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The Bethel Public Library subscribes to several research resources for your use. Access is free but you will need to have a current Bethel Public Library card to access databases from outside the library.

Databases
EBSCO HOST
Select from all of the Ebsco databases including Health Source, Newspaper Source, Auto Repair Reference Center, NoveList, and more.
GaleNet
Select from all of the Thompson Gale databases including General Reference Center Gold, Discovering Collection, Health and Wellness Resource Center, and more.
iCONN.org (Connecticut Digital Library)
Select from all of the iCONN databases including iCONN Newstand (newspapers), Associated Press Photo Archive, MedlinePlus, 2-1-1 Community Resources, Business & Company Resource, Heritage Quest ONLINE, Connecticut Physician Profiles, Wilson Biographies Plus, and more.
Britannica Online Library Edition Connect from Library
This database contains comprehensive content for all patrons­from elementary students to college students, from business professionals to seniors. Extensive, reliable and thorough coverage of numerous subjects provided in encyclopedia articles, dictionary and thesaurus, as well as over 29,000 images and more than 1,700 animations, audio clips, and videos.
Busca en Español (Spanish interface to ¡Informe!)
Full-text Spanish language and bilingual periodicals including a thesaurus and an interface that are uniquely designed for Spanish-speaking users. An iCONN database.
Discovering Collection
A combination of 21 databases that includes more than 11,500 biographies, as well as thousands of overview essays, timelines and critical analyses in the areas of history, literature, science and social studies. An iCONN database
General Reference Center Gold
Multi-source general interest reference that includes more than 700 full-text magazines plus 2 months of the Christian Science Monitor, New York Times and Wall Street Journal. An iCONN database.
Global Reference Center
Database includes Korean, French, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese versions of Encyclopædia Britannica. The content includes encyclopedia articles as well as photos, graphic, animations, videos, and audio clips.
¡Informe!
Full-text periodicals and thesaurus available in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English. Use drop down to select language. An iCONN database.
Infotrac Student Edition
Multi-source, curriculum based reference tool for high school students. An iCONN database.
Power Search Connect from Library Connect from Home
iCONN’s largest collection of articles from magazines, newspapers, academic journals and trade publications
Websites
Acronym Finder
     Find those acronyms and abbreviations

Librarians' Index to the Internet

Star Spot Network

Library of Congress

Refdesk.com





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