societal publications. The Points of View Debate Blog is a forum for students to express and exchange their unique views on topics in the news.

ProQuest offers an expanse of high-quality online resources, including genealogical resources, homework help, current and historical news, health and medical information, business resources, general reference, and primary source content for current and historical collections. 

This full-text Spanish-language database covers a broad array of subjects inside and outside academia. It offers content from a variety of sources, including reference books, general interest magazines and health reports.

A comprehensive and easy search portal providing information on a variety of science topics including earth sciences, applied sciences, life sciences, physics, and astronomy.  This resource also includes full-text downloadable science books such as "The Handy Biology Answer Book", "Physical Science: Matter in Motion", and "Endangered Species Handbook".

To access daily editions of The Wall Street Journal, Pitkin County Library patrons must please log-in to the Pika catalog with your library card number and create an account with the Wall Street Journal. 

Search 4,000+ books, audiobooks, and films from YALSA's book awards and book lists.