Electronic Resources

Bryant Library's Electronic Resources
via The World Wide Web
Available in the Library

ALIScat (Millennium) - (this is not a text-only site) The online catalog gives you Web access to Bryant holdings, as well as those of the other Nassau County public libraries. Select Roslyn Library from the list. Our holdings will be highlighted when you complete a search. To place a Web Request or check your Library Account enter all 14 digits of your library card number. (no spaces or dashes). Pin no. = last 4 digits of your phone no. Use 1234 if your number is unlisted.

A-to-Z (EBSCO) - Master title database providing link and coverage information to more than 76,000 unique titles from more than 750 database and e-journal packages from more than 100 different providers. Search by title, subject, or keyword. (this is not a text-only site)

Access Science
The McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology on the Web.
Get full access to 7100+ articles, 115,000 dictionary terms, and hundreds of Research Updates in all areas of science and technology are updated daily. Click on "subscriber login." (this is not a text-only site)

AccuNet/AP Multimedia Archive is the largest collection of news photos available online to public library users. Easy-to-use, the Photo Archive is a comprehensive tool for researching virtually all major news events photographed from the 1840s to within minutes of an event occuring today. This database now contains more than 700,000 full-text articles and over a half-million audio clips. (this is not a text-only site)

Alt-HealthWatch is a full-text/image database of publications focused on complementary, alternative, and integrated approaches to health care and medicine. It contains over 50,000 full-text articles on both the consumer and professional level, from over 160 international publications.

America The Beautiful - A unique and exciting State-by-State authortative resource that provides the latest information on states and territories as well as complete and current geographical, historical, and cultural information. (this is not a text-only site)

Ancestry Library Edition - With over 1.2 billion records in over 3,000 databases, AncestryPlus is the most comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history research available. Included in AncestryPlus are the digitized images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 forward, the American Genealogical Biographical Index, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index,and much more. (Galenet) (this is not a text-only site)

Associations Unlimited - Contains information for approximately 460,000 international and U.S. national, regional, state, and local nonprofit membership organizations in all fields, including IRS data on U.S. 501(c) nonprofit organizations. (Galenet) (this is not a text-only site)

Biography and Genealogy Master Index - This database is a first stop index tool for learning where to look for biographical material on people from all time periods, geographical locations and fields of endeavor. Biography and Genealogy Master Index indexes any print product that includes biographical information on multiple persons. It also acts as an index to other indexes. (this is not a text-only site)

Biography Resource Center - This database combines award-winning biographies from respected Gale Group sources. Biography Resource Center also includes full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals. With the Complete Marquis Who's Who( find quick reference information on an additional 900,000 people. (this is not a text-only site)

Book Collection: Non-Fiction - It contains informative abstracts and searchable full text for more than 3,800 popular nonfiction books. The database includes full text entries on core subject areas, as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more. (this is not a text-only site)

Bowker's Books in Print - is the online version of a publication with a long print tradition. It offers information on not only books in paper and hardcover form, but videos and audiocassettes. The database covers items available for sale, publications that are out of "print", and those which will be published within the next several months. (this is not a text-only site)

Britannica Online
EB Online includes the complete encyclopedia, as well as Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and the Britannica Book of the Year. You can also use EB Online to search an Internet directory that includes more than 130,000 links to Web sites selected, rated, and reviewed by Britannica editors. (this is not a text-only site)

Business and Company Resource Center - is a fully integrated resource bringing together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information. NYS Funds. (this is not a text-only site)

CollegeSource Online
Features over 9,200 College Catalogs in complete
cover-to cover, original page format representing 2-year and 4-year, graduate and professional schools. Table of Contents and Indexes are fully hyperlinked so you can quickly find all the details you need. Complete Course descriptions, Academic Policies, Faculty Information, Admission Requirements, Campus Maps, and much more.... (this is not a text-only site)

Country Watch is an information provider for schools, universities, libraries and individuals who need up-to-date information and news on the countries of the world and for public and private sector organizations with global operations and interests. (this is not a text-only site)

CRD (Community Resource Directory)
This computerized diretory profiles more than 6,000 community services available in the Long Island Area. (this is not a text-only site)

CultureGrams is the leading primary source reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on the countries of the world. It goes beyond mere facts and figures to deliver an insider's perspective on daily life and culture, including the history, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. (this is not a text-only site)

Custom Newspapers - Search a collection of 150 newspapers, both national and international. NYS Funds. (this is not a text-only site)

EBSCO Animals - Provides in-depth information on a variety of topics relating to animals. The database consists of indexing, abstracts, and full text records describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals.
This database is provided by the New York State Library's EmpireLink Project through an LSTA grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Service.

