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Libraries Lend a Helping Hand in Tough Times
 

bullet Massachusetts One-Stop Career Centers located throughout the Commonwealth provide a wide range of resources for job seekers and workers and can be a great place to plan and start your search.
 
bullet Job Seekers Libraries across the Commonwealth are helping people get back to work. Libraries offer computers with Internet so that you can fill out online job applications, many resources to help you in your job search and the expertise of librarians who will help you find the information you need-they'll even help you set up an email account if you don't have one.
 
bullet Indeed.com Complimentary and comprehensive search engine for jobs provides the latest job opportunities.

Information about H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) from Massachusetts Governor's Office

Can't find what you're looking for? Don't forget to ask your local librarian - the ultimate search engine. Explore this site and visit your local public library to learn more about the exciting range of new and traditional resources, services and programs available @ your library.

e-Services
Information on  how to obtain a library card is available on this website.

bullete-Catalog--Search library materials in Holyoke Public Library and other libraries (valid library card and PIN needed to place holds)
bulletC/WMARS Union Catalog--Search for library materials in all Central MA libraries only if Western MA libraries do not have what you are looking for (valid library card and PIN needed to place holds)
bullet MA Virtual Catalog--The Virtual Catalog allows you to find library materials in multiple MA library catalogs with a single search (valid library card and PIN needed to place holds)
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...remember your library card and your Personal Identification Number to...
bullet Check your library record--See the status of your library account (need valid library card and PIN)
bullet Renew library materials--Don't be late, renew your library items (need valid library card and PIN)
bullet Inter-Library Loan--Search to place a Reserve/Request on library materials (valid library card and PIN needed to place holds)
bulletDigital Treasures--a central & western Massachusetts digital library project
bullet Digital Collections--Throughout the Commonwealth, repositories house irreplaceable collections of books and private and public documents that serve as a rich resource for researchers involved in local, state, regional, national, and international studies.
bullet Manuscripts, Archives & Special collections--The Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections Directory is a guide and locator of collections residing in Massachusetts libraries, archives, historical societies and town clerk's offices.
bulletBe automatically notified by e-mail--go to your library account, click the e-mail button and add or update your e-mail address (need valid library card and PIN)
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bullet Children's Events--All programs are free and open to the public.

e-Resources
To access the databases, patrons must login by entering their Holyoke Library Card numbers.

bullet Mundo sin Barreras™  FREE, user-friendly web portal with unique content designed and aggregated specifically for the Spanish speaking population and Spanish-dominant immigrant to the U.S.  Designed for those who might not have much experience with the web and would like a place where they can find information relevant to them, make free calls to their home country, host a free-email  account. There are weekly English lessons; a forum hosted by a licensed immigration attorney; access to a tech guru, Edgar the Geek; and news.
bullet Tell Me More Auralog's Language Learning Program which includes English (ESL), Spanish (Spain & South America), Italian, French, German, and Dutch.
 (need valid Holyoke Public Library card)
 
bullet New Booklist--Most Requested Titles in Western MA Libraries (valid library card and PIN needed to place holds)
 
bullet Novelist--Fiction reader's advisory service. (need valid Holyoke Public Library card)
 
bullet NextReads--A new electronic readers' advisory service through monthly e-booklists (valid library card and PIN needed to place holds)
bullet e-Audio-books--Enjoy spoken word audio, anytime, anywhere! Go to C/WMARS Digital collection to download best-selling electronic audio-books your PC,  MP3 player, including the iPod®, iPhone™, and the iPod Touch! (need valid library card)
 
bullet e-Books--Go to C/WMARS Digital collection to download electronic books online. (need valid library card)
 
bullet e-Video--C/WMARS Digital collection to download movies. (need valid library card)
 
bullet LearningExpress--Prepare to pass your next big test. Free and unlimited access to practice tests that will help you reach your school and career goals. (need valid Holyoke Public Library card)
bullet Auto Repair Manual-- (need valid Holyoke Public Library card)
bullet ABC-CLIO's social studies websites offer everything you need for research projects or homework help!
To get started, select the topic you're interested in by clicking on the appropriate image below.
(need valid Holyoke Public Library card)
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bullet Encyclopedia Britannica Online--reference tool with more than 47,000 articles for older students and adults for research projects or homework help! (need valid Holyoke Public Library card)
bullet Encyclopedia Britannica for Kids--for research projects or homework help! (need valid Holyoke Public Library card)
bullet Enciclopedia Britannica en Español-- recursos de referencia en español para High School (edad de 14+) (necesita tarjeta de membresia)
bullet Enciclopedia Britannica Juvenil--recursos de referencia en español para edades de 6-12 años (necesita tarjeta de membresia)
bullet Gale InfoTrac--A Massachusetts statewide contract with Thomson Gale™ provides access to over 25 million online articles in magazines, reference books and newspapers, as well as complete biographical and bibliographical information and references for approximately 100,000 U.S. and international authors. (need valid library card)
bulletOnline Reference Databases from Home--Search database in your subject area of interest. (need valid library card)

