West Hurley Library Reference

What are some of the Internet reference resources available?

Purchased Resources
Local Resources
Reviewed Collections
Staff Resources

Purchased Resources

This service is paid for using state and local funds.

Chilton's Auto Repair Manuals

[Chilton's from Library] [From Home]

ChiltonLibrary provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web site.

Consumer Reports

[From Library - Ask staff to log you in] [From Home]

Product reviews, online version of magazine.

EBSCOhost Web

[EBCOhost from Library] [From Home]

Search newspapers, magazines, and journals.
Includes EBSCOhost MasterFile Select
Information on a broad range of topics including general interest, business and health. Full text of over 750 journals, including US News & World Report (from January 1990 forward in many cases). Searchable full text for nearly 5,000 Magill’s Book Reviews. Includes Essential Documents in American History (over 1,000 original historical documents including The Bill of Rights, The Constitution, The Federalist Papers and the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.). Includes Consumer Reports Regular monthly issues full text 1998 to the present.

EBSCO's Science Reference Center

[EBCOhost from Library] [From Home]

Science Reference Center is a comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-specific content. Designed to support middle and high school curriculum, Science Reference Center encompasses all disciplines of science. Biology, chemistry, earth, space, life, physical, and environmental sciences are covered as well as health and medicine, science in society, science as inquiry, history of science, technology, scientists, and wildlife. Science Reference Center provides 639 full text titles from reference books, encyclopedias, periodicals, newspapers, biographies and images.

Encyclopaedia Britannica

[Britannica from Library ] [From Home]

Purchased, educational version of encyclopedia

Fiction Connection

[Bowker from Library] [From Home]

Use Fiction Connection to locate book suggestions based on a title you (or your patron) already enjoy.

Gale Business & Company ASAP

[Gale Business from Library ] [From Home]

A comprehensive database of respected information sources for business professionals, casual investors, students of finance, economics and marketing, and for anyone researching prospective employers. Includes: - More than 500,000 company profiles - Stock prices - Investment reports - Industry statistics - Industry newsletter news and analysis - Business journal news and analysis

Health and Wellness Center and Alternative Health Module

[Health & Wellness Center from Library] [From Home]

Full-text, reliable information focusing on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, Prescription Drugs, Herbal remedies, and alternative or complementary treatments, etc. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites as well as government databases

HeritageQuest

[Newspapers from Library] [From Home]

HeritageQuest is a collection of unique material for both genealogical and historical researchers, with coverage dating back to the late 1700s. Patrons can use HeritageQuest to find their ancestors, trace their paths across America, and learn what life was like in the areas where they settled.

Kid's Encyclopaedia Britannica

[Britannica from Library ] [From Home]

Purchased, educational version of encyclopedia

National Newspaper Index

[Newspapers from Library] [From Home]

National Newspaper Index provides quick access to the indexing of America's top five newspapers in one seamless search: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post.

NonFiction Connection

[Bowker from Library] [From Home]

Use NonFiction Connection to locate book suggestions based on a title you (or your patron) already enjoy.

Junior Edition - K12

[Infotrac Junior from Library] [From Home]

This periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Patron Books in Print

[Bowker from Library] [From Home]

With millions of titles, BooksInPrint.com is an essential bibliographic tool for libraries, booksellers, and publishers. Use Fiction Connection to locate book suggestions based on a title you (or your patron) already enjoy.

Price It! Antiques & Collectibles

[Price It! from Library] [From Home]

For identifying, researching and pricing art, antiques and collectibles.

ProQuest

[ProQuest from Library] [ProQuest from Home]

The ProQuest® online information service provides access to thousands of current periodicals and newspapers, many updated daily and containing full-text articles from 1986.

TumbleBooks

Want to read and listen to some great children's books. You can either have the text read to you or read the pages yourself. Look for some great games.
Note: you will need a Flash plugin, so look for the link to download Flash on the Tumblebooks site. A cable or DSL Internet connection is recommended.

Twayne Authors Series - Twayne World, English, and US Authors

[Twayne Authors from Library] [From Home]

This database features the content of nearly 600 books that comprise three print series - United States Authors, English Authors and World Authors. This series is devoted to literary critical interpretation and discussion for readers ranging from high school students through college and above.

Local Resources

Catskill Mountain Region Guide

Event guide for the Catskill Mountain area.

Daily Freeman

Newspaper published from Kingston, NY.

Empire State Railway Museum

Phoenicia, NY railway museum's news & events.

Hands On! The Hudson Valley

Guide to Volunteer Opportunities in Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan & Ulster Counties

Town of Hurley

Links to local government information

Onteora Central School District

Includes resources for local school district.

New York Schools

List of local schools by county.

Ulster County

Links to tourism and county government.

Ulster County Archives

The Archives operates under the auspices of the Ulster County Clerk. The Archives is responsible for the identification, arrangement, access and preservation of archival records belonging to Ulster County. Describing archival records is an on-going process. All currently available descriptions are posted and accessible.

Ulster County Tourism

Links to tourism events in the county.

Ulster County Chapter of the Red Cross

Find out information about the chapter, the organization, and upcoming events.

Ulster County Genealogical Society

The Society's objectives are to: operate a genealogical reference library available to members and the public; encourage and assist members and others in the pursuit of genealogical research; contribute genealogical information to newspapers and periodicals; publish materials of interest to genealogists; and educate the public as to the importance of genealogy in the preservation of the family, past, present and future.

Ulster Publishing

Includes Woodstock Times, New Paltz Times, Saugerties Times, and Kingston Times

WAMC Public Radio

Local and national news and public interest stories

Zena Elementary School PTA

This site provides information about Zena School, school activities, the PTA, and activities for different age levels.

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Reviewed Collections

Adriance Public Library

Useful sites selected by the reference staff at the Mid-Hudson Library System.

Health Information Project

The Health Information Project provides consumer health and substance abuse prevention materials through public libraries in the five counties served by the Mid-Hudson Library System. Available in print, DVD, video and electronic formats, these materials address issues of concern to young people ages 20 and under, to their families, to educators and to agencies serving youth. Selected materials are available in Spanish.