EBSCOHost - A general link to all of our EBSCO databases, such as: Alt-HealthWatch, MasterFILE Select, Primary Search, Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, EBSCO Animals. (this is not a text-only site)

EBSCOHost Espanol - The entire EBSCOHost database in Spanish. (this is not a text-only site)

Eldercare - This EBSCO resource serves as a reliable source of eldercare-related information that can be used to empower consumers to make intelligent, informed eldercare decisions. All of the included reports are between 3-15 pages in length, and many include ratings & rankings as well as demographic information about the facilities. (this is not a text-only site)

Elibrary - Searchers will find millions of resources from seven different media types: magazines, newspapers, reference books, TV/radio transcripts, pictures, maps, and streaming audio and video. (this is not a text-only site)

Encyclopedia Americana is now available on the WWW, blending the depth and accuracy of the print edition with the currency expected of an online reference work. Its 45,000 articles and more than 25 million words have been contributed by over 6,500 specialists in their respective disciplines and cover all academic fields and curriculum topics.

Essays - is a unique database of full-text essays and discursive writing based on books published in the 20th century which have been analyzed in standard library indexes. The essays focus on the humanities and social sciences, and include biographies and literary criticism. Subjects include literature, history, economics, sociology, art and architecture, philosophy, psychology, science and drama. (this is not a text-only site)

FirstSearch
Gives library users access to information resources, including a growing collection of full-text journals. Provides access to over 60 databases, including the full-text of the New York Times, H.W. Wilson Select, and SIRS Researcher. (this is not a text-only site)

Gale Virtual Reference Library - is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office). (this is not a text-only site)

Galenet
A Web version of Gale Research products: Associations Unlimited, Biography Resource Center + The Complete Marquis Who's Who, History Resource Center, Literature Resource Center - LRC, Student Resource Center, Scribner, Twayne US, Twayne English & Twayne World Authors. (this is not a text-only site)

General Science Collection -This database offers full text coverage for more than 60 of the most popular science publications. Providing information on all aspects of the scientific world, the General Science Collection offers full text information dating back as far as 1992.

Grolier Online
A general reference database that offers rich multimedia content. It provides quick access to definitive factual information and readily understandable overviews of broad subjects. (this is not a text-only site, but you can select Grolier's text-only options from this page)

Grove Dictionary of Art
The most comprehensive online reference resource
for all aspects of the visual arts from prehistory to the 1990s. Instant access to award winning scholarship in 41,000 articles on the art and culture of Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Pacific, with links to images and further information in museum and other art-related web sites. (this is not a text-only site)

History Reference Center - offers full-text from more than 650 history reference books and encyclopedias; cover to cover full-text from nearly 60 history magazines, 58,000 historical documents, 43,000 biographies of historical figures, more than 12,000 historical photos and maps, and 87 hours of historical film and video. (EBSCOhost)

History Resource Center-US- provides integrated access to over 1,000 historical (primary) documents, more then 30,000 reference articles, and over 65 full-text journal covering themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-colonial times to the present. (Galenet) (this is not a text-only site)

History Resource Center: World draws on themes and trends from the history curriculum for the 20th Century along with full-text articles from more than 100 academic journals, and maps and images. Full-text and facsimile images for over 1,400 primary source documents from Primary Source Microfilm collections are also included in the collection. (this is not a text-only site)

Image Collection This EBSCO database features photographs of people, natural science, flags, maps, historical photos and photos of places. (this is not a text-only site)

InfoTrac - Access to Magazine, Health and business Indexes, which include many full-text articles from journals. (this is not a text-only site)

Infotrac Health Reference Center - Academic
Full-text, database includes 40 full text nursing and allied health and medical journals; consumer health magazines; reference books; newsletters; pamphlets; and newspaper articles. (this is not a text-only site)

