Web Resources

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.

Revistas académicas en español y portugués de y sobre América Latina.

Spanish interface providing access to Spanish and Portuguese-language scholarly journals both from and about Latin America.

Search this database of 28 newspapers published in the state of New York, including the New York Times and the New York Post.

NOVELNY is an online library of literally hundreds of magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, maps, charts, research, homework resources, business resources and reference books that are available to every New Yorker, free of charge. All you need is your public library card, New York driver license -or- New York Non-Driver ID. Students may also access the NOVELny databases through their school or academic library.

This database develops research skills and promotes issue awareness, information literacy and critical thinking. It contains a range of perspectives on many important issues, with over 13,000 pro / con viewpoints. Students of all levels will benefit from a variety of resource types: reference, news, primary sources, multimedia and more.

“Candid is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training, it connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to succeed. Candid maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. and, increasingly, global grantmakers and their grants - a robust, accessible knowledge bank for the sector. It also operates research, education, and training programs designed to advance knowledge of philanthropy at every level.” - via Candid.org

For finding, identifying, and researching 990 private foundations, public charities, and other nonprofit organizations, we recommend the freely available 990 Finder search tool on Candid Learning’s sister site, Foundation Directory.

The CareerOneStop provides job seekers with career information and business and economic developers access to labor market information, business services, and skills competency information. America’s Service Locator provides tools to find employment and training services.

Discover various resources that help to identify, track, and understand the many milestones within a child’s development through life.

“This site allows you to search and view newspaper pages from 1860-1922 and find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress as part of the National Digital Newspaper Program”.

Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute is probably the most expansive legal reference tool online. Useful features include 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.

A categorized and cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet.

If you are new to computers, haven’t used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

Research passenger records through the entrance to the United States at Ellis Island from 1892 to 1924.

Every Kid Outdoors was created by the Department of the Interior (US Government) so fourth graders and their families could discover our wildlife, resources, and history for free. Use the website to request your free passes to all of the registered national parks in the United States.

Search this site for information on various prescription drugs and medications.