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- SALS/MVLS Library Catalog
Locate materials and request titles in SALS and MVLS public libraries.
- My Account
Check your library record, renew books, or cancel reserves.
- New York State Library and Archives
Search the records of the New York State Library, including Manuscripts and Special Collections, and the New York State Archives.
- CaDiLaC Online
This regional union catalog includes materials in the New York State Library, academic, special and public libraries.
- Library of Congress
The Library of Congress Online Catalog contains over 12 million bibliographic records representing books, serials, computer files, manuscripts, cartographic materials, music, sound recordings, and visual materials from the Library's collections.
- Pathfinder: Research Library Online Catalog
The New York State Historical Association and Farmer's Museum holdings in art and architectural history, museum studies, and New York State history.
- Upper Hudson Library System Online Catalog
A union catalog of the holdings of public libraries in Albany and Rensselaer counties.
- EBSCO Masterfile Select provided by NOVEL
Included in its over 2,700 periodical titles are Consumer Reports with charts, Business Week, Newsweek, Smithsonian, and Library Journal.
- Science Reference Center provided by NOVEL
Science Reference Center supports middle and high school science curriculums, including biology, chemistry, earth, space, life, physical, and environmental sciences, health and medicine, science in society, science as inquiry, history of science, technology, scientists, and wildlife.
- EBSCO Databases
EBSCO databases provided by NOVEL: MasterFILE Select, General Science Collection, TOPICsearch, Primary Search (Searchasaurus), Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia and Encyclopedia of Animals.
- EBSCO General Science Collection provided by NOVEL
Full-text coverage for more than 60 of the most popular science publications, including Archaeology, Astronomy, Discover, National Wildlife, New Scientist, Popular Science, Science News, Scientific American, and many others.
- EBSCO Topic Search for students provided by NOVEL
Organized to help you select and narrow your research topic. Search magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, popular biographies, book reviews and public opinion polls.
- Custom Newspapers provided by NOVEL
This full text newspaper database has more than 95 major newspapers, including the Albany Times Union(full text from Mar 1, 1986), The New York Times(full text from January 1, 2000).
- GreenFILE, provided by EBSCO
GreenFILE is a freely accessible research database focusing on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well-researched but accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond.
- Informe provided by NOVEL
Informe provides access to the full text of 50 Spanish language and bilingual periodicals, including Actual, Latina and Siempre, as well as the full text of the El Nuevo Herald (Miami). Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias. Perform searches in Spanish or English.
- LISTA, provided by EBSCO
The Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) database provides coverage on subjects such as librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more. LISTA indexes nearly 600 periodicals plus books, research reports, and proceedings, and is the oldest continuously produced database covering the field of information science.
- National Newspaper Index provided by NOVEL
An index to the Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. Dates covered are 1977 to the present.
- New York State Newspapers provided by NOVEL
Provides the full text of several major newspapers published in New York State, including the Albany Times Union, New York Times and the New York Post. Content in this database is also available in the Custom Newspapers database.
- Portals to the World
Library of Congress subject specialists provide a global gateway to information about life and culture in the nations of the world.
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- College Source
Information about 18,608 Colleges compiled by the Career Guidance foundation.
- FAFSA, Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Apply for Federal financial student aid online.
- LISTA, provided by EBSCO
The Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) database provides coverage on subjects such as librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more. LISTA indexes nearly 600 periodicals plus books, research reports, and proceedings, and is the oldest continuously produced database covering the field of information science.
- Regents Exam Prep Center
This site, developed by the Oswego City School District, helps high school students meet the New York State Regents requirements in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The project is supported by a federally-funded Title III Technology Literacy Challenge Grant.
- Summer On Campus
Descriptions, contact information and active email and website links for hundreds of (day & residential) arts, sports, and academic summer camp programs for kids 8-18 on college campuses throughout New York State.
- Teacher Reference Center (TRC), provided by EBSCO
This index of over 260 titles from the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals, and books provides coverage on key education topics such as Assessment, Continuing Education, Current Pedagogical Research, Curriculum Development, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, Science & Mathematics, and more for K-12 Teachers & Librarians.
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- Science Reference Center provided by NOVEL
Science Reference Center supports middle and high school science curriculums, including biology, chemistry, earth, space, life, physical, and environmental sciences, health and medicine, science in society, science as inquiry, history of science, technology, scientists, and wildlife.
