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Research materials for tracing family history and American culture.
GENERAL
A to Z A single, comprehensive list of periodical titles to see in what databases they appear. Quickly locate and link to journals of interest, searching for journals by keyword or by browsing an alphabetical list by title or subject.
ACCESS MY LIBRARY
Search multiple databases at once! Gale & InfoTrac databases only.
ONLINE CATALOG FOR NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
RESERVE & RENEW BOOKS ONLINE!
EBSCO Includes Animals, Searchasaurus, Primary Search, Kids Search, Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia, Career Library, Image Gallery.
GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY online reference books for a variety of subjects.
Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection Farmers, landscape architects, and biotechnologists alike will have their information appetites sated with this collection of nearly 50 journals focused specifically on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. A fertile and growing collection, this collection includes content relating to both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies.
GENERAL ONEFILE
One-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
GENERAL REFERENCE CENTER GOLD
General interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
GREENFILE
Focuses on the relationship between human beings & the environment, with well-researched but accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources & beyond.
GROLIER ONLINE
Includes Encyclopedia Americana, New Book of Knowledge, Multimedia Encyclopedia, & Lands & Peoples.
Home Improvement Collection Coverage includes such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and many more.
Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection Historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field, cultural aspects of travel, leisure activities, economic aspects of tourism, and more.
ARTS & MUSIC
Fine Arts and Music Collection With more than 100 full-text magazines and journals covered in databases such as the Wilson Art Index and RILM, this collection will provide your students with resources to support research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.
GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY Online reference books for a variety of subjects.
OXFORD ART ONLINE
Biographies, articles & images on art & artists.
OXFORD MUSIC ONLINE
Articles & biographies on music & musicians.
BIOGRAPHY
Marquis Who's Who Fully integrated, with Biography Resource Center.
CONTEMPORARY AUTHORS
Complete biographical information on U.S. & international authors.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
TWAYNE'S AUTHOR SERIES
Includes World, US, & English Authors.
BOOKS & LITERATURE 
ACADEMIC JOURNALS
The African American Experience
CONTEMPORARY AUTHORS
Complete biographical information on U.S. & international authors.
Contemporary Literary Criticism
Search by author name, title of work, nationality, subject, genre, ethnicity, or critic name.
GALE VIRTUAL LIBRARY Online Reference books for Literature
LITERARY INDEX Authors & titles by name, birth date, death date, or nationality.
Literature Resource Center Find up-to-date biographical information, full-text literary criticism & reviews from all time periods around the world.
LITERATURE RESOURCES
Research authors and their works, literary movements and genres. Search across several major Literature databases to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews.
LITFINDER
Poems, poem citations & excerpts, short stories, essays, speeches, & plays.
Masterplots, 4th Edition
Find reviewed critical analyses and brief plot summaries of literary works.
TO FIND BOOKS & LITERATURE AT THE LIBRARY OR OTHER LIBRARIES
TUMBLEBOOKS! Happy Tumbling from the TumbleBook Family! Online e-books for kids
User: hillside pass: libra
Online collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students which features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Great for emergent, struggling, and reluctant readers, as well as being an excellent tool for ESL.
TWAYNE'S AUTHOR SERIES
Includes World, US, & English Authors.
BUSINESS & FINANCE
Business & Company Research Sources
ABI/INFORM DATELINE Local & regional business news coverage of large corporations, privately held companies, local start-ups, executive profiles, marketing, finance, & industry news, 1985-Current.
ABI/INFORM SELECT Full-text coverage from The Economist, Barron's, Wall Street & Technology, Working Woman, CPA Journal, Journal of Taxation & more.
ABI/INFORM TRADE & INDUSTRY Asiaweek, Baseline, Business Week, Inc., Information Today, PC Magazine, PC World, & more.
Business & Company ASAP
Information on companies, markets & industries. Includes market trends, mergers & acquisitions plus current management theory & company overviews.
Business & Company Resource Center with Newsletters Search company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, periodicals & newsletters.
Financial Times Choose Proquest Newspapers. European financial newspaper known for its in-depth reporting on European company and economic news, as well as its European perspective on global business. 1996-Current.
GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY online reference books for a variety of subjects.
General Business File ASAP
Company performance & activity, industry events & trends as well as the latest in management, economics & politics.
GENERAL ONEFILE
One-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
GENERAL REFERENCE CENTER GOLD
General interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
Historical Newspapers
Search the NY Times for historical stock prices from Sept 1851 thru Dec 2004.
HOOVER'S COMPANY RECORDS Public & non-public companies & key executives. Corporate data, in-depth industry analyses, company location, summary financials, top competitors, top officers, & more.
PROMT (Predicast Overview of Markets and Technology) Research companies, products & technologies, & competitive markets.
*For further information, click here.
CAREER HELP
Tutor.com Adult Education & Career Center for access to help for Job Searches, Resume Creation & Financial Literacy.
