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Library Databases

We especially suggest Learning Express and Academic OneFile, but explore all Library databases.

Learning Express Library (LearningExpress) Get the advantage! Try this online database for job and test prep!!

This instructional database assists patrons of all ages prepare for a variety of academic and civil service tests, including SAT, GED, ASVAB, clerical worker, police officer, firefighter, postal worker and real estate practice tests. There are math, reading, and writing skill-building resources for all students. Job seekers can receive help in creating a resume and cover letter and tips on preparing for a job. (New users should register using their library card barcode number.)

Academic OneFile (Gale)
Geared toward older students, faculty, and researchers, contains over 12,000 journals and reference sources, many of which are peer-reviewed and full text. Academic OneFile has extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and more. Academic OneFile also includes some major reference sets including Gale Encyclopedia of Science, Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, and Encyclopedia of World Biography.

General OneFile (Gale)
For researchers at all levels, is a general periodical database containing over 12,000 periodicals, newspapers, reference books and multimedia sources, over half of which are full text. The backfile extends nearly 30 years. Subjects include humanities, education, environmental issues, technology, health care, politics and more. In addition General OneFile features 500+ travel guides as well as full-text sports, travel, fashion, gardening, children’s and general interest popular magazines.

Reference Desk

Best Free Reference Websites 2006
www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/sections/mars/marspubs/marsbestindex.cfm

Reference Desk
refdesk.com

Merriam-Webster Online
www.m-w.com/home.htm

U.S. Census Bureau
www.census.gov

Xpeditions, maps for printing
www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html

World Atlases
www.graphicmaps.com/aatlas/world.htm

Fact Monster
www.factmonster.com

Associations
www.ipl.org/div/aon

Acronym Database
acronyms.silmaril.ie/cgi-bin/uncgi/acronyms

Infoplease
www.infoplease.com

Encyclopedia Smithsonian
www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_Si/

One Look Dictionary
www.onelook.com

Encyclopedia MYTHICA
www.pantheon.org/information/about.html

The Quotations Page
www.quotationspage.com

Internet Public Library
www.ipl.org

Tests

Regents Review
www.nysedregents.org/testing/hsregents.html
Study former Regents exams

Examination Schedules for New York State Assessment Tests and Regents Tests
www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/testing/sched.html