I find that Learning Express Library (LearningExpressLibrary.com) is a hidden gem. Test prep is in huge demand, and many of our test prep books go missing. When we can't find what we need on the shelves, I turn to this database for our patrons. We get a lot of requests of citizenship test preparation, GED prep, and ACT/SAT prep with our high school kids. I love that we can link them to free, current test prep materials.
We should be telling more people about MasterFILE Premier provided by EBSCOhost. Libraries can only carry so many magazine subscriptions, as they tend to be quite costly to maintain. Magazines, however, are always in high demand. I enjoy referring people to this database when they request a magazine that we do not carry.
As far as the one research tool we should keep, all databases powered by EBSCOhost. I find these databases to be singularly valuable for a few reasons:
1. The depth of information provided--from popular magazines to very specific journals.
2. The breadth of the information provided--you can retrieve information from pretty distant past to very present. It is updated all the time to make sure the most current information is available.
3. Most articles are offered in full text.
4. Most importantly, it is VERY user friendly.
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