Find occupations using the Career Selector The Explore Careers section contains hundreds of occupation profiles that you can search in a number of ways: by alphabetical index, by high school subject, by career cluster, and by using the Career Selector. The Career Selector can help patrons quickly narrow down the extensive database of career profiles to find occupations they might find suitable, based on their preferences.
LEARNING EXPRESS Interactive exam preparation, tutorials, practice tests & more.
When you register as a New User, use your library barcode for both username & password.
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COMMUNITY
Catastrophic Readiness Clearinghouse Tools to empower families, individuals, & small businesses to more effectively plan their own strategies for responding to potentially catastrophic events.
Community Resource Database of Long Island ... NOW LONG ISLAND 211
Find Health, Human Service and Educational resources agencies & programs that can help you!
*For Further Information, look under 'Where We Live'
HEALTH & MEDICAL
A to Z A single, comprehensive list of periodical titles to see in what databases they appear. Quickly locate and link to journals of interest, searching for journals by keyword or by browsing an alphabetical list by title or subject.
Culinary Arts Collection Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, nurtition and industry information.
GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY Online reference books for a variety of subjects.
Health Management from Proquest Scholarly publications covering health administration, public health & safety, hospitals, finance, personnel management, insurance, population studies, labor relations & law.
HEALTH REFERENCE CENTER ACADEMIC
Health & Wellness Center & Alternative Health
Health & medical journals, pamphlets & articles.
Hillside Library Health & Medical Information Collection
Medical, Psychology & Science Journals
NATURAL STANDARD was founded by healthcare providers and researchers to provide high-quality, evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies.
NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH COLLECTION
SCIENCE COLLECTION
Full-text academic journals and general science-focused magazines, this collection provides coverage of all scientific endeavor, including particle physics, quantum theory, advanced mathematics, and biotechnology.
HISTORY
A to Z A single, comprehensive list of periodical titles to see in what databases they appear. Quickly locate and link to journals of interest, searching for journals by keyword or by browsing an alphabetical list by title or subject.
GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY Online reference books for a variety of subjects.
Historical Newspapers
Search the NY Times from Sept 1851 thru Dec 2004.
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JOURNALS, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS
A to Z A single, comprehensive list of periodical titles to see in what databases they appear. Quickly locate and link to journals of interest, searching for journals by keyword or by browsing an alphabetical list by title or subject.
ACADEMIC ONEFILE Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals & reference sources. extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, law, history, the arts, theology, literature & other subjects. Includes NY Times, NY Times Book Review, NY Times Book Review, Harvard Women's Health Newsletter , & more.
ACCESS MY LIBRARY
Search multiple databases at once! Gale & InfoTrac databases only
Agriculture Collection Current and authoritative content that spans the industry -- from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture.
BLACK NEWSPAPERS A collection of significant Black newspapers from the United States, including the NY Amsterdam News.
Communications and Mass Media Collection From marketing professionals to students studying for advanced degrees in linguistic theory. Key subjects covered include: advertising and public relations, literature and writing, linguistics, and many more.
Computer Database Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.
Criminal Justice Collection Whether studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer, paralegal, or for a career in Homeland Security, this collection rises to the challenge.
CUSTOM NEWSPAPERS (not incl. Newsday)
Search a collection of over 650 national & international newspapers.
Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)
Environmental Studies and Policy Collection Multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.
Expanded Academic ASAP From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images!
GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY Online reference books for a variety of subjects.
GENERAL ONEFILE
One-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
GENERAL REFERENCE CENTER GOLD
General interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
HEALTH REFERENCE CENTER ACADEMIC
Historical Newspapers
Search the NY Times from Sept 1851 thru Dec 2004.
LEARNING EXPRESS Interactive exam preparation, tutorials, practice tests & more.
Library Express
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER INDEX
Indexing of America's top 5 newspapers: NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, LA Times & The Washington Post.
NEW YORK STATE NEWSPAPERS
Search 28 newspapers published in New York, including the NY Times & the NY Post. Not incl. Newsday.
Newsday Newspaper reporting on news and events in the New York City area, 1985 - Current
NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH COLLECTION
Opposing Viewpoints Full-text magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to Websites.
Popular Magazines Popular Titles like Consumer Reports, Time, National Geographic, The New Yorker, Newsweek, Vanity Fair, US News and World Report, Vogue, Fortune, Business Week, National Review, Cosmopolitan, NPR and even Oprah are included in this database.
PROQUEST JOURNALS Education Periodical & Teacher Journals, Social Sciences, Psychology, Computing, Medical, Interdisciplinary Research, Science & Business & Trade Journals.
ProQuest Newspapers *Including Newsday (1985-current) Articles from newspapers & magazines.
Psychology Collection This set explores what makes people "tick" from childhood to death. This collection gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops -- and diminishes -- over time.
SCIENCE COLLECTION
Full-text academic journals and general science-focused magazines, this collection provides coverage of all scientific endeavor, including particle physics, quantum theory, advanced mathematics, and biotechnology.
LEARN-A-LANGUAGE
GLOBAL REFERENCE CENTER Encyclopedia Britannica in Korean, French, Spanish, Japanese, & Chinese.