Provided to member libraries through the C/W MARS library network:
African-American History Online -

American History Online
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American Women Online -
Science Online -

Grove Art Online -
NoveList (Fiction reader's advisory service) -

Provided by the MA Board of Library Commissioners and MA Regional Library Systems:
GaleGroup Databases (Academic, business, general, health, more)
Literary Reference Center (Information on thousands of authors and their works)
Massachusetts Newsstand (Boston Globe, Herald, Worcester T&G and others)
 

bullet MassAnswers--Ask a Librarian--An innovative service that lets you ask questions and get answers, in real time, right here on the Internet, from reference staff at some of the best libraries across Massachusetts and the nation.
bullet Newspapers in MA--Residents of Massachusetts can search the full-text (including back issues) of several Massachusetts newspapers from their homes or offices. (need valid library card)
bulletWorld Newspapers--Thousand of world newspapers at your fingertips
bullet Magazines in MA libraries--Union lists of serials identify which libraries own specific magazine titles and issues.
bullet Go Local-- A service for finding local resources for health-related issues.
bullet Good Health Information  The site introduces the resources of the National Library of Medicine and provides information that helps communities of color in rural settings make good health decisions. The site specifically addresses the diseases and illnesses that disproportionately impact people of color by educating and making medical information more accessible.
bullet Holyoke Consumer Health Library--Links to health information
bullet MedLine Plus--Will direct you to information to help answer health questions
bulletNew England Index Resource Database--Information for people with disabilities, their friends, families and the people who serve them. Information within this site focuses primarily on Massachusetts.
bullet Search 3,121 Holyoke jobs from job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages.
bullet The Guide to Federal Student Aid  is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office. Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.
bullet Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Need a PDF of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other forms?
bulletSaludos.com--Joining the Hispanic bilingual professional with companies looking for DIVERSITY in the workplace. Are you bilingual, Hispanic and skilled in a specific profession? Find a career at one of the top companies looking for diversity in the workplace.
bullet WesternMassWorks.com--A local job board serving Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties
bullet FirstGov.gov--U.S. Government's official Web Portal
bullet Grants.gov--Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.
bulletThe Massachusetts Disaster Center--News, weather, emergency, directory to online
bulletMassachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs--Whatever your reason, find the information you need

Valuable Internet Resources

bullet Community Information Online--Information about Holyoke's Organizations sponsored by C/WMARS
bullet Holyoke Unites/ Holyoke Se Une--Information about agencies and organizations that provide services to the Holyoke community
bullet State Agencies--Links to MA government and agencies
bullet About Holyoke--Profile, statistics and more
bullet Local Organizations--Links to local websites related to Holyoke
bullet Ask --Search engine
bullet Ask Kids--Search engine for kids



Eric Carle Picture Book Museum
first full-scale museum devoted to national and international picture book art

 

Picturing America
new initiative from the National Endowment for the Humanities,
to bring masterpieces of American art into classrooms andlibraries for students and citizens to gain a deeper appreciation of our country’s history and character through the study and understanding of its art.

bullet Careerjet--An employment search engine for the USA
bulletC/WMARS Online Web Resources--Links to various websites by subjects
bullet Dictionary--Audio Pronunciation, Thesaurus, Meaning, History, Translator
bullet Federal Agencies--directory of current/active/existing U. S. Federal Government agencies
bullet Internet Public Library--A virtual reference library
bullet ipl Kidspace--Specially for children
bullet ipl Teenspace--Specially for Teens
bullet LitQuotes--Site featuring quotations from literature
bullet Netsmartz--An interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet.
bullet Web Quick Guide--Links to various topics
bullet Librarians' Index to the Internet--provides a well-organized point of access for reliable, trustworthy, librarian-selected Internet resources.
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  Links from this page will lead you to pages which you may not be able to easily navigate back to the current site. We are working to change this, and hope you will have patience with us during this transition.

Please note that this is a beta version. Please send comments and suggestions to library @ ci.holyoke.ma.us

The purpose of the Holyoke 'Virtual' Library webpage is to continue serving the public when the physical Holyoke Public Library is not accessible to the user.

Holyoke Public Library extends its services into the community by providing Public Library cardholders with access to the Library's electronic catalog and proprietary subscription databases with a wealth of information through its Holyoke 'Virtual' Library homepage.

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