| Articles & Databases |
| By Subject | A-Z List |
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 | AFI Catalog In Library Use Only
The AFI Catalog is an authoritative resource of American film information for the years 1893–1973. |
 | Art Index Retrospective 1929- 1984
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 | Art Full Text |
 | ARTbibliographies Modern In Library Use Only
ARTbibliographies Modern gives full abstracts of journal articles, books, essays, exhibition catalogs, PhD dissertations, and exhibition reviews on modern and contemporary arts, including photography, from the late 19th century. |
 | ArtFact Pro In Library Use Only
This auction sales database is especially useful for searching auction prices for the fine and decorative arts, including furniture and collectibles. Thumbnail images accompany search results from over 2000 auction houses. |
 | Associations Unlimited
Search, find and monitor trends of organizations in all fields from around the world. |
| Beverly Hills Courier
Link to the local Beverly Hills Newspaper Digital Archive. |
| Beverly Hills Weekly
Link to the local Beverly Hills Newspaper Digital Archive. |
 | Biography and Geneology Master Index
An index of biographical reference resources. |
 | Biography IN CONTEXT (Gale)
A database of current and historic biographies of people from all fields and endeavors. |
 | Bookflix |
 | Business and Company Resource Center
Find detailed company information and industry news with this database. |
 | Career Cruising
Career Cruising is an online career guidance and planning system. Find the right career, explore education and training options, and build your own portfolio. |
| City of Beverly Hills Municipal Code
Search Beverly Hills City ordinances. |
 | CultureGrams
Reports on more than 200 countries, each U.S. state and Canada. |
 | Discovering Collection
Database for students with content covering national curriculum standards. |
 | Film and Television Index w/ Full Text
The subject coverage of this index includes film & television theory, preservation & restoration, screenwriting, production, cinematography, and reviews. |
 | Gale Virtual Reference Library
Reference eBooks on a variety of subjects |
| Gordon's In Library Use Only
Gordon's database covers auction sales of prints, etchings, engravings, posters, illustrated books, Picasso ceramics, and photographs |
 | Grzimek's Animal Life
This interactive resource provides information about animals, their habitats, behavior and conservation status. |
 | Health and Wellness Resource Center
Instant access to health related topics; Articles and Multimedia. |
 | History IN CONTEXT: U.S (Gale)
Covers U.S. history from pre-colonial times to the present. |
 | History IN CONTEXT: WORLD (Gale)
Comprehensive collection of world history sources, full text articles, primary sources, and images, maps and charts. |
 | InfoTrac: General Reference Center Gold
General interest database that integrates a variety of sources. |
 | Learning Express Library
A collection of practice tests, exercises, and information to enhance your career or advance in school. |
 | Literature Criticism Online
Full-text pdf access to Children's Literature Review (CLR), Contemporary Literary Criticism (CLC), and Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism (TCLC), including all photos and other images. |
 | Literature Resource Center
Biographies, literary criticism and reviews. |
 | Live Homework Help
One to one help with a live tutor. |
 | Morningstar.com
Mutual fund investment research center. |
| National Geographic Index
An index of national geographic magazine. |
 | Newsbank: America's Newspapers
A compilation of local, regional, and national newspapers. (Paid ads are excluded) |
 | NextReads
An email newsletter that provides reading suggestions.
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 | NoveList
Reader’s advisory tool. |
 | Opposing Viewpoints IN CONTEXT (Gale)
Information on today's important social issues |
| Oxford Art Online
This is a comprehensive reference work covering the visual arts from prehistory to the present with the ability to access and search the content of Grove Art Online, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, and The Encyclopedia of Aesthetics. It provides access to Timelines of World Art and Thematic Guides. |
 | Oxford English Dictionary
Guide to meaning, history and pronunciation of English words |
 | P4A Antiques
Useful for searching for the value of antiques and collectibles. The information and images in "Prices for Antiques" helps in estimating the value of similar items. About 87% of the information in the database is totally unique to this site. |
 | Price It!
A comprehensive antiques and collectibles pricing tool. |
| Proquest Newspapers Full text to Historical New York Times (1851- 2007), Current New York Times (1980- Current), Historical Los Angeles Times (1881- 1987), Current Los Angeles Times (1985- Current), Wall Street Journal (1984- Current), & Local & Regional Coverage. |
 | Reader's Guide Retrospective
An index of general-interest periodical articles published from 1890 to 1982. |
 | RealQuest (seat one) In Library Use Only
Property and ownership data |
| RealQuest (seat two) In Library Use Only
Property and ownership data |
 | Reference USA
Data for U.S. and Canadian Residences and Businesses as well as U.S. Healthcare and High-Tech companies |
 | World Book Online
World Book Online is a general encyclopedia based on the print version of World Book Encyclopedia. This resource is being provided by a donation from the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library in memory of Judy Smith. |
 | WorldCat
A global catalog of library collections. |