- EBSCO Funk & Wagnalls provided by NOVEL
Search the entire encyclopedia by subject or keyword.
- Encyclopedia of Animals provided byNOVEL
Information on and pictures of a wide variety of animals.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library provided by NOVEL
A reference library of the following medical and history encyclopedias: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer; Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders; Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine; Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health; American Revolution Reference Library, 4 volumes plus index; American Civil War Reference Library, 4 volumes plus index; Major Acts of Congress, 1st Ed., 3 volumes; History Behind the Headlines, vol. 1-6 set.
- Portals to the World
Library of Congress subject specialists provide a global gateway to information about life and culture in the nations of the world.
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- Adirondack History Network
A site for teachers and students across New York State, developed by the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake, New York, to aid in the study of state and local history. You will find information about Adirondack guides, the timber industry, the establishment of the Adirondack Park, the lives of Adirondack women in the nineteenth century and much more. Illustrated with historic photographs or ephemera.
- American Memory
American Memory is a gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. The site offers more than 7 million digital items from more than 100 digital collections. Enter the name of your hometown to find historical images.
- Archives and Special Collections at Crandall Public Library
At the bottom of the page you will find the Biographical, Glens Falls, Queensbury, and Regional indexes to the library's vertical files.
- Cyndi's list of genealogy sites on the web
A categorized & cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet.
- Fulton Montgomery Photo Archives
A compilation of historic photos from various repositories, including The Johnstown City Historian, The Johnstown Historical Society, The Johnstown Public Library, and The Montgomery County Archives.
- I Spy
Children bring history to life in this I Spy game featuring historic sites in the New York State counties of Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady and Schoharie.
- Mohawk Valley Web
Guide to geneological databases for Albany, Fulton, Montgomery and Schenectady Counties.
- NY GenWeb
Link to each County within New York State, where you will find a wealth of county related genealogy information.
- The Documentarian
An exhibit of historical and genealogical materials in the collections of public libraries in Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady and Schoharie counties, New York.
- The Schenectady Digital History Archive
Find Schenectady county places, people, industries and records as well as links to other New York State resources. This archive is a service of the Schenectady County Public Library coordinated by Robert G. Sullivan.
- Where to find historical information on Saratoga Springs
A guide to the physical location of information on Government/laws, Business records, Horse racing, Battle of Saratoga (1777), and Personal papers.
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- Health & Wellness Resource Center provided by NOVEL
Health-related magazine and newspaper articles on diseases, medicine, public health, occupational health & safety, alcohol and drug abuse, HMOs, and insurance.
- Nursing and Allied Health Collection
Provides the full text of over 300 journals, magazines, and newsletters.
- Cancer.gov
The first place to go for any question about cancer. From the National Cancer Institute.
- Clinical Trials
A clinical trial is a study to answer questions about drugs or new therapies. Here you can find out what Clinical Trails are ongoing or recruiting patients.
- Crandall Public Library's Health Information Center
Find out how to evaluate medical information on the Internet and check here for additional reliable sources. Supported by a grant to Crandall Public Library from the Langeloth Foundation.
- FamilyDoctor.org
Hundreds of one-page handouts on common medical conditions, herbals, medicines and drug interactions. From the American Academy of Family Physicians.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library provided by NOVEL
A reference library of the following medical and history encyclopedias: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer; Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders; Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine; Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health; American Revolution Reference Library, 4 volumes plus index; American Civil War Reference Library, 4 volumes plus index; Major Acts of Congress, 1st Ed., 3 volumes; History Behind the Headlines, vol. 1-6 set.
- MayoClinic.com
Experts at the Mayo Clinic help people find the answers and the support they need to maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage illness. Stay informed on health issues important to you. .
- Medline
A database of international medical literature going back to 1966 for doctors and scientists.
- Medline Plus
The first place to go for patient education on the Internet. Compiled by the National Library of Medicine. Current, accurate and dependable.
- NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
Another excellent site for information on a number of diseases and conditions. From the New York metropolitan area medical library community.
- New York State Department of Health
Click on Disciplined Doctors to determine whether or not a doctor has been disciplined.
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- Twayne's Author Series provided by NOVEL
Critical interpretation and discussion of the works of 600 authors. The discussions of each author in the series are between 175-200 printed pages.
