Databases

Contains peer-reviewed, full-text articles from over 12,000 journals and reference sources.

This encyclopedia explores the evolution of green ideology and eco-friendly practices in contemporary American culture.

Provides statistical information and other essential data on the top cities currently cited as the best for business and living in the United States.

Provides statistical information and other essential data on the top smaller cities currently cited as the best for business and living in the United States.

Features essays marking important anniversaries and birthdays of history-making Americans throughout the year. 

Cross-disciplinary source for those who need to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history.

Cross-disciplinary source for those who need to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history.

Profiles living persons in the physical and biological fields, as well as public health scientists, engineers, mathematicians, statisticians, and computer scientists.

Access individual records, including all available US Census records, the immigration collection, NY passenger lists and more. 

A world renowned antiques expert explains how to identify a real antique, as well as a reproduction or fake, offering an overview of defining features and a side by side comparison to show how and why they differ.

This guide tells the story of every major art style, movement by movement, from ancient and medieval times to modern day, giving art lovers a visual timeline showing key paintings that sparked each transition and explaining major events that shaped their evolution.

Activate complimentary access to The Athletic website and app. The Athletic, a New York Times company, delivers in-depth sports coverage of your favorite teams and leagues. Access includes everything from breaking news and live commentary to long-form features, exclusive interviews, podcasts and more. You will need to log in or register first to activate your 24 hour access. 

Database for business research, mailing lists, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!

La base de datos Búsqueda de empleo, referencias y lista de contactos incluye 30 millones de perfiles comerciales y ejecutivos al igual que 220 millones de residentes. ¡Ideal para clientes potenciales, lista de contactos, estudios de mercadeo, oportunidads de empleo, encontrar amigos y familiares, y mucho más!

Complete automotive repair information.

Find in-depth, original profiles of current biographies with full-text articles, page images and abstracts from today’s leading magazines and journals.

Provides coverage of the achievements and contributions of African American women.

 An online magazine for booklovers - including reviews, extensive resources for book clubs, including reading guides and much more.

Features homework help for students on a wide range of topics. Also included is an adult learning center designed to improve skills in areas such as resume writing, MS Office, and more. 

Lists manufacturers and distributors from small businesses to large corporations.

Access to encyclopedia articles, full-text journal and magazine articles, primary sources, multimedia and other resources for college-level learners.

Britannica Escolar es la base de datos indicada para aprender sobre cualquier tema. Para el uso de todos los grados de Pre-K al 12, y todas habilidades de lectura. Ofrece miles de artículos relevantes, imágenes, videos, clips de audio, recursos primarios,mapas, herramientas para investigar, y páginas en la red recomendadas que están al día con el currículo.

Britannica Escolar Primaria es la base de datos indicada para aprender sobre cualquier tema. Para el uso de estudiantes de primaria. Ofrece miles de artículos relevantes, imágenes, videos, clips de audio, recursos primarios, mapas, herramientas para investigar, y páginas en la red recomendadas que están al día con el currículo.

Britannica Escolar Secundaria es la base de datos indicada para aprender sobre cualquier tema. Guiada para estudiantes de secundaria. Ofrece miles de artículos relevantes, imágenes, videos, clips de audio, recursos primarios, mapas, herramientas para investigar, y páginas en la red recomendadas que están al día con el currículo.

Access to encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and other learning resources for elementary, middle and high school students.

Access to encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and other learning resources for elementary school students.

Access to encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and other learning resources for high school students.

Access to encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and other learning resources for middle school students.

Access to encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and other learning resources for middle school students.

The Brooklyn Public Library's digital newspapers including the Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn Life, and Activities of the Long Island Society.

Provides access to global business information including competitive intelligence, career and investment opportunities, business rankings, and company histories. 

Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.

An interactive resource which features profiles and information on hundreds of occupations, colleges and universities, and financial aid.

Borrow ebook versions of civil service study guides. 

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database is an online database with over 650,000 reviews and related information about children’s literature.

Provides a holistic consideration of climate change that goes beyond pure science, fleshing out the discussion by considering cultural, historical, and policy-driven aspects of this issue. 

The definitive guide to thousands of 2- and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada, their programs, degrees, and financial aid sources.

Provides information on all periods of science through articles on the professional lives of scientists. 

