Databases
America Goes Green
This encyclopedia explores the evolution of green ideology and eco-friendly practices in contemporary American culture.
America's Top-Rated Cities
Provides statistical information and other essential data on the top cities currently cited as the best for business and living in the United States.
America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities
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.
American Book of Days
Features essays marking important anniversaries and birthdays of history-making Americans throughout the year.
American Decades: 1900-1999
Cross-disciplinary source for those who need to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history.
American Decades: 2000-2009
Cross-disciplinary source for those who need to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history.
American Men & Women of Science
Profiles living persons in the physical and biological fields, as well as public health scientists, engineers, mathematicians, statisticians, and computer scientists.
Antiques Investigator
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.
Art That Changed the World
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.
Athletic
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.
AtoZdatabases (español)
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!
Biography Reference Bank
Find in-depth, original profiles of current biographies with full-text articles, page images and abstracts from today’s leading magazines and journals.
Britannica Academic Edition
Access to encyclopedia articles, full-text journal and magazine articles, primary sources, multimedia and other resources for college-level learners.
Britannica Escolar - Both Levels
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
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
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.
Britannica School - All Levels
Access to encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and other learning resources for elementary, middle and high school students.
Britannica School - Elementary
Access to encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and other learning resources for elementary school students.
Britannica School - High
Access to encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and other learning resources for high school students.
Britannica School - Middle
Access to encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and other learning resources for middle school students.
Britannica School - Middle
Access to encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and other learning resources for middle school students.
Brooklyn Newsstand
The Brooklyn Public Library's digital newspapers including the Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn Life, and Activities of the Long Island Society.
Business Insights: Essentials/Gale
Provides access to global business information including competitive intelligence, career and investment opportunities, business rankings, and company histories.
Business Plans Handbook
Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.
Career Cruising
An interactive resource which features profiles and information on hundreds of occupations, colleges and universities, and financial aid.
CLCD/Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database is an online database with over 650,000 reviews and related information about children’s literature.
Climate Change: An Encyclopedia of Science and History
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.
College Blue Book
The definitive guide to thousands of 2- and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada, their programs, degrees, and financial aid sources.
Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography
Provides information on all periods of science through articles on the professional lives of scientists.
Corruption in Politics
Educates citizens how to identify political corruption and presents examples of corruption in the United States and abroad.
Countries of the World and Their Leaders Yearbook
Covering nearly 200 countries, this yearbook is filled with background notes reports from the U.S. Department of State.
Digital Learn
Whether you're new to computers, feeling rusty, or just unsure, we've got your back. These easy-to-follow video tutorials cover all the basics and more, helping you build confidence at your own pace.
Digital Learn
Es nuevo en el mundo de la informática, se siente poco familiarizado o simplemente no está seguro, nosotros lo ayudamos. Estos sencillos tutoriales en vídeo cubren todos los aspectos básicos y mucho más, ayudándole a adquirir confianza a su propio ritmo.
Ellis Island
Search Ellis Island passenger records for immigrants who passed through Ellis Island and the Port of New York between 1892 and 1924.
Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present
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.
Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State and Local Organizations
Provides comprehensive information on associations and societies that are organized and function at the regional, state, county, city, neighborhood, and local levels.
Encyclopedia of Management
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.
Esports and the New Gaming Culture
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.
Fake News and the Factories That Make It
Defines fake news and and discusses the future of disinformation and the alarming technologies used to spread it.
Gale Courses
Gale Courses provides a wide range of of highly interactive, instructor led courses that are taken entirely online. Courses are focused on professional development, technology skills, and personal enrichment.
Gale Enciclopedia de la Medicina: Edición Abreviada
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.
Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Covers all aspects of the subject including therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people.
Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Comprehensive survey of cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures.
Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, along with issues related to physical, cognitive and behavioral development.
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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.
Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests
Provides coverage of numerous surgical procedures, medical tests and related topics, such as anesthetics, common lab test and procedures, medications and postoperative care.
Gale in Context: Elementary
Resource contains age-appropriate magazines for grades K-5. Also includes Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary, maps, flags, seals, charts, graphs, and videos to support STEM topics.
Gale in Context: Middle School
Resource for students in grades 6 to 8. Offers magazines, newspapers, primary sources, and videos on a variety of topics. Supports national and state curriculum standards in language arts, social studies and science.
Gale Literary Index
A master index that provides quick and easy access to author and title listings from over 130 major literature products published by Gale.
Gale Literature
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.
Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection
View [ Inside the Library ] View [ Outside the Library ]Global Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) History
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.
