{"id":13383,"date":"2014-08-20T17:38:33","date_gmt":"2014-08-20T17:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/WP3\/?page_id=13383"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:00:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T20:00:53","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*Please have the barcode on the back of your library card available to access these tools. Certain tools may also require the Password on your library account.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpcmsdev-box\">\n<div class=\"box-content\">\n<p>*<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livebrary.com\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live-brary Research (All Topics)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Includes access to tools on all topics including consumer reviews, encyclopedias, magazines, journals, newspapers and more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.211li.org\/cms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2-1-1 Long Island Database<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe 2-1-1 Long Island Database provides information on over 12,000 Health, Human Service and Educational resources on Long Island. Free, 24\/7 access is provided for you to obtain contact information for: child care, counseling services, food and housing assistance, disability services, volunteer opportunities, non-profit organizations, schools, faith organizations, camps and much more.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Only)<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/my.nicheacademy.com\/wbpl\/course\/695\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Tutorial<\/a><br \/>\nResearch your family history using one of the Library\u2019s comprehensive genealogical databases- <strong>Ancestry Library Edition<\/strong>. You can search U.S. Federal &amp; U.K. Census records, vital and military records, as well as directories, historical stories and maps. Visit the Library to access this online resource.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/biblioplus.com\/landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">*Biblio+<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Biblio+ is designed specifically for library patrons to enjoy limitless streaming on any device, ad-free. Discover critically acclaimed films, foreign cinema, BBC series, documentaries, and more.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livebrary.com\/resources?field_db_type_target_id%5B96%5D=96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">*Business &amp; Law<\/a><a title=\"Consumer Reports with Cars\" href=\"https:\/\/0-search-ebscohost-com.search.livebrary.com\/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&amp;custid=s9166192&amp;site=crcro&amp;return=y&amp;groupid=main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Includes access to Law Depot legal forms.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/login.comicsplus.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">*Comics Plus<\/a><a title=\"Consumer Reports with Cars\" href=\"https:\/\/0-search-ebscohost-com.search.livebrary.com\/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&amp;custid=s9166192&amp;site=crcro&amp;return=y&amp;groupid=main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Comics Plus is an always available digital collection of comics, graphic novels, and manga. Access the collection on your desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet. Every title is available 24\/7 for offline reading, with unlimited, simultaneous checkouts.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Consumer Reports with Cars\" href=\"https:\/\/0-search-ebscohost-com.search.livebrary.com\/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&amp;custid=s9166192&amp;site=crcro&amp;return=y&amp;groupid=main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*Consumer Reports with Cars<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/my.nicheacademy.com\/wbpl\/course\/2375\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Tutorial<\/a><br \/>\nFind product reviews and Ratings on cars, appliances, electronics and more from Consumer Reports magazine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/westbabylonpl.driving-tests.org\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DMV Practice Tests<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Library in partnership with Driving-Tests.org, a company dedicated to driver safety and education, is now offering <strong>FREE<\/strong> DMV practice tests to Library patrons. The new service includes free tests and handbooks, written specifically based on the New York state DMV materials.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livebrary.com\/resources?field_db_type_target_id%5B102%5D=102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">*Encyclopedias<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSearch encyclopedias including Britannica.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/search.ebscohost.com\/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&amp;custid=scls&amp;profile=eon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*Flipster<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/my.nicheacademy.com\/wbpl\/course\/1424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Tutorial<\/a><br \/>\nFlipster offers top magazines designed for easy readability on your computer or mobile device. Magazine titles include: Cooking Light, Sports Illustrated, People, HGTV Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Entrepreneur and more!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/westbabylonny.freegalmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*Freegal<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/my.nicheacademy.com\/wbpl\/course\/354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Tutorial<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Over 18 million songs and music videos available for download and streaming. Download 5 songs per week or stream 3 hours of music per day. The choice is yours!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fueleconomy.gov\/feg\/printGuides.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fuel Economy Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) produce the Fuel Economy Guide to help car buyers choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/0-infotrac-gale-com.search.livebrary.com\/itweb\/scls_main?db=GDL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*Gale Directory Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Titles included: <em>Brands and Their Companies<\/em>, <em>Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State and Local Organizations<\/em>, <em>Scholarships, Fellowships, &amp; Loans.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/landing.brainfuse.com\/index.asp?u=main.suffolkjn.ny.brainfuse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*Job Now (Brainfuse) <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nJobNow\u00a0features access to online resources designed to support every step of the job search process. Features live online coaches who assist in resume\/cover letter preparation, and help you prepare for job interviews.