Briarcliffe College Library Research Databases
Alphabetical List of Research Databases
Listing of Research Databases by Subject
RESEARCH DATABASES BY SUBJECT
General/Reference Databases
| Database Name | About the Database | How to Connect |
| Academic Search Premier | Multi-disciplinary; arts; computer sciences, education, medical sciences, social sciences, humanities, etc. | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| CQ Researcher | "CQ Researcher is noted for its in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Reports are published weekly in print and online 44 times a year by CQ Press, a division of Congressional Quarterly Inc." | ONLY ACCESSIBLE ON CAMPUS AT THIS TIME at http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/ |
| Gale Virtual Reference Library |
Through NOVELNY - Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office). |
Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
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NOVELNY - Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias. |
Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. | |
| Junior Edition - K12 |
NOVELNY - Now with over 330 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, 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. |
Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
| MasterFILE Premier | General reference, business, health, education, science, multicultural issues | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Proquest Databases - Proquest Central | ProQuest Central is the largest multidisciplinary database with over 11,000 titles, with over 8,000 titles in full-text. It serves as the central resource for researchers at all levels in all markets. Over 160 subjects areas are covered extensively in this product including business and economics, health and medical, news and world affairs, technology, social sciences and more. | Log in only available on campus at this time. Go to http://proquest.umi.com/login |
Art and Graphic Design Electronic Resources
| Database Name | About the Database | How to Connect |
| Wilson Art Full Text | Advertising art, antiques, architecture, art history, computers in art, fashion design, graphic arts, interior design, photography, video | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Oxford Art Online | The new Oxford Art Online includes Grove Art Online, The Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, and links to ARTstor and ArtResource. | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'electronic books' and then connect to the resource from the list |
Business Databases and Resources
| Database Name | About the Database | How to Connect |
| ABI/INFORM | Business, Economics: local and regional business publications, journals, company profiles, Wall Street Journal, trade and industry periodicals and newsletters | Access Proquest Databases. Available ON CAMPUS ONLY. |
| Business and Company ASAP |
NOVELNY - Providing researchers with information on companies, markets and industries. From market trends, mergers and acquisitions to current management theory and company overviews. Access business and trade journals, newspapers and company directory profiles with full text and images. |
Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
| Business and Company Resource Center |
NOVELNY - Business and Company Resource Center is a fully integrated resource bringing together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information. |
Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
| Business Source Elite | Business, management, and economics . Company profiles from Datamonitor . Topics include: accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Hoover's Premium | Hoover's, Inc. is a business research company that has provided information on U.S. and foreign companies and industries since 1990. | Access at http://premium.hoovers.com/subscribe/ on CAMPUS ONLY. |
| Lexis Nexis Academic |
LexisNexis Academic provides
access to thousands of news, business, legal, and medical publications and
information sources, including: newspapers, newsletters, magazines, trade
journals, wire services, and broadcast transcripts. Additionally LexisNexis
Academic offers international resources in French, Italian, and German. The legal component of the database includes comprehensive, current legal information. This consists of federal and state case law, statues, secondary sources such as law reviews, and state legal materials. This product also provides access to the Shepard's Citations® service for all federal and states court cases back to 1789. |
Connect at http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic on CAMPUS ONLY |
| Proquest's Entrepreneurship |
Search worldwide publications and multi-media related to the topic of Entrepreneurship. Intended to bridge theory with practice, the Entrepreneurship database covers a wide spectrum of resources useful to educators, researchers, students and practitioners. Content ranges from the scholarly - including journals, dissertations, working papers and conference proceedings - to a full toolkit of practical guides, templates, forms, sample business plans, and tips from successful entrepreneurs. |
Access Proquest Databases. Available ON CAMPUS ONLY. |
| Regional Business News | 60 full text regional business publications | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| ReferenceUSA Business Databases | Information on thousands of U.S. Companies. | Access at http://www.referenceusa.com on CAMPUS ONLY |
Criminal Justice Databases and Resources
| Database Name | About the Database | How to Connect |
| Lexis Nexis Academic |
LexisNexis Academic provides
access to thousands of news, business, legal, and medical publications and
information sources, including: newspapers, newsletters, magazines, trade
journals, wire services, and broadcast transcripts. Additionally LexisNexis
Academic offers international resources in French, Italian, and German. The legal component of the database includes comprehensive, current legal information. This consists of federal and state case law, statues, secondary sources such as law reviews, and state legal materials. This product also provides access to the Shepard's Citations® service for all federal and states court cases back to 1789. |
Connect at http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic on CAMPUS ONLY |
| Thomson-Gale Opposing Viewpoints | Topic Overviews & Research Guides, statistics, pro and con arguments, laws and legislation, political positions, and public policies. | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Proquest's Criminal Justice Periodicals | Criminal justice, corrections administration, law enforcement, social work, criminal and family law | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| CQ Researcher | "CQ Researcher is noted for its in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Reports are published weekly in print and online 44 times a year by CQ Press, a division of Congressional Quarterly Inc." | ONLY ACCESSIBLE ON CAMPUS AT THIS TIME at http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/ |
Current Events and Controversies
| Database Name | About the Database | How to Connect |
| CQ Researcher | "CQ Researcher is noted for its in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Reports are published weekly in print and online 44 times a year by CQ Press, a division of Congressional Quarterly Inc." | ONLY ACCESSIBLE ON CAMPUS AT THIS TIME at http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/ |
| Lexis Nexis Academic |
LexisNexis Academic provides
access to thousands of news, business, legal, and medical publications and
information sources, including: newspapers, newsletters, magazines, trade
journals, wire services, and broadcast transcripts. Additionally LexisNexis
Academic offers international resources in French, Italian, and German. The legal component of the database includes comprehensive, current legal information. This consists of federal and state case law, statues, secondary sources such as law reviews, and state legal materials. This product also provides access to the Shepard's Citations® service for all federal and states court cases back to 1789. |