Provides a complete examination of each of our nation's 27 Constitutional amendments.

Online access to Consumer Reports.  Product reviews and ratings, buying advice and more.

Educates citizens how to identify political corruption and presents examples of corruption in the United States and abroad.

Covering nearly 200 countries, this yearbook is filled with background notes reports from the U.S. Department of State.

CreativeBug features hundreds of tutorials for all sorts of craft projects as well as printable instructions.

Full-text online versions of reference works.

Profiles and in-depth critical analysis of major authors and poets.

Profiles and critical analysis of major writers of world literature.

Articles from cooking and nutrition magazines.

Concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on the countries of the world.

Long overviews and short entries discussing topics representative of each decade.

Overview and critical commentary of the most frequently studied plays.

Search Ellis Island passenger records for immigrants who passed through Ellis Island and the Port of New York between 1892 and 1924.

Entries on Jewish life, culture, history, and religion.

Traces the transition from the Reconstruction Era to the age of Jim Crow, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and the ascendant influence of African Americans on the American cultural landscape.

Essays covering significant topics in American immigration history.

Provides comprehensive information on associations and societies that are organized and function at the regional, state, county, city, neighborhood, and local levels.

Comprehensive coverage of global warming and climate change.

A survey of clothing, costume and fashion.

Articles relevant to the study of environmental issues.

A comprehensive guide to the essentials of evolutionary biology.

Articles on food and its place in human culture and society.

Offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of human rights theory, practice, law, and history.

Covers numerous topics in management theories and applications, such as aggregate planning, benchmarking, logistics, diversification strategy, non-traditional work arrangements, performance measurement, productivity measures, supply chain management, and much more.

Provides entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own business. 

Access to educational literature and resources.

Examines the cultural phenomenon that is esports—the world of professional gamers and teams, the competitions, the spectators, the business of pro gaming, and even the interscholastic programs—all of which make up this exciting revolution in spectator sports.

Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality.

Looks at the rise of misinformation and the ease with which it now spreads.

Defines fake news and and discusses the future of disinformation and the alarming technologies used to spread it. 

FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization dedicated to connecting families across generations.  Research your family history using genealogical records from around the world.

Informs and entertains with over 8,000 fascinating "firsts" in history.

Fiero Code is a self-paced learn-to-code software for kids ages 8-18 where they can learn to make websites, video games, apps, animations, programs and more!

Access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

Explores the changing definitions and boundaries of free speech in democracies around the world.

Esta enciclopedia ofrece más de 150 artículos sobre temas médicos redactados por profesionales en la materia en lenguaje claro y fácil de entender. Los artículos describen las enfermedades o padecimientos, las causas, los síntomas, diagnósticos, tratamientos y también prevención.

Covers all aspects of the subject including therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people.

Comprehensive survey of cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures.

Provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, along with issues related to physical, cognitive and behavioral development. 

Includes information on almost 2,000 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. 

Provides detailed information on mental disorders and conditions. 

Alphabetically arranged encyclopedia provides coverage of important public health concerns.

Covers various issues related to one's aging body, how diseases affect it, and treatment options.

Provides coverage of numerous surgical procedures, medical tests and related topics, such as anesthetics, common lab test and procedures, medications and postoperative care.

A master index that provides quick and easy access to author and title listings from over 130 major literature products published by Gale.

This cross-searchable environment brings together Gale’s premier literary databases to allow users to search across a library’s resources to discover and analyze content in entirely new ways.

Serves horticultural enthusiasts of all levels with journal articles and reference sources.

Gale's General OneFile is a periodical database that contains magazines, newspapers, reference books, and multimedia sources.

Covers LGBTQ history with an interdisciplinary approach to the subject, using film, literature, human rights, politics, landmark legislation, activism, the arts, language, sports, and historical events as points of entry into the content.

Comprehensive collection of sports biographies. 

Essays covering milestones of world history.

Provides biographies of important people from all historical periods. 

Comprehensive resource draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology.

Articles on all aspects of American art and architecture from Native American art to Colonial art to contemporary American art.

In depth, unbiased coverage of both sides of the gun rights debate. 

Access to health and medical research journals and reference books.

Access to health and medical research journals and reference books.

A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.

Comprehensive coverage of all major aspects of business and finance in American history.