GreenFILE
Comprehensive resource draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology.
Grove Encyclopedia of American Art
Articles on all aspects of American art and architecture from Native American art to Colonial art to contemporary American art.
Historical Encyclopedia of American Business
View [ Inside the Library ] View [ Outside the Library ]HRVH Historical Newspapers
Access to digitized copies of historical newspapers from the Hudson River Valley region of New York State.
International Encyclopedia of Dance
Cultural and national overviews are accompanied by entries on dance forms, music and costumes, performances, and biographies of dancers and choreographers.
JobNow
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.
JSTOR
Provides full-text access to more than 12 million journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA)
View [ Inside the Library ] View [ Outside the Library ]Live-brary
Discover books, media, and other electronic resources available from the Public Libraries of Suffolk County, NY.
Long Island 2-1-1
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.
Mango Languages
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.
MasterClass 7-Day Access
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.
Masterplots
Plot synopses and critical evaluations of English-language and world literature that has been translated into English.
MEDLINE
Authoritative database containing citations and abstracts for biomedical and health journals used by health care professionals, nurses, clinicians and researchers.
Military Force
Examines recent examples of military force around the world, whether they were justified, and their controversial legacies.
Musicians and Composers of the Twentieth Century
Biographical and critical essays on the men and women who made an impact on music from 1901 to 2000.
MyHeritage Library Edition
Search records from around the world including birth, marriage, death, military, census, and parish records.
New York Amsterdam News
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.
New York Heritage Digital Collections
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.
New York Times Digital Access
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.
Niche Academy
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.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Helps younger readers find books that are just right for their reading level and interests, including read-alike recommendations.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Online resource covering today's hottest social issues. Includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more.
Oxford Companion to the Book
A unique work of reference, covering the book, broadly conceived, throughout the world from ancient to modern times.
Oxford Companion to World Exploration
Offers information on all topics of exploration worldwide, including advances in navigation, the discovery of the New World, polar expeditions, and the space age.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
Scholarly articles about the social, political, religious, cultural and artistic legacy of Ancient Egyptian civilization.
Oxford Encyclopedia of British Literature
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).
Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America
Covers the significant events, inventions, and social movements in American history that have affected the way Americans view, prepare, and consume food and drink.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States
Offers comprehensive, reliable, and accessible information about the experiences in the United States of Latinos and Latinas.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History
Includes biographies of influential women and topical articles covering topics such as geography and history, culture and society, organizations, movements, and gender studies.
Passenger and Immigration List Index
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.
Peterson's Private Secondary Schools
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.
Peterson's Two Year Colleges
This comprehensive guide features some 1,700 accredited two-year colleges offering associate degrees as well as some international schools.
Psychologists and Their Theories for Students
View [ Inside the Library ] View [ Outside the Library ]Salem Health
A collection of book titles that covers all aspects of human health, including Magill's Medical Guide.
Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans
Provides comprehensive information on sources of education-related financial aid sponsored and administered by private organizations and companies.
Science Online
Provides a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.
Science Reference Center
A comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-specific content.
ScienceFlix
Combines curriculum-driven, leveled content, interactive features, and intuitive navigation into a single, highly-engaging digital resource for students in grades 4 through 9.
Shakespeare for Students
Collection of essays by Shakespeare scholars that have been selected for students at the high school or undergraduate college level.
Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture & Law
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
South Huntington Public Library Yearbook Collection
Digital collection of yearbooks from Walt Whitman High School, South Huntington High School, Holy Family High School, and St. Anthony's High School.
St. James Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Culture
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.
The Climate Change Debate
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.
Tweeting to Freedom: An Encyclopedia of Citizen Protests and Uprisings around the World
View [ Inside the Library ] View [ Outside the Library ]Understanding Panic Attacks
Explores what causes panic attacks, how they can affect people's lives, and how they can be treated.
UXL American Decades
This series covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999, written expressly for middle school students.
UXL Encyclopedia of World Mythology
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.
VetNow
VetNow supports veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and assisting with employment transition.
Voter Disenfranchisement
Examines voter disenfranchisement which occurs when people who have the right to vote are prevented from doing so.
Weaponized Social Media
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.
Weapons and Warfare
Chronologically arranged overviews of the history of weaponry and military tactics from ancient times to the present.
When Content Goes Viral
Explains what going viral means and how something or someone goes from a random post on social media to a household name.
Working Americans
Each volume provides a thorough examanation of the lives of Americans during a historical time period.
World Literature and Its Times
Examines the relationship between the political/social climate during which books were written and the works themselves.