Connect at http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic on CAMPUS ONLY |
| National Newspaper Index | NOVELNY - 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. | Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
| New York State Newspapers |
NOVELNY - Search this database of 28 newspapers published in the state of New York, including the New York Times and the New York Post. |
Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
| Proquest's National Newspapers | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list | |
| Thomson-Gale Opposing Viewpoints | Topic Overviews & Research Guides, statistics, pro and con arguments, laws and legislation, political positions, and public policies. | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Database Name | About the Database | How to Connect |
| Proquest Education Complete | Topics include: adult education, distance education, human development, learning disabilities, technology and learning, and much more | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Database Name | About the Database | How to Connect |
| American Medical Association | Publisher Databases | Access Proquest Databases. Available ON CAMPUS ONLY. |
| CINAHL Full Text (Nursing & Allied Health) | Topics include nursing, biomedicine, alternative complementary medicine, consumer health, 17 allied health disciplines | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module |
NOVELNY - Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos from partner Healthology, Inc., and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only. |
Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
| Health Reference Center Academic | Through NOVELNY - Multi-source database provides access to the full text of nursing and allied health journals, plus the wide variety of personal health information sources in InfoTrac's award-winning Health Reference Center. All in a single, easy-to-use database, the material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only. | Access
NOVEL use password 'empirelink'
then access database.
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| Health Source: Consumer Edition | Consumer health information. Topics include AIDS, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, aging, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children’s & women’s health | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Health Source: Nursing / Academic Edition | Nursing and allied health for the professional | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Nursing and Allied Health Collection |
NOVELNY - All aspects of the Nursing profession -- from direct patient care to health care administration -- are covered in this collection. Including nearly 400 titles, this collection's current and authoritative content will be of use to both professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.
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Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
| Database Name | About the Database | How to Connect |
| Hospitality and Tourism Complete | The Hospitality and Tourism Index covers scholarly research and industry news. It combines three renowned collections: Cornell University’s Hospitality database, the Hospitality and Tourism database formerly produced by the Universities of Surrey and Brookes, and the Lodging, Restaurant & Tourism Index, from Purdue University. | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Database Name | About the Database | How to Connect |
| Proquest's Learning Literature | ProQuest Learning: Literature delivers more than 180,000 searchable works of literature from medieval times to the present. Students can find author biographies, contemporary criticism, reviews, and multimedia resources organized into more than 3,000 Author Pages. Literature also features 100+ searchable full-text literary journals and magazines for the latest in literary criticism. | Access is
available on CAMPUS only at
http://literature.proquestlearning.com/
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| The Twayne Authors Series - Twayne World, English, and US Authors |
NOVELNY - Comprises 600 full-text titles from the Twayne Literary Masters series, 200 each from Twayne World, US, and English Authors.
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Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
Alphabetical list of databases
| Database | About the Database | How to Connect |
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Academic Search Premier |
Multi-disciplinary; arts; computer sciences, education, medical sciences, social sciences, humanities, etc. |
Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
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Providing researchers with information on companies, markets and industries. From market trends, mergers and acquisitions to current management theory and company overviews. Access business and trade journals, newspapers and company directory profiles with full text and images.
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Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
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Business and Company Resource Center is a fully integrated resource bringing together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.
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Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
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Business Source Elite |
Business, management, and economics . Company profiles from Datamonitor . Topics include: accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales |
Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
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CINAHL Full Text (Nursing & Allied Health) |
Topics include nursing, biomedicine, alternative complementary medicine, consumer health, 17 allied health disciplines |
Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
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"CQ Researcher is noted for its in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Reports are published weekly in print and online 44 times a year by CQ Press, a division of Congressional Quarterly Inc." |
ONLY ACCESSIBLE ON CAMPUS AT THIS TIME at http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/ |
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Search worldwide publications and multi-media related to the topic of Entrepreneurship. Intended to bridge theory with practice, the Entrepreneurship database covers a wide spectrum of resources useful to educators, researchers, students and practitioners. Content ranges from the scholarly - including journals, dissertations, working papers and conference proceedings - to a full toolkit of practical guides, templates, forms, sample business plans, and tips from successful entrepreneurs. |
Access Proquest Databases. Available ON CAMPUS ONLY. | |
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Gale Virtual Reference Library |
Through NOVELNY - Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office). |
Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
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Grove Art Online |
The online version of Grove’s Dictionary of Art |
Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'electronic books' and then connect to the resource from the list |
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Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module |
Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos from partner Healthology, Inc., and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
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Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
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Through NOVELNY - Multi-source database provides access to the full text of nursing and allied health journals, plus the wide variety of personal health information sources in InfoTrac's award-winning Health Reference Center. All in a single, easy-to-use database, the material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only. |
Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database.
