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Niceville Library
Reference Desk

729-4090 or 729-4053 (fax)
ncvlibrary@okaloosa.lib.fl.us

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Do You Have a Question?

A Florida librarian can help you find the answer. We are available via live chat is available Sunday – Thursday 10 a.m. to Midnight EST and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Questions are answered in the order received. At times, we receive an unusually high number of questions. We will respond to your question as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience! E-mail assistance is available 24/7.

 

The Florida Electronic Library

A gateway to select Internet resources. Use this site for: Live Reference Service, Current Events, Business, Health Issues, Homework help, Finding full-text articles and Florida History & Info. Library card number is needed.
 

Facts on File Online Research Databases:

Facts.com features two great research resources to access Issues & Controversies Current Topics or American History please enter your library card number (14 digit barcode). Use the folder tabs in the top right corner of the screen to toggle between the two resources.

 
Issues & Controversies Current Topics- Analyzes and explains hundreds of controversial topics, in a language and format that students can understand, with the balance, accuracy, and regular updating. Presents key facts, points of view, bibliographic citations, and contact information that students need to understand topics at the forefront of public debate.

 
Issues & Controversies in American History - In-depth explorations of the great issues in American History~issues such as religious freedom in the colonies, Civil War Reconstruction, and women's suffrage. This searchable and interlinked online subscription database delivers concise and balanced articles that provide the background, outcomes, and contemporary points of view for the major topics in the American History curriculum.

 

Infotrac Electronic Database

offer access to a variety of great research material which includes full-text periodical/magazine articles and five newspaper indexes that can be found on General Infotrac OneFile and Academic OneFile. You will also find additional databases that will provide:
Reader's Advisory
Literary Resources
Reference Ebooks,
Automotive Repair,
Health, Education,
Computer resources
Business resources
Homework resources
To access all available databases: Click on the Gale Cengage Learning icon then enter your library card number (no spaces between numbers). You can then scroll the list of available electronic resources. This is provided by a grant from the Florida Department of State, Division of Library Services and Gale Cengage Resources.


 

H.W. Wilson's Biography Reference Bank

Contains over 95,000 biographies and obituaries along with more than 26,000 photographs. Your library card number is all you need to access this database (No spaces between numbers).

 

ReferenceUSA

The No. 1 source of information on businesses and people for researchers, students, job seekers and government agencies. An infoUSA Company.

 

Chilton Library

Automotive Repair Information for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) People You learn by doing, are unafraid of challenges, and feel proud when completing a job well done. Chilton has been helping people like you maintain cars and trucks for more than 80 years. We know how to help you succeed. All you need is your library card number to access (no spaces between numbers). Scroll down the list of databases till you see the ChiltonLibrary.

 

Learning Express ~ Learn a Test

Click on the lightbulb for practice tests and tutorials for exams including ACT, SAT, ASVAB, Postal carrier and much more. There are also e-books available on test preparation, writing skills, career tools, parenting, and more. To access click on New User and create your own username and password.

 

NETLIBRARY EBOOKS

allow you to access a wide range of research, reference and reading materials online. Please note you must use a library computer to register for a free account. After you register you can access Ebooks from your home computer with the username and password you create.