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Articles, Encyclopedias, Online Learning, & more
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Automotive Care & Repair



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Arts



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Biography



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Book Searches & Reviews



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ComicsPlus Full Library - "Unlimited Access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from more than 100 publishers."

Fiction Connection - Explore the world of books through themes.

Library Catalog - Browse or search for titles and authors.

Library of Congress Catalog - Browse or search the LOC's bibliographical records.

Novelist Plus - Locate books (fiction/nonfiction), book series, similar authors ("readalikes"), and more.

Novelist Plus K-8 - Like Novelist Plus (above) but for young readers.

Southeastern NY Library Catalogs (SEAL2) - Search local library systems.

WorldCat (about)




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Business & Companies



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Business Insights: Essentials (formerly Business & Company Resource Center)

Business Plans Handbooks

Directories - Businesses, associations, organizations, Gale Directory Library

CQ Researcher

Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) - directories, research businesses, and so much more





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Consumer Information


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Consumer Reports - Reviews, ratings, news, and more.

Financial Ratings Series Online - Includes Weiss Ratings Consumer Guides.

The Value of a Dollar




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Directories


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Education



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Encyclopedias



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en Español



Bases de Datos - en Español (Databases in Spanish):





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Genealogy



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General Research



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Health



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CQ Researcher

Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Encyclopedia of Mental Health

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Health and Medicine - Gale OnFile (formerly Health Reference Center Academic)

Salem Health - Magill's Medical Guide - includes:





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History



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American History


General / World / Other History
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Investment


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Financial Ratings Series Online - Includes Weiss Ratings Consumer Guides.




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Jobs & Careers



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Hudson Valley Help Wanted - Local job opportunities throughout the Hudson Valley.

JobNow / Adult Learning Center - Resume assistance, interview preparation, and career coaching.

New York State Job Bank - NYS/local job listings from New York State Department of Labor.

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Learn about careers, duties, pay scales, and more.






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Language



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Mango - Choose from over 70 languages including English!

Universal Class - ESL (English as a Second Language)


See also:





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Law & Legal Research / Forms



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CQ Researcher

Encyclopedia of Political Science

Gale Legal Forms (NOVEL NY Database)

Westlaw Databases - WestlawNext Patron Access





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Literature



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Artemis (now Gale Literary Sources)

ComicsPlus Full Library - "Unlimited Access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from more than 100 publishers."

Elizabethan World Reference Library

Britannica Library (formerly Encyclopedia Britannica)

Gale Literary Sources (formerly Artemis)

Literature Criticism Online (Drama / Literature / Poetry / Shakespeare / Short Story Criticism)

Literature for Students (Drama for Students, Novels for Students, Poetry for Students, Shakespeare for Students, Short Stories for Students)

Literature Resource Center

Masterplots (access via Salem Literature)

Salem Literature & Critical Insights - Works & Authors Friends of Thrall icon (see individual titles below)

Something about the Author

World Book Encyclopedia



Salem Literature Titles
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Multicultural & International
Information & Studies



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Music



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Newspapers



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Gale Newspaper Databases: New York Newspapers

Gale OneFile: News (formerly National Newspapers)

Historical Newspapers: The New York Times (back to 1857)

InfoTrac Newsstand

The New York Times (current)

The New York Times Digital Collection (via NOVELny)

Newspaper Archive

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Free Online Courses

Studying & Learning Resources



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ArtistWorks - Enjoy high-quality music and art classes at your own pace!

Mango - Choose from over 70 languages (including English) and learn at your own pace!

Peterson's Career & Test Prep (formerly Testing & Education Reference Center) - Practice tests, courses, and more.

Tutor.com - One-on-one online learning and career services for library patrons.

Universal Class - Choose from hundreds of free courses and learn at your own pace!







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Religion



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Science & Technology



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Social & Economic Issues



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Streaming Services: Music & Videos



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Music Streaming Services - Classical, Jazz, World, and more

Kanopy - Video streaming (feature films, documentaries, kids' movies, and more). Friends of Thrall icon Made possible by The Friends of Thrall.




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Youth & Student Reading & Research



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ComicsPlus Full Library - "Unlimited Access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from more than 100 publishers."

Britannica Library: Children's & Young Adults Editions

CQ Researcher

Explora (replaces Ebsco Kids Search, Middle Search, and Searchasaurus)

Gale Research in Context

Gale in Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits) - For students in kindergarten through grade five.

Literature for Students (Drama for Students, Novels for Students, Poetry for Students, Shakespeare for Students, Short Stories for Students)

Virtual Reference Library

World Book Encyclopedia

World News Digest (Facts on File)




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Travel Guides



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Travel Guides - Explore destinations around the globe.




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Veterans



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VetNow - Resources and informational tools for U.S. veterans.




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Virtual Reference Library





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