Electronic Resources

 There are many electronic resources available to help students with their research and coursework.  Some of the most helpful resources are listed below.  If you need to access these resources off-campus, please contact the library.

Phone: (518) 438-3111, ext. 215
Email: askthelibrarian@mariacollege.edu

There are pamphlets available in the library which give information for off-campus access (passwords) to the databases.

A-to-Z Electronic Journals
A-to-Z is a simple, easy-to-navigate browse and search interface for all print and electronic resources in the library’s collection.  Use the Index tab to view a list of databases.  Use the Subject tab to browse a list of subject areas covered by the titles in our collection.  Click a subject category to view a list of all titles in that category.

Capital District Library Council
CaDiLaC Online is CDLC’s virtual regional catalog.  This catalog allows users to enter searches for books and journals in local Online Public Access Catalogs (OPACs) maintained by CDLC member libraries.  Search results are returned to the user online.  Printed results allow students to gain information as to where the title is held locally.

The Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
A database service offering information about children’s books, videos, and audio books, ranging from early childhood to novels and nonfiction for young adults.

CREDOreference
A complete reference collection with access to full text of best reference books, including images, sounds, concept maps and more.

EbscoHost
Consists of several databases providing full text coverage of hundreds of journals and book reviews.

Gale Databases
~ Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
~ Custom Newspapers
~ Business and Company Resource Center
~ National Newspaper Index
~ New York State Newspapers
~ Twayne’s Author Series

Grolier Online
Access to Encyclopedia Americana, New Book of Knowledge, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, Roget’s New Thesaurus and The American Heritage Dictionary.

Healthology
A database bringing leading experts together in the creation of unique, interactive online programs for consumers, patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals.

Nursing Reference Center
This database offers conditions and diseases, patient education, labs and diagnostics, and drug and reference information from top publishers, Davis’ and Taber’s guides.

Occupational Therapy NetLibrary eBooks
Besides being available on you PC or laptop, you may also access these eBooks n the Barnes & Noble Nook, the Sony Daily Edition, Sony Digital Readers (PRS-300, 505, 600 and 700BC), or the COOL-er. The list of compatible devices will expand over time.

Salem Press brings online access to award-winning reference works:

Salem Health
~ Cancer
~ Genetics and Inherited Diseases
~ Magill’s Medical Guide – 6th Edition
~ Psychology & Mental Health

Salem History
~ 50′s
~ 60′s
~ 70′s
~ Milestone Documents of World Religions

Salem Literature
~ Critical Insights: Toni Morrison; Maya Angelou:
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Salem Science
~ Encyclopedia of Global Warming

Westlaw
A comprehensive legal database available to paralegal students.
See instructor/librarian for password.