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Arts and culture databases

Access to all of these databases are available from any Lake Mac Libraries branch, with many of them also being accessible from home using your library card number and PIN.

Gale Literature Books and Authors

Answer the age-old question, “What do I read next?” Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.

Gale Literature Resource Center

Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers from all eras.

Gale OneFile: Fine Arts

Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Diverse resource for serious fine arts students.

Gale General OneFile

Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.

Gale Onefile: Religion and Philosophy

Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Updated daily.

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