Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)

What is T.E.L.?
T.E.L. is the Tennessee Electronic Library, an electronic source of information and references from newspapers, magazines and journals, accessible as references or in full-text format. T.E.L. brings to library patrons resources which would not otherwise be available to them at the library or on the Internet. It is available to the entire population of Tennessee and is brought to Tennessee residents by the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administered by the Institute of Museums and Library Services, the State of Tennessee, and the Norris Public Library. Enjoy!

The following databases are available through T.E.L. (descriptions courtesy of the Gale Group) :

• InfoTrac OneFile (1980 - )

A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.

• General Reference Center Gold (1980 - )

A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center Gold to find articles from newspapers, reference books, and periodicals, many with full-text and images. Find the latest current events, popular culture, business and industry coverage, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.

• Expanded Academic ASAP (1980 - )

From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images!

• Contemporary Literary Criticism - Select (current month)

Contemporary Literary Criticism--Select is an extensive collection of critical essays on contemporary authors. Each CLC--Select entry contains a biographical/critical introduction, listing of principal works and sources for further study.

• Health and Wellness Resource Center (1980 - )

Use this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, Prescription Drugs, etc. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites as well as government databases. The material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.

• Health Reference Center Academic (1980 - )

Use this database to find articles on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, HMOs, Prescription Drugs, etc. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.

• Computer Database (1980 - )

Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.

• Professional Collection

Full-text periodicals for faculty and administrators.

• National Newspaper Index (1977 - )

National Newspaper Index provides quick access to the indexing of America's top five newspapers in one seamless search: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post.

• Informe (1994 - )

Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias.

• Student Edition

Formerly SuperTOM, this database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

• Junior Edition (2001 - )

Formerly SuperTOM Junior, this periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books (most are full-text) for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

• Kid's Edition (2001 - )

Formerly PrimaryTOM, this periodical database is designed for elementary school students, with easy access to full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

• What Do I Read Next? (current month)

What Do I Read Next? includes over 100,000 recommended titles, more than 60,000 plot summaries, and awards information from 562 awards, all to help users uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles. Search by genre, subject, author, title, series, and more. A monthly highlights page allows the user to see selections of award winners, upcoming titles, and titles that revolve around different subjects each month.

• General Business File International (1980 - )

Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and directory listings with full text and images available.

• Junior Edition - K12

Formerly SuperTOM Junior, this periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books (most are full-text) for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

• Kid's Edition - K12

Formerly PrimaryTOM, this periodical database is designed for elementary school students, with easy access to full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

• Student Edition - K12

Formerly SuperTOM, this database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

• Kids InfoBits Apr 2004

Kids InfoBits meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine, newspaper and reference content for information on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Instructions for Use
Click on either the Adult Version or the Kid's Version in the Log-On section directly below. Once inside InfoTrac, click on the "Start Searching" button underneath the database of your choice. Be sure to visit the "Help" sections within each of the databases if you need assistance!

Adult patrons of the Norris Community Library can log on to the Tennessee Electronic Library here. Children can log on to the Tennessee Electronic Library here.

We're proud to be a part of The Knoxville-Oak Ridge Regional Network Last updated 05/01/2004. Copyright © 2004 The Betty Anne Jolly Norris Community Library.