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Online Reference Resources
Books, Literature and Reading Ideas
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.
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| 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. |
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| NoveList | ||
More than 135,000 fiction titles for all ages including picture books, children's chapter books, young adult titles, and books for adult readers that can be searched by subject, genre, time period, geographic location, character, reading level and more. Includes reviews, annotations, author read-alikes, "What We're Reading", book discussion guides, BookTalks, and annotated book lists. NoveList K-8 provides a student-focused interface and database. For school media specialists and teachers there are picture book extenders and articles on teaching with fiction. NoveList interacts with the Bethel Public Library online catalog to help you find what you are looking for. |
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| What Do I Read Next? | Connect from Library | Connect from Home |
An easy-to-use one-stop source for expert recommendations on classic, mainstream or genre fiction and nonfiction titles covering a wide range of subjects for all age levels. Search by title, author, subject, keyword, time period, geographic location, character and reading level. An ICONN database. |
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Booklists, Readers and Writers Fresh Fiction LibraryThing Litlovers What's Next Whichbook WRL Bookweb Book Repair and Book Binding The Book Arts Web Literary Criticism and Study Guides Publishers and Booksellers Advanced Book Exchange Alibris Amazon Publishers' Catalogues Home Page |
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