Resources for information on Seasonal and H1N1 Flu

Select from all of the Ebsco databases including Auto Repair Reference Center, History Reference Center, Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center and NoveList.

Select from all of the Gale databases including General Reference Center Gold, Discovering Collection, History Resource Center, Nursing and Allied Health Collection, Small Business Collection and many more.

Select from all of the iCONN databases including iCONN Newstand (newspapers), Associated Press Photo Archive, Power Search, Science Resource Center and more.

iCONN's largest collection of articles geared specifically for academic libraries. Covers the arts and sciences, theology, literature, and other academic subjects. Has some journals and publications not found in iCONN's other resources including many non-English publications.

Includes US Federal Census records; birth, marriage, and death records; immigration records including passenger lists; Civil War pension lists; social security index; obituaries and much, much more to help you search your family's history.

Includes 150+ illustrated Chilton repair manuals for domestic and foreign makes of cars and trucks. Includes wiring diagrams, labor time estimates, step-by-step photos, troubleshooting & car care tips, recall information, and an "Auto IQ" section. An Ebsco database.

For nearly thirty years, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI) has been the best place to begin a search for information about people. It indexes current, readily available reference sources, as well as the most important retrospective works that cover individuals, both living and deceased, from every field of activity and from all areas of the world.

Browse by Category or search by facts such as Occupation, Nationality and birthplace to access biographies, periodicals, and websitesabout a select group of notable individuals. An iCONN database.

Full-text Spanish language and bilingual periodicals including a thesaurus and an interface that are uniquely designed for Spanish-speaking users. An iCONN database.

Comprehensive company and industry information that includes profiles, rankings, statistics, stock prices, and business journal news and analysis. An iCONN database.

Full-text coverage of the Christian Science Monitor, 1988-current. An iCONN database.

Bethel Library cardholders have free access to Consumers Reports articles by following these easy steps.

1. Select either 'Connect from Library' or 'Connect from Home'
   This will bring you to General Reference Center Gold.
2. Connect with your Bethel Library card number
3. Select "Advanced Search" and enter your topic in the search box.
4. Scroll down and enter "Consumer Reports" in the "Publication Titles" box.
5. Click Search and proceed

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.

This collection of more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports is a great resource the educator,from the school teacher and administrator to those studying in the field at the collegiate and graduate level. The database covers multiple levels of education from preschool to college, and every educational specialty, such as technology, bilingual education, health education, and testing.

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.

Full-text coverage of the Hartford Courant, 1992-current. An iCONN database.

The historical Hartford Courant covers the time period from 1764 to 1922. The digitized archive is fully searchable. An iCONN database.
Note: Please scroll to the bottom of the IConn Newstand web page to find this database.

Medical information for health professionals and general readers from hundreds of journals, approximately 800 pamphlets, and many encyclopedias. An iCONN database. An iCONN database.

Includes access to US Federal Census Records from 1790-1930 as well as information on people and places described in over 25,000 family and local histories. An iCONN database.

For history buffs, class projects and assignments, this is the first place to look! Provides articles from magazines, journals, reference and non-fiction books; biographies, documents and speeches; maps and photographs. Also includes film and video clips of social, political and cultural historical events of the 20th Century from 1893 to 1985. An Ebsco database.

U.S. History from prehistory to the 21st Century. Grades 5 to Adult. An iConn database.

World History from prehistory to the 21st Century. Grades 5 to Adult. An iConn database.

Arts and Crafts, Collecting, Electronics, Model Building, Needlecrafts, Nature and more. An Ebsco database.

Boston Globe 1980-current; Christian Science Monitor 1988-current; Hartford Courant 1992-current; Historical Hartford Courant (1764-1922); Los Angeles Times 1985-current; New York Times 1980-current; Wall Street Journal 1984-current; Washington Post 1987-current. An iConn database.
Note: Historical databases cannot be searched in combination with non-historical databases.
Use barcode numerals only

Full-text periodicals and thesaurus available in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English. Use drop down to select language. An iCONN database.

Articles and curriculum-related materials selected especially for grades 6-8.
Audience: Middle School. An iCONN database.

Articles and curriculum-related materials selected especially for grades 9-12.
Audience: High School. An iCONN database.

Live career coaching, expert resume assistance with feedback and suggestions emailed within 24 hours, and live interview coaching plus tips and resources to help start your job search.

For children from kindergarten through grade 5; includes full-text age appropriate magazines, images, encyclopedias, maps, etc. An iCONN database.

Icon based search for grades K through 8. An easy to use and appealing way to search many topics. An Ebsco database.

Contains interactive online practice tests and tutorial courses designed to help students and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. It includes electronic books aimed at parents of children just starting school through adult. Tests range from those taken in elementary school through adult.
Note: You will need to select a user name and password to access Learning Express. From outside of the library your user name must be your Bethel Library Card barcode.

Students, law school faculty and legal researchers will all find the legal publications they need in LegalTrac™. Drawing on a wide variety of the most highly regarded legal publications, LegalTrac™ provides indexing for approximately 875 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. Each title included in LegalTrac™ is selected on the basis of criteria provided by a special advisory committee of the American Association of Law Libraries. LegalTrac™ also contains law-related articles from over 1,000 additional business and general interest titles. An iCONN database.

Full-text coverage of the New York Times, 1980-present.

One search covers years from 1851-2006.

Daily newspaper for the greater Danbury area

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. An Ebsco database.

iCONN’s largest collection of articles from magazines, newspapers, academic journals and trade publications.

Focuses on key concepts taught in school classrooms including biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, math, environmental science, life science, medicine, space science, computer science, technology, history of science, science and society, science as inquiry, science-related biographies and more. An iCONN database.

Provides United Kingdom news, World news, business news and current events. July 1, 1985 - Current

Treasures of Connecticut Libraries is a collection of items from libraries across Connecticut that has been digitized. The collection includes historical photographs, maps, postcards and more. Documents from the Bethel Library's collection include the Town of Bethel’s Sesquicentennial Commemorative booklet. Up to 100 items from the Library's collection will be posted over time and will include excerpts from the Historic Architectural Survey of the Village of Bethel produced in 1986 by the Bethel Historical Society and CT Historical Commission; Maria Parloa’s book Camp Cookery, plus excerpts from her longer books; photographs and articles on Parloa and the Seelye family; and the library history book written by the director. Other items to be submitted include centennial documents, postcards, photographs and other materials from the local history collection. To access the Bethel Collection: Once on the homepage, select the drop down menu from "participating towns", then choose Bethel.

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.