211 Long Island

211 Long Island is a free, confidential phone service and searchable online database that is available 24/7/365 and connects you to local health and human services agencies when you need help. With detailed information on over 10,000 health and human services agencies and programs in both Nassau and Suffolk counties, 211 Long Island provides access to essential information for individuals and organizations. Some examples include:

• job training opportunities
• heating emergencies
• financial or legal counseling
• mortgage/rent assistance
• health services
• food assistance
• substance abuse
• education and training
• child or elder care

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Filed Under: Alphabetical Listing, Business & Finance, Careers, Education, Health & Medicine, Law

Certification Matters

Check to see if your doctor is certified. Unlimited access (no registration/barcode needed) when used within the library. There is a limit of 25 searches a day when used outside of the library.

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Filed Under: Alphabetical Listing, Health & Medicine

Explora for Public Libraries

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Ensure student and educator success with EBSCO’s new interface for schools and public libraries. Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality.

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Filed Under: Alphabetical Listing, Art & Music, Biographies, Core, Culture, Current Events, EBSCO, Health & Medicine, History, Literature, Multidisciplinary, Science, Social Science

Gale eBooks

Gale eBooks is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources covering a wide range of topics including the arts, business, education, history, law, literature, medicine, religion, science, and social science.

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Filed Under: Alphabetical Listing, Art & Music, Business & Finance, Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, & Almanacs, Gale, Health & Medicine, History, Literature, Scholarly Journals, Science, Social Science, Young Adult

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues Collection

This database provides coverage of such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, and health. Coverage begins in 1980.

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Filed Under: Alphabetical Listing, Gale, Health & Medicine, Scholarly Journals, Social Science

Health and Medicine Collection

Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine provides access to medical and professional periodicals, health and fitness magazines, and reference books and pamphlets. The database is designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as consumer health researchers. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.

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Filed Under: Alphabetical Listing, Gale, Health & Medicine, NOVELNY, Scholarly Journals

Nursing & Allied Health Collection

All aspects of the Nursing profession—from direct patient care to health care administration—are covered in this database which includes access to nearly 400 authoritative titles.

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Filed Under: Alphabetical Listing, Gale, Health & Medicine, Scholarly Journals

Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection

This database includes over 60 titles in the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine and includes topics including proven treatment techniques and experimental research theises.

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Practical Nursing

PracticalNursing.org was built to guide those interested in pursuing the exciting career in healthcare. Licensed practical nurses (LPN) are the stepping stone into a successful nursing career. Our trusted nursing experts are informed educators, experienced in their crafts, and advocates for healthcare professionals.

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