Resources – By Subject
Resources – By Subject
Genealogy
Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry® Library Edition brings the most popular online genealogy resource to you, free, from PTPL. Ancestry®delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, with more added daily. NOTE: THIS DATABASE IS ONLY AVAILABLE INSIDE THE LIBRARY.
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Family Search is a genealogy organization operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--and Peters Township Public Library is now an affiliate library! Family Search maintains one of the largest collections of records, resources, and services designed to help people learn more about their family history. NOTE: FULL ACCESS TO THIS DATABASE IS ONLY AVAILABLE INSIDE THE LIBRARY.
This multilingual family history research database includes billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries.
Job & College Resources
JobNow features carefully selected resources for all stages of the job search process including expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, career coaching, career resources, and much more. You must be a Peters Township Public Library card holder to use this service.
Discover job resources for Pennsylvania job seekers and employers. These government resources are designed to help you find a good career, review job openings, and match you with employers. Included are job listings, statistics, career guides, and education planners.
Creating a Basic Resume Using Microsoft Word
Searching for Jobs Online with Indeed
Zoom Video Conferencing
Provided by Niche Academy, these quick tutorials can help you perfect your job seeking skills. If you need additional help with Microsoft Office products or Google Office programs, please check out the Niche Academy tutorials located on our Classes & Continuing Education page.
Salem Online
Salem Online offers web access to a variety of reference materials, including the Careers In series. The database features a linked table of contents and full-text searching. To access, select Library Card Number and enter your Peters Township library card number, then navigate to Careers
Language Learning
Mango is a language-learning system teaching conversation skills for over 70 languages. You’ll learn more than grammar and vocabulary, you’ll learn how to communicate. Create an account OR login as a Guest with your Peters Township library card number. You must be a Peters Township Public Library cardholder to use this service.
Whether you’re a true language learning beginner, dusting off your old high school Spanish, or eager to tackle your tenth language—Transparent Language Online will help you get started and stick with it.
Research & Reference
A to Z - The World
A to Z - The World is a comprehensive database covering world history, cultures, languages, foods, religions, and much more. It covers 175 countries and covers topics such as business, culture, society, language, education, history, points of interest, national symbols, and more. You must be a Peters Township Public Library cardholder to use this service.
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that works side by side with consumers to empower them with the trusted knowledge they need to make more informed choices. To access, enter your Peters Township library card number. You must be a Peters Township Public Library cardholder to use this service.
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World Book Online
World Book Encyclopedia Online features the same expert information found in the print version, with a consolidated layout that makes it easier than ever to find research tools, videos, audios and more. To access, enter your Peters Township library card number. You must be a Peters Township Public Library cardholder to use this service.
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Click Here to access PA POWER Library
A quick link to all of the PA POWER Library resources.
Browse the databases alphabetically by clicking here.
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Click Here to access Academic OneFile Select (GALE)
This resource covers everything from art and literature to economics and the sciences. This resource for academic research integrates the full text of publications from across the disciplines and now includes vocational/technical titles used by community college students, filling a specific need for curriculum-oriented collections.
Also included is indexing for more than 5,000 periodicals, with more than 2,800 in full text without any embargo. The combination of full text for scholarly journals and selected general interest titles for smaller academic libraries is ideal.
Click Here to access NoveList Plus
NoveList Plus is the premiere database of reading recommendations, available through libraries around the world presenting fiction, nonfiction and audiobooks and includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more. You must be a Peters Township Public Library cardholder to use this service.
Skillbuilding & DIY
Click Here to access Auto Repair Source
Auto Repair Source has accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
Click Here to access CreativeBug
CreativeBug offers arts and crafts workshops and techniques, featuring over 1000 online art and craft classes and videos. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more. Watch classes anytime, anywhere; and since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. You must be a Peters Township Public Library cardholder to use this service.
Click Here to access Niche Academy
Niche Academy offers a variety of tutorials. Tutorial topics range from Library eResources, to Microsoft Office, to Makerspace equipment. We have one general collection of tutorials, one collection of tutorials specific to Makerspace equipment, and one tutorial for our Memory Lab. Check out what Niche Academy has to offer below!
Click Here to access PA Online Learning (Niche Public Academy)
PA Online Learning (Niche Public Academy) offers a variety of tutorials on topics such as computer basics, job and career skills, genealogy, and social media.
Small Engine Repair Source provides detailed repair guides for all types of small engines and resources that support routine maintenance and extensive repairs.
Health
Magill's Medical Guide
Magill's is a perfect mix of accessibility and depth, providing an authoritative reference source bridging the gap between encyclopedias and self-help guides. To access, select Library Card Number and enter your Peters Township library card number, then navigate to Magill’s Medical Guide.
Click Here to access Health and Wellness (GALE)
This resource includes 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.
What dietary habits are associated with developing adult-onset diabetes? Are antioxidants really effective? What new advances have been made in the treatment of HIV/ AIDS? Gale Health and Wellness is your first-stop resource for answers to these and other health-related questions.
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