A service of Tutor.com tailored to adult learners and job seekers who need help with résumé and interview preparation, citizenship, and GED. It includes LiveTutor, for one-to-one help with a certified tutor, and Skills Center Resource Library, which includes worksheets, tutorials, and study guides.
The catalog now has two versions, the classic Millennium catalog and the new Encore interface. For now, use either one to search for books and other library materials at Garden City and 50 other public libraries in the Nassau Library System. Eventually, Encore will replace Millennium.
Find your next great read with this interactive magazine for book lovers. BookBrowse offers:
This database from ABC-CLIO explains the foundations of our government and political systems in detail, and illustrates their relevance to today’s issues. Coverage includes federal, local, and state systems, and rights and liberties. There are 12,000 primary sources and 2,100 biographies of historical and current figures, including Supreme Court justices and members of the U.S. House and Senate. The “Analyze” section includes well-crafted pro-and-con essays.
This survey of American history from 1350 to the present investigates the people, events, and themes of our nation’s evolution. The 15,000 primary and secondary sources include overview essays, biographies, government and court documents, photos, maps, audio and video clips, and statistics. There are 3,300 biographies of famous political and military figures.
The New York State Archives has partnered with Ancestry.com to digitize New York State records of interest to genealogists. The resulting database is free to NY State residents and available in the library or remotely.
Do not click on the “Subscribe” button or the “14-day Free Trial Offer.” After you enter a search and click on a result, you will be prompted to “Create a Free Account” in order to view the record.