Online Research Resources | Mount Vernon Public Library

These are databases for use in the Mount Vernon Public Library or
for users with Westchester County Library System (WLS) Cards.

Oxford Islamic Studies Online - Features reference content and commentary by renowned scholars in areas such as global Islamic history, concepts, people, practices, politics, and culture, and is regularly updated as new content is commissioned and approved under the guidance of the Editor in Chief, John L. Esposito. This database has been made possible thanks to the Bridging Cultures Grant. Please note: Home access is not available.	Library Access Only
Search the news from 1980 to the present, look up legal cases, and get company information all from one location. Note: This database cannot be accessed from home.	Library Access Only
The premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. Extensive coverage of the sciences, technology, medicine, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects - authoritative and comprehensive. Millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions; updated daily.	Library Access
A 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.	Library Access
Multi-source database providing access to full-text of nursing and allied health journals, plus a wide variety of personal health information sources that offer reliable health information to researchers, including nursing and allied health students. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.	Library Access
Created for older students and adults, still provides quick and easy access to your encyclopedia databases.	Library Access Home Access
Rocket Languages - Rocket Languages is an award winning interactive online language learning system. Library cardholders can learn conversational language skills at their own pace. Languages offered include Spanish, Arabic, French, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Inglés (English for Spanish speakers), and American Sign Language.	Library Access

Business Databases	Library	Home
(in INFOTRAC)- - Detailed company and industry news that includes profiles, company histories, brand information, rankings and investment reports, etc.		Password
- Morningstar.com Library Edition offers proprietary stock and mutual fund analysis, screening tools and portfolio-building features to library patrons.
Childrens Databases	Library	Home
NoveList K-8 (in Ebsco) - Reader's advisory database with information on over 125,000 fiction titles with subject access, 100,000 book reviews, genre and topic book lists, awards lists, book discussions guides and book talks.
Searchasaurus (in EBSCO) - An interactive and educational source for elementary & Middle school students.
Tumblebook Library An online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games, and teacher resources for libraries.
ESPANOL DATABASES	LIBRARY	HOME
Ebscohost Espanol (in EBSCO) Bases de datos en espanol.
Enciclopedia Universal en Espanol (Encyclopedia Britannica) Explore la encipoledia Universal en Espanol.
ENCYCLOPEDIA DATABASES	LIBRARY	HOME
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia (in EBSCO) Full-Text.
Columbia Encyclopedia (a free database) Full-Text.
GENEALOGY DATABASES	LIBRARY	HOME
Ancestry Plus (in PROQUEST) - Includes U.S. Federal census, American genealogical biographical index, immigration list index and more. *Note: This database cannot be accessed from home.*		Not Available at Home
- the ideal complement to your fact/people based genealogy sources — filling in the rich context and real stories surrounding chronology that are often hidden in the maze and clutter of the Internet. Designed specifically to empower researchers, this advanced online tool also instructs users in proper research methods, helping them organize and define goals to build the best possible family tree.		Not Available at Home
HEALTH DATABASES	LIBRARY	HOME
Health Reference Center Academic (in INFOTRAC) -General health and wellness database subjects include: fitness, pregnancy, nutrition, public health and many more. Full-Text.		Password
LITERATURE & CRITICISM DATABASES	LIBRARY	HOME
Literary Reference Center (in EBSCO) - Access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analyses from authors of every discipline. Includes a research guide for literary research.
MAGAZINES DATABASES	LIBRARY	HOME
Topic Search (in EBSCO)- Current events database for students and adults. Full-Text.
Directory of Open Access Journals - A service that covers free, full-text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals.
NEWSPAPERS - NEW YORK	LIBRARY	HOME
New York State Newspapers (in INFOTRAC) - A Collection of ten major newspapers published in New York State, searchable by section, keyword or relevance. Full-Text.		Password
(1851-2009). This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. The Historical New York Times with Index (1851-1993) provides search capability using subject terms and topics for focused and targeted results in combination with searchable full text, full page, and article-level images from the Historical New York Times (1851-2009)
NEWSPAPERS - NEW YORK AND NATIONAL	LIBRARY	HOME
National Newspaper Index (in INFOTRAC) - Indexes New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times & The Washington Post.		Password

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Secrets of the Sequences: Video series on the Life Sciences - With initial funding from the Pfizer Foundation and the National Academy of Sciences, VCU has assembled 50 of the best videos from the public television series, “Secrets of the Sequence” to assist teachers in the application of genetic research across the biology curriculum. Funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute has allowed for the creation of additional videos, which are also included on this site.