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Information about H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) from Massachusetts Governor's OfficeCan'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
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 | e-Catalog--Search library materials in Holyoke Public Library and other libraries (valid library card and PIN needed to place holds) |
| C/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) |
| 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) |
| ...remember your library card and your Personal Identification Number to... |
| Check your library record--See the status of your library account (need valid library card and PIN) |
| Renew library materials--Don't be late, renew your library items (need valid library card and PIN) |
| Inter-Library Loan--Search to place a Reserve/Request on library materials (valid library card and PIN needed to place holds) |
| Digital Treasures--a central & western Massachusetts digital library project |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Be 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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| Children's Events--All programs are free and open to the public. |
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 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. | |||||||||
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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) | |||||||||
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New Booklist--Most
Requested Titles in Western MA Libraries (valid library
card and PIN needed to place holds) | |||||||||
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Novelist--Fiction reader's advisory
service. (need valid Holyoke Public Library card) | |||||||||
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NextReads--A
new electronic
readers' advisory service through monthly e-booklists (valid
library card and PIN needed to place holds) | |||||||||
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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) | |||||||||
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e-Books--Go to C/WMARS
Digital collection to download electronic books online. (need
valid library card) | |||||||||
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e-Video--C/WMARS Digital collection to download
movies.
(need valid library card) | |||||||||
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 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) | |||||||||
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Auto Repair Manual-- (need valid Holyoke Public
Library card) | |||||||||
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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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 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) | |||||||||
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 Encyclopedia
Britannica for Kids--for
research projects
or homework help! (need valid Holyoke Public Library card)
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 Enciclopedia
Britannica en
Español--
recursos de referencia en español para High School (edad de 14+) (necesita
tarjeta de membresia) | |||||||||
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 Enciclopedia
Britannica Juvenil--recursos de referencia en español para
edades de 6-12 años (necesita tarjeta de membresia) | |||||||||
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 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)
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| Online 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: Provided
by the MA Board of Library Commissioners and MA Regional Library Systems: | |||||||||
| 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) | |||||||||
| World Newspapers--Thousand of world newspapers at your fingertips | |||||||||
| Magazines in MA libraries--Union lists of serials identify which libraries own specific magazine titles and issues. | |||||||||
| LaManoAmiga—Esta es la única revista nacional, dedicada a proveer ayuda, información y consejos a los inmigrantes latinoamericanos recién llegados. The only national Spanish-language magazine providing information, help and advice for recent Latino immigrants. | |||||||||
| Go Local-- A service for finding local resources for health-related issues. | |||||||||
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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. | |||||||||
| Holyoke Consumer Health Library--Links to health information | |||||||||
| MedLine Plus--Will direct you to information to help answer health questions | |||||||||
| New 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. | |||||||||
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 Search
3,121 Holyoke jobs from job sites, newspapers, associations and company
career pages. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Need a PDF of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other forms? | |||||||||
| Saludos.com-- 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. | |||||||||
| WesternMassWorks.com--A local job board serving Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties | |||||||||
| FirstGov.gov--U.S. Government's official Web Portal | |||||||||
| Grants.gov--Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. | |||||||||
| The Massachusetts Disaster Center--News, weather, emergency, directory to online | |||||||||
| Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs--Whatever your reason, find the information you need | |||||||||
| LibraryWorks, is designed to enable librarians and media specialists to identify best practices, discover special offers, learn of new technologies and services, to help them and their libraries to thrive. |
Valuable Internet Resources
| State of Massachusetts' Central Register and Goods and Services Bulletin |
| Community Information Online--Information about Holyoke's Organizations sponsored by C/WMARS |
| Holyoke Unites/ Holyoke Se Une--Information about agencies and organizations that provide services to the Holyoke community |
| State Agencies--Links to MA government and agencies |
| About Holyoke--Profile, statistics and more |
| Local Organizations--Links to local websites related to Holyoke |
| Ask --Search engine |
| 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.
| Careerjet--An employment search engine for the USA |
| C/WMARS Online Web Resources--Links to various websites by subjects |
| Dictionary--Audio Pronunciation, Thesaurus, Meaning, History, Translator |
| Federal Agencies--directory of current/active/existing U. S. Federal Government agencies |
| Internet Public Library--A virtual reference library |
| ipl Kidspace--Specially for children |
| ipl Teenspace--Specially for Teens |
| LitQuotes--Site featuring quotations from literature |
| Netsmartz--An interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. |
| Web Quick Guide--Links to various topics |
| Librarians' Index to the Internet--provides a well-organized point of access for reliable, trustworthy, librarian-selected Internet resources. |
| Other sites-- |
| Assisted Living: is a nationwide directory of Senior Housing with a special emphasis on Assisted Living. Seniors and their families can use our site to learn about senior housing options and request information from particular communities for free. |
| Home
Care: is a free nationwide directory of Home Care providers. Seniors and their families can use our site to learn about Home Care options and request information from Home Care providers for free. |
Internet Search Engines
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| dogpile-- |
| excite-- |
| google-- |
| hotbot-- |
| Ixquick.com-- |
| lycos-- |
| metacrawler-- |
| yahoo!-- |
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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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