LibGuides: Nathaniel P. Hill Memorial Library: Library Home

Find What You Need

Search for books, ebooks, and movies available through the St. George's library and the public library system.

Use these databases to start your research and gather background information on topics of interest.

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Use Credo Reference when starting your research to gather background information from topic pages and encyclopedia articles, to develop ideas for your research topic using interactive mind mapping, and to link to related resources in other library databases.
Infobase History Research Center This link opens in a new window
Start here for background research for history classes! Search four databases for primary sources, encyclopedias, book chapters, timelines, images, and more. Includes: World History, American History, African American History, and American Indian History databases.

Access all of the library's research databases through the A-Z Databases list:

A-Z Databases

Remote access usernames and passwords to library databases can be found here (must be logged into your SG Google account to view).

NoodleTools Citation Manager This link opens in a new window
Assists you in creating notecards and outlines and in formatting citations for papers and projects in MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian style. Access your individual account through the Google login option, using your SG credentials.

More help with citations

Ebook Central This link opens in a new window
Search and access the full-text of over 140,000 academic ebooks from any computer.

Ocean State Libraries eZone
Access ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming music and movies for free through the library's eZone. Check materials out with your valid RI Public Library card and download them to your preferred device or access them through the cloud reader on any electronic device with internet.

To access free ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming music and movies through eZone:

Browse or Search for materials on OSL Ezone, or download the Libby app for free to your mobile device. NOTE: When setting up the app, under library name enter "Ocean State Libraries", then enter your library barcode and PIN.
When you have located an available item, click on "Borrow" or "Place a Hold". This will prompt you to sign in (if you aren't already).
Click "Borrow". This will check the item out to you and take you to your "Bookshelf" where you can download the title or read it in your browser.
Download the materials by selecting a format from the dropdown box, and then following the prompts that appear. Kindle users will be taken to sign in to their Amazon account and then download from there.
For more detailed instructions for all types of devices, visit Libby | Help or ask a librarian.

Magazines in the Library:

Come in and browse the collection today! All back issues are available for check out.

Digital magazines are available through Flipster

Newspapers in the Library:

The library provides campus-wide digital access to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, as well as database access to additional newspapers listed below.

U.S. Major Dailies This link opens in a new window
U.S. Major Dailies provides access to the five most respected U.S. national and regional newspapers, including The New York Times and Washington Post, co-exclusive access to The Wall Street Journal, and exclusive access to Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. The titles offer researchers thorough and timely coverage of local, regional, and world events with journalistic balance and perspective. The content is available by 8am each day and provides archives stretching as far back as 1985.
New York Times This link opens in a new window
Full digital access on school network of articles from 1851 to present, with the exception of articles within the date range 1923-1980 (which can be accessed through the U.S. Major Dailies database).
Wall Street Journal This link opens in a new window
Full-text access to The Wall Street Journal via school username and password (see Remote Access spreadsheet in Student Portal).
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times This link opens in a new window
Full digital access of articles from 1851-2007. Access to current articles can be found in the library's U.S. Major Dailies database.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Wall Street Journal This link opens in a new window
Full digital access of articles from 1889-2004. Access to current articles can be found in the library's U.S. Major Dailies database.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Christian Science Monitor This link opens in a new window
Full digital access of articles from 1908-2007. Access to current articles can be found in the library's U.S. Major Dailies database.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post This link opens in a new window
Full digital access of articles from 1877-2004. Access to current articles can be found in the library's U.S. Major Dailies database.
Flipster Digital Magazines This link opens in a new window
Flipster offers an easy, search and browse-able reading experience of magazines. An online newsstand provides a carousel of the most recent issues, as well as a carousel of all issues allowing for quick access to magazines. MOBILE ACCESS: Look for Flipster in your device’s App store. Select Get Started then “AskRI – RI Office of Library And Information Services”. Tap “Enter Zip Code” and enter SG's zip code, 02842.
EBSCO Discovery This link opens in a new window
EBSCO Discovery allows you to search all of the EBSCO databases at once encompassing a wide range of topics and source types. One stop shopping!