Reference Sources

Genealogy Sources

Dictionaries, etc.

Internet Reference Sources

Online Databases

 

The 24/7 Library

Use your Cumberland Library card to access these databases anytime, even when the Library is closed!

Auto Repair Reference Center
search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=id,uid&profile=autorefctr
Repair information and guides for over 25,000 vehicles, dating back to 1954.
Consumer Health Complete
search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=iP,uid&profile=chc
Covers all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic, and integrated medicine. This full text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, men’s & women's health, and children's health.
EBSCOhost
search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=cum
These databases include Auto Repair, Magazine Index, Alternative Health, Pharmacology Database, a general Encyclopedia, an Animal Encyclopedia, Current Topic Search, NoveList Reader's Advisory and much more.
Facts.com Reference Suite
www.2facts.com/RemLib.asp?library=cumbland

This database includes: Facts.com News Service which has news reports from around the world; Today's Science Online reports scientific discoveries in all disciplines; Issues and Controversies focuses on the important issues of the day; and World Almanac and Encyclopedia with facts and figures.
Helpful Links
www.cumberlandlibrary.org/reference.htm
The Library staff has researched Internet links on a variety of topics including Business & Financial, Health, Consumer Info, Government, Ready Reference and Genealogy .

HeritageQuest Online
www.heritagequestonline.com/barcode?aid=13567

A growing collection of research materials for tracing family histories including US Census, full-text family histories, PERSI, a genealogy and local history periodical index and Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land application files.

Learning Express
www.learningexpresslibrary.com

Online practice tests for college entrance exams, high school equivalency, professional exams, math and English skills and more.
Library Catalog
catalog.oslri.net

Look for books and other materials while at home!  Place holds and see what items you have checked out.

Literary Reference Center
search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,
uid&profile=lrc
This database includes plot summaries, author bios, criticisms, reviews and full text of thousands of poems and short stories.
Magazine Index
search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=f5h

Search hundreds of magazinesa and journals at the same time, many of them are full text.

NoveList
search.ebscohost
.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=novelist
Have you read everything your favorite author has ever written?  Or maybe you are looking for Mysteries, Fantasy, or Romance.  Use this database to find similar books, authors, subjects or genres.  The list has something for everyone, from Easy Picture Books to Adult Fiction.

Providence Journal
proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?RQT=301&UserID=IPAuto&Passwd=IPAuto&AUID=287675
Search issues of the Providence Journal back to 1988.
Reference USA
www.referenceusa.com

This database has millions of residential and business phone numbers.  It is also searchable by type and size of business, ticker symbol, sales volume, and geographical location.

World Book Online
www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=lib&acct=00M7105
Search the whole of this great encyclopedia including historical documents, maps, charts, photos and articles.
AskRI.org
www.askri.org

Resources for Rhode Islanders including Ask a Librarian chat or email and access to World Book Encyclopedia and other online databases.
Need more help?
www.cumberlandlibrary.org/referenceemail.htm
Email the reference department and we will answer your question as soon as possible.

This page last updated on April 22, 2008
Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864