Beyond Google

“Google can bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian can bring you back the right one.” –Neil Gaiman

Don’t misunderstand: we love Google! It’s an excellent starting point, or when you need a quick, general answer. But if you’re looking for more information, more detail, and more depth, you need specialized resources. The Library has access to many helpful databases available at the county, state, and national level. Below are the links to sites you can access almost anywhere, though some may require your library card number to get started.

If you have any difficulty in accessing a site, or would like some guidance, please contact the Reference Desk at 610-828-0441 ext. 103.

 

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Ancestry.com

Useful for finding census, birth, marriage, death records and more. Accessible only from all public computers in the library. Look for the icon on the desktop.


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Photographs and graphics searchable by date, place, and subject.


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Chat online now with a real librarian—one-to-one in real-time—for help with any topic or information need. Click Here


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BookFlix® is a digital literacy resource that pairs more than 120 animated stories from Weston Woods with a best-selling nonfiction eBook from Scholastic on a similar subject. The fiction and nonfiction pairings are designed to strengthen early literacy skills while exposing young learners to real world concepts.


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The Mango Language Database is an online-language learning system teaching actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages. Use the database to learn a new foreign language or improve your foreign language skills. English as a second language courses are also available in the Mango Language Database. Click here to visit and use Mango Languages.


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OverDrive 

 

Audio to Go / Downloadable Audio Books / E-Books / E-Magazines

With our digital library, patrons can browse, check out, and download digital audio books, eBooks, and magazines any time of day from anywhere in the world.  Available 24/7, now your library is always open! Explore the digital library.

Note: As of March 31, 2021, all magazines have been transferred from RBDigital to our Overdrive collection!


Philadelphia Inquirer Collection through NewsBank

(Note: This link works for William Jeanes Memorial Library cardholders only. If you have a card from another library in Montgomery County, you can access the same resource through their website.)

Explore Philadelphia history through local news, events and people with The Philadelphia Inquirer Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.


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Offers a wide variety of resources for kids including:

  • Elementary Student Research
    • Search for articles, news and more using a single search box. Powered by EBSCO Explora!
  • EBSCO eBooks
    • eBooks to read online or download! Lots of kid-related science, technology, engineering, and math title available!
  • BookFLIX
    • Watch, read, and learn! A fun way to read for PreK-3 grades. You can even find films and books in Spanish.
  • CyberSmarts:STAYING SAFE ONLINE
    • Learn how to be cyber-smart and use the internet safely for grades 3 – 6 and grades 7 – 12.
  • Middle Search: Main Edition
    • Find thousands of biographies and historical essays and an image collection with over 960,000 photos, maps, and flags.
  • SearchPrimary: Main Edition
    • Find articles from your favorite magazines like Ranger Rick, Lady Bug, Highlights for Children, National Geographic for Kids, and more!
  • Middle School Student Research
    • Use this fun, easy-to-use tool to discover reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects. Powered by EBSCO Explora!
  • SIRS Discoverer
    • Discover complete articles, images, activities, and websites. Use the Science Fair Explorer to identify exciting science fair projects or Country Facts to learn about countries and states.
  • Chat With a Librarian
    • Need a fast answer? Ask here!
  • Books, Movies & More in a PA Library
    • Search the kids catalog by subjects, words, titles and authors!
  • PA Photos & Documents
    • Find photos, documents and writings of people and places by collection subjects and featured collections.
  • Discover Pennsylvania For Kids!
    • State symbols, facts and figures, and more!
  • Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
    • Learning Adventures, Games, and More for ages 4 and up!
  • Library of Congress
    • The Library of Congress has many websites designed for young readers and for the whole family to explore together.Discover the fascinating people, places and events that await you whenever you read.

This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, Governor.


  Power Teens: Research Resources for Teens

POWER Teens provides online resources including full-text research e-resources, collections of photographs and documents, the statewide catalog of materials held in libraries throughout Pennsylvania, and Chat with a Librarian. Discover bibliographical information on contemporary authors, browse more than 150,000 full-text poems, and learn about people, places, nature, history, and science from videos and eBooks on topics such as American, Indians, Ancient Civilizations, The Civil War, and more.


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POWER Library is the online portal to all that Pennsylvania libraries offer. This is the place to find trustworthy answers to questions about healthcare, consumer purchases, personal finances, and much more. Enjoy free 24/7 access to newspapers, magazines, journals, historical documents and photos, online databases, and eBooks. Research a subject. Learn about your family history. Repair your car. Locate a title. Explore career options. It’s all here at POWER Library. Click Here

This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, Governor.


Scholastic Teachables

Worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more! Download printable activities for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond.  Content includes lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids in any grade.


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E-books for e-kids! Storybooks, puzzles, games, audio books and more. Includes a large collection modern children’s picture books with animation. A narrator reads each book aloud. Access your next e-book now!

 

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