Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Your library at home

There are numerous resources available through the library's website outside of the library, 24 hours a day. Databases contain a wealth of information including
  • full-text access to magazines and journals, perfect for research papers Academic Search Premiere, Health Source: Consumer Edition, and Newspaper Source
  • online language learning resources BYKI Online Language Learning
  • information about the world around you World Geography, World History, American Government, and American History databases
  • practice tests for GED, GRE, and a variety of professional and academic tests Learning Express database
  • reference resources on important people, perfect for homework assignments Biographical Resource Center
  • business directory Reference USA database
  • readers' advisory - find that next book to read Novelist database, What Do I Read Next? database

So, how do you access these resources? Read on for the easy instructions...

How to searchOnline Databasesfrom home

1. Visit www.mypubliclibrary.com

2. On left hand side of the page moveyour mouse over the phrase“Research”

3. Click on the appropriate subject heading that appears on the right (i.e. encyclopedias, all databases,newspapers, etc.)

4. Next click the database you wish to search.

5. Enter your 14 digit library card and click “Authenticate”

If you have any further questions or get stuck, please call us at 492-6580 or564-9261.