Our BPC School Library Databases
What is a Library Database?
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A website that requires a
paid subscription in order to access high quality resources
- Contains information from magazines, newspapers, journals and encyclopedias
- Used to search for titles, authors, magazines, dates, etc.
- Can give access to full-text articles that can be printed or e-mailed
- Selected by librarians to meet the needs of our library patrons
Encyclopedias Grolier Online (NYS Library NOVEL)
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Scholastic True Flix
(2015-2016 subscription purchased with our Scholastic Book Fair Bonus Points)
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Watch videos, read E-books and learn more about:
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Scholastic Science Flix
(2015-2016 subscription purchased with our Scholastic Book Fair Bonus Points)
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Watch videos, read articles, find experiments and more:
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Kids InfoBits (New York State Library NOVEL Databases)
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eLibrary Elementary (NYS Library NOVEL)
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Search over 390 magazines, newspapers, books, and transcripts—plus thousands of maps, images, and educator-approved websites
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Opposing Viewpoints (NYS Library NOVEL)
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Contains a range of perspectives on many important issues, with over 13,000 pro/con viewpoints. Includes a variety of resource types: reference, news, primary sources, multimedia and more.
Password: empirelink |
GeneralOneFile (New York State Library NOVEL)
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News and periodical articles on: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
Password: empirelink |
AcademicOneFile (New York State Library NOVEL)
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Academic OneFile offers peer- reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. Articles are available in both PDF and HTML full-text, so researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. Includes full-text coverage of the NY Times back to 1995. Updated daily.
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Gale Info Track
Password: empirelink
Search for any term and find articles from thousands of magazines, journals and books or video and podcast content from all of the Gale databases above and more. (Provided from NOVELNY) |
x 1. Type in search
2. Click "Power" button |
Teaching Books
Username: nycdoe Password: nycdoe
Get original, in-studio movies of authors and illustrators, and a wealth of multimedia resources on K–12 books to support reading and library activities for all grades and subject areas. (Provided from NYCDOE School Library Services) |
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The New York Times
ID: 100130376
Password: 100130376 |
 The New York Times |
NYPL's Databases for Our Young Researchers
Here’s how to access NYPL’s databases:
1. Go to http://www.nypl.org/collections/articles-databases
2. Databases are listed in alphabetical order.
3. Enter the number on the back of your library card if you are not in NYPL
4. Select a database
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BookFlix- Plays narration while highlighting the words of stories (PreK-3)
Kids Search- Students search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful information (K-8)
Learning Express Library- Practice tests in Math and Reading, starting with grades 4 thru College
Searchasaurus- Has a dictionary and encyclopedia geared for young researchers, full-text articles from over 80 magazines and pamphlets appropriate for grades 1-3
TumbleBooks- Animated-talking picture books, story books and books in other languages, puzzles and games. Each story provides the appropriate grade level
World Book Online- Go to ‘World Book Online for Kids’ link to find games, science projects, maps, and more
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Databases for our Teen Researchers
African-American Experience – Full-text digital resource exploring the history and culture of African Americans, as well as the greater Black Diaspora
American Indian Experience – Full-text digital resource exploring the history and culture of American Indians
Biography in Context – Look up anyone! Provides biographical information on anyone you can imagine
Career Cruising- Career Cruising is a comprehensive bilingual (English and Spanish) interactive multimedia source which features profiles and information on hundreds of occupations
Credo Reference – Bilingual information and reference sources on various subjects
Grolier Online – Bilingual encyclopedia that also suggests magazines and websites
Lands and Peoples – Encyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events
Latino American Experience-Focused on the history and culture of Latinos from the pre-Columbian Indigenous civilizations of the Americas to the present
Learning Express Library – Improve math, reading, writing skills, study for the SAT and other tests with practice exercises and tests
Literature Resource Center – Information on literary figures from all time periods
Mango Languages – Learn a new language with this interactive database
Middle Search Plus – Full text access to magazines covering general topics for middle and junior high school students
New Book of Popular Science (for students) – A science encyclopedia for young students
New York State Newspapers – Have a project about a current event? Search the major New York newspapers here
Opposing Viewpoints – Articles presenting both sides of controversial issues
Science Online – Covers various fields of science, including diagrams, essays, and experiments
U.S. History in Context – Has a variety of historical data, including photographs, illustrations, and maps
World History in Context – Includes a broad collection of reference materials that covers events, movements, and individuals that have shaped world history
Here’s how to access NYPL’s databases:
1. Go to http://www.nypl.org/collections/articles-databases
2. Databases are listed in alphabetical order.
3. Enter the number on the back of your library card if you are not in NYPL
4. Select a database
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BookFlix- Plays narration while highlighting the words of stories (PreK-3)
Kids Search- Students search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful information (K-8)
Learning Express Library- Practice tests in Math and Reading, starting with grades 4 thru College
Searchasaurus- Has a dictionary and encyclopedia geared for young researchers, full-text articles from over 80 magazines and pamphlets appropriate for grades 1-3
TumbleBooks- Animated-talking picture books, story books and books in other languages, puzzles and games. Each story provides the appropriate grade level
World Book Online- Go to ‘World Book Online for Kids’ link to find games, science projects, maps, and more
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Databases for our Teen Researchers
African-American Experience – Full-text digital resource exploring the history and culture of African Americans, as well as the greater Black Diaspora
American Indian Experience – Full-text digital resource exploring the history and culture of American Indians
Biography in Context – Look up anyone! Provides biographical information on anyone you can imagine
Career Cruising- Career Cruising is a comprehensive bilingual (English and Spanish) interactive multimedia source which features profiles and information on hundreds of occupations
Credo Reference – Bilingual information and reference sources on various subjects
Grolier Online – Bilingual encyclopedia that also suggests magazines and websites
Lands and Peoples – Encyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events
Latino American Experience-Focused on the history and culture of Latinos from the pre-Columbian Indigenous civilizations of the Americas to the present
Learning Express Library – Improve math, reading, writing skills, study for the SAT and other tests with practice exercises and tests
Literature Resource Center – Information on literary figures from all time periods
Mango Languages – Learn a new language with this interactive database
Middle Search Plus – Full text access to magazines covering general topics for middle and junior high school students
New Book of Popular Science (for students) – A science encyclopedia for young students
New York State Newspapers – Have a project about a current event? Search the major New York newspapers here
Opposing Viewpoints – Articles presenting both sides of controversial issues
Science Online – Covers various fields of science, including diagrams, essays, and experiments
U.S. History in Context – Has a variety of historical data, including photographs, illustrations, and maps
World History in Context – Includes a broad collection of reference materials that covers events, movements, and individuals that have shaped world history
 NYPL Databases for HS Students |
NYPL Databases for HS Students
Great resources await you at NYPL!
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1. EBSCOhost (NYS Library's NOVEL Databases)
ID: bpc276 Password: bpc276
 Searchasaurus
Elementary School |
 Kids Search
Elementary School Middle School |
 EBSCOhost
Middle School High School |
3. FactCite (FREE trial till June 30, 2013)
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Username: nyc
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4. World Book |
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