TRANSPARENT LANGUAGES
Online collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students which features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Great for emergent, struggling, and reluctant readers, as well as being an excellent tool for ESL.
SPANISH
EBSCO ESPANOL
Artículos de revistas y de información sobre muchos temas para todas las edades en español.
Encyclopedia Britannica Spanish Reference Center
Enciclopedia Juvenil for ages 6-12
GLOBAL REFERENCE CENTER Encyclopedia Britannica in Spanish.
HOMEWORK RESOURCES & ENCYCLOPEDIAS
*For LEARNING EXPRESS: When you register as a New User, use your library barcode for username.
A to Z A single, comprehensive list of periodical titles to see in what databases they appear. Quickly locate and link to journals of interest, searching for journals by keyword or by browsing an alphabetical list by title or subject.
21st Century Explorer Interactive Learning Materials by grade, subject & type. Study guides, activities & practice exercises.
ACADEMIC ONEFILE Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals & reference sources. extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, law, history, the arts, theology, literature & other subjects
The African American Experience
Biography Resource Center Combines biographies with related full-text articles from magazines & newspapers, thousands images, & links. Search for current or historic figures based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates & places, or gender, as well as keyword & full text. Fully integrated with Marquis Who's Who® to provide quick reference information.
EDUCATION JOURNALS Periodicals & Teacher Journals.
ENCYCLOPEDIA AMERICANA
Appropriate for students of all grades to search for current events, biographies, & assorted topics.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online & Britannica Kids!
Encyclopedia Britannica Spanish Reference Center
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
GREENFILE Focuses on the relationship between human beings & the environment, with well-researched but accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources & beyond.
GROLIER MULTIMEDIA ENCYCLOPEDIA
Reduce search time across a wide variety of media.
GROLIER ONLINE Includes Encyclopedia Americana, New Book of Knowledge, Multimedia Encyclopedia, & Lands & Peoples.
Historical Newspapers
Search the NY Times from Sept 1851 thru Dec 2004.
| History Reference Center | |
KIDS BRITANNICA
Kindergarten through Grade 5.
KIDS SEARCH Topics include Animals, Arts & Music, Geography, Health, In the News, Language Arts, Math, Science & more. Colorful & fun.
LANDS AND PEOPLE
Provides accessible, easy-to-understand articles on countries, cultures, & current events.
LEARNING EXPRESS Interactive exam preparation, tutorials, practice tests & more. When you register as a New User, use your library barcode for both username & password.
Masterplots, 4th Edition
Find reviewed critical analyses and brief plot summaries of literary works.
LITERARY INDEX Authors & titles by name, birth date, death date, or nationality.
Literature Resource Center
Find up-to-date biographical information, full-text literary criticism & reviews from all time periods around the world.
LITERATURE RESOURCE CENTER Find up-to-date biographical information, full-text literary criticism & reviews from all time periods around the world.
LITERATURE RESOURCES
Research authors and their works, literary movements and genres. Search across several major Literature databases to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews.
LITFINDER
Poems, poem citations & excerpts, short stories, essays, speeches, & plays.
NEW BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE
Reference & current events.
Opposing Viewpoints Full-text magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to Websites.
Pop Culture Universe: Icons, Idols, Ideas
Primary Search (with the Searchasaurus/Kid’s Search interfaces) Primary Search includes Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia, the Encyclopedia of Animals and the American Heritage® Children’s Dictionary*, 3rd Edition from Houghton Mifflin. To access, click first on EBSCOHost Web.
PROQUEST JOURNALS Education Periodical & Teacher Journals, Social Sciences, Psychology, Computing, Medical, Interdisciplinary Research, Science & Business & Trade Journals.
ProQuest Newspapers
Including Newsday (1985-current).
Coverage of major U.S. & international newspapers such as The New York Times & the Times of London, plus hundreds of other news sources & news wires.
SCIENCE COLLECTION
Full-text academic journals and general science-focused magazines, this collection provides coverage of all scientific endeavor, including particle physics, quantum theory, advanced mathematics, and biotechnology.
SEARCHASAURUS
Articles & images for elementary school students.
Sesame Street E-Books with Audio & Animation!
TRANSPARENT LANGUAGES
TUMBLEBOOKS! Happy Tumbling from the TumbleBook Family! Online e-books for kids!
Online collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students which features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Great for emergent, struggling, and reluctant readers, as well as being an excellent tool for ESL.
Tutor.com Live Homework Help is an innovative after-school program that connects young people in grades 4-12 and early college students with expert tutors. Tutors offer live one-on-one help with homework assignments via the internet in math, science, social studies and English. Tutors are available 7 days a week from 2:00 PM to 10PM. Students can use the database at the library or remotely from home with their Hillside Public Library card and computer.
TWAYNE'S AUTHOR SERIES
Includes World, US, & English Authors.
Webster's Third New International Dictionary Unabridged
WORLD DATA ANALYST Compare & contrast statistics of various countries.
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