AVL Database Descriptions

Alabama Virtual Library provides free access to numerous reliable online research databases for all Alabama residents.... Click on an AVL resource below to view its description. To view AVL's Collection Policy, please click here.

Logo image for Health Source: Consumer EditionHealth Source: Consumer Edition is a collection of consumer health information that provides access to full-text consumer health magazines and reference books.

Audience: High School, College & University, and General Public

Logo image for Health Source Nursing/Academic EditionHealth Source: Nursing/Academic Edition is a full-text database that covers nursing and allied health topics including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, and more.

Audience: College & University, Medical Professionals, and General Public

Logo image for History Reference SourceHistory Reference Source is a full-text database that covers topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century.

Audience: High School, College & University, and General Public

Logo image for Human Anatomy Atlas 2020Human Anatomy Atlas 2020 provides access to medically accurate male and female 3D gross anatomy models and includes MRI and CT scans, dissection tool, augmented reality, and more.

Audience: High School, College & University, Medical Professionals, and General Public

Logo image for Image Collection via MasterFile PremierImage Collection via MasterFile Premier is made available through EBSCOhost proprietary databases including Academic Search Premier, Academic Search Elite, MasterFILE Premier, and Middle Search Plus.

Audience: Middle School, High School, College & University, and General Public

Logo image for Library Information Science and Technology AbstractsLibrary, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) provides indexing and abstracts for books, key journals, research reports, and more.

Audience: College & University, Media Specialists, and General Public

Logo image for MAS Ultra Student EditionMAS Ultra Student Edition is a full-text reference database designed for high school libraries that provides access to popular magazines and e-books covering a variety of subjects.

Audience: High School, College & University, and General Public

Logo image for MasterFile PremierMasterFILE Premier is designed for public libraries and provides access to collections of full-text magazines, e-books, and primary source documents.

Audience: Libraries and General Public

Logo image for Medline PlusMedlinePlus provides access to health and wellness information for free. MedlinePlus content includes information on the latest medical treatments, research information on drug supplements, access to the A.D.A.M Medical Encyclopedia, and more.

Audience: General Public

Logo image for Middle Search PlusMiddle Search Plus is a full-text database that provides access to popular middle school magazines, reference books, primary source documents, and more.

Audience: Middle School

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