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Category: Online Resources

OCTOBER 9, 2012

ConsumerReports.org

Wright Library has recently acquired access to several new, exciting, and useful online resources for our patrons. The most recent acquisition is full access to ConsumerReports.org. This popular and authoritative source for consumer product reviews is now available from any Internet-connected computer with your Wright Library card number. Just click on the image on the Library's homepage.

In Library Only

Other new resources include

Chilton Auto Repair - find manuals, specifications, and diagrams for your vehicle
Legal Forms Library - obtain forms for nearly any legal situation
Morningstar Investment Research Center, which is only available in the Library

Don't forget other favorite resources -

In Library Only

Research the values of antiques at Antiques Reference
Explore family history and genealogy with Ancestry (only available in the Library) and HeritageQuest
Learn a language with Mango Languages
Practice tests and occupational skills with Learning Express
Get help with the job hunting process with Job & Career Accelerator

All of the Library's online resources can be accessed from any Internet-connected computer (many from mobile devices) with your 14 digit library card number, except Ancestry and Morningstar Investment Research Center, which are limited to in Library use only.

Here is a list of Library resources listed alphabetically.

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Categories: Consumer Information, Featured Resource, Online Resources

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Morningstar Investment Research Center

The Morningstar Investment newsletters are no longer available in print. Wright Library patrons can now enjoy access to the Morningstar Investment Research Center online. This resource is only available in the Library at our public computers. Research more than 23,000 stocks and mutual funds; build and analyze an investment portfolio; and learn about stocks, mutual funds, and portfolios. Along with a wealth of data, there are numerous educational resources (self-paced course, articles, and videos) which will help you learn the basics of investing and make informed decisions.

If you have any questions, our Reference Staff is available to help you learn how to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center.

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Categories: Finance, Online Resources

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

Digital Newspapers

Wright Library has added digital microfilm to our collection of online resources. Now patrons can view scanned back issues of the Dayton Daily News and the New York Times on any Internet connected computer. The Dayton Daily News archive consists of issues from January 1, 2010 through the present, while the New York Times begins with January 1, 2008 and continues through the present. These scanned copies provide access to the complete newspaper, not just indexed articles such as appear in other databases.

To access this resource from outside the library, simply provide the barcode number from your library card. Select or type in the newspaper title to begin your search. Continue narrowing your search by year, month, day, and section of the newpaper. To view earlier editions of these newspaper, visit the library to peruse our microfilm collection.

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Categories: Featured Resource, Online Resources

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AUGUST 22, 2011

Back to School Reminder

It's back to school time and we want to remind students, parents, and teachers of the terrific online resources that Wright Library has available. Many of these resources are designed for students, making acquiring knowledge easy (fun?). Plus we have resources for every age-group: elementary, middle school, high school.

For answering factual questions or getting started on a project, there are encyclopedias. If you're working on a history project, we have numerous history-related resources, including Ohio history and biographies. We also offer science, foreign language, and for those pesky book reports literature resources. Take a look and see what's available and remember the Wright Library when you're doing your school work.

All our online resources can be found listed alphabetically or by category, just click on the Research and Homework link at the top of any Wright Library Web page. And remember our reference librarians are always available to assist you.

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Categories: Online Resources, Homework Help

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