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America’s News Magazines
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Biography
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Britannica School Edition
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CollegeNow
Live guidance counselors are available Mon – Thurs from 2pm-11pm to connect with students. They provide assistance with college applications, financial aid and admission interviews. Submit a college essay online and receive expert feedback in 24 hours. The eParachute features helps you find college majors and careers that match your skills and interests. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Diversity Studies Collection
Search 150 journals on cultural differences from 1980-present
Elementary
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Explora
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General Science Collection
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HelpNow
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Literature Resource Center
Literary criticism, reviews & biographical information on 130,000 writers worldwide. Includes Scribner Writers series online.
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LOTE Kids
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Middle School
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Mometrix Test Prep
Test prep service for Regents, APs, SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, Series 7, teaching exams and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
New York Times All Access
Full access to the NYTimes.com site edition. Simply enter your Library barcode number, hit redeem code, and either create a free account or login with your existing account information for 24-hour access.
Newsweek
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NoveList Plus
Fiction & non-fiction reader’s advisory service provides reviews and helps you find similar titles
Novelist Plus K-8
Grade school fiction & non-fiction reader’s advisory service with reviews & what to read next
Opposing Viewpoints
Current event overviews & opinions
Peterson’s Test & Career Prep
Peterson’s provides test prep assistance for AP, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, CLEP exams and more. Students can also search for schools, scholarships and job opportunities on the site. Create an account to access the resources and save your progress.
Salem History
Search for information on American history from the 50s, 60s, & 70s including full text historical documents from 1763 – 2003
Salem Literature
Critical Insights on Austen, Dickens, Hemingway, Twain and more
Science
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Tumble Books
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U.S. History
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Virtual Reference Library-Ebooks
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World History
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