Extensive database, featuring full text reference books, periodicals and primary source documents.

Articles from home improvement-focused magazines.

Provides users  with detailed “how-to” information for home improvement and repair projects.

Access to digitized copies of historical newspapers from the Hudson River Valley region of New York State.

Cultural and national overviews are accompanied by entries on dance forms, music and costumes, performances, and biographies of dancers and choreographers.

JobNow provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including live resume assistance, career planning, live career coaching, and live interview preparation.

Provides full-text access to more than 12 million journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.

A child-friendly database which searches across reference books and periodicals covering history, current events, sports, government, and people.

Create your own legal documents.

Database for library and information science studies.

Learn business, creative, education and tech skills taught by expert instructors. Start streaming thousands of online video tutorials today.

Information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.

Discover books, media, and other electronic resources available from the Public Libraries of Suffolk County, NY.

A free, online directory of health, human services, and education agencies and programs on Long Island – services for children, teens, adults, families and seniors in both Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Searching for a specific magazine or journal article? Start here with this A to Z list.

Mango is the only personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best. This award-winning language-learning platform engages learners of all levels with specific methodology and features that build speaking skills and retention with over 70 world languages and more than 20 ESL/ELL courses.

Learn practical skills, ignite new passions, and gain wisdom from experts in their field. Courses can be viewed on the MasterClass website or through their mobile app. Complete the form to request 7-day access. You will receive an email from MasterClass as soon as the next pass is available. A waiting list will be established if all passes are in use. MasterClass is available for valid South Huntington Public Library cardholders only.  

Full-text magazines, periodicals and reference books covering a wide-range of subject areas.

Plot synopses and critical evaluations of English-language and world literature that has been translated into English.

Authoritative  database containing citations and abstracts for biomedical and health journals used by health care professionals, nurses, clinicians and researchers.

Consumer health information provided by the National Library of Medicine.

Información sobre la salud del consumidor proporcionada por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina.

An unparalleled reference tool for students conducting primary source research.

Examines recent examples of military force around the world, whether they were justified, and their controversial legacies.

Examines the role that money plays in politics and the arguments for and against the status quo.

Biographical and critical essays on the men and women who made an impact on music from 1901 to 2000.

Search records from around the world including birth, marriage, death, military, census, and parish records.

Profiles every nation and self-governing territory around the world.

Reference work on Roman Catholic history and belief.

Provides access to full articles in the New York Amsterdam News (1922-1993), one of the nation’s leading black newspapers of the 20th century and one of New York’s most influential black-owned institutions.

A research portal for students, educators, historians, genealogists, and anyone else interested in learning more about the people, places and institutions of New York State.

Provides information on doctors' education, practice information, specialties and legal actions .

Enjoy complimentary access to NYTimes.com plus NYT smartphone and tablet apps.  Unlimited access is available inside the library. Click the code redemption link outside the library to receive 72 hours of free access. You will need to log in or register first to activate. 

Access to full text articles from 1851-2014.

Access to full text articles from 1980 to the present.

Access to local and Long Island regional news stories and articles covering 1940 - 1989.

Access to local and Long Island regional news stories and articles covering 1985 to the present.

Wondering how to download an e-book from Libby? Need help accessing video on Hoopla or Kanopy? Check out the collection of instructional videos on Niche Academy, a collection of how-to video tutorials you can watch as many times as you need to learn the skill.

Helps younger readers find books that are just right for their reading level and interests, including read-alike recommendations. 

Reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, including read-alikes.

Overview and critical commentary of the most frequently studied novels.

Access to a wide range of historical newspapers that reflect New York's unique history.

Online resource covering today's hottest social issues.  Includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more.

A unique work of reference, covering the book, broadly conceived, throughout the world from ancient to modern times. 

Offers information on all topics of exploration worldwide, including advances in navigation, the discovery of the New World, polar expeditions, and the space age.

Scholarly articles about the social, political, religious, cultural and artistic legacy of Ancient Egyptian civilization.

Covers the entire history of literature in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in the major literary languages (Anglo-Saxon, English, Welsh, Scots, Irish, and Latin).

Comprehensively documents and interprets the books read by children throughout the world.

Scholarly articles and essays about economic history.

Covers the significant events, inventions, and social movements in American history that have affected the way Americans view, prepare, and consume food and drink.

