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Mango Languages now Available PDF Print E-mail

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The library is proud to announce the addition of the Mango Languages online language-learning system to our available resources.  Mango is free of charge to library patrons, and offers a fun, fast and convenient solution to the growing language learning needs of the Mathews community.  It’s the easiest way to learn to speak a foreign language! 

Last Updated on Thursday, 19 November 2009 11:46
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LearningExpress Library PDF Print E-mail
More than a database, this learning center offers practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses and information you need to achieve success at school, at work or with life!
  • Over 800 online courses, tests and e-books
  • Job search, resume writing and interviewing skills improvement
  • Career licensing / certification test prep
  • Workplace and academic skills improvement
  • SAT, ACT and graduate school admissions test prep
  • GED test prep
  • Reading, writing and math skills improvement for grades 4 and up
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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 November 2009 11:03
 
Genealogy Database Now Available PDF Print E-mail

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The Mathews Memorial Library is pleased to provide for our patrons HeritageQuest Online™, a unique and growing collection of research materials for tracing family history and American culture. Beginning or professional genealogists can now use this powerful online database from the convenience of their home or at the library.

HeritageQuest Online™ combines digital, searchable images of U.S.federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI® Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content.

Last Updated on Thursday, 19 November 2009 11:01
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ancestry_library_edition_lo.gifAncestry Library Edition (Available only at the library.)    ADULT 
One of the most important genealogical collections available today, Ancestry Library Edition has unparalleled coverage of the U.S. and the U.K., including census, vital, military, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada, Europe and other areas. This database of more than 4 billion names is essential to having a complete genealogy collection.
 
Biography Resource Center   ADULT    HIGH SCHOOL    
This database integrates award-winning biographies from respected Gale sources with related full-text articles from hundreds of magazines and newspapers, as well as tens of thousands of images and links to vetted websites. Search for people---both current and historic from all eras and fields of endeavor---based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as keyword   and full text. Or, combine search criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search.
 
Books and Authors    ADULT
Books & Authors offers new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. The ideal convergence of science and serendipity, this online resource leverages the Internet’s unique capacity to create, build, communicate and sustain communities of readers.
 
Business and Company Resource Center is a fully integrated resource bringing together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.
 
Career Transitions    ADULT
Career Transitions is an exciting new breed of product designed to provide immediate help for people navigating the new economy. Uniquely, it provides a practical and personalized experience for users of all backgrounds and technology comfort levels.
 
Chilton.com    ADULT
ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. ChiltonLibrary.com gives you the confidence to service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle.
 
Computer Database   powersearch.jpg    ADULT
Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.
 
Contemporary Literary Criticism   ADULT    HIGH SCHOOL    This is an extensive collection of more than 11,000 critical essays on contemporary authors. Each CLC--Select entry contains a biographical/critical introduction, a list of principal works, critical essays, and sources for further study. Updated monthly, Contemporary Literary Criticism--Select allows users to search by author name, title of work, nationality, subject/genre, ethnicity, critic name, and more.
 
Culinary Arts Collection   powersearch.jpg   ADULT
The Culinary Arts Collection includes 150 of the major cooking and nutrition magazines from 1980 to present. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.
 
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eLibrary    ADULT     HIGH SCHOOL      MIDDLE SCHOOL   
It’s great for all types of school projects and questions, with full-text articles and multimedia files on any topic.
 
 
Expanded Academic ASAP   powersearch.jpg   ADULT
From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images!
 
Gale Virtual Reference Library   powersearch.jpg   ADULT
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office).
 
 Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection    powersearch.jpg    ADULT
A collection of more than 80 journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture, with the addition of over 20 subject specific reference sources from Delmar, this collection provides information for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike.
 
General OneFile   powersearch.jpg  ADULT    HIGH SCHOOL    A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: 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.
 
General Reference Center Gold    powersearch.jpg   ADULT     HIGH SCHOOL     MIDDLE SCHOOL   
A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. 
 
Health and Wellness Resource Center with Alternative Health Module     ADULT
Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, numerous reference volumes, over 700 health videos from partner Healthology, Inc., hundreds of pamphlets and health-related articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.  The Alternate Health Module provides a one stop, full-service resource for alternative and complimentary therapies. It provides a rich collection of books, journals, magazines and pamphlets for consumers and health care professionals. This module displays additional information on alternative topics such as, herbal remedies, yoga, homeopathy, midwifery, chiropractic and more.
 
genealogy.gifHeritageQuest    ADULT
This online database is an essential collection of unique material for both genealogical and historical researchers, with coverage dating back to the late 1700s. Researchers can use HeritageQuest Online to find their ancestors, trace their paths across America, and learn what life was like in the areas where they settled.
 
 Home Improvement Collection   powersearch.jpg   ADULT
This collection of more than 180 home-improvement focused titles covers such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and many more will meet the needs of hobbyists and professionals alike.
 
InfoTrac Junior Edition    MIDDLE SCHOOL
Designed for junior high and middle school students, InfoTrac Junior Edition features the titles most critical to their libraries and curriculum. With Junior Edition’s diverse perspectives and strong full-text coverage, students will find the answers they need to all their general reference questions.
 
InfoTrac Small Business Collection   powersearch.jpg    ADULT
Small business periodical articles.
 
Religion & philosophy periodical articles.
 
 
Infotrac Student Edition   powersearch.jpg   HIGH SCHOOL
InfoTrac® Student Edition is the quick and easy way to do classroom assignments and get answers to general reference questions. This Gale online database is an ideal alternative to Web surfing, because InfoTrac Student Edition offers screened, age-appropriate and reliable content from the magazines, newspapers and reference books that librarians prefer, curriculum demands and students enjoy.
 
Kids InfoBits   ELEMENTARY
Kids InfoBits is a database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Featuring a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, the most popular search method is moving from a broad subject to a narrower topic using the subject-based topic tree.
 
LegalForms    ADULT
LegalForms is comprehensive in the various types of legal documents made available. These forms are "attorney forms," officially approved forms actually used at a typical law firm and very different from those documents found in "form books", generic, do-it-yourself documents that may not have been drafted by an attorney.
 
LegalTrac   powersearch.jpg   ADULT
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 more than 1,400 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. 
 
Military and Intelligence Database   powersearch.jpg   ADULT
Military and intelligence periodical articles.
 
 
slgen2.jpgProfessional Collection   powersearch.jpg   ADULT
More than 250 full-text educational periodicals and journals covering arts, psychology, adolescent issues, curriculum, sports, law, technology and more.
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SIRS Researcher    HIGH SCHOOL 
 Understand the pros, cons, and everything in-between on thousands of issues using relevant, credible, resources that tell whole story on today’s tough topics.  (For remote login information, please contact the library.)

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SIRS Discoverer    MIDDLE SCHOOL    ELEMENTARY   
 
Animals, arts, science, or sports—whatever the topic make research a blast with books, magazines, videos, pictures, websites, and more.  (For remote login information, please contact the library.)
 
What Do I Read Next?    ADULT
What Do I Read Next? includes over 134,300 recommended titles, more than 74,500 plot summaries, and awards information from 568 awards, all to help users uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles. Search by genre, subject, author, title, series, and more. A monthly highlights page allows the user to see selections of award winners, upcoming titles, and titles that revolve around different subjects each month.
 

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 23 July 2009 12:22
 


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