ONLINE DATABASES (WITH READING LEVEL INDICATORS)
The databases listed below contain articles suitable for a variety of different reading levels. All of them allow you to limit your search by reading level (Lexile level), making it possible for you to find the articles that best suit your reading skills. Articles with lower lexile ranges (200-750) will be easier to read. Those with higher lexile ranges (850+) are suitable for readers with more advanced skills.
- Britannica OnlineIncludes encyclopedia and magazine articles, exercises, and activities. The encyclopedia is divided into separate sections for elementary, middle school and high school level abilities.
- Primary SearchOffers full text for more than 70 popular, magazines for elementary school research. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).
- Middle Search PlusProvides full text for over 140 popular, middle school magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexile). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies, historical essays, and primary source documents.
- MAS CompleteDesigned specifically for high school libraries, this database contains full text for more than 540 popular, high school magazines. MAS Complete also provides full text reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps & flags, color PDFs and expanded full text backfiles for key magazines.
ONLINE DATABASE LIST
For other Madison College online databases, go to the library web site's A-Z list of databases.
These databases are available 24/7 for Madison College students, staff, and faculty with an internet connection.
To get into one of the databases from home or work, just log in with your Madison College username and password.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
Includes TOEFL, U.S. Citizenship, and GED test preparation; job search, resume writing, and interviewing skills; academic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math; career licensing and certification preparation; and placement test practice for SAT, ACT, and more.
Brainfuse
Link to learn more about Brainfuse for practice courses, tests, and diagnostic tools.
Includes TOEFL, U.S. Citizenship, and GED test preparation; academic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math; career licensing and certification preparation; and placement test practice for ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, SAT, ACT, and more.
CREDO ONLINE REFERENCE COLLECTION
Credo Reference offers over 400 reference titles. You can access them online anytime, anywhere. Use this resource to find:
- Encyclopedias
- Dictionaries
- Biographies
- Quotations
- Medical References
- Bilingual Dictionaries
- Crossword Solver
- Measurement Conversions
- and much more
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new window Over 1.100 reference titles that include encyclopedias, biographies, medical dictionaries and much more.
FILMS ON DEMAND
Free, on-demand access for Madison College students and staff to hundreds of curriculum-focused videos in a wide range of disciplines and subject areas. Create your own account, log in, and start searching.