Informe!
Designed to meet the research needs of Spanish-speaking users. With full-text articles from the most popular Spanish-language and bilingual periodicals, it provides quality Hispanic reference materials. (this is not a text-only site)

KidsInfoBits - meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine, newspaper and reference content for information on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more. (this is not a text-only site)

InfoUSA
contains access to 11 million business ratings and 90 million residential telephone numbers and addresses. (this is not a text-only site)

Investext Plus is the premier financial research database available today. Search this database to find investment, company and industry reports from over 500 brokers in North America, Europe, Asia/Pacific, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. All company and industry reports are provided in full page PDF image. (this is not a text-only site)

Lands and Peoples - a multifaceted Web site designed to serve as a principal resource on countries, cultures, and current events for the classroom and for the library. (this is not a text-only site)

Literature Resource Center - Access biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 120,000 authors from every age and literary discipline. Scribner Writer's Series includes 15-20 page signed essays on more than 1,600 authors and literary genres drawn from 13 acclaimed Scribner print series. Twayne World, US, and English Authors each contain the full text of 200 frequently used Twayne Literary Masters books on individual World, US, or English authors, for a total of 600 full-text titles. (Galenet) (this is not a text-only site)

MasterFILE Select - Provides full text for over 760 periodicals covering nearly all subjects including general reference, business, health, and much more. This database is provided by the New York State Library's EmpireLink Project through an LSTA grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Service.

Mergent Online
Company Data Direct provides you with fully searchable data on more than 10,000 NYSE, AMEX and Nasdaq exchange companies, including all SEC (EDGAR®) filings. All financials are "as reported. Data is organized to facilitate research and is updated weekly to provide the most current information for investment research decisons. (this is not a text-only site)

Multicultural Reference Center provides a variety of data on thousands of multicultural topics with encyclopedia and periodical articles, as well as images.

netLibrary - The Bryant Library is excited to begin offering electronic books to our patrons. The Co-Central Libraries of Nassau Library System and netLibrary have arranged this pilot program. Users can search, preview, read, checkout and return eBooks over the Internet 24/7! Stop at the Reference Desk to register for a netLibrary User Account. (this is not a text-only site)

New Book of Knowledge Online is designed for children in grades 3 to 8. You can access the encyclopedia for articles, or select NewScoops and get information on people, places and events in the news.

New Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians Online - is universally acknowledged as the unsurpassed authority on all aspects of music. This great work is widely used throughout the academic and professional community, and revered by music lovers worldwide. Click on "Subscribers Enter Here." (this is not a text-only site)

New York State Papers - Search this database of ten major newspapers published in the state of New York, including the New York Times and the New York Post. (Available through NYS Funds) (this is not a text-only site)

The New York Times (1851 to date)
Comprehensive digital coverage is available for this internationally renowned U.S. newspaper through the ProQuest Direct. The complete text of recent articles is provided in the ASCII format. The entire run of the paper, dating back to the first issue in 1851, is available through a complementary database, ProQuest Historicals Papers. (this is not a text-only site)

Newsday - Full-text articles - 1985 to the present (Proquest) (this is not a text-only site)

Novelist
This "readers' advisor" database has something for everyone. Adults, teens and children will be able to identify other books based on titles, authors and topics they have read and enjoyed. It also provides full-text reviews and annotations for over 20,000 titles. (this is not a text-only site)

Novelist K-8 (For Kids) - is a resource for finding fiction titles that are useful in a K-8 setting. The product is designed for use by staff and students.

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center - provides a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. (this is not a text-only site)

Plays - Over 1,000 complete plays covering the range of dramatic expression: including one-act plays, puppet plays, Harlinquinades, tragedies, gothic, children's, religious, romantic, historical, children's and comedic plays. The collection includes many nationalities, all in English or English translations. Plays are analyzed for subjects, and also list all characters. This database will continue to grow with periodic updates to the most complete single-source for full-text plays available. (this is not a text-only site)

Poems
This thorough reference source is constantly updated. It includes over 100,000 full-text poems, which can be searched by any keyword in the poem, author, title, or subject fields. (this is not a text-only site)

Primary Search - Provides full text for over 50 children’s magazines and over 100 children’s pamphlets, designed for the elementary school student.
This database is provided by the New York State Library's EmpireLink Project through an LSTA grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Service.

