NYS Public Library Databases
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If you live in New York, then you have access to some of the best research databases through the New York Public Library. All you need is a library card to get started!
To use the New York Public Library databases to research a topic go to:
http://www.nypl.org/databases/
The best databases for researching the topics are InfoTrac Junior Edition and World Book Online Reference Center.
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Be very specific about what you are searching for. Do not type in a general subject like "Public Health" Instead try "vending machines in schools."
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What if I live in Brooklyn or Queens or somewhere outside of Manhattan?
Anyone who lives in New York State can apply for a NYPL card and get access to a lot of online resources. But, if you do not live in Manhattan, the Bronx or Staten Island, you should check out your local libraries as well.
Get a Brooklyn Library Card Here
Sign-up for a Queens Library Card Here
Brooklyn and Queens Library systems have online researching tools of their own. Make sure to try them out as well!
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