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Allows users to delve deeper into science, by exploring 3D models where they can zoom in, rotate or pull them apart. This gives users the power to see science beyond static text and provides the knowledge and skills needed to understand and succeed in the world of science.
Provider: MBLC
Subject: Science
Targeted collection of journals and e-reference sources for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Provider: MBLC
Subject: Hobbies, Science
Learn the essential skills you need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and email, to reading, math, and more—GCFGlobal.org offers more than 300 topics, including more than 6,000 lessons, more than 2,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free.
Provider: Open Source
Subject: Business, Career & College, Education
News and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.
Provider: MBLC
Subject: General Reference
Comprehensive information on every country in the world. Get maps, airport information, view pictures of their currency, and learn about their culture all in one location. Anything about World travel can be viewed here.
Provider: Chicopee Public Library
Subject: Geography, Travel
Access to full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and much more. Perfect for researchers at all levels, this comprehensive consumer health resource provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices. Covers subject such as Health & Medicine, Diseases and Conditions, Drugs, Diagnostics and Tests, Therapies, Treatments, and Surgeries.
Provider: MBLC
Subject: Health
Created specifically for students, knowledgeable consumer health researchers, and health care professionals, Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine is the perfect resource for up-to-date information on the complete range of health care topics. With more than 2,500 embargo-free, full-text periodicals, reference books, pamphlets, and hundreds of videos demonstrating medical procedures and live surgeries, Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine ensures that researchers get current, scholarly, comprehensive answers to health-related questions.
Provider: MBLC
Subject: Health
A database to search for ancestors and relatives. Includes searches of census information, local history, selected Revolutionary War records and Freedman’s Bank (1865-1874) which was founded to serve African Americans.
Provider: MBLC
Subject: History, Genealogy
More than 4.5 million articles from more than 200 home improvement-focused titles makes this the perfect resource for hobbyists and professionals alike. It covers topics including architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.
Provider: MBLC
Subject: Hobbies
hoopla is a digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having the Chicopee Public Library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
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Provider: Chicopee Public Library
Subject: ebooks, e-audiobooks, Movies, Music, TV
Articles on the hospitality and tourism fields, plus travel guides and more.
Provider: MBLC
Subject: Hobbies, Travel
The Chicopee Chamber of Commerce created video resources that will walk you through some of the imperative steps and departments involved in establishing a business in Chicopee, MA.
Provider: Chicopee
Subject: Business
Library science students, information science and technology professionals, and others will value the Gale OneFile: Information Science. It is updated daily with articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, cataloging, circulation, business information, and more.
Provider: MBLC
Subject: Science
Protection of assets—physical or intellectual—is a concern for those ranging from the individual property owner to multinational corporations. The Gale OneFile: Insurance and Liability connects researchers to hundreds of thousands of updated articles from leading journals, including: Business Insurance, Claims, Employee Benefit News, National Underwriter Life & Health, Pensions & Investments, Risk Management, and more.
Provider: MBLC
Subject: Government & Law
Analyzes hundreds of controversial topics and provides more than 650 in-depth articles on current issues in the news in a language and format for students. Features include weekly updates, new articles added biweekly, “Issues: Pro and Con” lists that highlight important debate topics, “By Numbers”statistical overviews of key issues, research topics, “What Happened That Day” and other features.
Provider: Chicopee Public Library
Subject: Current Events
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and Kids favorites. We partner with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS and more to bring your library access to thoughtful entertainment.
Using a mobile device? Download the Kanopy app (ios or android)
Already a Libby app user? Kanopy is also discoverable on the Libby. Look for “Extras” to access Kanopy.
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Provider: Chicopee Public Library
Subject: Movies
Targets the research needs of students in Kindergarten thru Grade 5. Featuring a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface with full-text curriculum related topics.
Provider: MBLC
Subject: General Reference, Kids
The expert source for antiques and collectibles information. The website includes over 40 books and 25,000 articles, all written by Kovels, and is updated with new information weekly.
Find it in the Libby app. Download the free app, add our library, and look for “Extras” to get started!
Provider: Chicopee Public Library
Subject: Art, History
Gale LegalForms helps provide understanding of common legal procedures through access to authentic, professional legal documents for businesses and legal forms that are truly state-specific. Useful for filing patents and trademarks, developing leases, creating bills of sale, delegating power of attorney, and more, these forms are ideal for supporting legal tasks that business owners need to manage.
Provider: Chicopee Public Library
Subject: Law & Government
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore it’s digital collecitons here.
Provider: Library of Congress
Subject: General Reference, History
Lingo LITE uses images, text, and native speaker video to help you learn vocabulary up to four times faster than any other method. Lingo LITE uses Associative Multimedia Learning to help your brain associate an image with the correct word in a language without first translating it from your native language, for a faster and easier learning experience.
Provider: Chicopee Public Library
Subject: Languages
Literature Resource Center includes biographical entries on more than 100,000 authors from various reference sources; and more than 800,000 full-text articles, critical essays, and reviews from various critical resources.
Provider: MBLC
Subject: Literature