Database

What is a database?

Databases are online versions of print encyclopedias and other reference books which the library pays for just like buying books.

They do not count as “Internet” resources because they provide the same information as reference books - they are just in an “electronic” format for easier access.

How to log in:

• Click on the database name to begin. 

• If you are at home or school, you need to log-in with your Mesa library card number and PIN to use them. If you do not know your PIN, you will have to come in to the library to choose one.

• Write down the name of the database you want to use before you log-in from home or school, because we have a long list of databases to choose from.

Help me...
• Get a Pin • Choose a database • Get technical help

Health & Wellness Resource Center Health, medical and nutrition information. Draws from reference books, government health pamphlets, and magazines and journals. Includes alternative health, wellness and nutrition information.

Web sites 

4 Girls Health Great health site covering all aspects of girls health.

Acne Resource Center The Acne Center provides completely free information on everything about acne. Explore over 60 articles and tips on acne from treatments to the latest research.

FamilyDoctor.org Click on Parents & Kids to get to specialized health info for teens. Includes a wide variety of medical and health topics.

Food Handlers' Card Food service worker licenses are required for any person who handles, prepares, serves, sells or gives away food. Testing booklet available here in English and Spanish as well as the testing schedule (look at left-hand side for links).

Girl Power! Sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services, this site helps encourage, educate and empower 9- to 14-year old girls.

Go Ask Alice! Go Ask Alice! is a health question and answer site on the Internet sponsored by the Columbia University Health Education Program. Ask questions about relationships, emotional heath, fitness, sexuality and much more!

Health A site that thinks BIG with information on everything from braces, hot teen health topics, disabilities, finding your ideal caloric consumption, zits, sex and advice.

MEDLINEplus Access to accurate, current medical topics including information on specific diseases, drug information, several medical dictionaries, and a topically arranged medical encyclopedia.

Teen Growth The teen resource for advice, health information, social interaction and fun!

Teen Issues Planned Parenthood offers answers to teens' frequently asked questions about sexuality and reproductive health.

Vegetarian Youth Network A grassroots organization run by and for youth who support (or want to find out about) a vegetarian lifestyle.

Worth the Wait Promotes abstinence. Includes information for teens and parents.