- BookTalk - Resources for Readers
Find out about your favorite author or others that have similar styles, local literary events and book discussions. You can also reserve a book online and select where you want to pick it up. All you need is an MVLS/SALS library card.
- Books By Your Neighbors
A gathering of authors who live in New York's Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties.
- Learn English on the Internet
Useful sites for adult learners, tutors, educators, and program coordinators of Basic English Education and English as a Second Language
- NoveList Plus (from EBSCO)
Your guide to reading, NoveList Plus allows readers to use a favorite author or title to locate other authors and titles of interest. It provides subject access, reviews, annotations, and includes Author Read-alikes, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and Feature Articles.
- Study Guides from Spark Notes
Study guides to literature and other topics are written by self-proclaimed Harvard students and graduates who specialize in the subjects they cover. Similar to Cliffs Notes.
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- Cornell's Legal Information Institute (LII)
Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute is probably the most expansive legal reference tool online. Useful features include Law About with links to every legal topic imaginable, constitutions and codes, court opinions, law by source or jurisdiction (the 50 states and DC), and the American Legal Ethics Library. Key features are The United States Code, U.S. Supreme Court (1990-date), and New York State Court of Appeals opinions.
- FindLaw
Best legal information starting point for the consumer. Serious researchers can find Supreme Court Decisions from 1983-date.
- First Gov
This site offers a powerful search engine that searches every word of every U.S. government document in a quarter of a second or less. Includes a separate search engine for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (1976-date).
- GPO Access
Official Federal government information from the US Government Printing Office. Included here are popular regulatory materials such as the Federal Register (1994-date) and The Code of Federal Regulations, critical Congressional products such as the Congressional Record (1994-date) and Congressional Bills, and important business materials such as Commerce Business Daily (CBDNet).
- International Trademark Association
Listings for nearly 3,000 registered trademarks and service marks with their generic terms and indicates capitalization and punctuation.
- New York State Legislature
Legislative information for the current session.
- State and Local Government on the Net
- Thomas
Current Congressional legislative information, a service of the Library of Congress.
- United States Copyright Office
Key publications, including informational circulars, application forms for copyright registration and links to the copyright law.
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- Science Reference Center provided by NOVEL
Science Reference Center supports middle and high school science curriculums, including biology, chemistry, earth, space, life, physical, and environmental sciences, health and medicine, science in society, science as inquiry, history of science, technology, scientists, and wildlife.
- EBSCO Searchasaurus - Kid's Version provided by NOVEL
A current events and magazine database for elementary school students. Search 120 magazines, including American Heritage, National Geographic, Sports Illustrated for Kids and the World Almanac. The reading level of articles is included.
- EBSCO General Science Collection provided by NOVEL
Full-text coverage for more than 60 of the most popular science publications, including Archaeology, Astronomy, Discover, National Wildlife, New Scientist, Popular Science, Science News, Scientific American, and many others.
- EBSCO Primary Search for elementary students provided by NOVEL
Search by subject or keyword 50 children's magazines and over 100 children's pamphlets, including National Geographic World, Science World, Sports Illustrated for Kids and The World Almanac. Reading Levels are included for all articles.
- EBSCO Topic Search for students provided by NOVEL
Organized to help you select and narrow your research topic. Search magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, popular biographies, book reviews and public opinion polls.
- Encyclopedia of Animals provided byNOVEL
Information on and pictures of a wide variety of animals.
- Infotrac Junior Edition from Gale provided by NOVEL
Over 100 magazines and reference books to help middle and junior high school students complete research assignments. Some of the magazines and journals included are Newsweek, Time, People Weekly, and Sports Illustrated.Find 300 full color Rand McNally maps The Tool Box button takes you to a page of information on how to put together a report.
- Ask Jeeves for Kids
Ask Jeeves a question, he'll help you find the answer.
- B. J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
B. J., now 14 years old, and his Dad started this site in 1996. B. J. says, "If you can't find it here, then you just can't find it."
- Homework Spot
Resources for students, parents and teachers organized by grade-appropriate categories. Popular with home schoolers.
- Kids Connect
Are you a Kindergarten-12th grade student looking for information on the Internet for a report or project to do for school? Let KidsConnect, the on-line question answering and referral service, help you out!
- Portals to the World
Library of Congress subject specialists provide a global gateway to information about life and culture in the nations of the world.
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