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About Us – Describes
briefly who we are, what our mission is, our history, our
policies and the status of our library.
Search Engines – Provides
links to various search engines to assist you in finding information.
Access Databases – Provides
a comprehensive list of databases available for research or just
finding information on a wide array of subjects. Some are our own
databases, some are through the NLS, and some through the ALIS
system.
For
Kids &Teens – Sites
and databases available--and suitable for kids and teens/young
adults on a wide variety of subjects, from homework help to
sports and entertainment.
For
Parents - Access to the best of what's available on the
internet and at the library on issues concerning today's parents
and caregivers.
For
Seniors - An information and referral service for seniors
provided in NLS member libraries.
Library Brochures - Instructional brochures downloadable in
PDF format.
Library
Catalog
My Library Account
Live
Homework Help - Provides help from real live tudors via
the internet for 4th to 12th grade students every day from 3 PM to
8PM for up to 20 minutes of one-on-one help.
Ask
a Librarian – Provides
a means of obtaining help from a librarian from your own home.
Long
Island Links – Provides
a list of links to sites relating to Long Island.
Readers’ Advisory – Provides
up-to-date reading recommendations from various sources.
References
Online – A collection of databases
and links to provide reference information online in lieu of reference
books.
Websites
of General Interest – Provides an extensive
listing of links to useful, informative and entertaining sites,
including government sites.
NLS
(Nassau Library System)
NLS is a consortium of the 54 public libraries in
Nassau County created to foster quality public library service
and to enhance library resources and services. NLS maintains
a Service Center at 900 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553.
Among the services available to Gold Coast residents is the
Long Island Talking Book Library which is a free library
for individuals who cannot hold, handle or see well enough
to use regular print books. LITBL lends professionally recorded
books and magazines and the equipment needed to play them.
Materials are sent to borrowers and returned by postage-free
mail. For more information, contact Elizabeth Olesh at NLS
(516) 292-8920.
Please visit the NLS website at www.nassaulibrary.org for
more information on NLS and member libraries.
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