A collection of in-depth encyclopedias and reference eBooks on a variety of subjects: history, environmental sciences, social studies, health, religion, and world cultures.
A health database housing both consumer and professional sources. A good starting point for background on specific medical conditions and types of treatments and alternative therapies.
A research database that combines reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
A research database specializing in current events and topics under debate. Includes opinion essays, news articles, and videos providing facts and arguments for both sides of a debate.
A research database providing an overview of topics related to most fields of science. Includes access to full-text articles from academic peer-reviewed journals, eBook chapters and media.
“The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need. They’ll make their own boxes.”
– Dr Temple Grandin
April is Neurodiversity Celebration Month.Depending on how our brains are wired we think, move, process information and communicate in different ways. We use neurodiversity as an umbrella term used to describe alternative thinking styles such as Dyslexia, DCD (Dyspraxia), Dyscalculia, Autism and ADHD. But regardless of labels, neurodiversity is about recognizing those who think differently.and how we benefit from different thinkers. It takes all minds!
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
– Benjamin Franklin
April is National Financial Literacy Month. It's an excellent opportunity to review and upgrade your financial smarts. Whether you're just starting or have been earning your way for quite some time, it's never too late to learn about saving and improving your financial outlook.
“When we go deep enough or high enough, we meet. It is only on the surface that we differ and sometimes clash. True, we do not always find our way to the depth or the height, or we do not take the trouble to do so.”
– Ameen Rihani
April is Arab American Heritage Month. The theme for 2025 is Arab American Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future. See below for select VSCS Libraries that celebrate the Arab American community’s rich heritage and numerous contributions to society.