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EBSCO Databases. Jean Kilker, Maryvale HS Mary Villegas, AZ Dept. of Libraries. School. Arizona State Library. Public Library. Accessing Databases. Userid & Password Contact: mvillegas@azlibrary.gov. ZIP CODE ACCESS AZ Library: http://www.azlibrary.gov/azlibrary/res.aspx.
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