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Health Source: Consumer Edition |
Consumer health information. Topics include AIDS, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, aging, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children’s & women’s health |
Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
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Health Source: Nursing / Academic Edition |
Nursing and allied health for the professional |
Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
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Hoover's, Inc. is a business research company that has provided information on U.S. and foreign companies and industries since 1990. |
Access at http://premium.hoovers.com/subscribe/ on CAMPUS ONLY. |
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Hospitality and Tourism Complete |
The Hospitality and Tourism Index covers scholarly research and industry news. It combines three renowned collections: Cornell University’s Hospitality database, the Hospitality and Tourism database formerly produced by the Universities of Surrey and Brookes, and the Lodging, Restaurant & Tourism Index, from Purdue University. |
Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
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Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias. |
Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
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Now with over 330 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, 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. |
Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
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| ProQuest Learning: Literature delivers more than 180,000 searchable works of literature from medieval times to the present. Students can find author biographies, contemporary criticism, reviews, and multimedia resources organized into more than 3,000 Author Pages. Literature also features 100+ searchable full-text literary journals and magazines for the latest in literary criticism. | Access is
available on CAMPUS only at
http://literature.proquestlearning.com/
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LexisNexis Academic provides
access to thousands of news, business, legal, and medical publications and
information sources, including: newspapers, newsletters, magazines, trade
journals, wire services, and broadcast transcripts. Additionally LexisNexis
Academic offers international resources in French, Italian, and German. The legal component of the database includes comprehensive, current legal information. This consists of federal and state case law, statues, secondary sources such as law reviews, and state legal materials. This product also provides access to the Shepard's Citations® service for all federal and states court cases back to 1789. |
Connect at http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic on CAMPUS ONLY | |
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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. |
Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
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Search this database of 28 newspapers published in the state of New York, including the New York Times and the New York Post.
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Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
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All aspects of the Nursing profession -- from direct patient care to health care administration -- are covered in this collection. Including nearly 400 titles, this collection's current and authoritative content will be of use to both professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.
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Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
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Search for coverage of a broad range of subjects including arts, business, children, education, general interest, health, humanities, international, law, military, multicultural, psychology, sciences, social sciences, and women's interests. |
Log in only available on campus at this time. Go to http://proquest.umi.com/login |
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Proquest Education Complete |
Topics include: adult education, distance education, human development, learning disabilities, technology and learning, and much more |
Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
| ProQuest Central is the largest multidisciplinary database with over 11,000 titles, with over 8,000 titles in full-text. It serves as the central resource for researchers at all levels in all markets. Over 160 subjects areas are covered extensively in this product including business and economics, health and medical, news and world affairs, technology, social sciences and more. | Log in only available on campus at this time. Go to http://proquest.umi.com/login | |
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Proquest's Criminal Justice Periodicals |
Criminal justice, corrections administration, law enforcement, social work, criminal and family law |
Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
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Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
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Information on thousands of U.S. Companies. |
Access at http://www.referenceusa.com on CAMPUS ONLY |
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Regional Business News |
60 full text regional business publications |
Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
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The Twayne Authors Series - Twayne World, English, and US Authors |
Comprises 600 full-text titles from the Twayne Literary Masters series, 200 each from Twayne World, US, and English Authors.
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Access NOVEL use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
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Thomson-Gale Opposing Viewpoints |
Topic Overviews & Research Guides, statistics, pro and con arguments, laws and legislation, political positions, and public policies. |
Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
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Wilson Art Full Text |
Advertising art, antiques, architecture, art history, computers in art, fashion design, graphic arts, interior design, photography, video |
Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'journal articles' and then connect to the database from the list |
Most electronic books can be found in the Briarcliffe Library Catalog at http://aristotle.briarcliffe.net
| Name of E-Book Collection | About the Collection | How to Connect |
| Ebrary | 3275 full-text electronic books on all subjects | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'electronic books' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Gale Virtual Reference Library | Electronic books on all subjects. Mostly reference books. | Access Gale Virtual Reference Library through NOVELNY use password 'empirelink' then access database. |
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Grove Art Online |
The online version of Grove’s Dictionary of Art | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'electronic books' and then connect to the resource from the list |
| Netlibrary | 548 electronic books for allied health, business, career development, criminal justice, fashion design, graphic design, interior design, and nursing. 3400 public domain electronic books from Project Gutenberg. | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'electronic books' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Safari Tech Books | 900 full-text books on information technology and business | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'electronic books' and then connect to the database from the list |
| Oxford Reference Online | 179 dictionaries and encyclopedias on all subjects | Log in to http://www.cecybrary.com using your portal name and password. Select the link for 'electronic books' and then connect to the database from the list |
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