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Overview of Online Resource Links

Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information.

-- Samuel Johnson

Note: If you are new to Internet use, please read the library's Internet Policy, the Internet Use Disclaimer, and visit the information links following the disclaimer before venturing onto the Internet.

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Jesse Smith Library & CLAN Catalogs   [Menu]

CLAN's Millennium is the online access to Jesse Smith and all CLAN library catalogs. Online, you can place holds, renew library materials, and check on fines owed. Use your 14-digit CLAN card number to log in.


Online Reference Resource   [Menu]

The Jesse Smith Library's Online Reference Resource was designed to help Patrons find the answers to the most common reference questions when the library's resources aren't available. Here you will find links to the most useful reference resources on the Internet.

Infotrac Databases   [Menu]

Any CLAN card holder can access these databases through the Providence Public Library's InfoTrac SearchBank Page. Click on the link to access the page, then type your CLAN card number in the box and hit enter. This will take you to the database selection page. Click on the database link to begin your search.

The following databases are available there:

Gen'l Reference Ctr Gold (GPIP) 1996 - Jan 2000 with access to backfile (1980 - 1995) Use this general interest/business database to search magazines, newspapers, and reference books for information on business, industry, current events, the arts, science, entertainment, etc.

General Business File ASAP 1997 - Jan 2000 with access to backfile (1980 - 1996) Use this database to find articles on: Finance, Acquisitions & Mergers, International Trade, Money Management, New Technologies & Products, Local & Regional Business Trends, Investments and Banking.

Predicasts PROMPT 1996 - Dec 1999 Predicasts Overview of Markets and Technology. Use this database to research companies, the products and technologies they produce, and the markets in which they compete. Includes summaries and full text from nearly 1,000 business and trade journals, industry newsletters, newspapers, market research studies, news releases, and investment and brokerage firm reports.

Health Reference Center 1995 - DEC 1999 Use this database to find articles on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health & Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, HMOs, Prescription Drugs, etc. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only. Please read the disclaimer.

Acxiom InfoBase Phone Directory 1999 - 4th quarter Acxiom InfoBase Phone Directory (formerly Pro CD Phone) contains business and residential listings from United States telephone directories. Search by name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number, business heading or SIC code. Copyright (c) 1997 - 1999 Acxiom Corporation. All rights reserved.

eLibrary Service   [Menu]

Any CLAN card holder can access the links on the Providence Public Library's eLibrary Service Page. Click on the link to access the page, then type your CLAN card number in the box and hit enter.

The following databases are available:

  • Infotrac
  • Homework Helpers (see below)
  • American Business Disc from Reference USA
    Please note: Only Patrons with a PPL CLAN card have access to American Business Disc from Reference USA.
  • Government Documents Catalog Service
  • General Business File ASAP
  • General Reference Center GOLD
  • PROMPT
  • Healthl Reference Center

Vendor Information Program   [Menu]

State of Rhode Island
Department of Administration
Division of Purchasing

Vendor Information Program

To view the files found at the web site, you must download Adobe Acrobat Reader (the site provides a download link).

In-Library Reference Help:   [Menu]

Our library has an extensive Reference Collection, and, if you need assistance, our staff is trained to help you find the answers to most reference questions.

If you have a particularly "knotty" reference question, please call the library (401-568-8244) and find out when Linda, our Reference Specialist, will be on duty. She has training in answering all types of reference questions, and she will be glad to help you find the answers to yours.


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