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Advanced Research: New York Public Library

Online Resources @ NYPL

Any person who lives, works, attends school or pays property taxes in New York State is eligible to receive a New York Public Library card free of charge.

See all the resources available without ever stepping into a physical Library!

How to Get a Card

Adult and teen users may either apply online or in person at any New York Public Library location or Library-sponsored event. Applications for children ages 11 and under must be completed in person, and require the signature of a parent or guardian.

When you apply for a card online, you will receive a 7-digit temporary barcode.

Databases Available from Home

The NYPL has access to many databases that are not available through the NCC Library. You may visit a branch, or limit your search to a subject and to databases available at home with a card.

Here are some of the databases you might want to check out!

Columbia Granger's World of Poetry: Poetry, criticism, commentary, biography

Credo Reference:  Online full-text  of reference book collections

Mango Languages: Interactive language learning

Morningstar Investment Research Center: Financial info and reports 

Oxford Art Online: Oxford Art Reference including Grove Dictionary of Art

Oxford English Dictionary: The online version of the OED

Oxford Music Online:  Grove Music Online,The Oxford Dictionary of Music  

Sociological Abstracts: Abstracts of international literature in sociology

 

Other Great Resources from NYPL

Through the NYPL, card holders have access to these excellent resources.

 

E-books, Audiobooks & Digital Images

Online Exhibitions

Digital Projects

Freegal Music