The Electronic Library --
A Window to the World
@ your library!

It’s @ your library and in your home! The Flagler County Public Library has a variety of useful online electronic services for patrons  to use both in the library and in your home.  The following is a brief guide to the Electronic Library and the services it offers! 

Athena:

The Flagler County Public Library offers its card catalog online.  Athena can be found on select computer terminals in the Main Library and at the Bunnell Branch or it can be accessed remotely here.  Patrons may search our collection to determine if an item is in or if it is out, when it is due back and how many reserves, if any, have been placed on the title.

Public Access Computers:

The Main Library has eleven computer terminals available for Internet access, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher.  The Bunnell Branch has three computer terminals available with the same access to programs except Publisher.

Wireless:  The  main library now has WiFi wireless capability for those with laptop computers containing a wireless access card.  Just remember that wireless contact is not secure and it is possible for someone to view your activities on a wireless network, accordingly use the same care you would use in any wireless location that has public access. 

Genealogy:

The Main Library has one computer dedicated to providing in-library access to Ancestry.com and the New  England Historical and Genealogy Society. These premier databases provide a wide range of unique resources for persons doing genealogical and historical research including US Census, military records, public records, vital statistics, and more.   Also see Flagler County Genealogy Society for latest details

Microfilm/Microfiche:

Patrons are able to conduct research, scan and refine the quality of the material, and then print, email, or download to a floppy disc using touch screen capabilities. This service is available in the Main Library only and has instructions in English, French and Spanish.

Info Trac/Gale Databases:

The databases provide free access to the latest full text articles and summaries in hundreds of magazines and newspapers on a variety of subjects from health and finance to recipes and the environment.  These databases can be accessed at the Main Library and Bunnell Branch as well as from home by logging on here and entering the password (obtained from the Library).  The following databases are included:

· Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module and Health Reference Center Academic:  These sites offer the most current, authoritative information possible about health and wellness.

· Biography Resource Center:  Award winning biographies from  hundreds of periodicals.  Searchable by name, ethnicity, occupation, etc.

·  History Resource Center: World and History Resource Center:
      US:  World is a comprehensive collection of award-winning reference,
      full-text articles from scholarly publications for the study of world history
      US provides integrated access to documents, articles, and full-text journals
     covering themes, events, individuals, and periods of U.S. history from 1492 to
      the present.

· Kids Info Bits:  Research tools for students in kindergarten through grade five featuring a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree and full-text age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine, newspaper, and research content for information on a variety of topics.

· Kids Edition-K12 and Kids Edition, Junior Edition-K12 and Junior Edition, and Student Edition-K12 and Student Edition:  Kids is a periodical database designed for elementary school students, Junior is designed for junior high and middle school students, and Student is designed for high schools students with access to full-text magazines, newspapers, and reference books on a wide variety of subjects.

· General Reference Center Gold:  A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy to use interface.

· Info Trac OneFiles:   A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics.  Full-text articles with images. 

· Expanded Academic ASAP:  A database that meets research needs across all academic disciplines.

· Informe:  Provides indexing, imaging, and full-text of popular Hispanic magazines.

· Professional Collection:  A collection of educational journals picked for their relevance in the modern world for today's professionals.

· General Business File ASAP and Business Index ASAP:  These databases provide services focusing on management, economics and politics.

· :Computer Database:  A  database to find computer-related product introductions, news, and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications, and the application of technology.

· What Do I Read Next?:  Helps users uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles.

· ChiltonLibrary.com:  The most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners.

· Gale Virtual Reference Library:  A database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.

Florida Electronic Library:

The Florida Electronic Library is a gateway to select Internet resources, such as www.MyFlorida.com which offer access to comprehensive, accurate and reliable information for all age groups, including homework help and resources for teachers. This feature can be remotely accessed
by logging on here.   Some features :

· Florida on Florida:  A comprehensive collection of information about Florida’s history, culture, and environment.

· The Florida Memory Project:  An interactive website that allows users to access historically significant items, bringing Florida’s rich history to life.

· World Cat:  A comprehensive online catalog of all Florida’s library holdings (includes Florida Cat).

· Ask a Librarian:  Live online reference assistance from Florida Librarians.

Learning Express Library:

This database can be accessed by logging on here  or www.LearningExpressLibrary.com. It features  interactive exams and courses for students and adults of all ages and stages of proficiency.  This site also includes a Job and Career Help Center.  Use of the site requires a library card number and password.

Net Library/Electronic Books: 

Once you create a personal account at a computer in the Main Library, you may access the Net Library from home at either www.netlibrary.com
or log on here enabling you to read electronic versions of books.  Most
e-books are text books and reference books, although many classics can be found.

Lexis-Nexis: 

A legal database available at the Main Library and the Bunnell Branch. This site contains useful forms and legal research information.

For more help:

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