General Information Indexes and Databases

Databases with a icon are available free to the public via NOVELny, a project of the New York State Library federally funded by LSTA funds.

Grolier Online
Includes the Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, and The New Book of Knowledge.

ProQuest Platinum
This database has periodicals covering a broad range of material: business, education, general reference, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other subject areas. Browsable subjects include arts and humanities; computers and Internet; education; environment; health; lifestyles and culture; politics and government; science and mathematics; social issues and policy; and sports and entertainment.

Newspapers
Click here for four different newspaper databases.

These databases are available in every public library in Monroe County, and from your PC at home or at work. Check with individual libraries and divisions for specific products not listed here.

More magazine indexes and databases
	All Databases
	Business & Government	Literature
	Children's Resources	Newspapers
	en Español	Rochester History & Images
	General Information	Science
	Health	Student Resources (Academic)
	Library Catalogs	Student Resources (Grades 7-12)

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