Encyclopedias

Grolier Online - Encyclopedia Americana
Includes 45,000 articles contributed by over 6,500 specialists in their respective disciplines. Updated quarterly, the Americana Online can now be used either as a stand-alone source of current information on almost any topic or as a guide to the resources of the World Wide Web.

Grolier Online - Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
The Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia is based on the text of the Academic American Encyclopedia. The Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia contains thousands of new and expanded articles, extensive hyperlinks, bibliographies and links to other sources of information on the Web. The Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia Online is updated monthly.

Grolier - New Book of Knowledge

New Book of Knowledge is for middle grade students and includes literary selections, timelines, projects and experiments, homework help and more.

EBSCOhost - Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries. Searchable by subject or keywords within the entry.  This database is provided by the New York State Library.  NOVELny connects New Yorkers to 21st century information.

Specialized Encyclopedias and Resources

HelpU2Know
A resource for local and regional information about Western New York.

Background Notes
Up-to-date, factual information on countries of the world.

GreenFILE

Freely accessible research database focusing on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well-researched but accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternative fuel services and beyond.

Sources Geared to the Young

EBSCOhost - Kids Search
Kids Search makes it easier for students to look for their subjects of interest. Important features include a completely new, visually appealing look and feelas well as the ability to search by topic, subtopic, or keywords.   This database is provided by the New York State Library.  NOVELny connects New Yorkers to 21st century information.

EBSCOhost - Searchasaurus
Provides easy access for elementary school children to information in dictionaries, encyclopedias, and magazine articles. This database is provided by the New York State Library.  NOVELny connects New Yorkers to 21st century information.

Directories

ReferenceUSA U.S. Residential Directory

Contains approximately 110 million households pulled from 6,000 telephone directories. Information includes name, address, telephone number as well as census statistics such as median income levels and home values. Listings appear as they are identified in the phone book.

ReferenceUSA Canadian Residential Directory

Provides access to listings on over 12 million households. Information is gathered primarily from Canadian white page directories. Search by last name, first name, middle initial, phone number, address, postal code, city and province.