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ACCOUNTING/FINANCE DICTIONARY

VentureLine's online in-depth finance and accounting dictionary of accounting terms.

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CANADIAN REFERENCE CENTER

This database combines Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books to create a large collection of regional full-text content available to Canadian libraries. It includes leading Canadian and international periodicals in full-text; full-text reference books; 84,000 full-text biographies; and an Image Collection of over 440,000 photos, maps and flags. Provided through SUNYConnect.

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CREDO GENERAL REFERENCE

This online reference library, currently drawing on over 400 print publications on a variety of topics and from a range of publishers, including ABC-CLIO, Cambridge, Greenwood, Macmillan, Routledge, and SAGE, is a stable, reliable, and expert tool. It includes a drop-down menu that lets you search in all subjects, including Art, Business, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, History, Literature, Technology, and Related Resources. Provided by HCCC Library.

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EBSCOHost EBOOK COLLECTION

This Collection provides access to digital versions of 4,800 printed books and reference works. Provided by HCCC Library and SUNY.

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ENCYCLOPEDIA AMERICANA

Full-text searching and access to the entire Encyclopedia Americana and Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, including appropriate links to articles and web sites. Provided by NOVEL NY.

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Find a SUNY Scholar

Identify and connect with a SUNY scholar by searching a database of SUNY faculty expertise system-wide or by a specific campus. You'll find faculty profiles containing key biographical information, research interests with detailed expertise information, selected publications, and contact information. Provided by the Research Foundation of SUNY.

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FUNK & WAGNALLS NEW WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA

Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. Provided through Central New York Library Resources Council.

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GALE DIRECTORY OF PUBLICATIONS AND BROADCAST MEDIA

This media directory contains thousands of listings for radio and television stations and cable companies. Print media entries provide address; phone, fax numbers, and e-mail addresses; key personnel, including feature editors; and much more. Broadcast media entries provide address; phone, fax, and e-mail addresses; key personnel; owner information; hours of operation; networks carried and more. Provided by HCCC Library.

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GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY - New Interface

Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized eBook reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Provided partly through SUNYConnect.

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GROLIER ONLINE ATLAS

Access to maps depicting geopolitical boundaries, selected topics, and explorers. Features “article links” to Encyclopedia Americana. Provided by NOVEL NY.

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GROLIER ONLINE DICTIONARIES

Provides full-text access to various American Heritage dictionaries and two thesauri. Provided by NOVEL NY.

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LITERATURE RESOURCE CENTER W/ TWAYNE AND SCRIBNER

Literature Resource Center provides access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline. Twayne World and English Authors each contain the full text of 200 frequently used Twayne Literary Masters books on individual authors. Provided through SUNYConnect.

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MAPS ONLINE, A TO Z

World Trade Press' database of proprietary, royalty-free world, continent, country, and state maps. Included in the 4,000+ maps are: political maps, physical maps, outline maps, population maps, precipitation maps, climate maps, and other thematic maps. New maps are added to the collection every month. Provided by HCCC Library.

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MASTERFILE PREMIER

This multidisciplinary database provides full text for nearly 1,950 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, it also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, 86,017 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 400,972 photos, maps and flags. Provided through SUNYConnect.

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SALEM HEALTH

Cancer, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Genetics, Infectious Diseases & Conditions, Magill(tm)s Medical Guide, Sixth Edition, Psychology and Mental Health encyclopedias online. Provided by HCCC Library.

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SALEM HISTORY

Online versions of these history encyclopedia sets : Great Events from History: The Ancient World, The Middle Ages, The Renaissance, The 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th (1901-1940, 1941-1970 & 1971-2000) Centuries; Modern Scandals; Musicians and Composers of the 20th Century; Historical Encyclopedia of American Business; Milestone Documents of American Leaders; Milestone Documents in American History; and The Encyclopedia of American Immigration. Provided by HCCC Library.

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SALEM LITERATURE

Includes over 30 years of Magill's Literary Annual Critical Surveys - Graphic Novels: Independents & Underground Classics, Graphic Novels: Heroes & Superheroes, Critical Insights: Themes and Critical Insights: Authors. The philosophy behind the annual has been to critically evaluate two-hundred major works of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction published during the previous year. Provided by HCCC Library.

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SALEM SCIENCE

Online versions of Encyclopedia of Mathematics & Society, Applied Science, Earth Science: Earth's Surface and History, Earth Science: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Encyclopedia of Environmental Issues, Revised Edition, Forensic Science, Encyclopedia of Global Resources,and Encyclopedia of Global Warming. Provided by HCCC Library.

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WORLD ALMANAC

Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia and four almanacs. Provided through Central New York Library Resources Council.

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