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Wilson’s largest biography database has combined the in-depth, original profiles of Wilson Biographies Plus Illustrated, plus the thorough periodicals coverage of Biography Index, full-text articles, page images, and abstracts from the complete range of Wilson databases (including biographical profiles, feature articles, interviews, essays, book reviews, performance reviews, speeches, or obituaries). With links to every article focused on any individual in nearly every WilsonWeb database. It covers over 500,000 people and includes over 36,000 images.

This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. Encyclopedias are a compilation of general information on all branches of knowledge.

This resources provides full text of about 100 dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works from Oxford University Press. It includes or has links to full text.• Thousands of illustrations, including color photographs, line diagrams, maps, and tables • Regular updates throughout the year provide you with an immediate, current, and growing body of work • 'Did you know?' and 'News' RSS feeds deliver facts and the latest books published directly to your inbox

Oxford Research Encyclopedias contain in-depth, peer-reviewed summaries on a range of topics.

World Book Online includes Early Learning, Kids, Student, Advanced, and other modules. It delivers a progressive sequence of core databases supported by supplemental tools, such as language translation, graphic organizers, and unique Webquests. Moving from Early World of Learning to World Book Advanced, World Book Online aligns end-users with their appropriate learning levels. Each stand-alone site provides additional features to support the needs of users’ specific capabilities.

Based in Washington, D.C., The Chronicle of Higher Education is a newspaper and website that presents news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty and student affairs professionals.
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Dynamo is Mount Union’s student-led newspaper, and it is staffed and operated entirely by students under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Students have the opportunity to get involved by serving as a reporter, editor, designer, photographer, videographer or advertising executive.

The New York Times is an American newspaper based in New York City with worldwide influence and readership. Digital Pass access requires that users MUST create an account using their Mount Union email address. Visit the New York Times libguide to learn more about the New York Times Digital Pass access and content.

Find global information on topics related to business and economics from a variety of international and national news media featuring newspapers, videos and web-only content sources.

Find global information from more than 10,000 trusted sources on topics related to business and economics, careers, criminal justice, education, environmental studies, health, international studies, performing and fine arts, political science, social issues, sports, STEM and more available in a variety of media formats including newspapers, videos and web-only content.

Search more than 20 years of Canton, Alliance and Ohio history with The Repository Collection. Coverage from 1999 through today, including full color pages, full-text and web-only content.

Search more than 15 years of Alliance and Ohio history with The Review Collection. Coverage from 2002 through today, including full color pages, full-text and web-only content.

The collection contains more than 500 newspapers published in Ohio and Pennsylvania, including the Akron Beacon Journal, the Columbus Dispatch, Philadelphia Inquirer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and the Plain Dealer.

Intended for the K-12 market, this is a largely full-text database of articles about current events and popular topics from newspapers, periodicals, opinion polls, book reviews, and government publications. Some citations indicate the reading level of the text.

The Wall Street Journal is a U.S. business-focused, English-language international daily newspaper based in New York City. The Journal, along with its Asian and European editions, is published six days a week by Dow Jones & Company, a division of News Corp.