Research Databases

Directory of local health and human service agencies and programs. A project of the United Way and the Middle Country Public Library.

Source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. Topics include: physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, and literature.

Resource for academic research includes scholarly journals and selected general interest titles in a wide variety of subjects. Ideal for high school research.

This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. Coverage: 1857 - 1922

Profiles living persons in the physical and biological fields, as well as public health scientists, engineers, mathematicians, statisticians, and computer scientists.

From inside the Library, search billions of records to discover your family's story using your library card number and password.

This database contains do-it-yourself repair and maintenance information on thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Content has been provided by MOTOR Information Systems.

Find in-depth, original profiles of current biographies with full-text articles, page images and abstracts from today’s leading magazines and journals.

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

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.

Access to adult learning services including GED prep, 24/7 writing lab, live tutoring, career resources, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Provides access to global business information including company profiles, industry/market research reports, investment/brokerage reports from Thomson Reuters, and financial reports, as well as business magazines and newspapers.

Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.

Earn an accredited high school diploma while gaining real-world career training through a flexible, supportive, online education program.

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.

CLCD provides diverse, unbiased reviews and one search access to PreK-12 media of all types, and compiles and creates information such as book reviews, thematic lists, award listings, and curriculum tools to provide an extensive collection of mate

Borrow test prep materials in easy downloadable Civil Service exam eBooks through OverDrive.

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

Provides information on the history of science through articles on the professional lives of scientists. All periods of science from classical antiquity to modern times are represented.

Access to business and technical publications in the computer, electronics, and telecommunications industries.

Online access to Consumer Reports. Product reviews and ratings, buying advice and more.

The Consumer Reports Buying Guide is your handy one-stop source for making informed, money-saving purchases. Consult it before you shop, then bring it to the store or keep it beside your computer to help you compare brands.

Research a wide variety of topics and images. A great place to start your research.

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.

Data Axle Reference Solutions was created in 1998, under the name ReferenceUSA, to provide libraries with business and consumer information .

The Digital Public Library of America brings together content held by America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world.

Resource for educators and education students. Access to periodicals covering preschool to college and most educational specialties.

"Enslaved.org is a discovery hub that helps users to search and find information from a large and growing number of datasets and digital projects."

ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is an authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S.

Search for articles, essays and primary source materials for teens and adults.

Access to enhanced data through Family Search affiliate Library

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

Access to US military records including stories, photos, and personal documents.

Use these directories to search a variety of information such as financial information for companies, membership figures for associations, education-related financial aid and scholarships, and more.

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.

Designed for kids, Gale In Context: Elementary delivers trusted, age-appropriate digital content.

Gale in Context: Elementary contains age-appropriate magazines for grades K-5. Also includes Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary, maps, flags, seals, charts, graphs, and videos to support STEM topics.

Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.

Access to scholarly, government and general-interest titles that focus on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.

The Greenlawn Centerport Historical Association is a non-profit membership organization with a mission to preserve the history of the communities of Greenlawn and Centerport, Long Island, New York.

Access to nursing and allied health journals, plus select consumer health information sources, and thousands of health-related multimedia.

Combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI® Genealogy and Local History book collection.

Access to a comprehensive, full text, history reference database designed for secondary schools and undergraduate research. Features full text for 2,000 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books.

Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides do-it-yourselfers with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.

Spanish interface provides access to Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals both from and about Latin America.

Provides full-text access to more than 12 million journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.

Online legal forms and templates that you can create and download.

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.

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

Access to information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time frames. Specifically designed for public libraries, secondary schools, junior/community colleges, and undergraduate research.

Information and resources on dozens on categories, including: American History, Financial Literacy, Law and more.

A local resource which provides statistical information and various studies about Long Island.

Searching for a specific magazine or journal article? Start here with this A to Z list.

Access to full text magazines, journals, and reference books as well as photos, maps and flags.

Access to biomedical and health journals. Includes recently published.

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

MedlinePlus es un servicio informativo en línea de salud para pacientes, familiares y amigos.

The Miller Center serves as a regional resource for businesses, independent entrepreneurs, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals.

ProDemand is the premier online solution for automotive repair information, vehicle maintenance, diagnostic data, and labor estimating.

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Access census, military and other records, family trees, and photos.

National Library Service (NLS) is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical, perceptual, or reading disability that prevents them from using regular print materials.

Access to full articles in the New York Amsterdam News (1922-1993), one of the nation’s leading black newspapers of the 20th century and one of New York’s most influential black-owned institutions.

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.

Crime victims often have legal needs as a result of becoming a victim of crime. Get information about your legal needs and what your rights are.

Access to a wide range of historical newspapers that reflect New York's unique history. Search by newspaper title, county, publishing date, or keywords for content.

Find profiles for all licensed doctors of medicine and doctors of osteopathy who are registered to practice medicine in New York State.

Full text of The New York Times late edition. Access to complete articles from 1980 onward including the Book Review and Magazine sections.

The Historical New York Times with Index provides search capability using subject terms and topics for focused and targeted results in combination with searchable full text, full page, and article-level images from the Historical New York Times.

Access major U.S. and international newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields.

Access to local and Long Island regional news stories and articles covering 1985 - current. 

Access to local and Long Island regional news stories and articles covering 1940 - 1989. 

Novelist K-8 Plus provides access to reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction for kids in grades K-8.

Novelist Plus provides access to reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction. A readers' advisory resource.

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

Provides a range of perspectives on many important issues with over 21,000 pro/con viewpoints. Includes various resource types: reference, news, infographics, primary sources, images, video and more.

Passenger and Immigration Lists Index (PILI) covers more than 5 million names of persons who immigrated to North American between the late 1500s and mid 20th Century.

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.

Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with Personalized Courses, movies, music, and more. Learn on your desktop computer or mobile device!

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.

Recycle Right NY is a collaborative outreach and education campaign informed by more than 100 recycling professionals from across New York State.

Access science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and more. Topics include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, and physics.

Provides a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.

Access to biographical profiles of authors and illustrators for children and young adults. Typically covers: personal life, career, writings, works in progress, adaptations, and additional sources.

Access to local newspapers covering over 100 years of Suffolk County, NY history.

Sharpen your skills with this professional development technology training for the non-techie.

The Census Bureau is the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.

Access to full text articles from 1984 through today.

Access to full text articles from 1889 through 2004.

The What's Next^®: Books in Series database helps you search series fiction.

A series is two or more books linked by character(s), settings, or other common traits.