Resource/One has been carefully designed to meet the information needs of public and high school libraries. The database covers more than 225 general-reference periodicals as well as two popular newspapers. Full-text editions of the database are available for public and academic libraries that want to offer the convenience of online document delivery.

Resource/One offers digital access to today's leading general-interest magazines as well as The New York Times Current Event Edition and USA TODAY. This mix of resources is designed to meet the specific needs of high school students, public library patrons, and other researchers who need instant access to general-reference content.

Information seekers can search the database with a high degree of accuracy because of it's detailed indexing, which covers not only complete bibliographic information but also subjects, companies, people, products, and geographic areas.