PROMT - Predicast Overview of Markets and Technology. Use this database to research companies, the products and technologies they produce, and the markets in which they compete. Includes summaries and full text from nearly 1,000 business and trade journals, industry newsletters, newspapers, market research studies, news releases, and investment and brokerage firm reports. (IAC) (this is not a text-only site)

ProQuest
Includes full-text for The New York Times (1851 to date); The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal (full-text from 1989 to date). (this is not a text-only site)

Proquest Historical Newspapers - New York Times - (1851 - 1986): Digital reproductions of every page of every issue--cover to cover--are available all the way back to the first issue in September 1851. That means researchers can find not only news, editorials, letters to the editor, obituaries, and birth and marriage announcements but also historical photos, drawings, maps, charts, and advertisements. (this is not a text-only site)

Salud Para Todos - This database is a full text consumer health resource written entirely in Spanish and designed specifically for those seeking information about health and medicine. The articles contained within Salud para Todos were selected from over 300 publications and sources created by over 50 research associations and national institutes.

Searchasaurus - a database with a graphic interface designed for elementary-to-middle school students. It contains encyclopedias, newspapers, magazines, books and more. This database is provided by the New York State Library's EmpireLink Project through an LSTA grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Service. (this is not a text-only site)

Science Reference Center will help students understand theories and discoveries that are reported in the news. The database contains information on scientific topics with encyclopedia and periodical articles and hundreds of images.

SIRS Reseacher
Search by title, subject and keyword; contains thousands of timely full-text articles on social issues. Maps of the world and excerpts from The World Almanac are also available. News events are updated hourly. (this is not a text-only site)

Speeches -From antiquity to modern times, these speeches represent the finest examples of recorded oratory. Speechmakers have commented on the milestones of history as well as the minutiae of everyday life. We are collecting the best and the best-known speeches of the past 2,500 years and categorizing them into easily searchable genres. (this is not a text-only site)

Stories - provides thousands of full-text short stories plus explanations, biographies, pictures and more. The database will be updated constantly with classic and contemporary stories. (this is not a text-only site)

Student Research Center - A fully integrated database containing thousands of curriculum-targeted primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses, full-text coverage of over 450 magazines, newspapers, over 20,000 photographs and illustrations, and more than 8 hours of audio and video clips. (Galenet) (this is not a text-only site)

Testing & Education Reference Center- Taking a college entrance or licensing exam? Looking for a college or graduate school? Need help finding scholarships? Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals. (this is not a text-only site)

Thomson Gale LegalForms provides hundreds of free New York State legal forms on most popular topics including Wills (Living Wills and Health Care Proxy), Real Estate, Power of Attorney, Divorce, Bankruptcy, and sample letters. It has unlimited downloading and printing capabilities and there is an option to fill-in or modify most documents online before printing or saving. This new electronic resource is available in the library as well as from home. (Please be advised that public users should consult an attorney for serious matters.) (this is not a text-only site)

Topic Search - contains articles on political, social and economic issues. Updated bi-monthly, the database contains 50,000 full-text articles derived from over 3,000 sources.
This database is provided by the New York State Library's EmpireLink Project through an LSTA grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Service.

Twayne's Author Series - features the content of nearly 600 books that comprise three print series. This series is devoted to literary critical interpretation and discussion for readers ranging from high school students through college and above. Available via NOVEL, a project of the New York State Library federally funded by LSTA grants. (this is not a text-only site)

Wildlife Reference Center has easily accessible information on wildlife, dinosaurs and endangered plants and animals of the world.

World Book Online
Access over 31,000 encyclopedia articles, 6,000 web links, 25,000 periodical articles, 800 videos, animations, and sounds, 400 interactive maps, 100 3-D bubble views, and much more. (this is not a text-only site)

World Geography - provides a wealth of information for approximately two hundred countries, plus territories and continents. Each nation has an overview, history, governmental information, facts and figures, current events coverage, biographies of prominent figures, organizational profiles, text of major documents, a flag photo, and maps. (political and topograhic). (this is not a text-only site)