Research Help

Access to quality databases, websites and reading lists

 

 

access to in depth information about a variety of subjects

SAT Preparatory help

Databases by Topic  a list of databases by subject, available to library patrons through Clinton Essex Franklin Library System. Subjects include General, Newspapers, Science,  Literature, and more. 

Ancestry full access is available from the library computers only due to licensing restrictions. However, the NY State library offers free access to the New York portion of Ancestry.com through the New York State Library's website.

Heritage Quest (PPL patrons only) This is a premium database which allows you to research your ancestry through America's largest commercial genealogy archive.

Newspaper Source Plus (PPL patrons only) New database with access to hundreds of daily newspapers. Not all are available full text, but many are. (Available to Plattsburgh Public patrons only due to licensing restrictions )

Mergent Investors Edge is a new Business and Investing database made possible with Tillson Trust Funds.

New York State Newspapers: Search this database of ten major newspapers published in the state of New York, including the New York Times and the New York Post.

Recommended Websites:

Hot Topics: Research guides compiled by Clinton Essex Franklin Library System librarians. Topics include career resources, genealogy, recovering from addiction, surviving winter, and more.

Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with many online exhibits and collections, including:

Congress.gov is the official website for federal legislation information including schedules, current and past legislation,  and member and committee information.

Digital Public Library of America provides access to digitized materials from libraries, archives, and museums from around the country.  

OWL at Purdue Online Research and Citation Guides shows how to cite in MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.

NYS Historic Newspapers is a free site with over 6 million digitized pages of New York state newspapers. Search or browse by location, newspaper, keywords, and dates.

New York Heritage is a free research portal to over 170 digital collections of historic, scholarly, and cultural materials from New York institutions.

City of Plattsburgh Calendar helps you find out what's going on in Plattsburgh.

Emergency Housing & Community Services: A directory of housing services, utility assistance programs, and emergency hotlines from the Clinton County Housing Coalition.

NPR:  National Public Radio has 2 local affiliates:

  • NCPR North Country Public Radio
  • VPR Vermont Public Radio

 

Reading Lists

ALA Notable Books List - American Library Association's Notable Books List

ALSC Children's Notable Lists - Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, and videos. Click the link to see their current and past lists.

Authors On Air - On air talk radio pod-casts on the Authors On Air Network

Bookreview MostlyFiction - Mostly fiction book reviews

Books & Authors - Expert book reviews & recommendations

Goodreads - Meet your next favorite book.

Huffington Post Book Club - Huffington Post Book Club

In Reference To Murder - Reference site for writers, readers, and fans of mystery and crime fiction.

Library Thing - A home for your books.

LikesBooks - The back fence for lovers of romance novels.

Literature Map - The tourist map of literature

Modern Library - Modern Library 100 Best Novels

NPR Books - Book reviews and author interviews.

NewPages - News, information and guides to independent bookstores, independent publishers, literary magazines, alternative periodicals, independent record labels,

alternative newsweeklies and more. 

North Country Library System Reader's Corner - Includes podcasts, interviews, reviews, books clubs,  and bestseller lists. 

SFFWorld - Science Fiction and Fantasy world.

SuperSummary- In depth study guides to a variety of books and subjects.

 

 

 

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E-Media Help

Here is some e-media help through North Country Library System (NCLS), our neighboring library system!

E-Media
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Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

 

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