Offers comprehensive, reliable, and accessible information about the experiences in the United States of Latinos and Latinas.

Articles written by leading historians examine all aspects of maritime history.

Includes biographies of influential women and topical articles covering topics such as geography and history, culture and society, organizations, movements, and gender studies.

A great source for genealogical information. Lists are compiled from historical publications, naturalization records, government documents, ship manifests, and other historical sources. Entries include the name and age of immigrant; year and place of arrival, or naturalization; and associated family members who arrived with the entrant.

This guide includes detailed profiles of accredited institutions in the United States and Canada.

Resource helps parents and students evaluate and choose from the overwhelming number of private secondary schools in the United States, Canada, and throughout the world. 

This comprehensive guide features some 1,700 accredited two-year colleges offering associate degrees as well as some international schools.

Provides understandable, comprehensive explanations of the most commonly studied poems.

A digital newsstand that offers access to thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world.  

Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 100 languages with Personalized Courses that include study guides and audio lessons, video phrases, movies, music, and more.

In-depth coverage of major psychological theories and the people who developed them.

Selected articles and documents provide balanced coverage on topics of interest to students.

Provides engaging reference, periodical, and multimedia content supporting national and state curriculum standards for grades 6 to 12 in language arts, social studies, and science. 

A collection of book titles that covers all aspects of human health, including Magill's Medical Guide.

Provides comprehensive information on sources of education-related financial aid sponsored and administered by private organizations and companies.

Provides a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.

A comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-specific content. 

Combines curriculum-driven, leveled content, interactive features, and intuitive navigation into a single, highly-engaging digital resource for students in grades 4 through 9.

Collection of essays by Shakespeare scholars that have been selected for students at the high school or undergraduate college level.

Presents analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied short stories.

This resource contains a multitude of essential legal materials on slavery in the United States and the English-speaking world. This includes every statute passed by every colony and state on slavery, every federal statute dealing with slavery, and all reported state and federal cases on slavery. IN LIBRARY USE ONLY

Provides biographies of children and young adults authors and illustrators.

Digital collection of yearbooks from Walt Whitman High School, South Huntington High School, Holy Family High School, and St. Anthony's High School.

This encyclopedia examines the history and contributions of hip hop to American and global culture, including the music, dance, and visual arts that are its artistic expressions. 

Access to local newspapers covering over 100 years of Suffolk County, NY history.

Access to articles from peer-reviewed journals.

Provides first-hand accounts and coverage of the politics, society and events from 1857-1922. 

Explores the ways that the social media bubble encourages confirmation bias, and how to combat it.

Covers climate change from the earliest days of planet Earth to the present day, and includes historical background and a review of current problems, controversies, and solutions.

Examines the use of social media for political activism around the world. 

Explores what causes addiction, how addiction can affect people's lives, and how it can be treated.

Explores what anxiety feels like, how it can affect people's lives, and how it can be treated.

Explores the use of memes and Internet satire and how they spread throughout the web. 

Explores what causes panic attacks, how they can affect people's lives, and how they can be treated.

Features top newspapers, wires, broadcast transcripts, blogs, and news sites in full-text format.

This series covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999, written expressly for middle school students.

Coverage spans a diversity of cultures, including standard Greek/Roman entries as well as Native North and South American traditions, Norse mythology, Asian Pacific mythology, Judeo-Christian tradition, and Islamic and Hindu mythologies.

Records the actual prices consumers paid for thousands of items purchased from 1600-1865.

VetNow supports veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and assisting with employment transition. 

An extensive listing of movies that are available on video formats .

Examines voter disenfranchisement which occurs when people who have the right to vote are prevented from doing so.

Access to full text articles from 1889-2000.

Access to full text articles from 1984 to the present. 

Explains the benefits of social media, how social media is being used as a weapon, who is weaponizing social media and why, and what we can do to protect ourselves. 

Chronologically arranged overviews of the history of weaponry and military tactics from ancient times to the present.

Explains what going viral means and how something or someone goes from a random post on social media to a household name.

Covers the history of witchcraft in the United States.

Each volume provides a thorough examanation of the lives of Americans during a historical time period. 

Examines the relationship between the political/social climate during which books were written and the works themselves.

Covers cultural groups in Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa.