Databases at The Nyack Library: Databases Start Page
This page lists the electronic databases available to The Nyack Library patrons.
NicheAcademy
- Tutorials that teach people how to use library e-Resources like eBooks, research databases, and language learning tools. Presented via NicheAcademy.
Universal Class
JobNow
Brainfuse JobNow Live Assistance
JobNow is made possible by the Ramapo Catskill Library System.
Data Axle
New York State NOVEL Program
- NOVEL NYResources in this portal are available to all New Yorkers without a password as long as one is in New York State, via a NY driver or non-driver ID if not currently in New York State and/or via a Library Card.
Magazine/Journal Lookup
Featured Databases
- Tutor.com - NyackTutor.com provides high-quality one-on-one online learning and career services for library patrons. All sessions are online with professional academic or career tutors. Patrons can work with an online tutor through text or voice chat 7 days a week from 3PM - 10PM. Select services are also available in Spanish. Funded by Nyack Library and Central Library (Newburgh).
- Mango Languages - NyackMango prepares learners for realistic conversations and communication in over 70 world languages. Powered by intelligent technology and an adaptive algorithm, Mango empowers learners to communicate with confidence.
Funded by the Ramapo Catskill Library System Central Library (Newburgh). - Ancestry Library Edition - NyackAncestry Library Edition is the most comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history research available.
AVAILABLE FOR IN LIBRARY USE ONLY.
Funded by the Nyack Library
- JSTOR Arts and SciencesIncludes full-text archives of leading academic journals in the arts and sciences.
AVAILABLE FOR IN LIBRARY USE ONLY
Funded by the Nyack Library.
- ProQuest Databases - NyackOne-stop search for all Proquest databases licensed by the library. Abstracts and full-text articles from periodicals. Includes ABI/INFORM, American Medical Association, Research Library, 27 National Newspapers (including the New York Times & Wall Street Journal), & Barron's.
Funded by the Nyack Library.
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- Proquest Historical Newspapers - NyackPast editions of the Boston Globe, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. These historical newspapers provide genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
Funded by The Nyack Library.
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Key to the Icons Used in this Guide
Open Access -- Access to the site is free to anyone, wherever they are. No library card needed.
In-Library Access only -- can only be accessed on computers on the library building's network. No library card needed.
Access requires you to enter your library card number (which must be issued by the library offering the resource)
Access to library cardholders is free, but registration is required (often used by instructional sites that track your learning progress)
Access to library cardholders is free, but registration is required to take advantage of some optional features