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livebrary.com\/resources?field_db_type_target_id%5B109%5D=109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">*Jobs &amp; Careers<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Includes access to test prep guides.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/landing.brainfuse.com\/index.asp?u=main.suffolk.ny.brainfuse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*Live Study Help (Brainfuse) <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/my.nicheacademy.com\/wbpl\/course\/3927\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Tutorial<\/a><br \/>\nGain instant access to real tutors available to assist you with your homework needs. Homework Help is available for students in Grades K-12, ESL students and for those acquiring their GED. Log on at the Library or from home 7 days a week from 2 pm to 11 pm.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livebrary.overdrive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*Live-brary Free Downloads<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/my.nicheacademy.com\/wbpl\/course\/1451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Tutorial<\/a><br \/>\nExplore the growing collection of ebooks, audio books, videos and music for adults, teens and children. Use your library card to download to your PC or portable device 24\/7, anytime, anywhere!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livebrary.com\/resources?field_db_type_target_id%5B113%5D=113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">*Magazines &amp; Journals<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSearch magazines and scholarly journals.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livebrary.com\/resources?field_db_type_target_id%5B115%5D=115&amp;field_db_type_target_id%5B116%5D=116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">*Newspapers<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSearch current and historic newspapers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryaware.com\/312\/Subscribers\/Subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NextReads\/Library eNews<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGet great book suggestions by email! Subscribe to NextReads today! New and forthcoming, gems from the shelves, and sleepers \u2013 not just bestsellers. Every newsletter includes recently released titles and, depending on the newsletter, may include related (read-alike) titles, additional thematic suggestions or forthcoming titles.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/my.nicheacademy.com\/wbpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Niche Academy<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFind easy to follow tutorials on how to use the Library&#8217;s download services (Overdrive and Libby), popular research tools, social media and more!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/0-search.ebscohost.com.search.livebrary.com\/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&amp;profile=novplus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*Novelist Plus<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/my.nicheacademy.com\/wbpl\/course\/382\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Tutorial<\/a><br \/>\nAre you finding it hard to choose a book to read? Through Novelist Plus you can find book reviews, lists of books in a series, get recommendations based on your favorite titles or authors and more! You can also browse lists of award winning titles, explore titles in different genres such as Romance, Mystery and Adventure and over 50,000 non-fiction titles.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/0-infotrac.galegroup.com.search.livebrary.com\/itweb\/nysl_li_wbpl?db=OVIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*Opposing Viewpoints <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nOpposing Viewpoints Online delivers authoritative content in a functional way to help you streamline the research process. Retrieve balanced viewpoints (pro\/con) from subject experts, full-text articles, view interactive maps, images and videos on headline-grabbing issues to enhance your work. Access this resource today to aid you in understanding and evaluating hot debate topics.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.pronunciator.com\/getstarted.php?library_id=19135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*Pronunciator<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/my.nicheacademy.com\/wbpl\/course\/2363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Tutorial<\/a><br \/>\nA fun and easy way to learn 163 languages using flashcards, speech analysis, music, virtual conversations, quizzes, interactive grammar textbooks, phrasebooks, dictionaries and much more! Use it on a computer, or download their app for your mobile device.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/0-www-referenceusa-com.search.livebrary.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*Reference Solutions<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/my.nicheacademy.com\/wbpl\/course\/378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Tutorial<\/a><br \/>\nGain access to this comprehensive &amp; up-to-date reference tool. Satisfy your informational needs by searching any of the following databases: U.S. &amp; Canadian Businesses &amp; Residences, or U.S. Healthcare Providers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/0-search.ebscohost.com.search.livebrary.com\/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cookie,uid&amp;profile=serrc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*Small Engine Repair <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Small Engine Repair contains the full set of small engine repair manuals from Clymer. Engines types include: motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers, generators and more.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/suffolktopicguides.org\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Topic Guides<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Librarians have done the research for you on a wide variety of topics including Careers, Health and Medicine, Law, Travel and more!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/landing.brainfuse.com\/index.asp?u=main.suffolkvn.ny.brainfuse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">*VetNow (Brainfuse)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVetNow provides access to online tools that support veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and employment transition assistance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Please have the barcode on the back of your library card available to access these tools. 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