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Articles through EBSCOhost Research Databases
Scholarly journals and magazines - Health - Business - Automotive, small engine and home improvement reference - Kids Search - Novelist Reader's Advisory.

Articles through Gale
Basic reference material online, and health (see also EBSCO above).

AskRI: Homework Help, Encyclopedia & Links
AskRI provides Worldbook Encyclopedia Online, HeritageQuest to support geneaological research, general links to reference information, Online Chat or email Reference Service maintained by the Statewide Reference Center of Providence Public Library, plus Live Homework help from Tutor.com 2 pm to 10 pm every day!

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