Ivy Tech Libraries: Bloomington Library: Reference & AV

Reference Resources

African American Experience This link opens in a new window
The widest depth and breadth of information available of any online database collection on African American history and culture. Mostly secondary sources; recommended for introductory research.

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
More than 1,200 reference works providing background information for topics ranging from agriculture to technology. Search within multiple sources using keywords, or browse topics in different subjects. Recommended for introductory research in all topics.

Arts & Leisure (Credo Reference)
Online reference books covering art, music, fashion, film, sports, pop culture, and more
Business, Finance, & Economics (CREDO Reference)
Online reference books covering business, finance, and economics
Education (Credo Reference)
Online reference books covering teaching, learning, gifted students, and more
Food, Drink, & Nutrition (CREDO Reference)
Online reference books covering food, nutrition, food technology, and more
Health & Medicine (CREDO Reference)
Online reference books covering medicine, nursing, psychology, diseases, and more
Language & Literature (CREDO Reference)
80+ reference books on language and literature topics
Quotations (CREDO Reference)
10+ dictionaries of quotations
Psychology (CREDO Reference)
40+ reference books on psychology and psychologists
Technology & Engineering (CREDO Reference)
Online reference books covering many areas of computing, technology, and engineering

Encyclopedia of American Government This link opens in a new window
Covers the who, how, and why of American government through primary and secondary sources, plus maps, graphs, images, and many other formats

DSM-5 Library This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive and up-to-date resource used for clinical practice by mental health professionals, this resource includes the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition), the DSM-5 Handbook of Differential Diagnosis, the DSM-5 Clinical Cases, the DSM-5 Handbook on the Cultural Formulation Interview, and the Spanish edition of Diagnostic Criteria from the DSM-5.

Infobase Learning
A collection of databases including Issues & Controversies, Today's Science, and World News Digest, and more
American History Online (Infobase)
Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history to cover the American experience.
Bloom's Literature (Infobase)
Examines great writers, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements and events in world literature.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (Infobase)
Provides profiles of nearly 3,400 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, thousands of resource entries, and more!
Modern World History Online (Infobase)
Covers the broad expanse of world history from the mid-15th century to the present, featuring thousands of documents, articles, timelines, images, videos, and maps.

Films on Demand: Master Academic Collection This link opens in a new window
Thousands of educational videos on a variety of subjects including science, health, business, life skills, and more; search by keyword or browse broad topic categories.
Films on Demand: Archival Films This link opens in a new window
A collection of archival and historical films covering public events, wars, cultural phenomena, speeches, and more.

Naxos Video Library This link opens in a new window
Streaming videos of classical music performances, operas, ballets, and music documentaries. Also tours of world cultural heritage sites.

Moving Image Archive (Internet Archive)
Archive of thousands of free digital movies, films, and videos ranging from classic full-length films, to daily alternative news broadcasts.
Video Gallery (History Channel)
Online video and audio collections from the History channel covering U. S. history, science and technology, exploration, and society and culture.

Naxos Music Library This link opens in a new window
Vast catalog of streaming music selections with emphasis on Classical. Access individual works or playlists
Naxos Music Library: Jazz This link opens in a new window
Vast catalog of streaming music selections with emphasis on Jazz. Access individual works or playlists
Naxos Spoken Word Library This link opens in a new window
Catalog of audiobooks, includes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, political speeches, etc.

Bridgeman Image Collection This link opens in a new window
Unique and comprehensive collection of art masterpieces of all varieties, eras, and cultures. Entries: 66,919 Images: 66,934 People: 33,040

Image Collection This link opens in a new window
The Image Collection provides you with instant access to more than 1 million images relating to people, natural science, places, history, and flags.

Indiana Historical Society
Digital image collection of people, events, and artifacts from Indiana history.
New York Public Library Digital Library
See hundreds of thousands of images from the New York Public Library's collection.
Prints and Photographs Online Catalog
Access a vast collection of images from the Library of Congress.
Web Gallery of Art
A virtual museum and searchable database of European painting and sculpture.