Research Databases

Database Type
BookBrowse: Your Guide to exceptional books logo

An online magazine for booklovers - including reviews, extensive resources for book clubs, including reading guides and much more.

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Subscribe to BookBrowse's twice-monthly newsletter to discover exceptional books, including access to BookBrowse's online magazine with all the newest reviews, articles, previews of upcoming notable titles, book club resources and more.

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Brainfuse HelpNow

Access to live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests. Also includes a 24-hour online writing lab and Homework Question Center. 

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Access to online resources designed to support every step of the job search process. Features live online coaches who assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews.

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Access to online tools that support veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and employment transition assistance.

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Discover encyclopedia articles, full-text journal and magazine articles, primary sources, multimedia, and other unique resources and tools for college-level learners, researchers, and faculty.

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Access to accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish. Ideal for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish.

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Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources for Elementary, Middle and High School.

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The Brooklyn Public Library's digital newspapers including the Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn Life, and Activities of the Long Island Society.  Years available: 1809–1999.

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Castle Connolly Top Doctors logo

The Castle Connolly website is free to use and easy to navigate. You can search by doctors and by hospitals. You can also filter by other important factors, such as insurance, procedure, specialty, gender and location.

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Gale eBooks logo button

The College Blue Book is a comprehensive guide covering nearly 12,000 institutions of higher learning, occupational and technical schools, and distance learning programs. The College Blue Book also features information on obtaini

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Culture Grams logo

Concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on more than 200 countries detailing daily life and culture, including history, customs and lifestyles. Includes World edition, States edition, and Kids edition.

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A digital magazine newsstand offering over 160 popular magazine titles including Spanish language titles. Available for download.

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A source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, current events, education, environmental issues, health care, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, and technology.

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Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading hunger-relief organization with a mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island.

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Library of Congress Digital Collections provides access to digitized American historical materials and includes images, maps, manuscripts, prints, photographs, posters, sound recordings, motion pictures, books, pamphlets, and sheet music.

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Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Get started with your library card.

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MEDLINE Plus logo

A great resource for all things related to health and medicine. Use the Encyclopedia for comprehensive information on medical tests and results.

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Research the people, places and institutions of New York State. Provides access to more than 170 distinct digital collections, totaling hundreds of thousands of items. Ideal for students, educators, historians, and genealogists.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics logo

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for h

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The Professional Pathways Program connects professionally-focused new Americans living in the state of New York with customized job coaching and career training resources to help them start their U.S. careers.

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Reading Group Guides logo

The place for book clubs to find the resources they need, including discussion guides, contests, advice and ideas on starting and sustaining a group, reading suggestions and more.

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