Click "Use My Location" for access from a computer in New York State.
New Yorkers who are accessing the databases out of state will be given the option to log in using their public library card or New York driver license -or- New York Non-Driver ID.
Databases include:
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints - pro/con viewpoints from books, journals, magazines, and more
Gale OneFile: News - articles from major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers
Britannica Academic - articles from Encyclopedia Britannica, magazines, journals, and other research tools
Encyclopedia articles in the areas of medicine and social sciences.
Click the link above to search all the books at once.
Click an image below to search an individual book.
Text or email librarian for the password.
"Promotes critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting the pro and con arguments to controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, freely accessible way."
"A nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions."
The USA.gov search box works like other search engines you're used to, but USA.gov only returns results from federal, state, and local government web pages.
The ABCs of Evaluating Websites
Authority—is the person or organization an expert?
Bias—do they have a specific viewpoint?
Currency—is the information up-to-date?
Content—is it what you need, and is it presented in a clear and useful way?
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